2 Voltage 1 14 Review of Electricity Electrocution Ensure testing equipment is in good working condition, is Rubber sole Testing / Fault current control calibrated, and has appropriate insulation steel cap boots People Physical Finding measures by Movement Injury Ensure work gloves are worn that provide appropriate insulation Protective (if required) worker on site for the works being done Clothing (long Stress Fatigue prior to sleeved, Ensure protective eyewear is worn that does not contain Manual Testing commencing covering arms conductive material Handling Equipment the tasks. and legs) Failure Use knee pads / board if kneeling or sitting Wet Knee pads / surfaces Ensure only appropriate contact points are used for voltage testing Check to board / fault finding Vermin ensure all Work Gloves Minimise contact with any conductive materials, such as metals, Testing controls are in (with appropriate on or around the machine Equipment place, insulation for the Where possible, conducting voltage testing / fault finding on <250V appropriate, works being plug in equipment (<20A) (3-pin Flat Pin Socket) should have RCD and in working done) protection (Type II (30mA) or Type I (10mA) complying with AS condition. Eyewear 3190, or compliant to AS/NZS 61008 or AS/NZS 61009) or Isolating Transformer (compliant to AS/NZS 61558) in place (site, Unless Any other PPE or portable). determined by as determined Where energised exposed conductors become present (i.e. spade the worker on while on, or by, terminals, bus bars, etc.), identify appropriate risk treatments site, a safety site subject to site conditions, and implement immediately (e.g. observer is not Creating an isolated zone using Barricade Tape, to ideally 3m). No required. unauthorised persons are to come into any isolated work area. staff to keep clear and cease any activities. Remove ‘wet’ 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
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.
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