07 / Managing Higher Risks

Electrical Safety

No one should work on electrical equipment unless fully trained, qualified and authorised to do so.

The risk of electric shock is greater in the Services environment because cables or equipment may be exposed to wet conditions, damaged by plant or falling objects, etc. When assessing the risk, you need to think about the hazards that are present, who could be harmed and how, and the effectiveness of existing precautions.

Please note: Even when not working on electrical equipment, it is important that you remain mindful of any potential electrical risks in the environment and activities you are involved in.