Electrical Safe Isolation Procedure Checklist
by Chris Levers, from the Community
This electrical safe isolation procedure checklist guides electricians and maintenance teams through each step required to make equipment safe before work. It covers identifying the correct point of isolation and circuit ID, selecting an appropriate isolation device based on BS7671 guidance, applying lockout tagout devices, and preventing inadvertent reinstatement. The checklist prompts verification using an approved, calibrated voltage indicator and proving unit, with photo evidence of calibration and device operation. It includes recheck steps to test before and after, securing covers, reidentifying sources, documenting actions, and formal confirmation that the system is safe to begin work. Use this template to standardize safe isolation, support compliance, and reduce risk of electric shock or unexpected energization.
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