5 steps to staying ALIVE Safe Isolation saves lives

Martindale Electric

5 steps to staying ALIVE Safe Isolation saves lives

Published: 9 June 2022 · Category: Technical articles

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5 steps to staying ALIVE Safe Isolation saves lives  VI13800, VI15000  VIPD138-S, VIPD150-S  VIPDLOK138-S, VIPDLOK150-S With electricity the root cause of 1,000 accidents at work each year, implementing safe isolation procedures is vital. The source of supply must be isolated, locked off, labelled and proved dead prior to commencing work. A Selecting the right equipment is critical – essentials include a dedicated voltage indicator paired with a proving unit to verify it, locking off devices and a method of labelling the hazard. I Martindale lead the way in safe isolation. When it comes to proving dead and locking off circuits, we offer a full range of product solutions to suit all requirements. For more info & downloadable resources visit: www.martindale-electric.co.uk/alive Call: 01923 441717 email: [email protected] VIPDLOKPRO138-S, VIPDLOKPRO150-S pproved kit - Before starting, make sure your equipment meets all legal safety standards (BS EN61243-3) L ock out - Identify the point of isolation lock it out (off) and place warning tags onto the equipment. nitial Prove - Test your Voltage Indicator / Tester (VI) against the proving unit to make sure it is working properly. V oltage test - Use your VI to confirm dangerous voltage levels are not in the circuit you are about to work on. E nsure - Prove and re-test the VI against the proving unit to ensure it is functioning before working on the circuit.