LARSEN AND TOUBRO LIMITED

ECC DIVISION TOOLBOX MEETING

Topic

Tips To Use Of Electricity

1. HOUSEKEEPING

Introduction:
Electricity is an unseen danger that cannot easily be
detected with our human senses. Electricity can’t be seen or smelt, so
electrical hazards can be difficult to identify.
Hazards:
Electrical shocks - excessive electric current
flowing through the body can result in death
Burns – from electrical arcs.
Electrical fires – with the potential to cause
serious injury and property loss.
Consequential injuries – such as falls from
2. AIM OF THE JOB heights that may occur as a result of
sustaining an electrical shock.
Unexpected operation/activation – of
hazardous equipment or machinery that may
cause serious injury or death.
3. HAZARDES SUBSTANCE
Using with electrical cables
o Electrical cables should be suspended where practicable to avoid
damage and damp (which also reduces a trip hazard).
o Carry out visual checks of plugs, sockets and cables – if any damage
is identified then remove from service and report immediately.
o Any cable joins must utilize proper connector blocks, not just
4. PTW REQUIRED insulating tape.
o Ensure cables are long enough for the task – they should not be
pulled taut.
o The inner insulation of cables should never be visible – the outer
insulation should extend into plugs and equipment and fully utilize
5. MANPOWER AND SKILLS cable grips.
o Blown fuses should be replaced immediately – never make do with a
“bodge” (note: if are placed fuse immediately blows again then it is
indicative of a problem requiring the attention of an electrician).
o For electrical maintenance work ensure the mains supply is
6. ROLES AND
disconnected.
RESPONSBLITY o Never overload electrical sockets – one plug per socket!
o Where “emergency stop” switches are present ensure they are tested
regularly

7. PPE 8. MANUAL HANDLING 9. WORK ENVIRONMENT 10. ACCESS AND EGRESS

LIVE ELECTRICITY CAN EQUAL A DEAD PERSON

– ENSURE IT ISN’T YOU OR YOUR MATES!