Checklist for working on energised plant

Performing maintenance or repair work on energised plant is dangerous. WorkSafe's checklist for working on an item of energised plant can reduce the risks from working on energised plant. Download the safety checklist on this page.

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What the checklist contains

WorkSafe's checklist for working on an item of energised plant can help develop, assess and monitor health and safety processes for working on an energised item of plant. The checklist can also help employers decide whether to issue a permit to work.

The checklist covers a range of topics including:

  • significant risks
  • developing procedures
  • assessing the need to work on energised plant
  • identifying hazards and risk controls
  • implementing controls and safety measures
  • issuing a permit to work