ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WORK INSTRUCTION

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GULF GASKET FACTORY

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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to provide the basic requirements necessary to ensure the
safety of electrical workers and others at a work site.

2. SCOPE
The scope of this procedure is applicable to all operations.
OHS requirements, regulations, and rules shall apply to all Company and Subcontractor(s)
personnel and installations.

3. PROCEDURE
3.1 ELECTRICAL WORKER QUALIFICATIONS
3.1.1 Minimum Requirements
a. The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of
electrical equipment.
b. The skills and techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed
energized parts.
c. The proper approach distances and the corresponding voltages to which the qualified
person may be exposed.
d. The decision-making process necessary to determine the degree and extent of the hazard
and the personal protective equipment and job planning necessary to perform the job
safely.
e. Industry and local electrical standards.

3.1.2 Training
a. Training for qualified persons may be classroom or on-the-job. Workers, such as
electricians, machine assemblers or welders that face a higher risk of electric shock and
other related injuries must receive more training. The training must include any specific
safety work practices applicable to their respective work Assignments.
b. Personnel not meeting the qualifications for electrical work as described in paragraph
4.1.1, but who may be required to operate circuit breakers or switches, shall receive
training to familiarize themselves with any electrically related safety practices applicable
to the facility or operation.
c. Training should be frequent enough so that worker competencies are current and
familiarity with infrequently maintained systems is maintained.
d. Those working on systems of 50 volts or greater shall also receive regular instruction in
first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
e. The following outline is an example of a basic training program:
 Hazards
 Electrical hazards of the workplace
 Basic rules of electrical safety
 Shock hazards
 Arc flash hazards and “Flash Protection Boundary”
 Housekeeping requirements
 Electrical warning signs

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 Accessibility to qualified people/Areas restricted

 Safety devices and personal protective equipment
 Inspections
 Operation of equipment
 Grounding requirements
 Disconnect and restart procedures
 Awareness of Electrical Area Classification

3.2 ELECTRICAL TOOLS, APPLIANCES & MOBILE EQUIPMENT

3.2.1 General Requirements
All electrical tools, appliances and mobile equipment must be constructed to a recognized
international standard by a reputable manufacturer. They must be designed for the supply
voltage and frequency with which they are to be used. The rated voltage and frequency
must be clearly identified on the body of the equipment.

3.2.2 Plugs and Socket Outlets

Plugs and socket outlets used outdoors or in industrial environments must be to the
standards laid down by IEC 309 or BS EN 60309.
Plugs and socket outlets used indoors in domestic, office or commercial environments
must be to BS 1363 or BS EN 60307, have a minimum current rating of 13 A, and be
individually, manually switched. The plugs must be impact resistant.
Plug and socket pin configurations must be such as to prevent inadvertent use of the tools,
appliances or equipment with the wrong supply voltage.
Multi-socket outlet boxes may be used to provide additional socket outlets when required,
but are to be provided with no more than four socket outlets in each box. The use of socket
outlet adapters is prohibited.

3.2.3 Leads and Extension Cords

Leads and extension cords used outdoors or in industrial environments must be rubber
insulated and sheathed with heavy-duty neoprene. Leads and extension cords used in
domestic, office or commercial environments must be PVC or rubber insulated and
sheathed with heavy duty PVC.
All of the above must meet the applicable British Standard listed in Applicable Standards.
Extension cords should not be more than 50m long. They should not be used to extend
more than one level above or below the work-site and as far as is practical should be
protected or kept clear of the floor or ground.

3.2.4 Power Tools

The term power tool covers the following electrically operated equipment:
• hand lamps
• hand held power tools such as drills and grinders
• fixed power tools such as drill presses
• bench saws and large moving tools such as plate grinders and polishers
Power tools are classified in accordance with IEC Standards as follows:

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Class I: Tools having basic insulation and which include a means of connection of exposed
metal parts to a protective conductor.
Class II: Tools that are double insulated or which have reinforced insulation and which are
not intended to be earth connected.
Class III: Tools which receive supply at Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV).
The use of Class II or Class III power tools is always preferred, and is mandatory for hand
lamps and hand held power tools.
Fixed power tools such as drill presses, and bench saws, and large moving power tools
such as plate grinders and polishers, may be Class I type if no suitable Class II or Class III
power tool is available.
Class I power tools must only be used with a power supply connected either through a
30mA Residual Current Device, or through an isolating transformer. The earth connection
to the Class I power tool should preferably be located externally and be easily visible for
inspection.

3.4.5 Precautions against Shock, Fire and Other Hazards of Electrical Origin
The term covers items such as urns, kettles, vacuum cleaners and other such domestic or
commercial equipment. The use of Class II appliances is preferred wherever possible.
Class I appliances may be used where Class II appliances are not available. Class I
appliances must only be used with a power supply connected either through a 30mA
Residual Current Device, or through an isolating transformer. Care should be taken to
ensure that the earth connection is in sound condition and that the appliance lead is not
damaged.

3.4.6 Mobile Generator Sets

Mobile generator sets may be required when no suitable permanent mains supply is
available. The frame and neutral of mobile generator sets must be connected to earth. The
maximum acceptable resistance to earth is 4 ohms.
Mobile generator sets must be provided with over-current devices to protect the
distribution switchboard and connecting cables. In addition, mobile generator sets with
ratings of 50kVA and above are to be provided with earth-fault protection devices. For
large mobile generator sets the protection devices may be located in the distribution
switchboard; for small units they may be located on the generator skid. Where the
protection devices are located at the distribution switchboard, the cables from the
generator to the switchboard must be mechanically protected and be as short as possible.
Mobile generators sets must be provided with a means of isolating the generator supply
from the distribution system. The means of isolation may be installed either at the
generator or at the point where the incoming generator supply connects to the
distribution switchboard.

3.4.7 Electrical Welding Machines

Mobile generator sets may be required when no suitable permanent mains supply is
available. The frame and neutral of mobile generator sets must be connected to earth. The
maximum acceptable resistance to earth is 4 ohms.
Electric welding machines should be the DC type. AC welding machines may only be used
if approved in writing by the Contract Holder, i.e. Job Officer.
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A return cable must always be connected between the work piece and the welding
machine, with the connection to the work-piece being as close as possible to the point of
work. The return cable must be an integral part of the machine. Steel structures and
pipelines must not be used as return paths.
Diesel engine driven welding machines which provide auxiliary power supplies must be
earth connected in accordance with the requirements for mobile generator sets.
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), also known as Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), welding
machines must be provided with a remote control switch that controls the gas flow and DC
output of the machine. The switch must be a non-latching type which, when released, cuts
off the DC and HF output. GTAW welding machines should be provided with weather
protection enclosures.
When using the HF starters of GTAW welding machines in operational areas, care must be
taken to minimize potential interference with instrumentation and communication
equipment. The following precautions are recommended:
• The welding machine should be installed as close as possible to the work piece.
• The welding machine casing earth terminal should be connected to the local earth.
• The welding machine frequency generator should not be operated within 15m of
communication and/or instrument circuits. Where this is not possible, the operator of
the facility should be advised of the potential for interference within the circuits and
must agree to the placement of the equipment.

4.4.8 Inspection and Testing of Tools & Mobile Equipment

All electrical tools and mobile equipment are to be inspected and tested prior to first use
and at intervals not exceeding six months thereafter. In addition, all mobile electrical
equipment is to be inspected each time the equipment is relocated. On successful
completion of testing and inspection, an inspection tag must be fixed to the tool or item of
equipment.

It is the responsibility of the owners of tools and equipment to ensure that testing and
inspection is carried out correctly and in a timely manner. Each owner of tools and
equipment must maintain an Inspection Register. The Inspection Register must include
the serial number, type of equipment, last inspection date, and next scheduled inspection
date for every tool and item of equipment owned.

Tools and equipment owned by KJO must be inspected and tested by an authorized
person. Tools and equipment owned by Contractors must be inspected and tested by a
qualified person with experience and qualifications at least equivalent to an Electrical
Foreman.

Electrical tools and mobile equipment for which the due inspection date has passed must
not be used until re-inspected. Where the due inspection date has passed without re-
inspection, a “Do Not Use” tag must be attached.
The inspection and testing of electrical tools and mobile equipment must include:
• A visual check of the external condition for physical damage or deterioration.
• Inspection of power and earth connections.
• Inspection of the supply cable or lead.
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• Insulation resistance test of equipment and leads.

• Checking the polarity of plug and socket connections.
• Checking the operation of protection devices including shutoff switches, Residual
Current Devices and protection relays.
In addition to the formal inspection and testing conducted in accordance with the above
requirements, it is the responsibility of all users of tools and equipment to ensure that the
tool and/or equipment are in sound condition prior to each use.

3.5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

3.5.1 Regulations and Standards for Electrical Installations:

Electrical installations must comply with the requirements of the latest edition of the IEE
Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). All electrical equipment within an installation must be in
compliance with IEC and/or BSI standards.

3.5.2 Work on Electrical Installations:

All work on electrical equipment or systems that are live or capable of being made live
must be controlled by a documented Lock-out & Tagging Procedure.
The procedure will clearly define the responsibilities and authorities of personnel in
relation to electrical work which describe switching, testing, fault finding, isolation, and
de-isolation are controlled in order to ensure safety.
Work on any portion of an electrical installation must only be performed once the relevant
circuit has been isolated and proved dead. The isolation must be performed in accordance
with the relevant Electrical Lock-out and Tagging Procedure but as a minimum will
involve switching off the circuit breaker or removing the fuse supplying the circuit and
placing a caution tag at the point of isolation.
Circuit breakers and switches in switch rooms must not be operated without an
Authorized Person in attendance, except in circumstances where a breaker or switch must
be opened to prevent danger to life, or in extreme emergency.
When a circuit breaker or switch has been opened, it must not be closed again without the
consent of an Authorized Person.
No switching operations may be carried out by persons other than those authorized to do
so. All electrical distribution switching operations must be recorded with details of switch
identities, sequence of operation and time/date.

3.5.3 Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations:

All electrical installations within facilities, whether permanent or temporary, including
installations on sites, must be inspected and tested by a qualified person prior to the first
time it is energized. Inspection and testing of an electrical installation must be conducted
according to the particular procedures and specifications applicable to the installation or
project. Likewise, testing and measuring instruments/equipment used for measurement
are to be calibrated at fixed intervals in order to ensure the measured parameters are
accurate. The results of all inspections and tests must be recorded and records maintained
for the duration of the installation.

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3.5.4 Earth Connections in Electrical Installations

The metallic enclosures of all electrical equipment forming part of an electrical installation
must be effectively connected to earth before the equipment is energized. The resistance
to earth may not exceed 4 ohms.
For stand-alone electrical installations (such as installations powered from a dedicated
generator or distribution transformer), the preferred system of earth connection is TN-S
in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations.

3.5.5 Temporary Electrical Installations (General Requirements)

a. General
A temporary electrical installation is any interconnection of generators, switchboards or
distribution boards installed for a limited duration, e.g. for maintenance activities onshore
or offshore. The temporary electrical installation includes all associated interconnecting
cables and earth connection systems.
Temporary Electrical Installations must be designed and installed according to the
requirements of the IEE Wiring Regulations.
Special care shall be taken to ensure that the correct fuse or breaker ratings are strictly
enforced and that the Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) are installed properly on all
circuits.

b. Switchboards and Distribution Boards

Switchboards and distribution boards used for temporary power distribution must be in
accordance with the requirements of BS EN 60439-4 “Low Voltage Switchgear and Control-
gear Assemblies”. Temporary distribution boards are to be located as close as practical to
the work being performed.

c. Underground Cables
Temporary cables carrying voltages in excess of 240 (254) V (A/C) should be buried
wherever practical.
Burial depth for temporary underground cables must be sufficient to avoid damage from
activities. The minimum acceptable depth of burial is 600mm.
Temporary cables buried directly in the ground must be PVC sheathed and incorporate a
galvanized steel wire arm our or braid. The arm our or braid must be continuous and earth
connected at the distribution board.
Underground temporary cables should be marked ‘Temporary Cable” The text must be
indelibly imprinted in non-corroding strips sufficiently long to be wrapped twice around the
cable.
Route markers must be provided on the surface above the temporary underground cable, at
every change of direction and at crossings.
Continuous red marker tape is to be buried within 150mm of the surface, above the route of
the buried cable. Cable tiles, preferably red, are to be installed above the cables.
A site plan showing the locations of all underground cables must be developed and kept up
to date at all times. This plan is to be readily available on site.

d. Above ground Cables

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Above ground temporary cables must be fixed in such a manner that they are clear of the
work. Where possible they should be installed clear of passageways, walkways and stairs.
Temporary overhead cables must be PVC sheathed and incorporate galvanized steel wire
arm our or braid. The arm our or braid must be continuous and earth connected at the
distribution board.
Temporary overhead cables crossing roads or access ways must be installed at a minimum
height of 3.0 meters above ground level. Flagged centenary wires, goal posts or similar must
be erected on either side of the cable at a height 500mm less than the cable, as a warning to
persons driving mobile equipment.
The clearance height must be clearly indicated. The cables must be properly supported by
cable ladder, centenary wire or similar means.
Where temporary overhead cables cross passages, they must be bound with yellow and
black colored tapes. Alternatively, flags may be attached to the cable.
All temporary overhead cables must be installed at least 150mm clear of piped services such
as steam, gas and water.
No apparatus or accessories other than lamp holders are to be suspended from temporary
overhead cables.

e. Inspection and Testing of Temporary Installations

Temporary installations must be inspected and tested prior to the first time they are
energized as described in Sub-Section 4.3.3 In addition temporary installations must be re-
inspected at intervals not exceeding six months. The results of the re-inspection must be
recorded.
All equipment forming part of a temporary installation is to be inspected and tagged with an
equipment inspection tag.

f. Temporary Electrical Installations (Construction Sites)

Temporary electrical installations on construction sites must satisfy the requirements in
Sub-Section 4.3.1 and in addition comply with Section 604 of the IEE Wiring Regulations
“Construction Site Installations”. Switchboards and distribution boards used for temporary
power
distribution on construction sites must be in accordance with BS 4363 “Distribution
Assemblies for Electricity Supplies for Construction and Building Sites” and BS EN 60439-4
“Low Voltage Switch-gear and Control-gear Assemblies – Particular Requirements for
Assemblies for Construction Sites.”

3.6 EARTH CONNECTING AND BONDING OF NON-ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

3.6.1 General
Non-electrical equipment may need to be connected to earth in order to ensure protection
from lightning strike or to provide protection against dangerous discharges of static
electricity.

3.6.2 Lightning Protection

A lightning strike to a steel object will act to raise the potential of the object to a level that
may be dangerous to personnel. To avoid danger to personnel all large and prominent
masses of steelwork must be connected to earth.
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Permanent installations such as buildings, vessels, and tanks will generally be protected
against lightning strike as part of their design. Temporary or movable items such as
scaffolding, mobile cranes and land drilling rigs should be connected to earth on each
occasion they are installed or erected in a location vulnerable to lightning strike.
The earth connection should be achieved by bonding the object to earth with cable(s)
clamped to the structure and having a minimum cross sectional area of 70 sq.mm. The
resistance to earth should be a maximum of 10 ohms and preferably less than 4 ohms.
Scaffolding having direct contact with an earth connected steel structure (e.g. clamped to
the structure of an offshore platform) does not require any additional earth connection.

Earth electrodes used in lightning protection systems should be located away from areas
likely to be occupied by personnel during lightning activity (e.g. entrances, exits, sheltered
areas.

3.6.3 Static Electricity

Static electricity presents the danger of possible ignition of flammable gases by static
discharge. The process involves three stages namely generation of charge, accumulation of
charge and discharge in the presence of a flammable mixture.
The generation and accumulation of static charge can result from a number of
mechanisms including:
• Circulating liquids
• Filling tanks
• Passing liquid through an insulated metal pipe
• Passing liquid through a non-conducting pipe
• A person wearing insulating footwear or standing on an insulating surface
• A person wearing insulating clothing such as polyester

A number of design features and operating procedures are generally provided to prevent
either the generation or accumulation of static charge, or both. Typical features include
earth connection of pipe-work and tanks, use of semi-conducting hoses for tanker loading,
providing semi-conductive footwear and avoiding the use of inappropriate clothing (e.g.
polyester) within hazardous areas.

