2 Responses to "Zamtel Worker Electrocuted"

1. 

   Insumbi Foloko   November 30, 2019 at 4:33 am

   No risk assessment and work permit. Some of the companies are not safety conscious. A worker is supposed to go through induction before doing a hot work. Anyway too bad

2. 

   evans mwanza   November 30, 2019 at 12:29 pm

   Dear brother,
   i have always commented and encouraged these people through live phoning on ZNBC on the program run by katwishi bwalya,But do not take safety comments seriously.I said,parastal mentality will kill us,we need to adopt private arrangement of managing health and safety,more so,the company doing very well on advocating for health and safety vision is zero is workers compensation and they are doing a commendable job. SAFETY NOT BY CHANCE BUT,BY CHOICE,.I GIVE THIS THEME TO ZESCO,ZAMTEL,AND OTHER IDC COMPANIES AS DECEMBER SAFETY THEME SO THAT WE MOVE TOGETHER.SORRY BROTHER FOR THE SAD MOMENT.
   Evangelist Mwanza
   Standards and Compliance HSEQ.
   FOR STD READ NUMBER 2Vs1,3.

   CRITICAL SAFETY ADVISE

   Possible job safety analysis for working near a live circuit,water logging area,working at height.
   – check the safe working distance
   – standby competent safety officer a must
   – safe system of work procedure.S.O.P
   – use the harness,or approved fall arrest.
   – use the man cage or suitable working platforms for safety.
   – use the ladder with top and bottom cap insulation
   – ensure all the electrical tools are insulated properly.
   – use only approved electrical long sleeved gloves 9001 ISO certified.
   – consider the time of the day and weather pattern for the task.
   – consider the competence level matrix.1,2 or very competent.
   – alcohol checks or breatherization on the employee before under taking the task.
   – Ensure adequacy of supervision for all high risk tasks.
   – check stress levels of an employee and work load.
   – avoid employee working in isolation on all critical tasks.

   NB: SAFETY IS BY CHOICE, NOT BY CHANCE.( AVOID FATALITIES BY APPLYING VISION ZERO)
   PREPARED BY: EVANS MWANZA
   STD s AND COMPLIANCE SHEQ CONSULTANT.