TechSafe Australia In Progress Audit - Meter Installation

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Site Audit Information

• Name of Technician

• Name of TechSafe Auditor

  Bruce Cutler

  Scott Beesley

• Activity

  Meter Exchange
• Add location
  Address

• Select date

  Date

Equipment Audit

• Is the NST Tester Calibration current and up to date?

• Serial Number

• Calibration Date

• Is the Multimeter Calibration current and up to date?

• Serial Number

• Calibration Date

• Is the Insulation meter (Ohm Meter) Calibration current and up to date?

• Serial Number

• Calibration Date

Job Safety Analysis

• Is the completed JSA available on site?

• Is the Installer familiar with hazards associated with each task and work site?

• Is the JSA signed and dated?

Traffic Management

• Has pedestrian safety been taken into account?

• Are there sufficient controls in place?

• Is the forward warning appropriate? Eg Signage

• Can vehicles / pedestrians pass the site safely?

• Is all signage in a suitable condition for use?

• Is the traffic management adequate?

Personal Protective Equipment

• Is wrist to ankle coverage maintained as per the workforce management plan?

• Are approved overalls / work clothing worn?

• Is rubber soled, fully enclosed safety footwear in use by all personnel?

• Are high visible vests in use by all personnel?

• Are all the appropriate gloves worn?

• Is the issue date on the LV gloves less than 6 mths from today's date?

• Are Technicians wearing leather gloves over the top of the rubber LV Gloves?

• Is the safety apparel all in good condition?

• Is there any additional safety apparel required?

Work Practices

• Has the Installer notified the householder?

  Yes

  No

  Not Home

• Is the worksite well protected?

• Has the Installer followed the correct work instructions for the meter type?

• Have all the testing requirements been carried out correctly?

• Has the Installer used the correct PPE for the job?

• Is the condition of the meter board / panel acceptable?

• Does it need to be identified as a Defect?

  Yes

  No

• Is the condition of the customer meter enclosure acceptable?

• Is it identified as a customer Defect?

  Yes

  No

• Has Asbestos been identified and steps, procedures followed?

• Has all unused metering cables been removed or terminated?

• Was the customer / occupier notified of the meter exchange?

• Was an Information card left on site for the customer? Enter ESV Crd #

• Has the work site been left tidy?

Technical Compliance Testing

• Has the work area been tested to ensure it is de-energised?

• Is the "Installation Under Test" signage available? And clearly Displayed?

• Has all metering conductors been identified prior to isolation (Polarity Test)

• Has existing phase sequence been established? (3 phase only)

• Is the unhindered access to the meter isolation? (FOLCB, SPD, SDD)

• Has metering equipment been tested for de-energised?

• Has the NITP been confirmed?

• Has the Check test been completed? (Including switched circuits)

• Has the NST been completed?

• Has existing phase sequence been completed (3 phase only)

• Has the load test been completed?

• Has control load test been completed (31.5 amp & 2 amp)

Metering

• Is the correct meter installed at the correct address?

• Is the correct meter installed for the installation?

• Meter Type

• Is the meter installed at correct level and height?

• Is the metering equipment firmly secured to the board?

• Are the correct fasteners used to secure metering equipment?

• Is the metering equipment in good working order? Eg links, fuses, panel.

• Are all tamper seals installed on metering equipment? (Meters, links, fuses)

• Has antenna been installed correctly, where required?

• Is the IP Rating of the meter cabinet maintained? (When antenna installed)

• Has meter commissioning requirements been completed?

• Is the Date and Time on the meter within +- 30 minutes of local time?

Mobile Equipment / Machinery / Vehicles / Plant

• Are all vehicles on site registered?

• What is the condition of the vehicle / plant on site? (Cleanliness)

• Is all equipment adequately secured?

• Does the vehicle have signage clearly displayed? (Jemena authorised contractor)

• Is the vehicle in presentable condition?

• Are stock levels including new and abolished stock handled in a safe and secure manner?

• Does the vehicle contain appropriate PPE including installer equipment, witches hats, etc for the role performed?

Task Skills

• Does the installer have current training and refresher levels?

• First Aid Due Date

• NST Due Date

• Asbestos Training Due Date?

• Does the installer have their ID's?

• Is the driver carrying their vehicle licence?

• Is the licence appropriate for the class of vehicle?

Manual Handling

• Have specific manual handling hazards been identified on the Job Safety Analysis?

• Are personnel aware of manual handling hazards?

Tools Equipment / Electrical Test

• Is all test equipment tested and tagged in test date range?

• Does installer have the correct equipment to perform the work?

• Has all field equipment been kept secure, safe and in good working order?

• Is there a stocked first aid kit available on site?

• Is the first aid kit in an adequate condition?

• Is the installer carrying PDA car charger?

• Can the install demonstrate how to send receive work?

• Is the PDA in good physical condition and working order?

Forms / Documentation / Paperwork

• Does installer have all documented procedures and with instructions to follow for work to be performed?

• Does installer have documentation for the stock carried?

• Does the installer have documentation to handle defects for escalations?

• Does installer have documentation for handling customer complaints?

• Does installer have documentation for potential emergency scenarios?

• Does installer have a list of emergency numbers of who to call?

• Has installer left Customer Advice Card at site & documented serial number in PDA?

• Customer Advice Card Number

Communications

• Is there a least one form of reliable communication on-site? Eg mobile, phone, radio etc.

• Have Safety Alerts, Safety Grams been made available to the work crew?

• Are the work crew aware and understand the incident reporting process?

General Comments

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Vehicle Details

• Registration of Vehicle

• Registration Expiry Date

• Vehicle Make, Model, Type

• Condition / Comments

Signatures

• Technician

  Sign

• Supervisor

  Sign

• TechSafe Auditor

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