Electrical safety inspection report checklist
Use this template to assess the compliance of electrical safety measures for a given worksite. do a site walkthrough and inspect the electrical tools and equipment being used (e.g switches, power lines, appliances, installations, wiring, cables, and cords). evaluate if the workers are knowledgeable about electrical safety measures and are aware of their responsibility to report any hazards. check that lock out tag out procedures are being followed by workers before performing any electrical maintenance and installation work. provide an overall safety assessment of the workplace in managing electrical hazards.
What does this form include?
This form contains 8 sections:
Description of work
Electrical Equipment
- When electrical equipment or lines are to be serviced, maintained, or adjusted, are necessary switches opened, locked out or tagged, whenever possible?
- Are portable electrical tools and equipment grounded or of the double insulated type?
- Are electrical appliances such as vacuum cleaners, polishers, vending machines, etc., grounded?
- Do extension cords have a grounding conductor?
- Are multiple plug adapters prohibited?
- Are ground-fault circuit interrupters installed on each temporary 15 or 20 ampere, 120 volt alternating current (AC) circuit at locations where construction, demolition, modifications, alterations, or excavations are being performed?
- Are all temporary circuits protected by suitable disconnecting switches or plug connectors at the junction with permanent wiring?
- Are electrical installations not in hazardous dust or vapor areas?
- Are exposed wiring and cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation repaired or replaced promptly?
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Employees
- Are all employees required to report any obvious hazard to life or property in connection with electrical equipment or lines as soon as possible?
- Are employees instructed to make preliminary inspections and/or appropriate tests to determine conditions before starting work on electrical equipment or lines?
- Are employees who regularly work on or around energized electrical equipment or lines instructed in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
- Are employees prohibited from working alone on energized lines or equipment over 600 volts?
Lockout Procedures
- Are proper lock-out, tag-out and testing completed to ensure the voltage is off before performing maintenance on electrical equipment?
- Are multiple locking devices used when more than one person works on a piece of equipment so workers can all apply their own lock?
- If there is a question about the safe operation of an electrical tool or piece of equipment, is it removed from service, tagged and repaired by a qualified technician?
- Are there written lock-out procedures provided for anyone performing lock-out procedures, including contractors?
- Is proper lock-out and tag-out equipment available that has only one key per lock?
- Are authorized workers trained in proper lock-out procedures when performing maintenance on electrical equipment?
- Do supervisors ensure proper lock-out procedures are followed?
Overall Assessment and Recommendations
- Overall assessment of the workplace
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Full Name and Signature of Inspector
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