Electric shock in Electrical work
Electric shock remains a significant hazard for workers in small-scale environments where electrical systems are frequently accessed for maintenance or repairs. Implementing rigorous safety protocols is essential to protect your team from life-altering injuries and ensure a secure working environment.
About 100% of related real accidents concentrate in these types.
Key prevention
- Always de-energize and lock out equipment before performing any inspection or repair work.
- Inspect all power cords and tools for fraying or exposed wiring prior to every use.
- Ensure that all employees are equipped with and correctly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment rated for the specific voltage.
- Maintain clear access to electrical panels and ensure they are properly labeled to prevent accidental contact.
- Provide regular training sessions that emphasize the importance of identifying and reporting electrical hazards immediately.
Related accident cases
An electrical shock occurred when a worker touched a 3-phase high-voltage power source during live-line proximity work. The worker sustained skin burns but is expected to make a full recovery.
An electrical shock occurred when a repair technician attempted to rotate the phase of a compressor's power supply near a live wire. The incident resulted in flash burns to the worker's eyes and left arm.
While connecting a power cable disconnection box under live conditions, the worker contacted a live wire while completing the final connection after the power was turned on, resulting in an electric shock.
An electrical shock occurred due to direct contact with power transmission and distribution lines during live-line work.
An employee was attempting to terminate a grounding wire for an existing MCC's grounding boss when the existing ground wire made contact with a live part, resulting in an electrical shock incident.