Reporting of electric shock incidents to the Office of the Technical Regulator

Posted on Dec 15 2021 by Michelle Exner

Recent incidents in the University reporting electric shock have involved notification to the Office of the Technical Regulator (OTR) in addition to SafeWork SA .

Discussions with the OTR confirm that notification of all reports of electrical shock is required. This advice aligns with the requirements of the Electrical Safety Management Chapter of the HSW Handbook (refer section 8.4)

The OTR also reinforced that persons receiving any electrical shock should also be advised to seek medical examination.

Further information

Please contact your local HSW team.

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