Safe Electrical Maintenance Work Checklist

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Safe Electrical Maintenance Work

Electrical accidents such as electrocution and burns can occur while electrical equipment is being maintained. Use this checklist + as a guide to keep you and your workers safe. For more information on how you can keep your workplace safe, go to www.wshc.sg

Name of Company

Process/ Location   

Checked by (Name/ Designation)   

Date   

Safety Checks
The worker is trained and competent for the maintenance job.

1

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
The worker is wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, for e.g., insulating gloves, thick rubber-soled safety shoes.

2

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
The worker is informed of the electrical equipment’s condition that is being maintained.

3

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
The electrical maintenance work area is dry.

5

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
The electrical supply has been isolated before carrying out work.

6

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
The electrical equipment has been properly grounded.

7

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
Visual inspection has been conducted on the electrical equipment to detect any damaged or worn insulation.

8

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

Safety Checks
Socket outlets are not overloaded with multiway adaptors connected to electrical appliances.

9

Please Tick

Yes  

No   

NA   

if no, action required by

Name   

Date     

*This checklist may not cover all aspects of work activities in your workplace. You should review the checklist when there are changes in any work activity.
*NA – Not applicable