WORKING WITH ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL WORKING WITH ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

WORKING WITH ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

GENERAL PROVISIONS

All relevant national and international regulations governing the design and construction of electrical installations should be observed, with account being taken of unusual conditions which may be encountered in service such as exposure to:

1. moisture, steam and oil vapour, salt-laden atmosphere, sea spray, high winds and ice formation;

2. abnormal vibrations, deformation and mechanical shock;

3. unusually high or low temperatures; and

4. explosive mixtures when used in certain areas.

Note: The Australian Standard Handbook SAA HB94 1997-Electrical safety in the workplace contains information and advice which augments the provisions of this code.

Seafarers should receive adequate training before being permitted to work on electrical installations.

The installation should be maintained and protected to minimise the possibility of fire, external explosion, electrical shocks and danger to seafarers.

All live parts should be effectively insulated and enclosed in conduits or otherwise protected and should be maintained in that condition.

All electrical equipment should be regularly inspected to ensure that it is suitable for its intended use. Any electrical faults or other defects should be immediately reported to the appropriate person and repaired by a competent person.

Attention should be paid to the maintenance of the emergency source of electrical power and alarm systems supply and backup.

All electrical appliances should be clearly marked to indicate their safe operating voltage.

Flickering lights should be investigated and repaired by an engineer officer.

Circuits and appliances carrying different voltages in the same installation should be clearly distinguishable by notices, markings on distribution boxes and other conspicuous means.

Seafarers should not interfere with a design and installation intended to prevent circuits and apparatus from being subjected to voltages which exceed those for which they were designed.