Published: 25 October 2023 Category: News

With around 1,000 accidents at work every year, many of which involve electricity, most of them could be avoided. 16% of all fatalities from accidents at work are electrical related which is an astounding statistic.

This image shows the type of burn resulting from electric shock or “flashover”. Some injuries can be life changing, and many will result in some long lasting scars. Risk needs to be considered and minimised at all times when working with electricity. Practicing Safe Isolation Procedures help us work towards this.

Who is responsible?

Employers often assume that, once issued, engineers have the right equipment to practice Safe isolation. However with the passage of time and with regular use, this equipment may get lost or broken. It is an engineers responsibility to report loses and breakages and where necessary ask for replacements for his/her own safety.

It is the responsibility of management to conduct regular audits to ensure correct equipment levels.

HSG85 Electricity at work.

Work dead whenever possible.
Adopt robust processes to ensure safe working: isolate, lock-off, label and prove dead.
Ensure a high level of training and traceability.
Use the right equipment – GS38.

Download HSE Guidance…

Safe Isolation Kits

Kewtech offer a range of comprehensive Safe Isolation kits which provide you with the equipment you need to carry out electrical work safely.

Included in our kits as standard…

Two-pole voltage indicator of your choice with permanent HSE recommended GS38 probe tips (no tip covers needed to comply).
High output proving unit to prove your tester is in correct working order.
KEWLOK universal and essential lock-off device that fits MCBs and toggle main switches.
Carry case with access to proving unit.