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Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 234

M Mott – 24 February 2011

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One of our electricians, accredited to IEE 17 Edition
Regulations and Comp’Ex 7/8 recently received a
shock when attempting to identify circuits in trunking
above a distribution board.

He had isolated the circuit for the canopy lights at the
distribution board and was tracing the conductor to
ensure he had the correct one. As he traced the
conductor within the trunking he received a shock. He
was wearing rubberised gloves, as detailed on his
JSA/SMS, which limited the effect of the shock. No
treatment was necessary and no harm done.

After further careful investigation, a damaged
conductor on another circuit was found inside the Voltage tester showing 234Volts exposed
trunking, this was exposing the live parts inside. on cable buried at back of trunking
This shows the need to take extreme care when
working near electrical cables, even if they appear to
be safely insulated, and to always wear suitably
insulating gloves.

This bulletin is shared with our subcontractors and
customers in line with our policy try to share Best
Practice and promote safety awareness by being open
and honest about all health and safety issues that we
encounter on our sites

Damaged conductor

Risk management is a big step towards accident prevention; however, it is dependent on the risk firstly
being identified, then controlled. We need safety awareness to be instinctive and form an integral part
of both our working and home lives; it is this, in turn, that may save the lives of others. Remember: if
shared, risks can be mitigated before they pose a threat.

If you have any queries regarding the Safety Bulletin content or require further information please
contact any staff member of Xmo Strata Ltd.