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Safe Work Method

This document provides a safe work method statement for electrical testing. It outlines 17 steps for the task, identifying potential hazards at each step such as electric shock, and control measures to mitigate the risks. The steps include planning the work, isolating energy sources, checking that testing equipment is operational, undertaking de-energized work, re-energizing safely, and retaining records. The overall process emphasizes confirming isolation of energy sources through testing before touching and using lock out/tag out procedures to prevent inadvertent re-energization.

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Safe Work Method

This document provides a safe work method statement for electrical testing. It outlines 17 steps for the task, identifying potential hazards at each step such as electric shock, and control measures to mitigate the risks. The steps include planning the work, isolating energy sources, checking that testing equipment is operational, undertaking de-energized work, re-energizing safely, and retaining records. The overall process emphasizes confirming isolation of energy sources through testing before touching and using lock out/tag out procedures to prevent inadvertent re-energization.

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Safe Work Method Statement – Electrical Testing

Task
What are the tasks involved? What are the hazards and risks? What are the control measures?
Step
Test before you touch
Identify tasks and appoint competent personnel for work
Conduct / confirm workplace and secure area • Qualified licensed electrician
1 Electric shock • Instructed persons under supervision
Inspect the work area and identify potential
hazards
Confirm suitability of work processes and record additional
measures
Consult person/s with
2 Plan and ensure coordination of activities Unscheduled disruptions to others Lack management control Consult with
of coordination workers and other trades in the
area
Notify those potentially affected by power disruption

3 Is a Safety Observer required? N/A Not required if no serious level of risk exposure

Well maintained, suitably rated, checked & tested Rated for the
4 Select tools, test equipment and PPE Cuts, abrasions and shocks application and calibrated (if applicable) Used properly

Test before you touch


5 Identify ALL energy sources to be isolated Electric shock Check labelling, wiring schedules and drawings Confirm by
switching where appropriate
Avoid touching exposed conductive parts Clearly mark or label
Electric shock Difficult access Ensure unobstructed access of electrical workers Capable of being
6 Identify and assess isolation point/s operated quickly
7 Keep work area clear of obstruction Unnecessary distraction leading to electric Clear area and use appropriate barricades and signage (where
shock necessary) Maintain good housekeeping, tidy and clean

8 Confirm and record phase rotation if required for Electric shock Avoid touching exposed conductive parts
commissioning purposes prior to de-energising

9 Switch power at isolation point on switchboard Electric shock Prevent inadvertent contact with exposed energised components
Safe Work Method Statement – Electrical Testing
10 Secure the isolation point with lock and tag N/A Use lock and tag or personalised lock Provide contact details

Confirm power off with minimal lifting of electrical covers, e.g.


Move to work area and confirm indication of power off Strains and sprains Electric shock • Appliance not working
11 • Lights off
• Power point dead
Test before you touch
Electric shock from exposed electrical Use test meter, lamp or bell to detect energised
12 Lift electrical cover/s as required conductors Make positive contact with ALL the near exposed conductor
13 Check that testing meter/device is operational Electric shock Don‘t use
Avoid a Proximity
touching Sensors
exposed to prove
conductive de-energised
parts

Be alert to possible changes to workplace conditions, including:


• Possible new safety hazards or risks
• Stop work if unsafe and immediately rectify or notify
14 Undertake designated de-energised work Strains and sprains Electric shock your supervisor

TEST EVERY TIME BEFORE YOU TOUCH

Ensure that no isolated conductors can be energised by switching


15 Before leaving, make safe Electric shock Terminate and test all conductors before energising
Follow re-energisation procedure

16 On return, confirm integrity of isolation Electric shock Check switch/s and confirm isolation by re-testing, as above

17 Retain record for Supervisor / Electrical Office N/A Retain if the SWMS is revised or a Risk Assessment was prepared
Return to Supervisor / Office for ongoing review and
improvement
Safe Work Method Statement – Electrical Testing

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