Fatality of Electrical Worker on 13 February 2011
Date issued: 2011-02-16
The Electrical Safety Office (ESO) and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) are investigating a serious electrical incident which occurred in Loganholme on Saturday 12 February, resulting in the subsequent death of an electrical worker on Sunday 13 February 2011.
Initial findings indicate that while performing electrical work on a lighting circuit the worker came into contact with live parts.
The purpose of this alert is to remind electrical workers of the fundamental safety principles where electrical work is being carried out:
- Don’t work live; identify, isolate and lock out circuits.
- Test before you touch to ensure effective isolation.
Stay safe. Turn the power off and test before you touch any electrical equipment you intend working on.
Peter Lamont
Executive Director
Electrical Safety Office