Audit process
Stop Take Five
Explain the audit process
Discuss the scope and intent of the audit
Observe the task performance noting any substandard acts or conditions
Commend good performance / compliance
Review and sign audit sheets with worksite observer
Review audit with supervisor / manager
Hazard & Risk assessment
JSA/SWMS completed - sighted
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Structure soundness - adjacent poles
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Manage step and touch potential (earth stake)
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Telephone / communication from worksite
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Traffic and pedestrian control
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Training & Apprentice management Effective team communication
All work party involved in Toolbox/JSA
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Explanation of tasks to be completed
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Clear directions given to ground crew
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Acknowledgement of task completion
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Discussion of diversion from original work plan
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Act as a Safety Observer
Person appointed and noted
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Concentration maintained
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Effective communication with crew aloft
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Positioned to view crew aloft
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Vest/ Armband worn
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Verbal communication or warning for crew aloft
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Have rescue ethods available
Second EWP remote operational
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Anchor Strap used
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Rescue rope Handline used
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Pole Top Rescue Kit available
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Insulating gloves Harnesses and Lanyards
Inspect prior to use
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
In serviceable condition, clean and dry
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Within test & 10 year service life from date of manufacture
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Next Date
Date
Lanyard attached with energy absorber end attached to fall arrest point
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
EWP Elevated Work PlatformPre start
Pre Start checks completed
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Within electrical test date
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Secondary EWP controls working
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Escape devices present
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Ground person aware of rescue methods
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
EWP earthed
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Clearances from un insulated parts maintained
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Insulated section cleaned and maintained
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Clearance from lower circuit managed
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Drop Zone covered where required
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
SWL not exceeded
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Hydraulic tool hose conditiom
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Test Date
Date
Working with ladders Use of insulating barriers and covers Rope Management Work Practices
Only work on one phase at a time
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Don't pass tools between each other whilst in contact with conductors
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Remain isolated/insulated from other potentials
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Jobs suspended if it is deemed safe not to continue
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Make/Break bridges
Identification of neutral
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Confirm correct phase ID (making bridges)
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Current loading identified/measured checked for removal of load
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Load break components checked prior to installation
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Jumper movement controlled/considered
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Connections cleaned before jointing
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Correct connections used & installed in correct orientation
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Safe Approach Distance to HV (SAD)
SAD correctly selected
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Body positioning for task adequate
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
EWP placement adequate
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Mobile plant used not breaking SAD
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Covering used on conductors and structures appropriate to the task
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Voltage/mm
Conductor repair
Assessment of structure condition
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Application of tension devices
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Correct helical rminations or come alongs used
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Correct sleeve and die used
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Loading through circuit considered and appropriate jumper lead configuration /connection used <br><br><br><br><br><br>
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Adequate-covering applied to other conductors and structure
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Conductors cleaned before jointing
Drop Zone covered
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Install/Remove mid span isolators
Check for correct operation - contacts & arc chutes
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Correct helical terminations selected
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Loading through circuit considered and appropriate lead configuration/connection used
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Check turn buckle for mechanical operation
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Correct sleeve and dies used
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Contact closed and lead connections made before conductor cut ( check with safety observer)
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Adequate covers applied to other conductors and structure
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Vertical application install bottom first
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Drop Zone covered
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Conductors cleaned before jointing
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Crossarm Replacement
Type comment
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Angle/Intermediate/termination
Select
Internediate
Angle
Termination
Internediate Angle Termination
Correct helical terminations used
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Load change considered on adjacent structures
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Use of conductor support crossarm Load taken on Conductor Support Cross Arm
Calculation of conductor load
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
SWL of support sticks/rigs not exceeded
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Correctly rigged as per manuals/manufactures procedures
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
M&S Specific Issues
Independent earth 2m from pipes other earths
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Check for CEOS
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Neutral Identification and tagging
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Installation under test sign used
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Meter details recorded
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Initial tests requied
Proved Independent earth circuit proved
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Prove tester OK <br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Test meter box
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Test for alternate supply
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
At meter position UG Installation
Supply is checked for availability
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Customer mains at pit position identified
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Installation diagram at meter position identifiedeferenced
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Insulation resistance & continuity phase ID
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Service fuse at MB removed
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Connectors in pit installed correctly
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Phase sequence test/identification
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
OH Installation
Test metal facia attachment point
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Phase sequence test
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Id phases & neutral
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Service fuse removed
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Service Clearance Height checked
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Neutral made safe at POA
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Neutral connection at pole made first & tagged
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Safety Observer being utilised
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Once supply is connected
Check polarity/NeutralSupply test at POS
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Phase sequence test connect service neutral
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Insert fuses & Check test
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Check Neutral Supply tester at NITP
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Off peak load check test
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Load test hair dryer
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Covers fitted
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Seal once completed
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Leave on or off as per service order
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Vehicle Equipment
All hydraulic tool hoses in good condition, non-conductive and test sticker clearly displayed
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
No excessive or unapproved drain holes in basket
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
EWP effectively earthed
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
EWP number
Vehicle number
Add media
Media
Cleanliness of boom and basket
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Excess gear removed from basket
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
EWP set up Testing
Vehicle equipment Safety
Safe work practices being utilised
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Driver dressed in compliant clothing
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Borer / erector effectively earthed
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Position of borer / erector relative to work
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Operator training in Live Line lifting
Compliant
Non-compliant
Area requiring attention
Opportunity for improvement
Not applicable
Breaches or non-conformances
Subsequent to identification by the auditor, the work crew has rectified the above non-compliances
The Operations Manager HV Live Line was notified regarding the name/s of the employee/s and the nature of the non-conformances
Completion
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Energy Safe Victoria
ESV - LV Live Work - Worksite Audit
In field audit of practice against the Live Work Procedures
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