Proving dead to keep you safe – the importance of safe electrical isolation

Safe isolation procedures are in place to ensure that workers on site are not exposed to danger when working on or near live electrical systems and equipment. With around 1,000 serious accidents in the workplace each year and 16% of all fatalities linked to electricity, it’s clear to see that following safe isolation procedures and using the correct electrical test and isolation equipment can keep your team safe and avoid heavy penalties.

Purpose of safe isolation

Once the electrical supply has been isolated, the means of isolation must be verified so equipment is not accidentally reactivated. This process is generally referred to as safe isolation for low voltage.

While safe isolation is a standard procedure taught to most apprentices in the electrical trades, there are often times when all of the recommended steps are not followed prior to the commencement of work. At JPEC we

• Locate / positively identify correct isolation point or device.
• Check condition of voltage indicating device.
• Confirm that voltage indication device is functioning correctly.
• Switch off installation / circuit to be isolated.
• Verify with voltage indicating device that no voltage is present.
• Re-confirm that voltage indicating device functions correctly on known supply / proving unit.
• Lock-off or otherwise secure device used to isolate installation / circuit.
• Post warning notice(s).

Electrician services – Available 24/7

Our 24-hour electricians can deal with any issues, such as LV Safe Isolation (Dangerous Situations), undertake electrical compliance testing, inspections, diagnostics, fault finding, and more. They are fully qualified to undertake all types of domestic and commercial electrical work from a rewire of a property to simply restoring power to a building.