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Substation Working Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This substation working safety checklist template helps electricians, test & inspection engineers and supervisors ensure safe isolation, testing and maintenance of electrical substations in accordance with UK legislation.

It covers all key safety dimensions: risk assessment and permits, competence and training, site conditions, arc‑flash hazards, isolation and lock‑out/tag‑out procedures, equipment condition, personal protective equipment, collective safeguards, emergency provisions and post‑work completion. It references the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and HSE guidance HSG85 together with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations). It also aligns with industry best practice for live working.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑work isolation and verification before any work starts.
  • In‑process safety checks while work is underway.
  • Post‑work sign‑off and re‑energisation.

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 item. Any No response must be investigated and corrective action taken before work can continue. Record the reason and the person responsible for remedial action.

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

The checklist is intended to be completed on site by the appointed supervisor before work starts, and retained as part of the project documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

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

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Checks covered in this Substation Working checklist

This Substation Working 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 written risk assessment and permit to work been completed and approved for the substation task?
2Is the operative competent, trained and authorised to work on high‑voltage equipment?
3Are site conditions safe – adequate lighting, weather suitable and access routes clear?
4Has an arc‑flash risk assessment been carried out and appropriate PPE selected?
5Is all relevant equipment isolated and verified dead before work begins?
6Are lock‑out/tag‑out devices applied and documented for each isolated circuit?
7Is test equipment calibrated and suitable for the voltage class being worked on?
8Are earthing points inspected and confirmed effective before testing?
9Are switchgear doors and panels securely closed and locked where required?
10Is protective device signage and isolation barrier in place to prevent accidental re‑energisation?
11Is the correct PPE – arc‑flash clothing, insulated gloves, face shield and safety boots – worn and in good condition?
12Are exclusion zones and physical barriers established around live work areas?
13Is a fire extinguisher suitable for electrical fires readily available?
14Are emergency stop devices clearly identified and functional?
15Are trained first‑aiders on site and emergency contact details displayed?
16Has the work area been inspected for stray tools or debris before re‑energising?
17Is the equipment re‑energised only after verification that all work is complete and safe?
18Is a portable voltage detector used to confirm the absence of voltage on all isolated circuits?
19Are test leads and accessories inspected for damage and rated for the voltage class?
20Is the substation earthing system continuity tested with a calibrated earth tester?
21Are circuit breaker trip settings verified and protective devices tested before re‑energisation?
22Have any defects identified during the work been recorded and reported for corrective action?
23Is the isolation documentation signed off and filed after the job?
24Is the site left clean and free of hazards after completion?

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Are these safety checklist templates really free to download?

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What format do the safety checklists download in?

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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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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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