The key objective of the Electrical Safety Audit is considering the standard operating procedure for Electrical Safety in the workplace to reduce human exposure, to the hazards of shock, arc flash, and arc blast while working on or near exposed electrical conductors or circuit breakers that are or can accidentally become energized. It provides guidance to help companies establish a practical safe working environment for employees who are exposed or vulnerable to electrical hazards arising from the use of electricity, in activities such as, installation, maintenance, and miss-handling of equipment.
Electrical equipment and electrical safety devices are constantly changing and improving Hence, a company needs an audit on regular intervals, to get a detailed review of the performance of their electrical installation, equipment, and related hazards. As part of keeping up with the current technology and safety concerns, Employers need to keep their electrical safety program up-to-date, to address those changes, and conduct on-going audits to verify compliance with the standards.
Critical Areas to focus of the Electrical Safety Audit
- Verification of statutory compliance with respect to Indian/state Electricity standards
- Electrical Safety Program
- Safety Training to the maintenance team.
- Hazard Assessment & Mitigation
- Corrective Action- Preventive Action (CAPA)
- Preventive Maintenance system (including tests, documentation, history cards, etc.).
- lightning protection system adequacy
- Hotspot detection using infra-red hot spot detection equipment/ Thermography.
Benefits of the Electrical Safety Audit
- Improved life safety
- Protection from the threat of electrical fire
- Improved confidence in employees and workers and a better workplace environment.
