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Carrying out electrical work - low voltage

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Working Safely Together

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! PRE-CHECK
Equipment has been completely isolated, grounded and locked out
(according to LOTO procedure)
Safety Tagging or other warning boards on main switch are present
Area has been secured with red-white barrier tape and warning signs
Danger - Energised Equipment
Insulation is present and in good working order when working under
energised installation parts
Test, as much as possible, with power off and equipment unplugged

DO
Use correct Personal Protective Equipment that is in good condition
Turn off distribution/control panel
Use a non-conducting ladder when working with and near electrical
installations
Isolate loose wire ends
Treat circuit as live until you have proved it is dead
Report unsafe behaviour or unsafe situations immediately

DO NOT
Undertake any electrical work if you are not qualied
Use metal ladders, wire reinforced side rail wooden ladders, metal scaffolds
or metal work platforms
Use portable appliances unless they have been provided with proper plug
and socket connections
Work alone
Attempt repair work when you are tired

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