Labour Department reminds employers to pay attention to electrical safety when working during rainstorms

The Labour Department reminds employers and contractors that, during rainstorm warning periods, they should avoid assigning employees to carry out electrical work or handle electrical installations as far as possible, and should refer to the Code of Practice in Adverse Weather and "Extreme Situations". Even when carrying out electrical work in places not affected by rainstorms, they must still isolate the power supply, test circuits to confirm they are de-energised, and provide personal protective equipment such as insulating gloves and insulating mats. Safety guidelines and leaflets are available free of charge at the Labour Department's district offices or can be downloaded from its website.