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Work details
- Site / work area
- 7 Buildershield Way
- Trade
- Electrician
- Task
- Rough-in / First fix wiring
- HRCW categories
- The area has energised electrical installations or services
- A person could fall more than 2m
Responsible person
Identified hazards and risks
- Falls through ceiling or floor openings
- Contact with existing live services in ceiling/walls
- Cuts from sharp roof framing or cables
- Strain injuries from awkward positions
- Exposure to insulation fibres and dust
- Heat stress when working in roof spaces
- Slip or trip on elevated platforms
- Impact from falling objects
- Injury from overreaching or excessive bending
- Ejection from work platforms or machinery
- Arc flash or blast incidents
- Fire or explosion from electrical faults
- Indirect injuries from electrical accidents (e.g., falls)
- Overloading of electrical systems leading to failure
Risk control measures
- Use crawl boards across ceiling joists
- Identify and mark all existing services before work
- Wear long sleeves and gloves in roof space
- Wear P2 mask when disturbing insulation
- Take breaks and hydrate in hot roof spaces
- Use headlamp for visibility in dark spaces
- Use of harnesses and fall arrest systems
- Installation of guardrails and safety nets
- Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Setting up exclusion zones below work areas
- Use of tool lanyards to prevent dropped objects
- Lockout/tagout procedures for controlling energy sources
- Insulating protective equipment and tools
- Clear labeling of electrical panels and circuits
- Regular inspection and maintenance of electrical equipment
- Installation of arc flash protection systems
How controls will be implemented
- Place crawl boards before entering ceiling space
- Buddy system when working in ceiling spaces
- Check weather - avoid roof work on extreme heat days
- Keep water bottle accessible
- Safety training for all workers involved in height work
- Pre-work risk assessments to identify specific hazards
- Implementation of a buddy system for continuous monitoring
- Emergency response planning and drills
- Routine inspections by competent persons
- Use of permit-to-work systems for electrical maintenance
- Safety audits to identify and rectify potential electrical hazards