UK Electrical Safety Inspection Checklist

Comprehensive UK electrical safety inspection checklist.

  • Industry: Construction
  • Frequency: Annual
  • Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
  • Role: Competent Person/Electrician
  • Total Items: 21
  • Compliance: Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, BS 7671, HSE HSR25

Fixed Installation

Fixed wiring

  • EICR current (5 yearly)?
  • Consumer unit in good condition?
  • RCD protection installed?

Portable Appliances

PAT testing

  • PAT testing up to date?
  • Visual inspections done?
  • Cables in good condition?

Switches & Sockets

Accessories

  • No damage to switches/sockets?
  • All covers secure?
  • Sockets not overloaded?

Safety Measures

Protection

  • Warning signs displayed?
  • Access to DB restricted?

PPE Compliance Verification

Personal protective equipment inspection

  • Hard hats worn in required areas?
  • Safety glasses/goggles worn as required?
  • High-visibility vests worn?
  • Steel-toe boots worn by all workers?

Fall Protection & Working at Heights

OSHA 1926 Subpart M fall protection

  • Fall protection used above 6 feet?
  • Guardrails intact and properly installed?
  • Harnesses inspected before use?

Housekeeping & Site Organization

Worksite cleanliness and organization

  • Walkways and access routes clear?
  • Materials stored safely and secured?
  • Debris and waste removed regularly?

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