Inspect Area Remove covers People Movement Stress Manual Handling Wet surfaces Jewellery / Personal Items Vermin Physical Injury Fatigue Chemical burn Notify staff to keep clear, and cease ‘wet’ activities nearby Ensure machine is identified as not in use, i.e. through use of an ‘Out of Order’ sign placed on the machine in a prominent location, or by use of Barricade Tape Where energised exposed conductors become present (i.e. spade terminals, bus bars, etc.), identify appropriate risk treatments subject to site conditions, and implement immediately (e.g. Creating an isolated zone using Barricade Tape, to ideally 3m). No unauthorised persons are to come into any isolated work area. Ensure surfaces and floor to be touched are dry Remove unnecessary liquid from work area to ensure splashing does not occur near potential energisation sources Check for potential vermin / droppings, and remove from area Use knee pads / board if kneeling or sitting Complete an Onsite Risk Assessment, and implement any necessary controls and PPE identified. This must be kept for 2 years minimum. Minimise contact with any conductive materials, such as metals, on or around the machine Confirm machine connection to site electricity supply is OK. Confirm earthing, polarity (and insulation resistance for plug-in items) Take time to complete the task SAFELY Protective Clothing (long sleeved, covering arms and legs) Barricade Tape Knee pads / board Any other PPE as determined while on, or by, site measures by worker on site prior to commencing the tasks. Check to ensure all controls are in place, appropriate, and in working condition. Unless determined by the worker on site, a safety observer is not required.
2 Voltage Testing / Fault Finding (if required) Electricity People Movement Stress Manual Handling Wet surfaces Vermin Testing Equipment Electrocution Physical Injury Fatigue Testing Equipment Failure 1 Ensure testing equipment is in good working condition, is calibrated, and has appropriate insulation Ensure work gloves are worn that provide appropriate insulation for the works being done Ensure protective eyewear is worn that does not contain conductive material Use knee pads / board if kneeling or sitting Ensure only appropriate contact points are used for voltage testing / fault finding Minimise contact with any conductive materials, such as metals, on or around the machine Where possible, conducting voltage testing / fault finding on <250V plug in equipment (<20A) (3-pin Flat Pin Socket) should have RCD protection (Type II (30mA) or Type I (10mA) complying with AS 3190, or compliant to AS/NZS 61008 or AS/NZS 61009) or Isolating Transformer (compliant to AS/NZS 61558) in place (site, or portable). Where energised exposed conductors become present (i.e. spade terminals, bus bars, etc.), identify appropriate risk treatments subject to site conditions, and implement immediately (e.g. Creating an isolated zone using Barricade Tape, to ideally 3m). No unauthorised persons are to come into any isolated work area. staff to keep clear and cease any ‘wet’ activities. Remove conductive jewellery or personal items. Take time to complete the task SAFELY Be observant for any existing and new hazards. Ensure to LOOK, LISTEN, and SMELL Rubber sole steel cap boots Protective Clothing (long sleeved, covering arms and legs) Knee pads / board Work Gloves (with appropriate insulation for the works being done) Eyewear Any other PPE as determined while on, or by, site 14 Review of current control measures by worker on site prior to commencing the tasks. Check to ensure all controls are in place, appropriate, and in working condition. Unless determined by the worker on site, a safety observer is not required.
