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Electrical work - What are the OHS risks?
Each year throughout Australia there are many electrical accidents at work.
Depending on the length and severity of the shock, injuries can include:
- burns to the skin
- burns to internal tissues
- electrical interference and/or damage to the heart, which could cause the heart to stop or beat erratically
Electrocution accidents can be fatal, while non-fatal shocks can result in serious and permanent burn injuries.
Electric shock can also be the indirect cause of other injuries (e.g. when a shock causes an employee to fall from a ladder, scaffold or other work platform).
Those working with electricity may not be the only ones at risk. Poor electrical installations and faulty electrical appliances can lead to electric shock to other people at or near the workplace.