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Electrical Lock-Off and Tagout Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This electrical lock‑off and tagout safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps electricians, installers and supervisors confirm that electrical equipment is safely isolated and secured before any work begins.

It covers all essential safety dimensions including risk assessment and permits, competence and training, safe work environment, detailed isolation and verification steps, appropriate personal protective equipment, collective safeguards, emergency arrangements and final make‑safe procedures. The checklist aligns with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, HSE guidance HSG85 and the BS 7671 wiring regulations.

Use this checklist for:

Pre‑work isolation – verify that all sources of electricity are identified, isolated and locked out.
During‑work safety – ensure ongoing protection against shock and arc‑flash while work is in progress.
Post‑work sign‑off – confirm removal of lock‑out devices, restoration of power and completion of records.

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

To use this checklist, the responsible electrician completes each question, marking Yes, No or N/A. Any No answer must be investigated and remedied before work proceeds. Completed checklists should be retained as part of the project records to demonstrate compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and HSG85 during audits or inspections.

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

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Checks covered in this Electrical isolation, lock‑off and tag‑out before work on live systems checklist

This Electrical isolation, lock‑off and tag‑out before work on live systems 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
1	Has a risk assessment for the electrical work been completed and briefed to all operatives?
2	Is a written permit or isolation plan in place for the task?
3	Are all operatives competent, trained and authorised to perform lock‑off and tag‑out?
4	Is the work area clear of unnecessary tools, materials and trip hazards?
5	Is the equipment to be worked on clearly identified and isolated from all live sources?
6	Are all isolation points clearly marked and accessible?
7	Are lock‑off devices of the correct type and rating for the voltage and current?
8	Are lock‑off devices securely attached and the key retained by the authorised person?
9	Is a visible tag attached to each lock‑off device indicating the reason for isolation?
10	Has the isolation been verified with a suitable test instrument before work starts?
11	Is the test equipment calibrated and suitable for the voltage level being isolated?
12	Are earthing/grounding points checked and connected where required?
13	Is appropriate PPE (arc‑flash suit, insulated gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection) worn?
14	Are exclusion zones or barriers in place to protect other workers from accidental re‑energisation?
15	Is a means of emergency isolation or shut‑off readily available nearby?
16	Are first‑aid facilities and trained first‑aiders on site?
17	Has a rescue plan for electrical shock or arc‑flash incidents been communicated?
18	Are lock‑off devices inspected for damage or wear before being applied?
19	Is any stored energy (e.g., capacitors, inductors, flywheels) safely discharged or isolated prior to work?
20	Is signage or barricading clearly displayed to indicate that the equipment is isolated and work is in progress?
21	Is the work area lighting sufficient to safely perform the isolation tasks?
22	After work, have all lock‑off devices been removed and the equipment returned to service?
23	Has a final verification test confirmed that the system is correctly re‑energised?
24	Are records of the lock‑off, tag‑out and verification completed and filed?

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Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

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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.