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Electric Shock and Burns Prevention Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This electric shock and burns prevention safety checklist is designed for electricians, electrical installers, test and inspection engineers and supervisors to verify that all essential electrical safety measures are in place before, during and after work. It aligns with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, HSG85 and the BS 7671 wiring regulations, ensuring statutory compliance and best practice.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑task safety verification before any electrical work begins.
  • On‑site inspections to confirm ongoing compliance during work.
  • Post‑task sign‑off to ensure equipment is safe and records are completed.

It covers verification of isolation by a second competent person, testing of residual‑current devices, and confirmation that all hand tools and test equipment are insulated and calibrated. Specific electrical hazards are addressed, including earthing continuity, insulation resistance testing, arc‑flash PPE selection and clear signage of arc‑flash boundaries. Protective devices suitability, live conductor identification, and supervision of high‑risk tasks are also included.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A. Any No response must be resolved before work proceeds or before the task is signed off. The checklist also prompts completion of records such as isolation verification logs, test results and permit closure.

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

To use this checklist, the responsible electrician marks each question Yes, No or N/A, records corrective actions where required and ensures that all documentation is filed in accordance with company procedures.

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

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Checks covered in this Electric Shock and Burns Prevention checklist

This Electric Shock and Burns Prevention safety checklist template covers 23 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 current risk assessment and method statement been completed for the electrical work?
2Is the operative trained, competent and authorised to perform the specific electrical task?
3Has the work area been isolated from live services and clearly marked as a hazardous zone?
4Is the isolation procedure verified by a second competent person (Lock‑out/Tag‑out) before work starts?
5Is the area dry, well‑lit and free from conductive debris or liquids?
6Are appropriate insulated hand tools and test equipment being used and are they within their calibration date?
7Is the earthing/grounding continuity tested and confirmed?
8Is insulation resistance of conductors tested where required?
9Are residual‑current devices (RCDs) in place and tested for correct operation?
10Is personal protective equipment (insulated gloves, flame‑resistant clothing, safety glasses) available and being worn?
11Is arc‑flash personal protective equipment selected according to incident‑energy analysis and worn where applicable?
12Are arc‑flash boundaries and warning signs displayed where applicable?
13Is the equipment to be worked on inspected for visible damage, cracked insulation or missing guards?
14Is the circuit de‑energised and verified with a suitable voltage tester before contact?
15Are live conductors clearly identified and protected from accidental contact?
16Is a qualified person present to supervise high‑risk tasks such as live testing or energised work?
17Are emergency stop devices and isolation switches readily accessible and functional?
18Is a first‑aid kit and appropriate fire‑extinguisher (Class C) available on site?
19Are clear procedures for dealing with electric shock or burns, including emergency contacts, displayed?
20Are test results and isolation verification records completed and signed by the responsible operative?
21Has the work area been cleared of unnecessary equipment and potential trip hazards after completion?
22Is the equipment re‑energised only after all checks are satisfied and the area is declared safe?
23Has the permit to work (if required) been closed and filed appropriately?

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