Electricity At Work Regulations 1989 Flashcards
Explain the eawr?
Is a statutory document that requires people in control of electrical systems to ensure they are safe to use and maintained in a safe condition
What are the 5 injury types the EAWR is intended to prevent?
1- electrical shock
2 electrical burn
3- fires of electrical origin
4- electric arcing
5- explosions
What is a permit to work?
Is a specialised SSOW that ensure the potentially dangerous work is done safely.
Serves as communication between the duty holder and those carrying out the work
What features are present on a permit to work?
- details of who is responsible l
- written by a competent person
- provision of training and instruction in the issue use and closure of permits
- monitoring and auditing
-identification of hazardous work - clear and standardised identification of tasks, risks and control measures
What 9 things should a Permit To Work State?
- serial number
- name of duty holder
- declaration of electrical isolation.
- isolation points
- Caution Notices
-lock location - Description of the work
-drawings and Diagrams - signature, date, time completed by authorised engineer
What is a Risk Assessment ?
Is a careful examination of what in your work could cause harm.
also acts as a record to show sufficient precautions have taken place to prevent harm
What are the 5 steps of carrying out a risk assessment?
1- identify hazard
2-who might be harmed
3- evaluate risks and decide precautions
4- record findings and implement
5-review risk assessment and update when required.
What is a Method Statement?
describes a safe system of work laid out in a logical sequence. A method statement should be clear and uncomplicated and are for the benefit of the person carrying out the work . They include the risks identified in the risk assessment and the measures to control them.
