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Arc Flash Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This Arc Flash Safety Checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps electricians, installers and supervisors ensure safe work on or near energized electrical equipment where arc flash risk exists.

It covers all key safety dimensions including risk assessment and permits, competence and training, safe work environment, detailed equipment isolation and verification, appropriate personal protective equipment, collective safeguards, emergency preparedness and post‑work completion. The checklist aligns with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, HSG85 Electricity at work: Safe working practices and the BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑work checks – confirm isolation, PPE and hazard identification before starting work.
  • In‑process verification – ensure controls remain in place while work proceeds.
  • Post‑work sign‑off – verify safe re‑energisation and record completion.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be resolved before proceeding.

When using the checklist, tick Yes, No or N/A for each question. Any No response must be investigated and corrected before work can continue. Record the answers and retain the checklist as evidence of compliance.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your site, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Electricity at Work Regulations 1989; HSG85; BS 7671.

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Checks covered in this Arc Flash Hazard Management checklist

This Arc Flash Hazard Management safety checklist template covers 24 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a task‑specific risk assessment for arc flash been completed and briefed to all operatives?
2Is a written permit or method statement for the electrical work in place?
3Are all operatives trained and competent in arc‑flash safe work practices and the use of PPE?
4Is a second competent person present to verify isolation before work begins?
5Is the work area free of combustible materials and adequately ventilated?
6Has the arc‑flash boundary been established and clearly marked?
7Has the arc flash incident energy been calculated and the required PPE level identified?
8Is the equipment to be worked on isolated, locked out and tagged out according to LOTO procedures?
9Are all isolation points verified as de‑energised with a suitable tester?
10Are protective devices (fuses, circuit breakers) inspected and in service?
11Is the condition of cables, connectors and busbars visually inspected for damage or wear?
12Are insulation resistance tests performed where required and results within limits?
13Is the correct voltage rating of the equipment confirmed before work begins?
14Are arc‑rated gloves, face shield and flame‑resistant clothing available and being worn?
15Are hearing protection and safety footwear worn where noise or impact hazards exist?
16Is a physical barrier or signage positioned around the arc‑flash boundary to protect others?
17Is an emergency shut‑off readily accessible and functional?
18Are suitable Class C fire extinguishers for electrical fires located nearby?
19Is a fire risk assessment for potential electrical fire completed and documented?
20Is a qualified first‑aider on site and emergency contact details displayed?
21Are any hazardous chemicals or cleaning agents used near the equipment assessed under COSHH and stored safely?
22After work, has the equipment been re‑energised only after verification that it is safe?
23Has the work area been cleared of tools, debris and any remaining hazards?
24Is a post‑work inspection performed to confirm equipment condition before re‑energising?

Frequently asked questions

Are these safety checklist templates really free to download?

Yes — completely free. Customise any checklist to your workplace and download a professional, print-ready PDF in minutes. No paywall, and no signup required for guests.

What format do the safety checklists download in?

Checklists download as a professional PDF, ready to print and complete on-site — each question has clear Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space. You choose portrait or landscape at download. Word and spreadsheet formats are being added.

Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

Yes — fully. Add your own questions, edit or remove any of the pre-written ones, and reorder them to suit your site, task or inspection before you download.

Are the safety checklists suitable for UK workplaces?

Yes. The checklists are written around UK health and safety good practice and HSE guidance, and are suitable for inspections, audits, toolbox checks and routine workplace monitoring.

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Can I add my company logo and branding to the checklist?

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How do I complete the checklist once it is downloaded?

The exported checklist is a blank, ready-to-use document: print it and tick Yes, No or N/A against each question and write any comments in the notes space, then sign and date it in the sign-off section.

What types of safety checklist can I create?

We are building specialist checklists across a wide range of subjects and industries — fire safety, workplace inspections, equipment and machinery checks, site inductions, vehicle checks, PPE, first aid and more. Browse by category to find the right one.

How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.

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