Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) has directed the technical staff of the company to adopt all precautionary measures to avoid electrocution and electric shocks for their own safety. He was addressing a safety seminar held at Wapda House, Peshawar to create awareness amongst the linemen of the company. Chief Engineers, Director Generals, Safety Consultant Sheikh Muhammad Tufail, all SEs attended the seminar.
Speaking on the occasion, Safety Consultant, Sheikh Muhammad Tufail said that work according to the principle is "First Safety then Work". He called for taking stern action against those linemen who do not adopt safety measures while working on lines. It was decided that in case of first fatal accident, Line Superintendent, Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) will be placed under suspension. In the 2nd fatal accident XEN will be suspended and in the 3rd fatal accident SE will be placed under suspension.
The CEO directed the line staff to ensure the safety measures with letter & in sprit. Do not start work without PTW (Permit to work).Before starting work, be sure that power supply is shutdown. On the completion of job LS will cancel the PTW by personally visiting Grid Station. He said that Life is a very precious gift of Allah and it is our primary duty to secure your lives.
He further said that Poles on both the ends must be properly earthed for the safety of technical staff working on line/pole. Do not stand on transformer or any other electrical instrument while working and be-careful from the streetlights and neutral cables.
He also advised the fastening of safety belt while working on line and also putting a helmet and rubber gloves while working. He said that the safety day must be celebrated regularly so that employees are educated about their safety. He stressed that by implementing and adopting these precautionary measures including safety rules and regulations, fatal accidents can be avoided and precious lives of employees could be secured.
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