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254317576200O/o Chief General Manager, T.N Circle, BSNL, New Administrative Building, 6th Floor, 16 Greams Road,Chennai-600 006.Tel.044 – 2829 3906, 28293969To All Head of SSAs,BSNL, Tamilnadu Circle. No. PTCC/75-2014-01/TR/12 dated at Chennai-6 the .01.15. Sub: Safety measures-Reporting / Processing the cases of electrocution accident –Fatal/Non-fatal –reg. Ref: This office Lr (i) No PTCC/General Corr/2014-15/4 dated 21.10.14 (upload in Circle Intranet on 23.10.14) (ii) No.PTCC/77-447/2014/SLPTCC Meeting/41 dated 29.10.14.Kindly refer to the various instructions /guidelines issued by this office from time to time on safety measures, and also the discussions in SLPTCC meetings held periodically.In spite of these, one Non-Fatal electrocution accident during 2014 and one Fatal accident during January 2015 are reported in our circle. On analysis of the report it is observed that the above incidents have occurred due to non adherence of safety measures / not using safety devices . It is requested to take precautionary measures to avoid such type of accidents in future. The following points may be strictly adhered to while handling telecom installations in the vicinity of power installations: Educate the line staff on safety rules/ Use of protective devices by arranging training/ workshop periodicallyProper supervision while handling the telecom installations to avoid such incident.If any telecom work is to be carried out near the bare live overhead power line the same is to be carried out under the direct supervision of EB authorities. If necessary permission for power shutdown may be done until the work is completed. Throwing dropwire over the powerline without power shutdown should be avoided which is one of the reasons for the past electrical accident cases.Periodical patrolling of lines for any PTCC violation like Unguarded Power Crossings, Worn out Electric service leads etc., and follow up action for rectification.Periodical Coordination meeting with EB Authorities to sort out any PTCC violation cases / completion of protection work. If any electrocution accident is occurred it should be intimated to the local EB authorities immediately. It should be reported to all other authorities also as prescribed. The extract of PTCC New Manual 2010 on Safety Measures, Reporting/Procedures for processing of Electrocution Accident cases are enclosed for ready reference and strict adherence. Kindly acknowledge the receipt and compliance intimated within 10 days. -------Sd-------- Deputy General Manager(NWO-CFA), O/o CGM, TN Circle, BSNL,Chennai-6 Copy to: DGM(CNO),BSNL Corporate office, New Delhi 110 001 for k/I w.r.t Lr No10-1/2011-CNO I/PTCC dtd 24.12.2014PART – I PROFORMA1.Name and designation of the person involved2.Date of occurrence of accident 3.Nature of Injury (extent of disablement) and Medical report in the case of injury.4.Welfare Measures takena) Whether the injured person was visited in the Hospitalb) Whether any financial or other help was given to the injured of his family5.Whether Electrical Inspector of the area and Chief Electrical Inspector of the State has been intimated telegraphically, immediately after the accidentDate : SignatureStation : Designation PART - II PROFORMA1.Previous reference2.a) Location of accidentb) Name of the Division with respect to Powerc) Name of the Division with respect to Telecom3.Reasons for the accident with details of investigation4.Whether Protective devices as prescribed was provided and used at the time of accident by the person? . If so give details. 5.In case of unguarded power crossing date of last inspection of line by supervising staff and whether this UGPC had been noticed and reported for rectification.6.Whether responsibility has been fixed for non-adherence to the prescribed instructions and disciplinary proceedings initiated against delinquent official ?7.If responsibility could not be fixed, reasons thereof.8.Action taken as a result of investigation9.Date on which the Field officer intimated the accident to:a) its counterpart in State Electricity Authorityb)Chief Electrical Inspector to Govt. of the Statec) Electrical Inspector of the area10.Welfare measures takena) Whether the dues under the Workmen’s Compensation Act have been settled ?b) Whether DCRG has been disbursed to the family ?c) Whether the benefits under family pension scheme has been extended to the members of the familyd) Whether any dependent has been considered for employment in the Department ?11.In case the accident is attributable to dereliction of responsibility by the Electrical Authority under I.E. Rules Has action been initiated for claiming Damages ? 