ELECSA Certification Scheme elecsa safe isolation

[dochisholm]

hi just wondering to i need locks prooving unit e.t.c to keep elecsa assesor happy for safe isolation what did others use thanks.

 

[keniff]

I never had locks and to prove the tester use on a known live source ie the incoming tails at the top of the switch

 

[Adam W]

Steinel type tester with self-test should suffice.
A guy i used to work with went the whole 9 yards and got one of those actual test lamps off of college, with the proving unit and everything, but you'd be looking at the best part of 100 quid for something you're only going to use once.

 

[roukel01]

never been asked to do safe isolation with elecsa

 

[dochisholm]

So no need to lock off

 

[pushrod]

Steinel type tester with self-test should suffice.
A guy i used to work with went the whole 9 yards and got one of those actual test lamps off of college, with the proving unit and everything, but you'd be looking at the best part of 100 quid for something you're only going to use once.

Mmmh, i actually use mine regularly !

 

[NJTELECTRICAL]

WHAT!! Are you saying that you dont actaully test the live source, isolate, test on proving unit and then padlock everytime!! Good god. I must stop doing this then too. I mights save 3 hours every day.

 

[Graeme Harrold]

My assessor was happy to see them in my box and was able to talk him through it. Also used the incomming tails to prove dead.......

 

[Smugley]

Likewise. I asked the assessor shall I demonstrate safe isolation? I had the lockoff devices, lock and warning sign etc in my kit. He said no don't worry, we're the only ones here! Also used the incoming tails to prove my voltage tester.