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Testing is live work!
Always consider parts are live until you can prove otherwise.
You can use a range of devices to prove successful isolation of power. You need to know:
- which is the right device for the particular job
- how to use it properly
- its technical limitations
- what makes for a conclusive test.
Testing is live work so all of the requirements to perform live work must be met.
If there is any doubt about parts or connections being electrically safe:
- ensure the electrical work, or affected part of the electrical work, is isolated, disconnected and made safe; and
- make sure the electrical work remains safely isolated until the matter is resolved (i.e. further advice or assistance sought and acted on).
Refer to Section 6.5.1 of the Code of Practice - Electrical Work for procedures for fault finding and testing.
Refer to Section 6.5.2 of the Code of Practice - Electrical Work for details on ensuring correct connections (including polarity).
Last updated July 16, 2009
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