FSR 07 General Electrical Safety

Intent – To eliminate or minimise the risks of fatalities, injuries and events arising from onsite electrical installations and the use of electrical equipment

Critical Controls

• Personnel undertaking electrical work are trained and competent
• Temporary electrical works are installed, tested and commissioned to standard and managed as temporary works
• Work in and around electrical infrastructure is effectively managed
• Unless tested for dead, all wires and equipment are to be considered and treated as live
• All circuits and powered equipment have RCD protection
• Switchboards are compliant and secured
• All energy sources are clearly identified and marked
• Live cabling is protected for mechanical damage