Low Voltage Electrical Testing Risk Assessment Report

• Client / Site:

• Details of Equipment to be Tested:

• Conducted on

  Date

• Conducted by:

• "NO LIVE WORK" & "NO NEAR LIVE WORK" practices are mandatory at all times.
  This Risk Assessment must be completed by the licenced electrician(s) & personnel involved in Electrical testing & / Fault Finding on energised equipment and does not cover prohibited live or near live work. If “NO” is answered to any of the below items this Risk Assessment criteria then controls MUST be implemented to ensure hazards are managed to an acceptable risk to allow the criteria to be changed to a "YES" prior to commencing Electrical Testing activities.
  

2. Preparation Activities:

• Personnel performing the testing have reviewed & signed a Safe Work Method Statement / Work Procedure for the testing being conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel performing the testing are competent and qualified to perform the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test equipment used is in safe working order and a current calibration test has been performed at the manufactures recommended frequency at a minimum<br> ?<br>(Note: Confirm functionality on a know source of supply before & after use)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Testing of Low Voltage electrical systems and equipment only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Live supply is required for testing in the interests of electrical safety & no reasonable alternative exists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Arc Flash rated protective clothing is being used for the duration of the task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Equipment Hazard Inspection:

• Fault current capacity & system voltage is known by all personnel conducting the testing and a qualified Safety Observer is being used unless a risk assessment has been completed and deems there is no series risk to personnel undertaking to task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fault Current Rating (amps)

• System Voltage (volts)

• Test equipment used is the correct insulation category for the system voltage and is good condition?<br>(Eg Cat III 600v for LV sub mains and sub circuits & Cat IV 1000v for supply mains)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All sources of supply (including alternative supply Eg Generator, UPS, Solar, ATS) has been identified including all relevant isolation points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Low Voltage Rescue equipment is in good condition & has been tested to be functioning correctly within the last 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Isolation devices are functioning correctly and are in close proximity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the electrical equipment to be tested in good condition with no signs of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate protection against direct or indirect contact with live or hazardous parts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• NOTE: Where there is a possibility to come into direct or indirect contact with live electrical components then DO NOT PROCEED until Hazard Controls are put in place to reduce the risk rating to a safe level PRIOR to commencing the work.

• The current carrying capacity of the equipment is adequate including conductor sizes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All connections are secure and correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enclosures and panel assemblies are secured and safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical protection is installed and adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Barricades and Signage is installed to Alert others of Electrical Hazards and Restrict Access to the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. At Risk Items:

• Note: If “NO” has been ticked for any of the above items DO NOT proceed with Electrical Testing until adequate hazard controls have been implemented and the item / hazard is re-assessed as "YES"

• All hazards and are adequately controlled and the equipment is safe to test?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. Worker Authorisations

Testing Electrician:

• Employee Position:

• Do you hold a current electrical licence for the electrical work being conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Licence Number:

• Employee Signature:

  Sign

Testing Assistant / Offsider:

• Employee Position:

• Do you hold a current electrical licence for the electrical work being conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Licence Number:

• Employee Signature:

  Sign

Safety Observer (if required)

• Employee Position:

• Do you hold a current nationally recognised qualification in CPR & Low Voltage Switchboard Rescue?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Observers Signature:

  Sign