10 QUESTIONS

FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY

ELECTRICAL SAFETY: RECOGNIZING HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF

ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND TAKING PRECAUTIONS SO THAT HAZARDS DO NOT CAUSE
INJURY OR DEATH.

PRE-JOB
BRIEFING

4 Are all essential team members including onsite contractor

TEST BEFORE
TOUCH

4 Has the isolation been tested to verify absence of voltage?

and subcontractors present at the pre-job meeting?

Does everyone understand:

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4 Has the test device been verified?

4 Has Earthing (Grounding) been applied, where required?

the hazards
their roles & responsibilities,
what to do if an incident occurs

PLANNING &
PROCEDURES

PERMIT

PTW

4 Does the job have clear and complete:

4 Are physical barriers, protective equipment, special tools and

other controls to prevent harm to personnel in place?

JHA

Scope

BARRIERS &
GUARDING

Location

CAUTION - DO NOT ENTER

Electrical Safety Procedures

CAUTION - DO NOT ENTER

Permit to Work controls

Mitigation measures?

COMPETENCY &
AUTHORIZATION

4 Are all team members competent and authorised to carry out

PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT

4 Is the appropriate level of PPE used to minimize exposure to

Qualification

shock and arc flash hazards?

the assigned electrical work?

4 Is the condition of the PPE acceptable for use?

4 Has signed authorisation been obtained for switching,

testing and work on electrical systems?

EQUIPMENT
ISOLATION

4 Is it possible to make contact with underground cables or

4 Has all electrical equipment been de-energised and isolated,

overhead power lines?

in line with Electrical Safety Rules and Procedures?

4 Are adequate controls in place to avoid contact?

4 Have remote methods been considered?

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LOCK OUT
TAG OUT

PORTABLE
ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT

4 Has temporary and portable electrical equipment been

4 Have locks and tags been installed at electrical isolation points in

accordance with Safe Isolation (LOTO) procedures?

4 Are tags properly filled-in and substantial, weatherproof

UNDERGROUND
& OVERHEAD
POWER LINES

LY
RICAL
ELECT TED
A
ISOL
DANGER

and secure?

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inspected and approved prior to use?

4 Are portable power tools and personal devices inspected

and approved for the area classification?

REVISION 5: 10 AUG 2015

10 QUESTIONS
FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY

ELECTRICAL SAFETY: RECOGNIZING HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH

THE USE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND TAKING PRECAUTIONS SO THAT
HAZARDS DO NOT CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.