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CSA Z462 Electrical Safety Checklist

Workplace electrical safety program audit per CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety.

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Facility & Inspector Details

Inspection Items

Mark the applicable column for each item: P = Pass  |  F = Fail  |  N/A = Not applicable. Record notes for any F.

# Check P F N/A Notes / Action
Arc Flash Labels
1Arc flash warning labels present on all applicable equipment
2Labels show incident energy (cal/cm²), arc flash boundary, and required PPE
3Labels current and based on latest arc flash study (within 5 years)
4Labels legible, securely attached, and not obscured
Approach Boundaries
5Limited approach boundary marked or communicated for exposed live parts
6Restricted approach boundary identified for qualified workers
7Prohibited approach boundary identified where applicable (over 750 V)
8Unqualified persons prevented from entering the limited approach boundary
PPE Assessment
9Arc-rated PPE available and matched to incident energy level of task
10Insulated gloves tested within certification period (rubber glove testing)
11Face shield / arc flash hood rated appropriately for hazard level
12Voltage-rated tools available and inspected before use
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Facility
Date
Inspector
# Check P F N/A Notes / Action
Energised Work Permits
13Energised electrical work permit completed before live work begins
14Justification documented for why equipment cannot be de-energised
15Shock and arc flash hazard analysis completed for the task
16Permit signed by qualified person and authorised management
Emergency Equipment
17Emergency eyewash / shower accessible within 10 seconds of work area
18Fire extinguisher (Class C rated) accessible near electrical work area
19AED available and location clearly posted
20Emergency contact numbers and rescue procedures posted at work area
Overall Result
PASS: all items satisfactory, program compliant FAIL: hazard(s) identified, see table below

Hazards & Corrective Actions  (list any item marked F: reference item # from checklist)

Item # Hazard description Corrective action / reported to Corrected by / date

Declaration

I declare that I have completed this electrical safety audit in accordance with CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety requirements. I have reported any hazards or non-compliant conditions to the responsible party and understand that energised electrical equipment presenting a recognised hazard must be de-energised and locked out before workers are permitted to proceed, unless a valid energised work permit is in place.

Inspector Sign-off
Signature
Print name
Date & time
Supervisor / Safety Manager Acknowledgement
Signature
Print name
Date