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Water Isolation and Draining Down Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This water isolation and draining down safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps plumbers, heating engineers and qualified supervisors confirm that water systems are safely isolated and drained before maintenance, repair or replacement work.

It covers all essential checks including authorisation, competence, work environment, task‑specific hazards, equipment and tools, substances, personal protective equipment, collective safety measures, emergency arrangements and final make‑safe steps. The checklist aligns with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and BS EN 806 standards for water installations, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑isolation – verify permits, risk assessments and competency before work begins.
  • During isolation – ensure valves, drains and containment are correctly managed.
  • Post‑drainage – confirm the system is depressurised, clean and ready for safe hand‑over.

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

To use the checklist on site, tick Yes, No or N/A for each question, record any No response and take corrective action before work continues. Once all items are satisfied, the responsible engineer signs the record 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: Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999; BS EN 806.

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Checks covered in this Water Isolation and Draining checklist

This Water Isolation and Draining safety checklist template covers 21 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 isolation permit been completed and signed off for the water system?
2Is the work authorised by a competent supervisor or manager?
3Are all operatives trained and competent in water isolation and draining procedures?
4Have operatives been briefed on the specific hazards of this task and control measures?
5Is the work area clear of unnecessary equipment and debris to prevent slips and trips?
6Is adequate ventilation provided where hot water or steam may be present?
7Are appropriate warning signs and barriers in place to protect other workers and the public?
8Has the water pressure been safely reduced or isolated at the main supply valve?
9Are all isolation valves clearly identified, operable and in good condition?
10Is a suitable drainage point or collection container positioned and secured for water discharge?
11Are the draining hoses, pumps or buckets inspected for damage and securely connected?
12Is there a plan to prevent cross‑contamination of potable water during draining?
13Are any chemicals or cleaning agents used for flushing stored and labelled correctly?
14Is appropriate PPE – waterproof boots, gloves, eye protection and, where required, thermal protection – being worn?
15Is a face shield or splash protection used when draining hot water?
16Are spill containment measures such as drip trays or absorbent pads ready for unexpected leaks?
17Is a first‑aid kit readily accessible and are trained first‑aiders on site?
18Is the emergency shut‑off valve clearly marked and functional?
19After draining, has the system been fully depressurised and all isolation valves returned to their safe position?
20Has the work area been cleared of residual water, debris and tools, leaving it safe for subsequent work?
21Are records of the isolation, draining and make‑safe actions completed and filed as required?

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