ELECTRICAL SHOP SAFETY CHECKLIST - 2022

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

HOUSEKEEPING

• Are all electrical cords and ropes kept out of walkways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoses, cables, wires etc. kept off floors and stored when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all unused openings (including knockouts) in electrical enclosures and fittings closed with appropriate covers, plugs, or plates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical rooms free of unnecessary items and clutter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Are employees trained in the proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all required personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., hearing protection, eye and face protection, hand protection) available and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has PPE been properly inspected before work begins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees wearing the appropriate leather footwear (EH rated, preferred) and does it fit properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are voltage-resistant gloves (VR gloves Class 00 or 0 that are not expired) available and worn to prevent skin contact with electricity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are VR gloves are stored properly in their bags with their leather protectors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are VR gloves tested for leakage before each use and every six months if not in use? The test should incorporate filling the glove with air and then checked for leakage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are VR gloves inspected before use to determine if they are expired? VR gloves are good for one year in the bag and 6 months when opened for use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is non-conductive, non-synthetic clothing/work uniforms worn (no metal, jewelry, wedding rings, watches, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees have access to fire resistant (FR) clothing and equipment at least Hazard Risk Category 2 (8 cal) (we recommend a HRC 2 work uniform)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a set of HRC 4 (40 cal) FR clothing and equipment available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ANSI/ASTM D 178, Type II, Class 2 switchboard mats in front of all switchboard doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TRAINING

• Have employees been trained on the Hazard Communication program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained in the hazards of electricity and use of lock-out tag-out (LOTO)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LIFE SAFETY AND MEDICAL RESPONSE

• Does Post have a plan to notify effected employees when electrical work is in progress?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid kit easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Electrical personnel trained in CPR? (NFPA states the employer shall certify training on an annual basis)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

TOOL SAFETY

• When in use, are extension cords visible and not running across highly trafficked areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct extension cords being used for the job? Select cords that are rated to handle the wattage of the devices with which will be used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all extension cords free of wear? No tears or bare exposed wires.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do electrical cords have all prongs in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are 10 mA GFCI’s used for all portable electrical hand tools?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools and machines designed for a fixed location securely anchored to prevent walking or moving?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any/all modifications comply with documentation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical machinery and appliances grounded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees have access to meters that are listed (UL, CSA, TUV, ETL, etc. - not CE) and at least Cat III?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do employees have access to insulated tools (VR tools) that are IEC 60900:2004 or ASTM F 1505 approved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are insulated tools in good condition and well-stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FALL PROTECTION

• Is fall protection being checked in this inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders safe and inspected as appropriate?<br>- Are ladders rated to support a minimum of 250 pounds (113 kilograms), or do they have a type 1 duty rating?<br>- Are step ladders a maximum of 20 feet (6 meters) long?<br>- Are only non-metal ladders used when working with electricity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all wall openings and floor holes covered or guarded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fall protection in place above 4 feet in height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guard rails in place for platforms and scaffolding?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EXTENSION CORDS

• Are extension cords in use for more than 30 days?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cords rated properly for indoor or outdoor use (as applicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do cords display wires, cracks, frays, or other damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension cords rated by an independent testing laboratory, such as UL, CSA, or ETL?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there cords that are running through walls, ceilings, windows, doors, or any other place where they can be pinched or tripped over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any extension cords stapled or nailed to the wall or ceiling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do plugs fit snugly? Is any area of the prong exposed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does any extension cord feel hot to the touch (while plugged in)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension cords rated to meet or exceed the power demands of the electrical device or appliance being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL WORK (ADMINISTRATIVE)

• Is administrative information being inspected at this time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has Post has drafted and issued a "De-energized work policy" Management Notice?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Post using Energized Work Permits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does Post have a documented lock-out, tag-out (LOTO) program with appropriate lock out devices for disconnects and breakers found at post, and in the local residences?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Post LOTO program have written SOPs for isolating complex equipment (equipment with more than 1 source of power, such as UPS systems and Automatic Transfer Switches)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does Post perform and document employee training for electrical staff that includes: LOTO program, electrical safe work practices, CPR, safe retrieval?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are up to date "One Line" or "Single Line" diagrams are posted in all electrical utility rooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

• Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

SIGNATURE

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  Date