Electrical Risk / Hazard Review Record

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• The below image is the risk matrix which has been assessed in the current risk register. 22 is the original risk without controls in place. 15B is the risk rating with the controls in place. IMPORTANT - if any of controls listed are not in place - the risk may be higher than 15B and therefore not controlled to ALARP (As Low As is Reasonably Practicable). If this is the case, please seek H&S Advice.

  

• Review Done By (please include all those involved in review)

• Location(s) Reviewed

• Event/Situation/Activity under review

• Is the risk a new risk?

  Yes

  No

• Please ensure this risk is added on to your risk register

• Please enter the reference number from your risk register

Hazard Details

• Is the hazard still applicable?

  Yes

  No

• Please continue with the review.

• Are all relevant locations identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please provide update to changed locations or explanation.

• Please attach photo if possible or confirm locations.

• Is there a suitable procedure(s) for the tasks of working with electricity? This includes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Requirements working on electrical installations/equipment.

  Yes

  No

• Isolation of electricity (Lock-Out-Tag-Out process)?

  Yes

  No

• Testing procedure prior to work?

  Yes

  No

• Dynamic risk assessment expectations for work on different equipment/in different environments/locations and live work etc.?

  Yes

  No

• Live work/Live testing procedure?

  Yes

  No

• Return to service of equipment after completion of work (ensure safety)?

  Yes

  No

• Sign off process?

  Yes

  No

• Does this risk require Safe Operating Procedure(s)?

  Yes

  No

• If yes, please develop applicable Safe Operating Procedure(s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Continue with the review

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Monitoring the risk in practice

• Name of person performing task

• Are the controls listed on the Risk Register observed in place at the time? Please provide photos or explanation.

• No live work policy? (removal from power completely)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Isolation of electricity (Lock-Out-Tag-Out process and equipment)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Insulated tools/shrouding materials provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RCDs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grounding protection in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a system to ensure new operators/employees are trained in system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Isolation of work area process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical work limited to qualified and competent workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical cords/cables do not pose risk (in suitable environment for type, do not pose trip hazard, are in good condition etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is suitable signage to warn of risk/electrical status to others?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical components/cabinets covered and locked where applicable.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Insulated shoes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Insulated gloves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have we identified all situations where this is hazard might be present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Are all the controls still applicable?

• Are there any new controls that can be used to better achieve ALARP?

  Yes

  No

• Please explain

Maintenance of Activities

• Are the maintenance activities in place (as listed on the Risk Register)?

• Planned Preventative Maintenance of Electrical Installations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Annual RCD tests?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable Appliance Testing Regime?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regular Supervision by Managers and Supervisors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please provide evidence or explain how you could evidence this if requested.

• Training /Consultation sessions including refresher on Traffic Management (e.g. included in Toolbox Talk, Employee Meetings etc.).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please provide evidence and date last time occurred and who attended.

Other Controls

• Are there any other risk management controls for Electrical Safety not listed above?

  Yes

  No

• Please describe.

• Are there any further activities or tasks for where this risk might be present?

  Yes

  No

• Please describe.

Final Review

• Have you considered wider opportunities to reduce this risk to ALARP (As Low As is Reasonably Practicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Which of these have you consulted?

  Select

• Please explain how you are assured that the risk is managed to ALARP?

• Please explain how you are assured this risk is at ALARP.

Comments

• Any other comments:

• Once complete please forward to H&S so that they can update the Risk Register

• Please explain.

• Review is complete - please forward to H&S so they can update the register