Background

The results of the industry survey that the EEA conducted in 2023 shows that the electricity supply industry in New Zealand has a varied approach to lock out / tag out procedures for electrical and mechanical isolation for work, from minimal control of applying no locks, to standard locks, to full personal locks.

This coupled with switching related near misses, and the desire to lift the bar on health and safety related practices it was proposed to structure a guide to bring a commonality to lock out / tag out processes in the electricity supply industry in NZ.

The requirements for the Draft Guide apply to the lock out / tag out of switches and equipment used to form isolation points in the electricity 'works' environment.

Consultation Masterclass

Held virtually on Tuesday, 23 July 2024, recording can be found below: