Mitti Electrical Safety Checklist 2022

For specialised advice about electrical safety, contact a licensed electrical contractor.

Have a look at the switchboard and check if there are Circuit breakers (RDCs - Residual Current Devices) installed and online (pictured: switchboard with circuit breakers)?

Engage a licensed electrical contractor to inspect all switchboards and install RCD's to all operational circuits.

Have a look at the switchboard and check if there are any gaps where there are no circuits (pictured: gaps in the switchboard - gaps marked with yellow arrow).

Engage a licensed electrical contractor to inspect all switchboards and install pole fillers to all gaps reducing the likelihood of vermin, dust or debris entering the rear of the switch board which can cause loss of power and /or an electrical fire.

Remove any stored materials that is obstructing electrical switchboards and ensure that all combustible materials are not stored within 2 metres of any electrical switchboard, main distribution board or sub-boards.

Check if there is a CO2 Fire extinguisher installed within the main electrical room at your premises. Check the marking and stickers to ensure that the fire extinguisher installed is CO2 (pictured: CO2 fire extinguisher).

Have your fire protection contractor attend and inspect you business and ensure the are adequate CO2 fire extinguishers installed to all electrical rooms and where electrical equipment is used.

For specialised advice about electrical safety, contact a licensed electrical contractor.

Have your licensed electrical contractor attend and inspect all electrical fittings and ensure they are correctly installed and repair and damaged fittings.

Have your licensed electrician attend and identify the various circuits and label the corresponding RCD in the switchboard so a circuit can be safely isolated in the event of an issue.

Have your licensed electrician attend and inspect all light fittings and repair any damaged fittings.

For specialised advice about electrical safety, contact a licensed electrical contractor.

Have a look at extension cords, power boards and electrical equipment; and check whether they have been inspected and tagged within the past 12 months (pictured: electrical cables with inspection tags).

Engage you electrical contractor to inspect all electrical equipment, power boards, leads, computers etc and ensure that they have been tested and tagged within the previous 12 months. Implement a formal procedure across the business.

Make sure all extension cords, power boards and electrical equipment is annually tested and tagged by a licensed electrical contractor.

Have a look at the power boards and check if they are fitted with a safety switch/circuit breaker and are of commercial quality (pictured)?

Only use commercial grade power boards with a safety switch/circuit breaker installed and/or on off switches for each circuit.

Have a look at the power boards. Power boards should never be overloaded - one connection per circuit with no "piggy backing" or use of double adapters (pictured: overloaded power board with double adapters).

Review all power boards and ensure there is no piggy backing and only one connection per outlet.

Have a look at power boards and check if they are free of obvious damage such as burn or char marks or loose wires (pictured: damaged wiring).

Replace any power boards immediately that are showing wear or tear or obvious issues such as burn marks.

Relocate the power board to a safe location

Immediately replace and damaged extension cord.

Have a look at extension cords and check if they are in a safe location and free from damage and not creating a slip, trip or fall hazard - they are covered or placed in an extension cord cable tray (pictured: cable cover).

Relocate the extension cord to a location where it is not a slip, trip for fall hazard and will not be damaged - alternatively install the extension cord in cable tray.

Have a look at power tools and check if they are free of obvious damage such as loose and exposed wiring (pictured: damaged wiring).

Tag the power tool out of service and have it repaired and/or replaced immediately.

These questions are not scored but will provide insights how best to mitigate electrical risk in your business - refer to the Safe Work Australia Code of Practise for more information - https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1705/mcop-managing-electrical-risks_in_the_workplace-v1.pdf

If you have any other questions in regards to the template or would like to book a risk consultation please contact us at hello@mitti.com.au