EWR 1989 Regulations 4 & 14

No person shall be engaged in any work activity on or so near any live conductor (other than one suitably covered with insulating material so as to prevent danger) that danger may arise unless: a) It is unreasonable in all the circumstances for it to be dead; and b) It is reasonable in all the circumstances for him to be at work on or near it while it is live; and c) Suitable precautions (including where necessary the provision of suitable Protective equipment) are taken to prevent injury

• It is unreasonable in all the circumstances for it to be dead

• It is reasonable in all the circumstances for him to be at work on or near it while it is live

• Suitable precautions are taken to prevent injury

What is the first step to take in case of an electric shock?

Fill in the blank: If possible, ________ off the power in case of an electric shock.

• turn

• switch

• cut

• shut

What should you do if the power cannot be immediately switched off during an electric shock?

• Call emergency services immediately.

• Use a wooden stick to separate the person from the source.

• Pour water on the person to cool them down.

• Wait for the power to turn off automatically.

True or False: You should touch the casualty with your body if they are experiencing an electric shock.

• True

• False

What should you do if the victim is breathing after an electric shock?

• Call emergency services and monitor the victim's condition

• Perform CPR immediately

• Leave the victim alone

• Move the victim to a different location

So how do we stop this happening? Fill in the blank: S _ _ _ _ _ O _ _ L _ _ _ O _ _

• SOLUTION

• SELECTION

• SALVATION

• SITUATION

How do we remove an electrical hazard?

• By ignoring it

• By using water

• By turning off the power and using proper equipment

• By calling a friend

How do we prevent the hazard returning whilst we are working?

• By ignoring the hazard

• By implementing safety measures

• By working faster

• By taking breaks

Safe Isolation is a procedure used to ensure that electrical equipment is:

• Properly grounded

• Disconnected and cannot be re-energized

• Functioning at optimal efficiency

• Connected to a backup power source