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Voltage Indicator and Proving Unit Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

Voltage indicator and proving unit safety checklist template assists electricians, electrical installers, test & inspection engineers and supervisors in verifying that test equipment is safe, correctly calibrated and used in line with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, HSG85, GS38 and the BS 7671 wiring regulations.

The checklist covers all essential safety dimensions: planning and documentation, competence and training, work‑area conditions, task‑specific electrical hazards such as shock and arc‑flash, detailed equipment inspection, personal protective equipment, collective safety measures, emergency provisions and final make‑safe actions. It ensures that isolation procedures are correctly applied, that the instrument’s battery, leads and safety interlocks are in sound condition, and that the operator wears appropriate insulated gloves, eye protection and, where required, arc‑flash clothing.

Use this checklist for:

Pre‑use checks – confirm the test instrument and surroundings are safe before any measurement.
In‑process verification – monitor correct use and safe isolation during testing.
Post‑use sign‑off – ensure the equipment is switched off, stored securely and any defects are recorded.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No response must be resolved before proceeding. Record the answer, take corrective action and, where required, report the defect.

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; GS38; BS 7671.

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Checks covered in this Pre-use inspection and safe operation of voltage indicators and proving units checklist

This Pre-use inspection and safe operation of voltage indicators and proving units 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 current risk assessment for the electrical work been completed and briefed to operatives?
2	Is the operator trained, competent and authorised to use voltage indicators and proving units?
3	Is the work area dry, free of conductive liquids and adequately lit?
4	Are appropriate insulated gloves and eye protection being worn by the operator?
5	Is the circuit to be tested isolated and verified dead before using the indicator?
6	Is the voltage indicator calibrated and the calibration certificate in date?
7	Is the proving unit's battery fully charged and terminals clean?
8	Are test leads and probes free from cuts, cracks or exposed conductors?
9	Are protective caps on all unused leads and probes securely fitted?
10	Is the instrument set to the correct voltage range for the measurement planned?
11	Is the instrument zeroed or verified against a known reference before use?
12	Are the instrument’s safety interlocks or overload protection functional?
13	Is the instrument suitable for the voltage rating of the circuit under test?
14	Is the instrument’s case free of dents, cracks or signs of water ingress?
15	Is the instrument switched off and stored in a designated safe location after use?
16	Has any defect or damage identified been recorded and reported for repair?
17	Are emergency stop or isolation devices readily accessible in the work area?
18	Is there a qualified first‑aider and appropriate first‑aid equipment on site?
19	Has the work been carried out in accordance with the relevant sections of BS 7671 and manufacturer guidance?
20	Is arc‑flash rated clothing or protective apron worn where the voltage level requires it?
21	Is live‑work signage or warning signs displayed at the work area?
22	Is a current method statement or permit to work for the test operation in place?
23	Is a suitable fire extinguisher (type appropriate to electrical fire) readily available?
24	Is the work area free from nearby live overhead or underground services that could be disturbed?

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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.

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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?

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