March 17

Melbourne, AU Probable Electrocution Operator Opening Guard on Running Machine

Posted by Hugh Hoagland
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Operator’s are often the victims of electrocution. Actually in some studies more likely. They need to know the hazards too. NFPA 70E committee considering adding Operators to the list of covered in the 2012 standard. It is clear in the standard they are doing “electrical tasks” when operating disconnects etc.

Train your operators.

Read the OHS News from Melbourne, AU on the investigation.

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