Appendix I Drainage Services Department Action list for combating Electrocution

DSD staff, RSS and Contractor are required to ensure the completion of the following tasks expeditiously:(Satisfactory completion of each task should be PROPERLY DOCUMENTED in form of photos or records in site diary, etc, and witnessed / accompanied with DSD staff)

Item Action details 1.

1.1

Responsible Party

Target Completion Date

Remarks

To review and updating or prepare the following documents before execution of electrical works:a. Safety Plan for electrical works b. Risk assessment (prepared by competent person) for electrical works c. Method statement for electrical works 19 Nov 2012 d. Working procedures for electrical works (especially encountering high-risk situations) 30 Nov 2012 Contractor Vet and monitor by DSD staff and RSS Contractor 30 Nov 2012 19 Nov 2012 Vet and monitor by DSD staff and RSS

1.2

For electrical works to be carried out under unfavourable site conditions, such as wet weather, restrictive or conductive workplaces (e.g. voids above false ceiling) or surrounded by earthed structures/fittings in close vicinity, a. Conduct job-specific risk assessment b. Adopt permit-to-work system
1

19 Nov 2012 3 Dec 2012

2.
2.1

Uplift the awareness of electrical safety at all levels of staff

a. Draw up an Action Plan b. Execute the Action Plan c. Monitor the effectiveness of the Action Plan especially during safety walks ) DSD staff, RSS ) & Contractor ) ) ) ) 19 Nov 2012 30 Nov 2012 6 Dec 2012

3.
3.1

Continuous safety training and promotion

At Site Safety Cycle, arrange Hazard Identification Activity (HIA) for electrical works in Pre-work Activity to increase the safety awareness of workers. Keep at least one set of guidebooks, Code of Practice, Regulations (CAP 406), leaflets and advisory letters related to electrical safety on site offices, depots and work sites. (see Remarks below) DISPLAY posters, guidebooks, leaflets and advisory letters related to electrical safety on work sites, safety bulletin boards at site offices / depots, workers resting / training area, etc. (see Remarks below) REGULAR broadcasting of LabourDs video clip and radio Announcement of Public Interest (API) at occasions including special briefings, morning assemblies, induction training, tool box talks, lunch time, etc. REGULAR dissemination of up-to-date electrical safety information at occasions including special briefings, morning assemblies, induction training, tool box talks, lunch time, etc. REGULAR safety training on electricity safety and proper handling of electric
2

Contractor

6 Nov 2012

Monitor & report by DSD staff / RSS

3.2

DSD staff, RSS & Contractor

12 Nov 2012

3.3

Contractor

12 Nov 2012

Monitor & report by DSD staff / RSS

3.4

Contractor

9 Nov 2012

Monitor & report by DSD staff / RSS

3.5

Contractor

6 Nov 2012

Monitor & report by DSD staff / RSS

3.6

Contractor

6 Nov 2012

Monitor & report by

tools and associated fittings 3.7 REGULAR safety campaigns, safety award presentations to enhance safety awareness on electrical works Contractor 30 Nov 2012

DSD staff / RSS Monitor & report by DSD staff / RSS

4.
4.1

SSEMC and SSEC meetings

INCLUDE a separate agenda item titled Electrical safety and electrocution for discussion. DSD staff, RSS & Contractor 9 Nov 2012 (SSEMC) & 30 Nov 2012 (SSEC)

5.
5.1

Contractors safety performance in electrical works

a. REFLECT in contractors quarterly performance reports and safety score cards ) DSD staff & RSS ) ) b. Under-performance should be condemned and brought to the attention of the ) contractor/consultants' high level for immediate rectification ) ) c. REPORT to DSD senior management for taking corrective actions ) including the issue of warning letters. 30 Nov 2012

On-going

On-going

6.

