Information
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Customer
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Address
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Conducted on
Safety
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Site specific WMS completed & signed by all on site<br>
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Have all on site staff been inducted?
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Toolbox talks completed regularly? What was date of last meeting on site?
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Are all WMS being followed, does supervisor have any changes?
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Are all on site staff following company policies? E.g. No live work policy, Uniforms, No Smoking....<br>
General
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Type of installation
- Domestic
- Commercial
- Industrial
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Installation Energised
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Stage of construction
- Builders Switchboard
- Prewired
- Fitted Off
Consumer Mains
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Labelling clear and accurate.<br>
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Current carrying capacity.
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Voltage Drop.
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Aerial installation conditions.
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Connection of wiring.
Switchboards
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Location. e.g. Not in restricted location, access and egress.
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MEN connection Intact.
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Basic protection against contact with live parts. e.g. insulation and enclosures.
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Fault protection (protection against indirect contact with live parts) by the use of automatic disconnection of supply. Check that the consumer mains have over current protection.
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Protection against the spread of fire.
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Protection devices installed and suitably rated for over-current protection, arc fault protection and discrimination.
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RCD's installed on applicable circuits.
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Isolating devices e.g. main switches.
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Connecting devices. e.g. earth bar, neutral and active links.
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Connection and fixing of wiring and switchgear.<br>
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Identification and labelling of electrical equipment. e.g. switchboard markings and circuit identification
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Protection against external influences. e.g. mechanical damage, effects of UV light.
Wiring Systems
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Conductor Size. Check current carrying capacity and derating of cables and associated CPD.
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Labelling clear and accurate<br>
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Support and fixings.
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Connections and enclosures. Check to confirm that cables are suitably terminated. e.g. under benches.
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Underground wiring systems. Check installation method. Cat 1 etc.
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Overhead wiring systems. Check clearances from structures, vegetation and ground.
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Segregation from other services. Gas, water, solar.
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Protection against external influences. e.g. mechanical damage, effects of UV light.
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Installation of cables in accessible areas of the ceiling space. e.g. near manhole, crossing roof battens and trusses.
Electrical Equipment (appliances, lights etc)
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General condition of electrical equipment.
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Isolation devices installed where required.
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Isolating device for range installed within 2 metres of the hob.
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Down lights installed in accordance with the wiring rules.
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Equipment installed as per manufacturers requirements. e.g. anti-tilt bracket for upright range.
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Fixing and support of equipment adequate
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Equipment suitable for the operating environment. e.g. IP rating.
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Protection against hazardous parts. e.g. guarding, screening etc.
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Availability of user manuals, operating instructions.
Earthing
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Earth electrode installed. Painted and tag attached to main earthing conductor.
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Earthing conductors. e.g. size, identification.
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Equipotential bonding conductors. Pool fences, water piping, slab reinforcing wet areas
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Connection, joints and terminations adequate.
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Protection against external influences. e.g. mechanical damage, effects of UV light.
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Conductive building materials connected to earth where required. e.g. contact with single insulated cables.
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Creation of an earthed situation that may require earthing of additional electrical equipment.
Exit Checks
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MEN connection intact
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Switchboard secure.
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Main switch and circuit protection returned to original state.
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Manhole replaced.
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Tools and equipment returned to vehicle.
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Person in control advised of departure.
General notes.
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Add media
Sign Off
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Inspector:
