Isolation Procedures for Safe Working
on Electrical Systems and Equipment
Obtain permission to start work
(a Permit may be required) This flow chart illustrates a safe
isolation procedure for anyone
who works on a consumer’s
Select an approved voltage electrical systems or equipment
indicator or test lamp and
prove it is working correctly
Is the approved voltage NO Repair or replace
indicator or test lamp voltage indicator or
working correctly? test lamp
YES
Identify the source(s) of supply
Isolate the supply(s)
Secure the isolation
Prove the supply(s) have been
isolated using an approved
voltage indicator or test lamp
Has the supply(s) been NO
correctly isolated?
YES
Prove that the approved voltage
indicator or test lamp is
working correctly
Is the approved voltage NO Repair or replace
indicator or test lamp voltage indicator or
working correctly? test lamp
YES
Put up warning notices
Once the system/equipment is
proved DEAD, work can begin
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