3 Machine Isolation (if required) Sub-Steps 1. Test for ‘Live’ 2. Isolate machine 3. Lockout and Tag-out machine 4. Test for Dead (verify at Known Source) Electricity People Movement Stress Manual Handling Wet surfaces Testing Equipment Electrocution Physical Injury Fatigue Testing Equipment Failure 1 Ensure testing equipment is in good working condition, is calibrated, and has appropriate insulation Ensure work gloves are worn that provide appropriate insulation for the works being done Ensure eyewear is worn that does not contain any metal Use knee pads / board if kneeling or sitting Ensure only appropriate contact points are used for isolation verification Minimise contact with any conductive materials, such as metals, on or around the machine Where energised exposed conductors become present (i.e. spade terminals, bus bars, etc.), identify appropriate risk treatments subject to site conditions, and implement immediately (e.g. Creating an isolated zone using Barricade Tape, to ideally 3m). No unauthorised persons are to come into any isolated work area. staff to keep clear and cease any ‘wet’ activities. Remove conductive jewellery or personal items. Take time to complete the task SAFELY Be observant for any existing and new hazards. Ensure to LOOK, LISTEN, and SMELL Rubber sole steel cap boots Protective Clothing (long sleeved, covering arms and legs) Knee pads / board Work Gloves (with appropriate insulation for the works being done) Eyewear Any other PPE as determined while on, or by, site 14 Review of current control measures by worker on site prior to commencing the tasks. Check to ensure all controls are in place, appropriate, and in working condition. Unless determined by the worker on site, a safety observer is not required.
5 Remove Isolation (if required) Sub-Steps 1. Notify Relevant persons 2. Make area safe 3. Check Circuit is OK 3. Remove Tag 4. Remove Lock 5. Energise Machine 6. Test for Safety 7. Replace all covers and guards Electricity People Movement Stress Manual Handling Wet surfaces Testing Equipment Electrocution Physical Injury Fatigue Testing Equipment Failure 1 Ensure testing equipment is in good working condition, is calibrated, and has appropriate insulation Ensure work gloves are worn that provide appropriate insulation for the works being done Ensure only appropriate contact points are used for testing voltage Use knee pads / board if kneeling or sitting Minimise contact with any conductive materials, such as metals, on or around the machine Where energised exposed conductors become present (i.e. spade terminals, bus bars, etc.), identify appropriate risk treatments subject to site conditions, and implement immediately (e.g. Creating an isolated zone using Barricade Tape, to ideally 3m). No unauthorised persons are to come into any isolated work area. staff to keep clear and cease any ‘wet’ activities. Remove conductive jewellery or personal items. Take time to complete the task SAFELY Be observant for any existing and new hazards. Ensure to LOOK, LISTEN, and SMELL Rubber sole steel cap boots Protective Clothing (long sleeved, covering arms and legs) Knee pads / board Work Gloves (made of insulative material) Eyewear Any other PPE as determined while on, or by, site 14 Review of current control measures by worker on site prior to commencing the tasks. Check to ensure all controls are in place, appropriate, and in working condition. Unless determined by the worker on site, a safety observer is not required.
6 Finish Works on Electrical Components Electricity People Movement Stress Manual Handling Wet surfaces Electrocution Physical Injury Fatigue Testing Equipment Failure 1 Return machine to an operable and safe state. IF machine is not operable: Machine must be left in a safe state Ensure the machine is completely isolated appropriately, tagged out with a hazard tag, and tested for dead (verifying at a known source), as per task 3 Appropriate personnel should be notified of machine being out of operation, and further instructions relayed clearly to ensure safety Minimise contact with any conductive materials, such as metals, on or around the machine Take time to complete the task SAFELY Be observant for any existing and new hazards. Ensure to LOOK, LISTEN, and SMELL A certificate of Safety may be required, after the equipment passes the prescribed tests for Electrical Safety. This will be retained by Hobart, and a copy provided to the person/company for whom the works were completed. This varies per state: QLD If any modification was made to the Electrical Circuit (components replaced, removed, or circuit modification) of any equipment VIC If installation, modification, repair or maintenance work was conducted on electrical sections of hard-wired equipment NSW, SA, WA If installation or modification work was conducted on electrical sections of hard-wired equipment (not including standard maintenance or like-for-like replacement) Rubber sole steel cap boots Protective Clothing (long sleeved, covering arms and legs) Barricade Tape Knee pads / board Work Gloves (made of insulative material) Any other PPE as determined while on, or by, site 14 Review of current control measures by worker on site prior to commencing the tasks. Check to ensure all controls are in place, appropriate, and in working condition. Unless determined by the worker on site, a safety observer is not required.