Electrical Inspection

1. This template can be used to to assess the compliance of electrical safety measures within a manufacturing environment. Inspect the electrical tools and equipment being used (e.g switches, power lines, appliances, installations, wiring, cables and cords). Ensure workers are knowledgeable on 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 hazard

2. Has a regular inspection schedule been set up to survey electrical equipment and degree of employee exposure to electrical hazards?

3. Are ground fault circuit interrupters used whenever equipment is in a wet environment or portable cord connected hand tools are used for construction?

4. Is equipment, including electrical plugs and cords, kept in good repair?

5. Are flexible cords and cables approved for conditions of use and location?

6. Are flexible cords and cables prohibited from being used as a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure; attached to building surfaces; concealed; run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors?

7. Are the existing Electrical Panel Directories and Equipment Disconnecting Means accurately labeled, legibly marked, and kept updated to indicate specific purpose?

8. Are correct electrical equipment lockout/tagout procedures in use?

9. Electrical PPE: Are arc rated clothing and insulated tools sufficient for the work being performed?

10. Is a written electrical safety plan meeting the requirements of NFPA 70E used to plan and authorize energized electrical work?

11. Are records of energized electrical work approvals, training records, qualification determinations and system documentation maintained as required?

12. Are only trained, qualified and authorized personnel performing trouble-shooting, installation, repair or other work on electrical equipment and systems operating at 50 volts or more?

13. Are maintenance and service subcontractors informed on the company electrical safety policy and known electrical hazards prior to the start of work?

14. Are electrical contractors properly posting electrical equipment they install with appropriate arc flash warning labels and NFPA 70E information?

15. Are up to date equipment-specific written LO/TO procedures for equipment with multiple power sources?

16. Are electrical equipment, panels and disconnects likely to be serviced by employees posted with appropriate arc flash warning labels per NFPA 70E requirements?

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