Checking of registered electrical workers (REW) and non-REW workers:

a. Provide qualification, experience and training records b. Assess technical competency, skill and knowledge to the task c. Use appropriate personal protective equipment including insulating gloves, mat & screen to the task.
3

6.1

) ) ) ) ) ) )

Contractor

23 Nov 2012 23 Nov 2012 23 Nov 2012

Verify and monitor by DSD staff and RSS

d. Equip with effective communication tools such as walkie-talkie.

) )

12 Nov 2012

7.

To secure a safe working environment before / during the execution of any electrical works:
a. Electrical works should only be CARRIED OUT BY REW or NON-REW under VISIBLE and EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION of REW. b. ) Contractor, ) RSOs, ) Foramen, REW and non-REW workers had been cautiously reminded to strictly ) Site supervisors observe the respective electrical safety procedures and precautionary ) REW & measures against electrocution. ) non-REW ) workers EQUIP with suitable personal protective equipment, such as insulating ) gloves, mat, screen, and USE effective communication tools such as ) walkie-talkie in the electrical works. ) ) ) Working areas are FREE of ponding water, wet and slippery ground ) ) CHECK electrical apparatus FREE of damage or faulty parts before use. ) Plugs and sockets shall comply with relevant electrical safety standards. ) ) Confirm all live parts of electrical installation/circuit directly or in the ) vicinity of the works to be carried out have been SAFELY ISOLATED, ) RENDERED DEAD or PROPERLY EARTHED without possible ) accidental or inadvertent re-connection of electricity source by any parties ) (including the display of warning notices or adopt co-worker system) ) ) AVIOD the use of step ladders and PROVIDE suitable scaffolds or working ) platforms for electrical works to be carried out at height. ) )
4

7.1

30 Nov 2012

Monitor & record by DSD staff / RSS

30 Nov 2012

c.

30 Nov 2012

d. e.

30 Nov 2012

30 Nov 2012

f.

30 Nov 2012

g.

30 Nov 2012

h. PROVIDE sufficient temporary light including those to be carried out in ceiling voids. i. ENSURE all cable/wiring connections/terminations are satisfactorily completed without surface damage or loose connection, properly earthed and satisfactorily tested and commissioned accordingly. j. Suitable and adequate protective devices like fuses and circuit breakers are PROPERLY INSTALLED and KEPT in good order. k. STRICTLY OBSERVE and IMPLEMENT the respective electrical safety procedures and precautionary measures according to the prevailing legislative and contractual requirements. l. STEP UP site supervision and surveillance and adequate management control on electrical works

) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) DSD staff, RSS ) & Contractor ) ) )

30 Nov 2012

30 Nov 2012

30 Nov 2012

30 Nov 2012

30 Nov 2012

Remarks : Electrical Safety publications 1. Link to LabourDs video clip and radio Announcement of Public Interest (API) - http://ftp.devb.gov.hk/safetypromo

username : safetypromo_read

password : safety33

2. Link to LabourDs Work Safety Alerts - http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/news/work_safety_alert_2012.htm 3. The following LabourD publications related to electrical safety can be obtained from LD's divisional offices or other langauge version can be downloaded via the link (http://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/public): Guidance Notes for The Safe Isolation of Electricity Source at Work Basic Electrical Safety Measures in the Workplace Code of Practice - Safety and Health at Work for Manual Electric Arc Welding Guide for Safety at Work - Safe Use of Electric Plugs

4. EMSDs Code of Practice for Electricity (Wiring) Regulations can be downloaded via the link: http://www.emsd.gov.hk/emsd/e_download/pps/pub/COP_E.pdf 5. EMSDs publications related to electrical safety can be viewed or downloaded via the link: http://www.emsd.gov.hk/emsd/eng/pps/electricity_pub_cp.shtml 6. Please refer to Section 30 of CAP 406 ELECTRICITY ORDINANCE regarding the requirement of Registered Electrical Worker (REW) via the following link. http://www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_ind.nsf/CurAllEngDoc/94A640D4C5F842CEC8256483003396D3?OpenDocument