Electrical Safety Inspection Checklist
As a Safety professional you must know about How To Inspect Electrical System at site.
The following points must be noted while Electrical Safety Inspection.
CABLES
– Whether the condition of Cable is checked?
– Are Cables received form other site checked for Insulation Resistance before putting them into use?
– Are all main Cables, taken either underground / Overhead?
– Are welding Cables routed properly above the Ground?
– Are welding & Electrical Cables overlapping?
– Is any improper jointing of Cables wires prevailing at Site?
DBs / SDBs
– Is earth conductor continued up to DB / SDB?
– Whether DBs & extension boards are protected from rain / water?
– Is there any overloading of DBs / SDBs?
– Are correct / proper fuses & CB’s provided at main boards & sub- boards?
– Is energized wiring in junction boxes, CB panels & similar places covered all times?
ELCB
– Whether the connections are routed through ELCB?
– Is ELCB sensitivity maintained at 30 mA?
– Are the ELCB numbered & tested periodically & test results recorded in a logbook countersigned by competent person?
EARTHING
– Is neutral earthing ensured at the source of power
(Main DB at Gen. or Transformer)?
– Whether the continuity & tightness of earth conductor are checked?
– Mention the gauge of earth conductor used at site.
– Mention the value of Earth Resistance or maintain a log book.
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED MACHINES / ACCESSORIES
– Whether the plug top provided everywhere?
– Are all metal parts of electrical equipment’s & light fittings / accessories grounded?
– Is there any shed / cover for welding machines?
– Are Halogen lamps fixed at proper places?
– Are Portable power tools maintained as per norms?
