Intructions for Use of the Excel Spreadsheet
There are three tabs at the bottom of this worksheet
Instructions tab is the one you are reading
Title Tab
TITLE Tab is the front cover page of the Assessment
Simply insert your Company Name, Date and Assessor name where
indicated
Print the front cover once you have completed your Audit
Do not enter any data other than Company name, Date and Assessor - the
data will copy from the risk assessment details
Audit Details Tab
Read each section and answer the questions
Enter Data ONLY in the white coloured boxes for each question
Enter a score for each question as indicated
If the question is not aplicable score it as max potential score
Enter comments in the comments box
Once complete simply print off both the Title Page and the Audit Details
pages
Note you may need to change your printer settings
You have now completed your Health & Safety Contractor Assessment
Health & Safety
Electrical Risk Assessment
Date
Company Name
Assessor
Performance Acceptable - no action required
Performance marginal - ongoing action required
Performance not acceptable - urgent action required
Testing and Inspection 0
Switch Gear and Fixed Circuits 0
Portable Equipment 0
Instruction and Training 0
Maintenance 0
Extension Leads 0
Hazardous Environments 0
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Testing and Inspection
Has the installation been tested in accordance with the current
Institute of Electrical Engineers Regulations? 3 0
Has the recommended testing period been entered onto the
Initial Test Certificate? 3
Are subsequent inspections completed within the recommended
time period 3
Are all portable and fixed appliances regularly tested? 3
Are all appliance test records available? 3
15 0 0
Switch Gear and Fixed Circuits
Are the doors of electrical switch rooms fitted with ‘DANGER
240/415 volts’ notices, (or EU Danger–Electricity Symbol)? 3 0
Is there a notice regarding electrical shock displayed by the
switchgear? 3
Has all main switchgear been provided with suitable rubber
floor mats (front and rear)? 3
Is the switchgear labelled? 3
Is the switchgear fitted with phase identification buttons (or
equivalent)? 3
Is the switchgear adequately earthed? 3
Are all trunking lids and conduit box lids in place and secure? 3
Are all distribution boards marked up correctly? 3
Are metal measuring tapes, ropes, handlines or similar devices with metallic
thread woven into the fabric prohibited where they could come in contact with
energized parts of equipment or circuit conductors?
3
Is the use of metal ladders prohibited in areas where the ladder or the person
using the ladder could come in contact with energized parts of equipment,
fixtures or circuit conductors? 3
Are all disconnecting switches and circuit breakers labelled to indicate their use
or equipment served? 3
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Are disconnecting means always opened before fuses are replaced? 3
Do all interior wiring systems include provisions for grounding metal parts of
electrical cable trays, equipment and enclosures? 3
Are all electrical cable trays and enclosures securely fastened in place?
3
Are all energized parts of electrical circuits and equipment guarded against
accidental contact by approved cabinets or enclosures? 3
Is sufficient access and working space provided and maintained about all
electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operations and maintenance?
3
Are all unused openings (including conduit knockouts) in electrical enclosures
and fittings closed with appropriate covers, plugs or plates?
3
Are electrical enclosures such as switches, receptacles, and junction boxes,
provided with tight fitting covers or plates? 3
Is each motor disconnecting switch or circuit breaker located within sight of the
motor control device? 3
Is all earth bonding adequate? 3
60 0 0
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Portable Equipment
Are correctly rated fuse links fitted in all plug tops? 3 0
Are the flexible cords used on all appliances in good condition? 3
Are portable electrical tools and equipment earthed or of the double insulated
type? 3
Are electrical appliances such as vacuum cleaners, polishers, and vending
machines earthed? 3
12 0 0
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Instruction and Training
Are all employees required to report as soon as practicable any obvious hazard
to life or property observed in connection with electrical equipment or lines?
3 0
Are employees instructed to make preliminary inspections and/or appropriate
tests to determine what conditions exist before starting work on electrical
equipment or lines? 3
Is a reporting procedure in place to report any obvious defects to electrical
equipment of cables 3
9 0 0
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Maintenance
When electrical equipment or lines are to be serviced, maintained or adjusted,
are necessary switches opened, locked-out and tagged whenever possible?
3 0
Is exposed wiring and cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation repaired or
replaced promptly? 3
Is the location of electrical power lines and cables (overhead, underground,
under floor, other side of walls) determined before digging, drilling or similar
work is begun? 3
Is electrical work carried out by a competent electrician 3
12 0 0
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Extension Leads
Do extension cords being used have an earth conductor? 3 0 0
Are multiple plug adaptors prohibited? 3
Are all temporary circuits protected by suitable disconnecting switches or plug
connectors at the junction with permanent wiring? 3
Are flexible cords and cables free of splices or joins? 3
Are clamps or other securing means provided on flexible cords or cables at
plugs, receptacles, tools, equipment, etc., and is the cord jacket securely held
in place? 3
Are all cord and cable connections intact and secure? 3
18 0 0
Hazardous Environments
Do you have electrical installations in hazardous dust or vapour areas? If so,
do they meet the National Standards for hazardous locations?
3 0 0
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