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FM7220 - NSW Field Meter Exchange Audit (Public)
FM7220 - NSW Field Meter Exchange Audit (Public)
Stuart Bailey

FM7220 - NSW Field Meter Exchange Audit (Public)

Observe and Audit a technicians adherance to Policies, Work Practices and Processes when undertaking a Meter Exchange.

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Free FM7220 - NSW Field Meter Exchange Audit (Public) Checklist

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Title Page

  • Technician

  • FSP

  • Workorder or NMI

  • Location

  • Retailer / Client

  • Conducted on

  • Conducted By

Site Details

Work Details

  • Details about the work being Audited

  • What kind of work is being undertaken? Is it a consolidation? Was it just a Meter Exchange? Like for Like?

  • Employee or Sub Contractor

  • Photo of Job prior to Commencement

Personnel on Site

  • Lead Technician

  • Select Checkbox if additional people are onsite

Non Negotiables Matrix Compliance

  • JSA

  • Observation Comments

  • Supporting Images

  • PPE

  • Observation Comments

  • Supporting Images

  • ID Card from Retailer

  • Observation Comments

  • Supporting Images

  • Electrical License

  • Observation Comments

  • Supporting Images

  • Images that may support any Observations

Definitions

  • Audit Definitions.PNG

Audit Pre-Work

1.0 Customer Checks

  • 1.1 All relevant SWMS and Work Procedures are available, including retailer specific processes and collateral

  • Comments

  • 1.2 Technician has access to all work order details

  • Comments

  • 1.3 Copies of all required authorities (licences and cards) on site as required? (e.g. ID, Construction Induction card, A grade licence etc.)

  • Comments

  • Please select one of these and provide a copy

  • Add media

  • 1.4 Is a current version of the Electrical Safety Rules on site? Rules and appropriate Handbooks.

  • Comments

  • 1.5 Do employees have their Electrical Network Passport on site?

  • Comments

  • 1.6 Is training in ESI passport up to date?

  • Comments

  • Additional Comments

2.0 Plant and Equipment

  • 2.1 Vehicles are clean, well-kept with the appropriate signage, and well maintained?

  • Comments

  • External photo of Vehicle being used, including Rego

  • 2.2 Is the emergency equipment identifiable and easily accessible to all personnel? Are there labels for First Aid kits, fire extinguishers, and spill kits?

  • Comments

  • 2.3 Is the LV Rescue kit fully stocked?

  • Comments

  • 2.4 Are all fire extinguishers charged, tagged and in date?

  • Comments

  • 2.5 Are First Aid Kits serviceable and Type B for Electrical Workers Compliant? Content and audit checklist present?

  • Comments

  • Refer to ISSC14 Guide to Electrical Workers Safety Equipment - Table 3.1

  • 2.6 Are "Sharps Kits" on vehicles?

  • Comments

  • 2.7 Are gas bottles, chemicals & equipment appropriately stored in designated cabinets?

  • Comments

  • 2.8 Is equipment that requires Test & Tag, Testing or Calibration up to date (electrical leads, modiwark, meggers, multimeters, NST testers, height sticks, gas detectors, slings, lifting equipment etc) Record Details of equipment and next test / calibration date:

  • Comments

  • Supporting Photos

  • Multimeter

  • Clampmeter

  • NST Tester

  • Continuity Tester

  • Additional Comments

3.0 PPE

  • 3.1 Are hard hats serviceable? Are they dated and initialled? Are they less than 2 years old? Are they free of labels/stickers on them?

  • Comments

  • Date Issued

  • Initials

  • 3.2 Is the appropriate safety clothing worn by all personnel? Wrist to ankle in industry approved apparel for the state or jurisdiction the work is being conducted.

  • Comments

  • For NSW, all workers in the Electrical Industry, must be wearing Wrist to Ankle HRC2 Rated High Visibility Clothing.

  • 3.3 Are suitable safety boots worn by all personnel? Are they in reasonable condition? Are steel caps covered?

  • Comments

  • 3.4 Are ear muffs or plugs being worn for tasks as required or if not being worn are available?

  • Comments

  • 3.5 Are safety glasses being worn by personnel? Are the appropriate safety glasses being worn for the task?

  • Comments

  • 3.6 Are LV Gloves being worn by Electrical Workers? Are they serviceable? (random check for air leaks)

  • Comments

  • 3.7 Are appropriate work gloves being worn for non-line work?

  • Comments

  • 3.8 Is sunscreen available for use?

  • Comments

  • Additional Comments

4.0 JSA, Hazard Assessment and Environment

  • 4.1 Were you asked to be inducted and signed onto the JSA for the site?

  • Comments

  • 4.2 Were you read / or have read the JSA?

  • Comments

  • 4.3 Were you advised of the site hazards and control measure?

  • Comments

  • 4.4 Is the location of the Job Site correctly recorded and dated?

  • Comments

  • 4.5 Is the task/s to be performed correctly recorded?

  • Comments

  • 4.6 Have the Hazards been identified on the site documentation and control measures put in place?

  • Comments

  • 4.7 Are all the personnel on site been recorded and signed onto the Daily Site Risk Assessment? Including sub-contractors e.g. Traffic Control, Crane operators etc.

