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TOOL BOX TALKS TRAINING NOTES Date
Jan-
2022

ELECTRICAL SAFETY
INTRODUCTION
Electricity can cause serious injury or even death without any real warning. The human body is an
excellent conductor of electricity.
In construction and industrial environments electricity is a primary cause of injury through electric
shock and fire as a result of overloaded sockets.
Temporary electrical systems need to be treated with respect especially in harsh working
environments. If mishandled or neglected electrical appliances become worn and damaged and
more prone to cause injury.
In more established workplaces aging electrical circuits with poor insulation are a significant cause
of short circuits and electrical fires.

WHY?
To prevent injury: Electric shock can kill the person initially suffering the shock and others trying to
help him if the circuit has not been isolated
To reduce the risk of fire: Overloaded circuits are a primary cause of fires in the workplace
To reduce losses: Electrical surges and short circuits are a major contributor to equipment
damage.

DO
 Plug grounded (3-wire) tools only into
grounded outlets
 If you are working with someone who gets
shocked, first make sure you shut down
the source of the current. If the victim
appears to still be touching the source of
the shock, move him or her away using
something (non-conductive) e.g. wood or
plastic.
 Visually inspect cables and leads looking
for exposed wires, damaged insulation
and visual signs of overheating
 Avoid working or wet surfaces when using
electrically powered equipment.
 For appliances and equipment, follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
 Disconnect electrical tools and equipment
when not required for use.
 Ensure switches and sockets show no
signs of damage before connecting
electrical equipment.
 If in doubt contact your Line Supervisor.
DON’T
 DON’T pick up electrical equipment by its
power lead/ cord
 DON’T try to pull or stretch electrical supply
cables, electrical connections can become
damaged.
 DON’T work with electrical equipment in wet
conditions
 DON’T work with visibly damaged equipment
 DON’T Attempt electrical repairs unless
authorised to do so
 DON’T ignore warnings relating to electrical
safety
 DON’T allow electrical equipment to become
wet
 DON’T ooverload circuits by plugging too many
items into the same outlet
 DON’T use multi-socket plug adaptors.
 DON’T plug electrical tools into light sockets.
 DON’T forget to wear appropriate PPE relating
to the work being done