Safe Work Procedures - Electrical Safety

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• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Electrical work and testing must be carried out by a person who is competent for the class of work to be performed

• Do not use fittings which are not approved or not compliant

• Do not overload power boards and power outlets

• Do not use faulty Equipment

• Do not use if out of test

• Do not use domestic leads

• Do not exceed the rated capacity of the board or outlet

• Do not cover up damaged cables without clearance from the relevant authority

Risk

• Moving parts

• Hand and foot injury

• Over-exertion/strain injury

Operation

• ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

• Prevent unauthorized access to switchboards and open fuses

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical installations on construction and demolition sites must be carried out in accordance with the Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3000 and with the applicable additional requirements of AS/NZS 3012;2010

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work on electrical circuits must be carried out by a licensed electrician only

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical work must be carried out by an authorized person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power source must have a Residual Current Device or a safety switch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check electrical fittings regularly for damage, faults, and safe operation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• POWER TOOLS, LEADS, SAFTEY SWITCHES AND POWER BOARDS

• Inspect tools and leads for faults and damage before use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All electrical equipment must have a current inspection tag fitted to the plug end of the lead

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension leads must be an industrial quality with shrouded socket

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Keep extension leads off the ground to avoid damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety switch (fixed or portable) or a Residual CurrentDevice (RCD) must be used to protect all equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Operation - Testing Of Electrical Equipment And Tools

• OFFICE WORK

• Equipment used in a "hostile environment" - every 5 years or use a SAFTEY switch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fixed safety switch- test 6 monthly, operating test annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable safety switch - test before use daily, inspect bi-annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record test results with details of tests

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspection to be carried out by a competent person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test safety switch using inbuilt test button

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CONSTRUCTION WORK

• Portable electrical equipment - inspection at least every 3 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fixed safety switch - test 6 monthly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable safety switch - test immediately after connection, then daily before use, inspection every 3 months by competent person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record test results with details of tests

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspection must be carried out by a competent person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test safety switch using inbuilt test button

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ASSEMBLY, FABRICATION, INSTALLATION, MANUFACTURING, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OR REFURBISHMENT WORK

• Double insulated equipment - inspect annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Not double insulated equipment - inspect 6 monthly, and connect to safety switch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fixed safety switch - test 6 monthly, connect to safety switch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable safety switch - test immediately after connection, then daily before use, inspection every 3 months by a competent person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test safety switch using in built button

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SERVICE WORK

• All Equipment in "hostile environment" - 12 months or use safety switch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fixed safety switch - test every 6 months, operating test annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Portable safety - test before use or daily, inspect bi-annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record test results with details of test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspection to be carried out by competent person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test safety switch using inbuilt test button

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EXCAVATIONS

• Locate underground services before carrying out any excavation work. Contact "dial before you dig" for a full service report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dig carefully by hand around conduits and cables

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Look out for identification tape in trenches above conduits, and for bricks placed above cablesm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Report damage to Cale's immediately. Keep clear of damaged cables

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do not pull or push electrical conduits or cables

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do not backfill over faults or damaged sections until cleared by the relevant authority

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Backfill around cables with clean sand to prevent damage to cables

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCES

• For low voltage overhead catenary wiring for unlicensed people in electrical work

• Driving or operating a vehicle - 0.6m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operating a crane or mobile plant - 3.0m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handling metal materials (scaffolding, guttering, pipes, etc) - 4.0m<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handling non-conductive material (timber, ply, PVC,etc) - 1.5m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Using hand held tools - 0.5m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If safe distances cannot be maintained contact should be made with the relevant authority to arrange an alternative safe method of carrying out the work

• Height Warning Bars should be used where catenary wires pose a risk to plant and machinery

• Physical Protection such as a gantry beneath the wires should be erected for situations of a longer duration to prevent plant and physical damage

• Insulating Mats should be placed on all power lines that may be contacted. Use an observer to warn of possible encroachment when working near power lines

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