10 QUESTIONS

FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY

ELECTRICAL SAFETY: RECOGNIZING HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF
ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND TAKING PRECAUTIONS SO THAT HAZARDS DO NOT CAUSE
INJURY OR DEATH.

1 PRE-JOB
BRIEFING 6 TEST BEFORE
TOUCH
4 Are all essential team members including onsite contractor 4 Has the isolation been tested to verify absence of voltage?
and subcontractors present at the pre-job meeting? 1.8
Does everyone understand:
4 Has the test device been verified?
the hazards 4 Has Earthing (Grounding) been applied, where required?
their roles & responsibilities,
what to do if an incident occurs
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2 PLANNING &
PROCEDURES
PERMIT
7 BARRIERS &
GUARDING
4 Does the job have clear and complete: PTW 4 Are physical barriers, protective equipment, special tools and
other controls to prevent harm to personnel in place?
Scope JHA
Location
CAUTION - DO NOT ENTER CAUTION - DO NOT ENTER

Electrical Safety Procedures

Permit to Work controls
Mitigation measures?

PERSONAL
3 COMPETENCY &
AUTHORIZATION 8 PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
4 Are all team members competent and authorised to carry out Qualification
4 Is the appropriate level of PPE used to minimize exposure to
the assigned electrical work? shock and arc flash hazards?

4 Has signed authorisation been obtained for switching, 4 Is the condition of the PPE acceptable for use?
testing and work on electrical systems?

UNDERGROUND
4 EQUIPMENT
ISOLATION 9 & OVERHEAD
POWER LINES
4 Has all electrical equipment been de-energised and isolated, 4 Is it possible to make contact with underground cables or
in line with Electrical Safety Rules and Procedures? overhead power lines?

4 Have remote methods been considered? 4 Are adequate controls in place to avoid contact?

PORTABLE
5 LOCK OUT –
TAG OUT 10 ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT
4 Have locks and tags been installed at electrical isolation points in 4 Has temporary and portable electrical equipment been
accordance with Safe Isolation (LOTO) procedures? RICAL
LY inspected and approved prior to use?
ELECT TED
ISOL A
4 Are tags properly filled-in and substantial, weatherproof DANGER
4 Are portable power tools and personal devices inspected
and secure? and approved for the area classification?

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http://sww.shell.com/hse/safety/operational/index.html REVISION 5: 10 AUG 2015