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response assists in managing the severity of the injury where an incident has occurred and takes into account the health and safety of those required to respond
to the incident. For example, in an exposed energised high voltage situation, the electricity supply should be isolated and proved de-energised before carrying out a rescue.
Special consideration must also be given in relation to other higher-risk workplaces including confined spaces, working at heights (e.g. elevating work platforms), workplaces with hazardous atmospheres which present a risk to health or safety from fire or explosion, and trenches, shafts and tunnels.

7.4              Leaving unfinished work
Refer to Section 6.4 of this Code.

7.5              Particular energised electrical work—testing and fault finding

De-energised testing methods should be used before energised testing methods
Fault finding should first be attempted in a de-energised environment using de-energised testing methods. If unsuccessful, energised testing methods may be used subject to meeting the requirements of the WHS Regulations and this Code for working energised.

Planning and preparation, etc.
Before commencing any testing or fault finding in an energised environment:
    * identify exposed conductive parts that could become energised while using test instruments
    * use temporary or fixed barriers to prevent electrical workers from inadvertently contacting exposed conductive parts
    * use only appropriate insulated and rated tools, test instruments and test probes
    * carry out checks to ensure that the test instruments to be used are appropriate and functioning correctly
    * use only appropriately rated PPE
    * use a safety observer, if required by the risk assessment conducted for the work
    * ensure that only authorised persons may enter the immediate area where the work is to be carried out
    * carry out a regular review of the work situation to ensure that no new hazards are created during the process.
When testing or fault finding is completed, circuits and equipment must be restored to a safe condition. For example, disconnected conductors should be reconnected and left in a safe state, covers replaced, and accessories and equipment properly secured.
Procedures involving coordination, such as procedures related to switching circuits or equipment on and off during the fault finding or testing process, must be implemented and maintained at all times.

Safe work procedures—hazardous atmospheres
See AS/NZS 3000:2007 for guidance on electrical testing and fault finding in hazardous atmospheres that present a risk to health and safety from fire or explosion.

8.     RISK CONTROLS – WORKING NEAR ENERGISED ELECTRICAL PARTS

Electrical work on any installation, equipment, machinery, plant or appliance may pose a risk of direct or indirect contact with nearby exposed energised electrical parts (e.g. installing or testing circuits on a switchboard adjacent to exposed live electrical parts).
In some circumstances the risks associated