UEA Electrical Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• UEA Crew Name or Subcontractor

• Job Number

General Site Safety

Mandatory Pre-start Requirements

• Daily HAC or JSEA completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Works to be conducted for the day is defined and communicated to work party

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWMS reviewed and signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mandatory PPE as defined by SWMS being worn by personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toolbox Talk for site conditions completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Take 5's conducted and completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Evacuation Muster Point defined and relayed to all personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drop Zones defined and marked with witches hats

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate Traffic and Pedestrian Management in place supplemented with Traffic / Pedestrian Management Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RTA Road Occupancy License, Council Road Opening Permit and other legislative requirements in place and on-site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Relevant RTA Certificates of Competency held by traffic controllers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Works site is controlled and segregated from general public

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate signage in place defining pedestrian and traffic access around work site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slips, Trips and Fall hazards are segregated from general public

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Construction material is stored in areas that do not cause obstruction to access or egress (including in case of emergency).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit is provided & trained First Aider allocated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental controls in place as per Environmental Impact Assessment and UEA Environmental Management Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• People on work site have been UEA inducted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Supply Authority Mandatory Requirements

• Current copy of the Electrical Safety Rules on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Standards for the works being conducted available on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel undertaking works have electrical passports with relevant training for the task and are authorised to work on the network

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LV Rescue and / or Pole Top Rescue Kit checked and in place as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE and Equipment Tested as per the regulation, industry guides and Australian Standards

• Hard Hats are within 3 years of the date of issue (as per AS/NZ 1800)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• EWP Insulation Tested within the last 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Height Sticks Insulation Tested within the last 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LV Rescue Gloves less than 5 years from manufacture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LV Working Gloves less than 3 years from manufacture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall Arrest Harnesses have been tested and tagged within the last 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Testing equipment tested and calibrated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Moving Plant & Equipment

• Daily inspection of plant and equipment completed and record exists.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant and equipment operator licence or certificate of competency sighted and on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators reversing are looking in direction of travel. Operators slow down or stop in places where pedestrians could be. Plant is driven safely (walking pace)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machine reversing alarms and flashing lights are in place and operating correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mobile phones not used whilst operating any plant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant is left parked on level ground and keys are not left when unattended.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance carried out on plant as per manufacturer's schedule and records exist.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock out in place when conducting maintenance on plant and equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher available, tested and tagged within past 6 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• People not twisting while lifting loads.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• People not lifting awkward loads alone (that is, use of team lifts).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• People bending knees when lifting.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• People using mechanical aids (e.g., trolleys, etc) when one is able to be used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work at Heights

• Person on the ladder is facing task to be performed and is working within easy reach of the work.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders are not used to work from when a person could fall 1.8 metres or more (eg, like next to penetrations) unless 1 metre back from edge for every 1 metre of height on the ladder.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• People are not stepping above third highest rung and have 3 points of contact (2 feet and one hand, or 2 hands and 1 foot) during going up or coming down the ladder.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Person on ladders is carrying tools and equipment in a belt or bag or use a hand lanyard.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Builders or extension ladders are securely fixed at top.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders are rated for max 120 kg, industrial strength, are fully open (& locked) and in good working order.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electricians when required use fibreglass ladders only.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Near Overhead Power Lines

• Minimum distance is maintained to overhead powerlines. Voltage up to 132kV - min 3m, 132 to 330kV - min 6m, Greater than 330kV - min 8m. Advisory stickers in Plant.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant is operated by 'ticketed' person.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The area of overhead power line is barricaded and/or an observer is used for all work near overhead power lines.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Network assets are in a condition to allow work to commence

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SMR Crew Assessment

• PPE worn as per SWMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tasks allocated and identified as per roles and responsibilites

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Coloured brims assigned as per work roles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Communication channels established and adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily role rotations established

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SMR Groundie

• No other tasks to be done while watching EWP Operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Communicating well with EWP Operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Worksite kept clean and footpaths kept clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Controls dropzone and immediate worksite

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SMR Cat 3

• Was a Pre Work inspection on the structure performed prior to working aloft?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a Safety Observer in place for the EWP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rubber mats installed on any conductors and earthed situations within clearances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All test equipment calibrated, in date and used according to specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Services raised and tensioned to approved procedures and standards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Worksite clean up after work has been completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

SMR Cat 4

• Is a LV Rescue Kit located for immediate use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• P2 mask worn on approach to suspect asbestos panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proximity test of switchboard surround completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pole top rescue kit in place for work above 2m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ladders lashed at top to POA

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Harness worn when working over 2m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pole strap used to appropriate fixing point when working over 2m

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All test equipment calibrated, in date and used according to specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Worksite clean up after work has been completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environment

• Controls specified in EMP are complied with.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill kit available to contain the amount of substances on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals (Hazardous Substances)

• MSDSs (not older than 5 years) available on site for all substances stored or in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Register of Hazardous Substances kept on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All substances are left in their original containers and are clearly labelled (with risk and safety phrases).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable substances are more than 3 metres away from sources of ignition (eg, welding) and fire extinguisher inspected within last 6 months (with complying tag) is available nearby (within 10 metres).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dangerous Goods are stored in bunded areas and appropriately segregated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sharp Edges

• Guarding fitted on saws and other tools.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gloves used on sharp or rough objects.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Falling Objects - Material Storage

• Materials are securely stacked so as not to fall or be easily dislodged. Materials are stored in a stable condition (eg, on the base rather than upright position).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate access is maintained around stored material for emergencies.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No sharp or rough edges are to protrude into any walkway.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Document Box

• Copy of all personnel tickets available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Copy of current insurance policies/COC's checked and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test and tag register up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WHS Management Plan in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Environmental Management Plan in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant & vehicle logbooks being completed daily

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All SWMS signed and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Current version of ITP signed and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electricity

• RCDs have been tagged and records exist for testing within the last 3 months.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical leads and tools have been tested and tagged within the last month.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical leads are protected from mechanical damage and elevated accordingly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No obvious sign of damage to any lead or tool.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifting

• All equipment & attachments being used are marked with SWL and are being used within their SWL.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daily inspection of lifting equipment (e.g., crane, chains, slings, etc) completed and record exists.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting chains and shackles have annual test exam certificate and tagged accordingly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suspended load is under the control of a Dogman (if required).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Crane operator and dogman licence or certificate of competency sighted and on site.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exclusion zones are established around drop zone. People not underneath suspended loads (for any purpose).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance carried out on lifting equipment (e.g., crane) as per manufacturer's schedule and records exist.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments and Corrective Actions

• Auditor Signature

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• Crew Leader Signature

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