Care should be taken, however, to ensure that all connections bonding non-electrical
equipment are in sound condition. It is imperative that all procedures for earth connecting
equipment, tanks, hoses, etc. are followed, and that requirements limiting clothing and
footwear types are strictly followed.

3.7 SAFE WORK PRACTICES

Safe work practices must be employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting
from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work is performed near or on
equipment or circuits. The specific safe work practices must be consistent with the nature and
extent of the associated electrical hazards.

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3.7.1 De-energized Parts

a. Live parts to which an employee may be exposed must be de-energized before the
employee works on or near them, unless it can be demonstrated that de-energizing
introduces additional or increased hazards or is infeasible due to equipment design or
operational limitations. Live parts that operate at less than 50 volts to ground need not
be de-energized if there will not be increased exposure to electrical burns or to
explosion due to electric arcs.
b. While any employee is exposed to contact with parts of fixed electric equipment or
circuits which have been de-energized, the circuits energizing the parts shall be locked
out or tagged or both in accordance with local procedures. A qualified person must
operate the equipment controls or otherwise verify that the equipment cannot be
restarted.
c. When re-energizing equipment, a qualified person must test and visually inspect the
equipment to verify that all tools, jumpers, shorts, grounds, and other such devices
have been removed so that the circuits and equipment can be safely reenergized.

3.7.2 Energized Parts

a. If exposed live parts are not de-energized for reasons of increased or additional hazards
or unfeasibility, other safe work practices must be used to protect workers who may be
exposed to the electrical hazards involved. Such work practices shall protect employees
against contact with energized circuit parts directly with any part of their body or
indirectly through some other conductive object.
b. Only qualified persons may work on electric circuit parts or equipment that have not
been de-energized. Such persons must be capable of working safely on energized
circuits and shall be familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques,
personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools.
c. When an unqualified person is working in an elevated position near an energized
overhead line, the location shall be such that the person and the longest conductive
object he or she may contact cannot come closer than 10 feet for 50 KV or below or 10
feet plus 4 inches for every 10 KV over 50 KV. If the unqualified person is working on
the ground near overhead lines, the person may not bring any conductive object closer
to the lines than the distances mentioned above.
d. When a qualified person is working in the vicinity of overhead lines, whether elevated
or on the ground, the person may not approach or take any conductive object, without
being insulated or guarded from the live parts, closer to live parts than shown below:
• Over 300V, not over 750V 1 ft. 0 in. (30.5 cm)
• Over 750V, not over 15kV 2 ft. 2 in. (66 cm)
• Over 15kV, not over 36kV 2 ft. 7 in. (79 cm)
• Over 36kV, not over 48.3kV 2 ft. 10 in. (86 cm)
• Over 48.3kV, not over 72.5kV 3 ft. 3 in. (99 cm)
• Over 72.5kV, not over 145kV 3 ft. 7 in. (109 cm)
e. Any vehicle or mechanical equipment capable of having parts of its structure elevated
near energized overhead lines must be operated so that a clearance of 10 feet is
maintained. If the voltage is higher than 50kV, the clearance must be increased 4 inches
for every 10kV over that voltage. If the vehicle is moving and its boom (or other
elevated portion of its structure) is lowered, then the minimum clearance can be

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reduced to 4 feet, with an increase of 4 inches for every 10kV over 50 kV. Workers
standing on the ground shall not contact the vehicle or mechanical equipment or any of
its attachments, unless the employee is using protective equipment rated for the
voltage. If the vehicle or mechanical equipment is intentionally grounded, employees
working on the ground may not stand near the grounding point whenever there is a
possibility of overhead line contact. Additional barricades or insulation shall be used
around the grounding point to avoid hazardous step or touch potentials, which can
develop within several feet or more outward from the grounding point.
f. Workers may not enter spaces containing exposed energized parts, unless illumination
is provided that enables the employees to perform the work safely.
g. Portable ladders shall have non-conductive side rails if they are used where the worker
could contact exposed energized parts.
h. Conductive articles of jewelry and clothing may not be worn if they might contact
exposed energized parts, unless they are rendered non-conductive my covering,
wrapping or other insulating means.

