ELECTRICAL INCIDENT INVESTIGATION: WAREHOUSING FACILITY

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SectorLogistics and Warehousing

ServiceElectrical Incident Investigation

Duration2 Weeks

The logistics and warehousing sector

Manages the movement and storage of goods within the supply chain, playing a crucial role in connecting production to consumers.

800A

Rating of main panel board affected
1hr +

CCTV footage analysed
Multiple

Safety procedure gaps identified

CLIENT CHALLENGE

Following an electrical incident involving a contractor at their Warehousing facility, the client required an independent third-party investigation to understand the events leading up to, during, and after the incident. The electrical contractor had experienced an electrical incident whilst working on live electrical equipment at the facility's main distribution panel, raising serious concerns about electrical safety procedures and compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

The client needed a comprehensive investigation that would examine the contractor's documentation, competency records, safety procedures, and working practices.

With potential implications for workplace safety and regulatory compliance, the client sought Bureau Veritas' expertise to provide an impartial assessment of the incident without assigning responsibility, enabling them to understand what had occurred and implement appropriate preventative measures.

The electrical incident occurred during routine maintenance work to relocate circuits from an existing high-level distribution board to a new lower-level installation. The contractor was working at height on step ladders when an electrical incident occurred at the main low voltage panel, highlighting serious concerns about live working procedures and safety protocols.

The client faced significant challenges in understanding how the incident had occurred, particularly given the contractor's claims of competency and the apparent failure of multiple safety systems. Questions arose regarding the adequacy of risk assessments, the appropriateness of live working procedures, and whether proper isolation and testing protocols had been followed.

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BENEFITS

The investigation provided the client with comprehensive insights and actionable recommendations that enhanced their electrical safety management and contractor oversight processes:

Independent Expert Assessment:

Bureau Veritas provided impartial third-party investigation expertise, ensuring objective analysis of the incident without bias towards any party involved in the electrical work.

Comprehensive Investigation Methodology:

The multi-faceted approach combining site inspection, personnel interviews, documentation review, and CCTV analysis provided complete understanding of the incident circumstances and contributing factors.

Expert Guidance:

Bureau Veritas’ subject matter expertise provided Philips with proactive advice on additional standards and regulations to include in the framework.

Regulatory Compliance Evaluation:

Detailed comparison of observed practices against Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and HSE guidance enabled the client to understand compliance gaps and regulatory implications.

Risk Management Enhancement:

The investigation findings provided crucial insights enabling the client to strengthen their contractor management processes and electrical safety procedures to prevent similar incidents.

Evidence-Based Recommendations:

Technical analysis of equipment condition, working practices, and safety procedures provided the foundation for implementing effective preventative measures and improved safety protocols.

George

White

Senior Electrical Consultant

Bureau Veritas

Our comprehensive approach, combining site inspection, documentation review, and CCTV analysis, provided the client with objective insights that enabled them to strengthen their electrical safety protocols and contractor management processes. The findings highlighted significant gaps in safety procedures that, once addressed, will help prevent similar incidents in the future.

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