Staff and site personnel are often in close proximity to electrical during their normal scope of work. These individuals are routinely asked to perform tasks which are beyond their qualifications . Regulated electrical work must be performed by a qualified individual as per the Safety Standards Act and WorkSafe BC. There are many underlying consequences and hazards which are not evident to the unqualified worker.

For example, regulated work to be performed by a qualified individual includes:

• turning breakers on / off
• turning disconnects on / off
• changing light bulbs or lamps
• changing ballasts