3.7.3 Use of Equipment

a. Portable cord and plug connected equipment shall be handled in a manner which will
not cause damage. Flexible cords must not be used to raise or lower equipment nor may
they be fastened with staples or otherwise hung in a way that could damage the outer
jacket or insulation.
b. Portable cord and plug connected equipment shall be visually inspected before use on
any shift for external defects and for evidence of possible internal damage. Cord and
plug connected equipment and extension cords which remain connected once they are
put in place and are not exposed to damage need not be visually inspected until they are
relocated. Defective or damaged items shall be removed from service until repaired.
c. Attachment plugs and receptacles may not be connected or altered in a manner which
would prevent proper continuity of the equipment grounding conductor at the point
where plugs are attached to receptacles. Adapters that interrupt the continuity of the
equipment grounding connection may not be used.
d. Portable electric equipment and flexible cords used in highly conductive work locations
such as those inundated with water or other conductive liquids, or in job locations
where workers are likely to contact water or conductive liquids, must be approved for
those locations, and ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel must also
be used.
e. Workers’ hands may not be wet when plugging and unplugging flexible cords and cord
and plug connected equipment if energized equipment is involved.

3.7.4 Protective Equipment

a. Workers in areas where there are potential electrical hazards must be provided with
and use electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the
body to be protected and for the work to be performed.

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b. When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, workers must use
insulated tools or handling equipment if the tools or equipment might make contact
with such conductors or parts.
c. Fuse handling equipment, insulated for the circuit voltage, must be used to remove or
install fuses when fuse terminals are energized.
d. Protective shields or barriers, or insulating materials, such as rubber mats, must be
used to protect workers from shock, burns, or other electrically-related injuries while
working near exposed energized parts which might be accidentally contacted or where
dangerous electric heating or arcing might occur .
e. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for maintenance or repair, they must be
guarded to protect unqualified persons from contact with the live parts.

3.7.5 Alerting Techniques

Alerting techniques must be used to warn and protect workers from hazards that could
cause injury due to electric shock, burns, or failure of electric equipment.
a. Safety signs and tags shall be used where necessary to warn employees about
electrical hazards.
b. Barricades shall be used in conjunction with safety signs where it is necessary to
prevent or limit worker access to areas where there is risk for exposure energized
conductors or circuits which are not insulated.
c. If signs or barricades do not provide sufficient warning and protection from
electrical hazards, an attendant shall be stationed to warn and protect employees.

3.8 INSPECTION
1. Check that all equipment within the installation is in accordance with the required
2. standards and has been properly installed and inspected
3. Check for visible signs of damage to equipment and cables
4. Check all connections of conductors
5. Check that all conductors are properly identified
6. Check routing and mechanical protection of conductors
7. Confirm current carrying capacity of conductors
8. Check correct installation for single pole switches (active conductor)
9. Check correct connection of socket outlets and lamp holders
10. Check that live components are protected against direct contact
11. Check that all equipment is properly earth connected
12. Check that appropriate isolating and switching devices are provided
13. Check under-voltage protective devices are provided (where appropriate)
14. Check that protection devices are provided and properly set
15. Check that circuits, fuses, switches, and terminals are properly labeled
16. Check that adequate access to equipment is provided
17. Check that danger notices are provided where appropriate
18. Check that circuit diagrams are provided where appropriate

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3.9 TESTING
1. Check the continuity of protective (earth) conductors
2. Check the continuity of final circuit conductors
3. Check insulation resistance
4. Check polarity and/or phase rotation
5. Check earth fault loop impedance (only when required to ensure correct operation of protective
devices)
6. Check earth electrode resistance
7. Check operation of circuit protection devices including Residual Current Devices

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