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    This document outlines 10 questions to consider for electrical safety when working with electrical systems and energy. The questions cover pre-job planning and briefings, equipment isolation and lock out/tag out procedures, personal protective equipment, competency and authorization of workers, hazards of underground and overhead power lines, and inspection of portable electrical equipment. Electrical safety procedures and permit to work controls should be in place and followed to prevent harm from electrical hazards.

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    This document outlines 10 questions to consider for electrical safety when working with electrical systems and energy. The questions cover pre-job planning and briefings, equipment isolation and lock out/tag out procedures, personal protective equipment, competency and authorization of workers, hazards of underground and overhead power lines, and inspection of portable electrical equipment. Electrical safety procedures and permit to work controls should be in place and followed to prevent harm from electrical hazards.

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    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.

    PRE-JOB
    BRIEFING

    4 Are all essential team members including onsite contractor

    TEST BEFORE
    TOUCH

    4 Has the isolation been tested to verify absence of voltage?

    and subcontractors present at the pre-job meeting?


    Does everyone understand:

    1.8

    4 Has the test device been verified?


    4 Has Earthing (Grounding) been applied, where required?

    the hazards
    their roles & responsibilities,
    what to do if an incident occurs

    PLANNING &
    PROCEDURES

    PERMIT

    PTW

    4 Does the job have clear and complete:

    4 Are physical barriers, protective equipment, special tools and


    other controls to prevent harm to personnel in place?

    JHA

    Scope

    BARRIERS &
    GUARDING

    Location

    CAUTION - DO NOT ENTER

    Electrical Safety Procedures

    CAUTION - DO NOT ENTER

    Permit to Work controls


    Mitigation measures?

    COMPETENCY &
    AUTHORIZATION

    4 Are all team members competent and authorised to carry out

    PERSONAL
    PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT

    4 Is the appropriate level of PPE used to minimize exposure to

    Qualification

    shock and arc flash hazards?

    the assigned electrical work?

    4 Is the condition of the PPE acceptable for use?

    4 Has signed authorisation been obtained for switching,


    testing and work on electrical systems?

    EQUIPMENT
    ISOLATION

    4 Is it possible to make contact with underground cables or

    4 Has all electrical equipment been de-energised and isolated,

    overhead power lines?

    in line with Electrical Safety Rules and Procedures?

    4 Are adequate controls in place to avoid contact?

    4 Have remote methods been considered?

    10

    LOCK OUT
    TAG OUT

    PORTABLE
    ELECTRICAL
    EQUIPMENT

    4 Has temporary and portable electrical equipment been

    4 Have locks and tags been installed at electrical isolation points in


    accordance with Safe Isolation (LOTO) procedures?

    4 Are tags properly filled-in and substantial, weatherproof

    UNDERGROUND
    & OVERHEAD
    POWER LINES

    LY
    RICAL
    ELECT TED
    A
    ISOL
    DANGER

    and secure?

    Visit the operational safety (GET) intranet site for additional resources:
    http://sww.shell.com/hse/safety/operational/index.html

    inspected and approved prior to use?

    4 Are portable power tools and personal devices inspected


    and approved for the area classification?

    REVISION 5: 10 AUG 2015

    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.

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