Global Mandatory Requirements

RISK – Electric shock

Testing work includes commissioning.

The electrical contractor must provide a list of employees authorised by them to work on live testing, commissioning and/or fault finding or for electricity retail connections conducted by the distribution authority or their Accredited Service Provider.

Only an authorised person will work on live electrical systems for testing, commissioning and/or fault-finding or for electricity retail connections conducted by the distribution authority or their Accredited Service Provider. No other live work is permitted.

Commissioning works on the New Intercity Fleet (NIF) Maintenance Facility Project

Controls must also be in place to ensure:

Live work is authorised
No one can accidentally touch any part that is live and exposed
All work is carried out by a competent person with appropriate testing equipment and PPE
All work is carried out in accordance with a TRA or SWMS
A competent observer and LV rescue kit is present, if needed

Related Procedures / Forms

Electrical Safety Procedure

Isolation Procedure

4. Electrical Safety

4.2 Ensure no work on live electrical systems, installations and equipment is conducted unless solely for the purpose of fault finding/ testing work, or electricity retail connections conducted by the distribution authority or Accredited Service Provider.