XXXXXXX Pty Ltd | Safe Work Procedure – Electrical Safety | Revision: XX | DD/MM/YYYY
SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
For
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Content: SWP and Training Plan for Electrical Safety
Prepared by: XXXXXXX
Date of initial implementation, Version 1: DD/MM/YYYY
Current Revision No.: 1
Date current version implemented: DD/MM/YYYY
Date for next review: DD/MM/YYYY
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE UTILISED
· No loose clothing or dangling jewellery, shirt tucked in and long hair tied back.
· Safety Eyewear.
· Safety Boots.
· High visibility vest or shirt.
PERMIT/TRAINING REQUIRED
· Operators must have completed a training program recognised by XXXXXXXXXX and be authorised by XXXXXXXX to perform this procedure.
START UP PROCEDURE
· Do not enter an electrical switchboard.
DO NOT OPERATE UNSAFE EQUIPMENT.
If any electrical equipment on this site is faulty or does not have a current tag; advise your supervisor immediately.
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE
· Inspect tools and leads regularly.
· Have worn plugs replaced.
· Return frayed and damaged leads to your supervisor.
· Ensure that portable electrical equipment and leads are connected through an approved Residual Current Device (RCD) or an approved Type 2 safety switch.
· Ensure the portable safety switch is tested using the inbuilt test button immediately it is connected to a socket outlet, and each day it is used after its connection. The switch MAY be used if it trips immediately.
· The portable safety switch and all portable appliances must be tested and tagged every 6/12/60 months by a qualified person.
· It the tag is absent or out of date you must not use the appliance or lead. The faulty appliance and/or lead must be handed to your supervisor.
· Do NOT use double adaptors or piggyback plugs.
· Protect leads passing through doorways.
· Keep leads and plugs dry, and out of puddles.
· Do not open any electrical (fuse) boxes. If any work needs to be carried out on the fuse box, contact your supervisor immediately.
· Ensure any portable appliances are switched off before removing the plug.
· Remove leads from sockets by grasping the plug and not the lead.
· Do not use PVC tape to repair worn or damaged leads. Have the cord replaced.
· Switch off portable appliances when not in use.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
· If any appliance fails to operate, trips the safety switch or circuit breaker, smokes or sparks, immediately unplug it and/or switch it off. Isolate the power. Advise your supervisor immediately. Do not attempt to fix the problem or operate the appliance until the appliance is repaired.
· If the machine is hard-wired, stay with the machine and ensure that no one uses it until relieved.
IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN TRAINED IN THE TASK OR YOU ARE NOT SURE HOW TO PERFORM THE TASK OR OPERATE THE MACHINERY, DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINERY AND ADVISE YOUR SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY.
OPERATOR’S STATEMENT
I have been trained in and I understand this procedure.
I will perform my tasks to the best of my ability and in accordance with this safe working procedure.
Date: ......
Operator’s Name: ......
Operator’s Signature: ......
Witness Name: ......
Witness Signature: ......
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY THEORY ASSESSMENT
Q1. Under what circumstances may you mend, alter or anyway interfere with any electrical installation or appliance on this site?
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Q2. May you enter a switch or fuse box?
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Q3 Must you must inspect tools and leads regularly?
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Q4. To whom do you return damaged leads or plugs?
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Q5. Is it safe to use double adapters or piggyback plugs?
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Q6. If the tag is absent or out of date can you use the appliance or lead?
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Q7. Portable safety switches must be checked every time they are connected to a socket outlet and each day it is used after its connection.
True / ¨ / False / ¨Q8. Leads and plugs are to be kept dry and out of puddles.
True / ¨ / False / ¨Q9. What procedure do you follow if an electrical item fails to operate correctly?
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Employee signature: ......
Questioned by: ......
Position/ Qualifications: ......
Date:......
OBSERVATION OF ASSESSMENT
I have observed the employee ……………………………………. in a work situation and he/she has demonstrated competence in the practical aspects of Electrical Safety by following the Safe Work Procedure.
Signed: ......
Name: ......
Position: ......
Date: ......
Signed: ......
Name: ......
Position: ......
Date: ......
Signed: ......
Name: ......
Position: ......
Date: ......
SELF-ASSESSMENT – ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING
Employee:......
Trainer: ......
Date: ......
I have received training in the following and understand (please initial): / YES / NO /I must wear my PPE at all times.
Change this protective equipment when it wears out or is damaged.
