An analysis of the root causes of fatalities and serious incidents that happened in the electricity supply industry over many years has shown that all fatalities and most incidents could have been prevented by following basic, well-understood safety procedures.
This work led to the development of six non-negotiable requirements that should be followed by workers at all times and form the basis of the Back to Basics initiative.
The ‘Back to Basics’ initiative encourages all companies that make up the electricity supply industry, generation, transmission, distribution as well as contractors to focus on the six”non-negotiables” and ensure, where appropriate, that they are emphasised before work is carried out and followed once work begins.
‘Back to Basics’: Six non-negotiables
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Test
for safety |
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Isolate
prove de-energised, earth high voltage and bond low voltage equipment prior to work |
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Implement
or apply safe work practices to live work |
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Ensure
protection from voltage difference |
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Determine
poles or pole structures are safe to climb |
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Ensure
fall arrest or restraint |
Non-negotiable safety requirements poster
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