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