Don't work live

An electrical worker learned the hard way that working live when not necessary is a bad idea.

A disciplinary hearing before the Electrical Licensing Committee was told the man was working on a live switchboard when he lost his grip on a screwdriver which then fell into the switchboard causing an arc. He sustained flash burns to his facial area and was admitted to hospital with first degree burns.

The Licensing Committee took into account the injuries sustained and the retraining undertaken by the worker since the incident and reprimanded him, reminded him of his responsibilities as an electrical worker regarding safe work practices, and fined him $150.