3 Machine 1 14 Review of Electricity Electrocution Ensure testing equipment is in good working condition, is Rubber sole Isolation current control calibrated, and has appropriate insulation steel cap boots People Physical (if required) measures by Movement Injury Ensure work gloves are worn that provide appropriate insulation Protective worker on site for the works being done Clothing (long Stress Fatigue Sub-Steps prior to sleeved, Ensure eyewear is worn that does not contain any metal Manual Testing 1. Test for commencing covering arms Handling Equipment Use knee pads / board if kneeling or sitting the tasks. ‘Live’ and legs) Failure Wet Ensure only appropriate contact points are used for isolation 2. Isolate Knee pads / surfaces verification machine Check to board Testing Minimise contact with any conductive materials, such as metals, 3. Lockout and ensure all Work Gloves Equipment on or around the machine Tag-out controls are in (with appropriate Where energised exposed conductors become present (i.e. spade machine place, insulation for the terminals, bus bars, etc.), identify appropriate risk treatments 4. Test for appropriate, works being subject to site conditions, and implement immediately (e.g. Dead (verify at and in working done) Creating an isolated zone using Barricade Tape, to ideally 3m). No Known condition. Eyewear unauthorised persons are to come into any isolated work area. Source) staff to keep clear and cease any activities. Remove ‘wet’ Unless Any other PPE conductive jewellery or personal items. determined by as determined Take time to complete the task SAFELY the worker on while on, or by, Be observant for any existing and new hazards. Ensure to LOOK, site, a safety site LISTEN, and SMELL 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.
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