Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00407:body:0:p53
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00407
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Character Range: 153754–156817

the interests of health and safety that the electrical work is carried out on the equipment while the equipment is energised?
OR

    * necessary that the electrical equipment to be worked on is energised
      in order for the work to be carried out properly?

OR

    * is it necessary for the purposes of electrical testing required under
      Regulation 155?

OR

    * are there no reasonable alternative means of carrying out the work?

If your answer to any of these is 'yes' proceed to Part 3 after considering whether part of the installation or equipment may be de-energised while the work is carried out.

If you cannot answer 'yes' to any of these proceed to Part 2—you must work de-energised.

PART 2: WORK DE-ENERGISED                                                                                                                                                      Y  N

    * Do you have approved test instruments suitable for the task?

    * Have you checked that the test instruments are functioning correctly?

    * Have you isolated the supply e.g. by switching off?

    * Have you conclusively tested that the equipment is de-energised?

You must carry out the electrical work in accordance with any safe work method statement that must be prepared for the work.

Proceed to Part 4.

PART 3: WORK ON OR NEAR ENERGISED EQUIPMENT                                                                                                                                    Y  N

Has a risk assessment been conducted by a competent person which identifies all electrical hazards and non-electrical hazards, both actual and potential?
Is the work area clear of obstructions to allow for easy access?
Is the isolation point clearly marked or labelled and capable of being operated quickly?
Has the person with management or control of the workplace been consulted about the proposed electrical work?
Do you have a safe work method statement for the task at hand? This should state the control measures required to eliminate or minimise the risks.
Are you trained, competent and confident in applying the particular procedures
or techniques that are required for the task?
Have you checked to ensure that your tools and accessories are insulated and have been inspected and maintained to ensure they are serviceable?
Is your test equipment appropriate to the task and functioning correctly?
Are you wearing the appropriate clothing and associated PPE for the task
e.g. safety helmet and boots, insulating gloves?
Do you have the appropriate insulating mats and sheeting?
Is a safety observer present?

Note: a safety observer is not required for electrical work if it only involves testing and the risk assessment shows that there is no serious risk associated with the work.
Are the necessary first aid facilities provided and accessible and are unauthorised persons prevented from entering the work area?
REMEMBER:

    * Do the work very carefully.

    * Follow the safe work procedures.

    * Assume all exposed conductors are energised.

    *