Walk and Talk Electrical Safety

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

General Information

• Time Begun

  Date

• Today's Date

  Date
• Location
  Address

• Site Code

• Service Code

• Subcontractor

  Yes

  No

• Subcontractor

  Off

  On

• Walk and Talk Purpose: To promote constructive dialogue on Electrical Safety

• How to Walk and Talk Electrical Safety:
  1. Please remember that you are casual observer and this checklist is just a prompt guide.
  2. If there are any problems please contact an Electrical Advisor (electrician or electrical engineer) to discuss the situation
  3. Make sure that you have a good understanding of any electrical instructions at your workplace.

• How to Walk and Talk:
  1. Nominated leader to select and notify assistant prior to the scheduled Walk and Talk.
  2. Take 5 to plan your Walk and Talk
  3. Keep your Walk and Talk to no more than 20 minutes
  4. Promote constructive dialogue about safety – don’t forget to listen. Promote a “can-do” attitude
  5. Promote the reporting of Near Misses
  6. Document and praise what is being done well to the workgroup and supervisor
  7. Document agreed action items needing improvement and signed by Project Manager
  8. Forward completed Walk and Talk to Supervisor and Project Manager for discussion at OHS Meeting and Toolbox Meeting

• Supervisor / Observers

Extension Leads:

• Is the extension lead tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the tagging current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the extension lead in good working order? i.e. free from cracks and or damaged insulation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the extension lead showing any signs of kinking or being stretched?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the extension lead run longer than 20 metres?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a portable RCD being used in conjunction with the extension lead?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the extension lead being supported by stands?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there more than one or more extension leads plugged together to form a single lead?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the extension lead coiled or in a reel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is any extension lead in a position where they are subject to mechanical damage and/or liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Permanent (fixed) wiring

• Are cables in a position where they are subject to mechanical damage and/ or liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Permanent Points

• Are indoor power points in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the outdoor power points the weather proof type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Portable electrical equipment and electric tools?

• Are the portable electrical equipment and/or electric tools connected to an RCD?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the portable electrical equipment and/or electric tools tested and tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the portable electrical equipment and/or electric tools tag current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the temporary equipment sign posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the portable electrical equipment been switched off at the end of the working day?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any combustible material within two meters of the portable electrical equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the outdoors- portable electrical equipment been adequately supported to prevent damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hired portable electrical equipment and electric tools

• Has the hired equipment arrived on site with an in-date tag and equipment certificate of safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hot works involving portable electric tools?

• Is the hot work permit clearly visible where the task is being performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all aspects of the hot works permit being complied with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working under electrical power lines

• Is employee aware of Overhead Power Lines or Buried Power Lines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is employee within a Safe Working Distance of power lines (check local regulations)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the area been barricaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Feedback from Walk and Talkers to Workgroup

• What is being done well

• What could be improved

COMMENT / CORRECTIVE ACTION

• Comment / Corrective Action / Responsible Person / Risk Ranking / Due Date / Date Completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photo

  Media