  • Comments

  • 4.8 Have all personnel on site been advised of site hazards? Ask them questions about the hazards and see if they know the control

  • Comments

  • 4.9 Are environmental risks identified and control measures in place? Noise, asbestos, spills, weeds, disease control

  • Comments

  • 4.10 Are vehicles, plant & equipment managed to prevent environmental hazard? Plant / machinery / equipment cannot transfer dirt / mud onto the road?

  • Comments

  • 4.11 Is vegetation well protected from moving plant and equipment?

  • Comments

  • 4.12 Is all site rubbish correctly stored for removal from site?

  • Comments

  • Additional Comments

Audit Work Processes

5.0 Customer and Doorstep

  • 5.1 Was the Life Support Status checked against the work order?

  • Comments

  • 5.2 Doorstep Protocol Followed?

  • Comments

  • Customer was home?

  • 5.1.1 Was the customer satisfied?

  • Comments

  • 5.1.2 Did tech introduce themselves?

  • Comments

  • 5.1.3 Did tech show ID?

  • Comments

  • 5.1.4 Was the customer asked about life support?

  • Comments

  • Additional Comments

6.0 Pre-Test and Inspection

  • 6.1 Safe Approach Test completed?

  • Comments

  • 6.2 Has JSA been completed?

  • Comments

  • 6.3 Signal test completed?

  • Comments

  • 6.4 Have the site details been verified?

  • Comments

  • 6.5 Have the meter reads been finalised?

  • Comments

  • 6.6 Installation under test sign displayed?

  • Comments

  • 6.7 Ladderwork Required for Installation

  • 6.7.1 Are the ladders in a serviceable condition and appropriate for use?

  • Comments

  • 6.7.2 Is the ladder at a 1:4 incline or wall and being footed?

  • Comments

  • 6.7.3 Is ascent and descent being conducted correctly with 3 points of contact maintained and climbing belt being used?

  • Comments

  • 6.7.4 Is any ladder being carried being carried correctly?

  • Comments

  • 6.7.5 Has heights risk assessment been completed?

  • Comments

  • Additional Comments

7.0 Electrical Pre-Testing and Isolation Practices

  • 7.1 Polarity test completed?

  • Comments

  • 7.2 Phase Sequence test completed?

  • Comments

  • 7.3 NITP Identified?

  • Comments

  • Please select NITP used

  • 7.4 NST test completed?

  • Comments

  • 7.5 Site has been Isolated using the appropriate Techniques including the Prove Test Prove method

  • Comments

  • Additional Comments

8.0 Work Processes

  • 8.1 Have the work instructions been followed?

  • Comments

  • 8.2 Have correct techniques been followed?

  • Comments

  • 8.3 ACM present onsite?

  • Comments

  • Select if ACM Present

  • 8.3.1 Have asbestos procedures been added in the JSA?

  • Comments

  • 8.3.2 Is the correct Asbestos equipment available?

  • Comments

  • 8.3.3 Was the appropriate drilling process used?

  • Comments

  • Additional Comments

9.0 Electrical Testing

  • 9.1 Polarity test completed?

  • Comments

  • 9.2 Phase Sequence test completed?

  • Comments

  • 9.3 NITP Identified?

  • Comments

  • Please select NITP used

  • 9.4 NST test completed?

  • Comments

  • 9.5 Load Test Completed for All Elements and applicable Registers

  • Comments

  • Additional Comments

10.0 Meter Commissioning

  • 10.1 Display working?

  • Comments

  • 10.2 Date and time settings correct?

  • Comments

  • 10.3 Correct configuration programmed

  • Comments

  • 10.4 Equipment correctly mounted?

  • Comments

  • 10.5 No exposed copper on tails?

  • Comments

  • 10.6 Correct ripple relay installed?

  • Comments

  • 10.7 Ripple LED pulsing?

  • Comments

  • 10.8 Is the board adequately tagged/marked?

  • Comments

  • 10.9 Correct Aerial installed with relation to the Signal Test Result?

  • Comments

  • 10.10 Are meter terminals at correct tightness - 1.8nm?

  • Comments

  • 10.11 Terminal screws not damaged?

  • Comments

  • Additional Comments

11.0 Site Closure

  • 11.1 Has the Technician taken a final photo with all equipment sealed?

  • Comments

  • 11.2 Has the Technician the cleaned up debris from the work site?

  • Comments

  • 11.3 If ACM was onsite, has all Waste Bags been goose necked properly?

  • Comments

  • 11.4 Has the Technician contacted the customer (if present) to inform them of the completion of works?

  • Comments

  • 11.5 Has the Technician left the appropriate retailer collateral with the customer (if present) or; left in a convenient location e.g. letter box?

  • Comments

  • Additional Comments

  • Photo of Completed job

  • Please scan the installed meter number

Sign-Off and Closure

Technician Sign Off

  • I accept and acknowledge the feedback from this Audit Report

  • Add signature

  • Technician Comments and Feedback

Auditor Sign-Off

  • The information in this Audit report is true and correct, and I have discussed the results with the technician.

  • Add signature

  • Any additional Comments

FM7220 - NSW Field Meter Exchange Audit (Public)
Stuart Bailey

FM7220 - NSW Field Meter Exchange Audit (Public)

Observe and Audit a technicians adherance to Policies, Work Practices and Processes when undertaking a Meter Exchange.

Use this Template
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