Carry out a pre operational check including but not limited to:
Ø Clear work area and remove trip hazards.
Ø Inspecting all appliances, leads and plugs.
Before use I must:
Ø Inspect tools and leads regularly.
Ø Have worn plugs replaced.
Ø Return frayed and damaged leads to my supervisor.
Ø Ensure that portable electrical equipment and leads are connected through an approved Residual Current Device (RCD) or an approved Type 2 safety switch.
Ø Ensure the portable safety switch is tested using the inbuilt test button immediately it is connected to a socket outlet, and each day it is used after its connection. The switch MAY be used if it trips immediately.
Ø The portable safety switch and all portable appliances must be tested and tagged every 6 months by an electrician.
Ø It the tag is absent or out of date you must not use the appliance or lead. The faulty appliance and/or lead must be handed to your supervisor.
Ø NOT use double adaptors or piggyback plugs.
Ø Suspended all leads to be and not run on floors.
Ø Protect leads passing through doorways.
Ø Keep leads and plugs dry, and out of puddles.
Ø Not open any electrical (fuse) boxes.
Ø Ensure any portable appliances are switched off before removing the plug.
Ø Remove leads from sockets by grasping the plug and not the lead.
Ø Switch off portable appliances when not in use.
· I have had Electrical Safety procedures demonstrated to me.
· I have had the opportunity to ask questions.
· I am aware that I can request further training at any time.
· I understand that by signing below; I agree to follow this Safe Work Procedure.
Signed: ......
Name: ......
Date: ......
ATTENDANCE REGISTER – ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING
Trainer:......
Date: ......
NAMEELECTRICAL SAFETY THEORY ASSESSMENT - ANSWERS
Q1. Under what circumstances may you mend, alter or anyway interfere with any electrical installation or appliance on this site?
A: Never.
Q2. May you enter a switch or fuse box?
A: No.
Q3 Must you must inspect tools and leads regularly?
A: Yes.
Q4. To whom do you return damaged leads or plugs?
A: The Supervisor.
Q5. Is it safe to use double adapters or piggyback plugs?
A: No.
Q6. If the tag is absent or out of date can you use the appliance or lead?
A: No.
Q7. Portable safety switches must be checked every time they are connected to a socket outlet and each day it is used after its connection.
True / þ / False / ¨Q8. Leads and plugs are to be kept dry and out of puddles.
True / þ / False / ¨Q9. What procedure do you follow if an electrical item fails to operate correctly?
A: Immediately unplug it and/or switch it off. Isolate the power. Advise the supervisor immediately. Do not attempt to fix the problem or operate the appliance until the appliance is repaired.
SAFE WORK PROCEDURE – ELECTRICAL SAFETY
STARTUP PROCEDURE· Do not enter an electrical switchboard.
· DO NOT OPERATE UNSAFE EQUIPMENT. If any electrical equipment on this site is faulty or does not have a current tag, advise your supervisor immediately.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
· If any appliance fails to operate, trips the safety switch or circuit breaker, smokes or sparks, immediately unplug it and/or switch it off. Isolate the power and apply the lockout tag. Advise your supervisor immediately. Do not attempt to fix the problem or operate the appliance until the appliance is repaired and the tag is removed.
/ OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE
· Inspect tools and leads regularly.
· Have worn plugs replaced.
· Return frayed and damaged leads to your supervisor.
· Ensure that portable electrical equipment and leads are connected through an approved Residual Current Device (RCD) or an approved Type 2 safety switch.
· Ensure the portable safety switch is tested using the inbuilt test button immediately it is connected to a socket outlet, and each day it is used after its connection. The switch MAY be used if it trips immediately.
· The portable safety switch and all portable appliances must be tested and tagged every 6 months by an electrician.
· It the tag is absent or out of date you must not use the appliance or lead. The faulty appliance and/or lead must be handed to your supervisor.
· Do NOT use double adaptors or piggyback plugs.
· All leads to be suspended and not run on floors.
· Protect leads passing through doorways
· Keep leads and plugs dry, and out of puddles.
· Do not open any electrical (fuse) boxes. If any work needs to be carried out on the fuse box, contact your supervisor immediately.
· Ensure any portable appliances are switched off before removing the plug.
· Remove leads from sockets by grasping the plug and not the lead.
· Do not use PVC tape to repair worn or damaged leads. Have the cord replaced.
· Switch off portable appliances when not in use.
Failure to comply with the safety instructions may result in personal injury.