Supervisor's/auditors 'on the job' observation checklist for demonstrating compliant use of AVDD

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Did the candidate complete the following tasks correctly?

• Ask the residential customer to switch off main power isolation switch?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check that calibration dates of the following were current prior to proceeding (test and tag)?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Abnormal voltage detection device (AVDD)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Earth reel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bonding straps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Undertake self check of AVDD? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Undertake self check of AVDD whilst connected to Earth Reel?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Push earth steak into ground at least 1.5m away from line?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Undertake condition test of low voltage insulated gloves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fit low voltage insulated gloves & rigger gloves prior to attaching AVDD or bridging conductors to service line?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Connect elephant clip to test point ensuring good contact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check AVDD for presence of an alarm (will alarm itself if 5V or greater is present)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check AVDD Earth by pressing button to demonstrate continuity and therefore adequacy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ask candidate what they should do if an alarm sounds. Is response correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure unit & earth cable are placed in best position to prevent trip hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

If service is safe to work on, proceed with the following

• Wearing protective gloves, proceed to attach bridging conductor either side of service line being worked on?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Upon completion of works

• Removal of bridging conductor (gloves on)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Removal of AVDD (gloves on - after power has been switched back on if it was switched off)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A