6. Make it secure
Lock and secure the isolation device. Keep hold of the key and restrict access to the device where possible.
7. Warn any others
Display a ‘Do not switch on’ notice at the isolation point and put up warning signs at work areas.
Watch the video at the SELECT YouTube channel
8 . Test the circuit
Verify the circuit and equipment are ‘dead’ by checking between live conductors and earth at the access point.
9. Check it again
Re-check your voltage tester using a proving unit, the equipment’s in-built test facility or, as a last resort, a known live source.
burning of the skin and internal organs. Working with the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB), we will do everything we can to hammer home the necessity of following the guidance and carrying out the checks that employers put in place.” Designed to be shared online, on-site and in offices and colleges, the messaging clearly explains the importance of ensuring that supply is cut off from all, or any discrete part of, an installation by separating it from every source of electrical supply. The advice – which includes the free downloadable Ten Steps to Safe Isolation infographic shown here – is aimed at apprentices and
competent electricians of all levels. Fiona Harper, The Secretary of the
SJIB, said: “Safe isolation is vital to ensure that anyone working on or near live electrical systems isn’t exposed to danger. Having the procedures clearly documented will protect everyone. The information is not only to encourage safety among experienced operatives, but it’s also for apprentices to ensure best practice is ingrained from the outset.”
Download the new brochure and infographic at
www.select.org. uk/for-contractors. Print copies are also available on request by
emailing
memberservices@select.org.uk
10. Is everything good? Now you can safely begin work.
TOP UP YOUR TRAINING
SELECT currently offers an online training course in safe isolation that can help to prevent incidents that could result in electric shock or burn injuries. Also known as course 217,
the half-day virtual classroom session provides practical guidance on low voltage safe
isolation procedures during construction projects. Presented by SELECT
Technical staff, it covers: ●Health and Safety Executive (HSE) concerns ●The dangers arising from failure to isolate safely ●Legislation and guidance
●Safe working practices ●Step-by-step safe isolation procedures ●Use of suitable means of isolation ●Use of suitable equipment ●Site safety management. The course is particularly relevant to situations where
work is being carried out in the presence of other trades, and on sites where more than one electrician is employed. The course costs £70 plus VAT
for SELECT Members. Details are available at
www.select.org.uk/ training or by emailing jenny.
cryans@select.org.uk
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