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Working in Plant Rooms and Switch Rooms Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This checklist is designed for electricians, electrical installers, test & inspection engineers and electrical supervisors who are undertaking work in plant rooms and switch rooms. It ensures that all necessary safety steps are taken to prevent electric shock, arc flash, burns and other hazards associated with high‑voltage equipment.

Use this checklist for:

  • Isolating plant room and switch room electrical equipment before work.
  • Testing and verifying that isolation is effective.
  • Ensuring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn.
  • Conducting safe work practices in accordance with BS 7671.
  • Managing hazardous substances and waste generated during work.

Compliant with: Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, HSG85 – Working Safely with Electricity, and BS 7671 – Requirements for Electrical Installations.

This checklist should be completed before any work begins and reviewed after the work is finished. It helps verify that isolation, testing, PPE, and emergency arrangements are in place, supporting compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and HSG85 guidance. Use it as part of your risk assessment process and retain the completed document for audit purposes.

Use this checklist as part of your pre‑task risk assessment and as a verification tool before re‑energising equipment. It supports systematic compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and HSG85, helping to document safe work practices and audit trails.

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Checks covered in this Working in plant rooms and switch rooms (electrical trade) checklist

This Working in plant rooms and switch rooms (electrical trade) safety checklist template covers 15 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 the plant room or switch room been isolated and locked off before work starts?
2Is the isolation verified by appropriate testing equipment (e.g., voltage tester) before commencing work?
3Has a permit to work been obtained for the electrical work in the plant/switch room?
4Is the work area adequately ventilated and free from flammable gases?
5Are all personnel involved trained and competent for the specific electrical task?
6Are all hazardous substances (e.g., cleaning agents, batteries) stored safely away from live equipment?
7Is appropriate PPE (insulated gloves, flame‑resistant clothing, eye protection) being worn?
8Has the equipment been tested after isolation to confirm zero voltage before starting work?
9Has a risk assessment been carried out and documented for the work?
10Are arc‑flash boundaries and protective measures in place where applicable?
11Is the work area clear of unnecessary tools, debris and combustible materials?
12Are emergency shut‑off procedures and first‑aid equipment readily accessible?
13Is a rescue plan and emergency contact information displayed and understood by all personnel?
14Has the equipment been re‑energised only after all work is completed and verified safe?
15Is the documentation (test results, isolation certificates) completed and signed?

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