Safe isolation is the cornerstone of electrical safety, and it is a rigorous process, but other hazards can still be present when working on electrical systems, warn Martindale Electric.

One such issue is the injuries caused to engineers, contractors, electricians and other workers coming into contact with unexpectedly live metal parts. This includes items such as metal casings on equipment or appliances, pipework, and other types of metalwork which should be earthed. This invisible danger can be present in any workplace situation ranging from simple domestic systems through to commercial and industrial installations.

Martindale is running a new awareness campaign ‘STOP. No Check. No Contact!’ reminding anyone working on or near electricity not to take any chances with exposed metal parts and to always check first, as they may be live.

“Standard industry-wide safe isolation procedures safely disconnect the supply from the circuit to allow safe rework, maintenance, or installation to take place,” said Steve Dunning, Managing Director at Martindale Electric.

“They do not cover checking for live metal parts though, so incorporating this discipline into established work processes will further minimise risk and help ensure safer working practices. Remember, if the metalwork is not checked for being live don’t touch it:  Stop. No check. No contact!”

By linking the STOP. No Check. No Contact! – message to the many safe isolation products and activities from Martindale the focus is on building awareness around this important safety issue.

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