12.RemarksDate: SignatureStation: DesignationFORM-44AFORM FOR REPORTING ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTSDate and time of accidentPlace of accident and DistrictSystem and Voltage of supplyName of licencee/person/ supplier/user of energy on whose premises or jurisdiction the accident occurreda) Name of person killed or injuredb) Address of such personOccupation and Designation of such personBrief description of the jobAuthority under which such person was allowed to work on the jobState also whether he was authorized person and describe fully the nature and extent of injuries i.e fatal, disablement of any portion of the body or other injury Detailed cause leading to the accidentAction taken regarding First Aid/ Medical attendance etc., immediately after the occurrence of the accidentWhether appropriate Govt. District Magistrate and Police Station informed? If so give the addressSteps taken to preserve the evidence in connection with the accidentName and designation of the person assisting the VictimWhat safety Devices were given to and used by the victimWhether the work was undertaken under direct supervision of authorized person? If so give the name and designation of the Supervisor Whether artificial respiration was given to the victim? If yes, for how long was it continued, before its abandonmentSteps proposed to be taken to avoid recurrenceName and Designation of persons present at the time of accidentAny other remarks Signature of the Reporting Officer Name : Date: Designation: Time: Address:QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CONDUCTING ENQUIRY IN TO ACCIDENTS DUE TO ELECTRIC SHOCK I. GENERALName, Designation.Type of work being done.Type of alignment. No. of wires on alignment L-14 sketch.Officer-in-charge of line JTO/SDE/SDO.Inspecting officers-Dates of last inspection & perusal of inspection Reports.Check of records, muster Roll & work order book.Check of registers of tools & tents. II. INCIDENTDate and time of accidentOn which line was A/C observed.Time from which A/C was there.(To be checked from testing station records / Exchange Records)Was it reported to anybody by station in–charge.When was A/C presence finally traced.Action taken by JTO/SDO/DET immediately after accident was reported to them as regards cautioning other staff.Reasons for A/C on line.Was it direct contact? (Insulated service lead, unguarded crossing).Did this figure in any of the inspection reports?When was this telecom. line constructed?Date of construction of power line.If unguarded crossing, action taken to get it rectified.Statement of sectional line staff. Did he notice the unguarded crossing earlier and action taken by him.Statement of JTO and SDOT regarding (m) above.If the presence of unguarded power crossing was known, why was power shut down not taken. III. PROTECTIVE DEVICES When were the protective devices last issued?Is there any record maintained?Whether S.I. in-charge was issued protective devices for his own use and use of workers. (Details of tools to be noted).Were the tools used by the deceased/ victim?Sample check of tools with some other staff regarding their condition and up keep. WELFARE MEASURESWas the accident reported to police immediately?Action taken to get the power shut down and bring down body.When did JTO/SDOT/DET reach the spot?When did S.I in-charge reach the spot after having been informed? When the body brought down?Arrangements made for funeral, transportation of body of the deceased.Immediate financial assistance given.REPORTINGWas the case promptly reported to circle office?Was it reported to Electrical Inspector for investigating?Was the joint inspection along with Electricity authorities conducted?When was the departmental enquiry ordered?Action taken to settle the welfare measures including payment under W.C.A.Action taken to any unpaid wages if any.Has the matter been reported to Directorate?MISC a) Whether (SDOT/AE/DET) officers are maintaining records of unguarded non standard power crossings. b) Are they being pursued with Elec. Authorities, if so with what results? c) No. of unguarded crossings as on date in sub division as per records. d) Has any action been taken to provide guarding? e) Inspect a few Kms of line physically to find out if there are any unguarded/ nonstandard guarding. Signature Designation ................
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