This Appendix addresses the audit of electrical safety as defined in this SHE code - Operational Audit of electrical safety undertaken by Authorised Engineers, and the independent Compliance Audit of this SHE code as defined in STFC SHE Code 30: SHE auditing and Inspection.
Operational Audit of Electrical Safety
The Authorising Engineer shall prepare a programme, undertake and document the findings of an audit programme of electrical safety systems and procedures defined in this SHE Code. The frequency of such audits should not exceed 3 years. Audit findings and recommendations shall be sent to the Electrical Authorising Engineer’s appointing Director for consideration.
Listed below are systems and procedures to be included, as a minimum, in this audit programme.
Desk Audit:
- Safety Programmes;
- Permits to Work;
- Sanctions to Test;
- Permits to Work on or near Live Equipment;
- Authorities for Access;
- Electrical Distribution Operating Record;
- Electrical distribution equipment maintenance records;
- Electrical Safety Documents Register;
- Certificates of Transfer of Control;
- Certificates of Operation, Isolation, & Earthing;
- Connection Notices;
- Disconnection Notices;
- Standing Instructions;
- Specific Written Instructions;
- Operating Records;
- Operational Restrictions;
- Electricity Distribution system and installation record drawings;
- Electrical SHE Incidents;
- Emergency First-Aid Training;
- Fire Training and Precautions;
- Risk Management and Risk Assessment;
- Appointment and Training of Authorised Person (Electrical)s
- Appointment and Training of Nominated Persons;
- SHE Group review of Electrical Authorising Engineers; and
- Review of electrical technical reference documentation.
Site Audit:
- Signs and applicable Posters;
- Safety Locks and Lock-out Boxes;
- Use of permits;
- Keys, Key Cabinets, Document Cabinets and Mimic Diagrams;
- Protective Equipment, Test and portable Earthing Equipment; and
- Working on and Testing Low and High Voltage Equipment (including Hazardous Areas).
The programme shall include reviewing the competency of appointed Electrical Authorised Persons and include a formal meeting between the Electrical Authorising Engineer and all appointed Electrical Authorised Persons identifying the need for any training or re-training.
