Safety training
Control of Hazardous Energies Standard / V3 2023-12-04
78) The participants can perform pre-use check of the electrical measurement equipment (Skills, intermediate level)
79) The participants can take responsibility for selecting and checking the required electrical measurement equipment for a given task (Ability, intermediate level)
The instructor shall:
Lead discussions with the participants about:
a. the reasons why electrical measurement equipment needs to be maintained and approved
b. why electrical measurement equipment needs to be company approved
c. why electrical measurement equipment needs to be approved for a given task
Facilitate a learning activity such as a group discussion with the participants and give constructive feedback to the participants´ group discussions about the requirements for tools used for testing the absence of voltage:
a.
have limited functionality and have fixed test leads
Or;
b. be multimeters with an audible alert function to warm the user if the meter function selector and test leads positions are not compatible
Test probes must be selected to match the physical requirements of the test point and be in accordance with local electrical regulatory requirements
Note
Non-contact voltage detectors are for use only with non-contact voltage portals or for double checking that the lockout boundary is in an Electrically Safe Work Condition
Non-contact voltage detectors are not allowed for ‘test before touch’ verification
The above requirements for tools to be used for testing for the absence of voltage is considered best practice, but please emphasise to the participants that these requirements could vary between companies based on specific company rules and local legislation
Note
Show examples of the hazards of using a multimeter for absence of voltage testing and demonstrate how to reduce the associated risks of these hazards
Facilitate a learning activity with the participants about the hazards of using a multimeter for absence of voltage testing and how to reduce the associated risks of these hazards
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