Safety Quiz

1. When is there a requirement to earth safety screens?
2. What is the definition of the term 'dead'?
3. What is the definition of the term danger notice?
4. When shall an on site risk assessment be completed?
5. When and where shall safety screens be fitted?

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Last months answers:
All telemesses, including permit to work telemesses, and their copies shall be retained for a period of 12 months. 2. Proof of removal of a main earth. 3. (1) Identify the apparatus on which it is intended to work. (2) Request the apparatus to be disconnected. (3) State that earthing is required. (4) State that permission is required to remove earths for test purposes. (5) Specify the work to be performed. 4. On all phases on the primary side only. 5. (1) By hand (2) Through a messenger (3) By telephone, radio or radio phone.

Put your safety knowledge to the test and win a €50 voucher ESB strive to have zero incidents and therefore safety is a major focus for all staff. However, if an electrical accident does occur we have highlighted a few of the first aid steps that must be taken.
Electrical Burns
An electrical burn may be more serious than it appears. It can be quite deep even when the surface skin shows no evidence of burning. High current flow can cause entry and exit wounds where the current density is highest, but most of the damage is to the deep tissues which can be severely damaged by heat. Current flow through the heart (AC), may even cause cardiac arrest.

Management of Electrical Burns

1. Check for danger of yourself or bystanders.
2. Switch off the power if possible.
3. Remove casualty from electrical supply without directly touching the casualty, using non conductive, dry materials.
4. Wash and cool burnt area under running water.
5. Apply a non-adherent/ burns dressing to the area once dried.
6. If necessary dial 999.