Electrical Contracting Checklist

Electrical contracting safety audit checklist on proper handling of electrical equipment.

De-Energize

• Are electrical appliances such as grounded?
• Are ground fault circuit interrupters installed on each temporary 15 or 20 ampere, 120 volt AC circuit at locations with construction ormodifications?
• Do you have electrical installations in hazardous dust or vapor areas that meet NEC code?
• Are disconnecting means always opened before fuses are replaced? Are all electrical raceways and enclosures securely fastened in place?
• Are all energized parts of electrical circuits and equipment guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or enclosures?
• Are disconnecting switches for electrical motors in excess of two horsepower able to open the circuit when the motor is stalled without exploding?
• Is low voltage protection provided in the control device of motors driving machines or equipment that could cause injury from inadvertent starting?
• Are motor disconnecting switches within sight of the motor control device?
• Is each motor located within sight of its controller or is the controller disconnecting means able to be locked open or is a separate disconnecting means installed in the circuit within sight of the motor?
• Is the controller for each motor that exceeds two horsepower rated equal to or above the rating of the motor it serves?
• Are employees who regularly work around energized electrical equipment/lines instructed in CPR?
• Are employees prohibited from working alone on energized lines/equipment over 600 volts?