Following a recent incident where a licensed electrician was electrocuted while working at a domestic property, WorkSafe in consultation with ESV has issued an alert for all electrical workers about the risk of installing cables where the electrical supply has not been de-energised and/or the integrity of the existing electrical cable is unknown.
The Safety Alert alert provides recommendations on how to identify and control the risks, along with the legal duties of employers.
Key links
- Safety Alert
- ESV Safety
- Life’s fragile. Don’t blow it. Never work live - see our safety for all electrical workers
Reviewed 14 December 2022