The Electrical Safety Project (ESP) members have met via a video conference to consider and discuss a draft Electrotechnology Apprenticeship Supervision Policy Guide, a draft ESP Charter and a draft Industry Position Paper.

There was a minor hiatus due to COVID-19 and ensuing lockdowns. ESP members also received a report on the establishment of the Joint Electrical Safety and Competency Committee (JESaCC) comprised of key stakeholders and its terms of reference; Office of Fair Trading (OFT) Supervision Survey (closed 6 August 2021); and an incident report regarding Ultra refrigeration court decision.

The aim of the Supervision Policy Guide is to produce a guidance advisory resource for industry stakeholders, practitioners, regulators, training providers and workers who are involved in providing direct or indirect supervision to Electrotechnology apprentices during their competency/training development.

The ESP Charter aims to provide leadership and learning in electrical safety practices and behaviours within the electrical industry, whilst the Position paper aims to outline a series of observations and suggested activities the ESP supports to improve electrical safety.

ESP members were invited to provide feedback on the three draft documents by end of the month. A follow-up meeting will ensue once the feedback has been compiled and drafts updated from the feedback.

To learn more about the ESP Project, visit this link.