- Competency Requirements
- Workers, permit issuers, permit holders, and supervisors must be appropriately trained, licensed (as required by law) or verified as competent and authorised person to conduct energy isolation/de-isolation works.
- Fit for Purpose Plant & Equipment
- Equipment used in energy isolation activity must be inspected, calibrated (as required) and approved by a competent person prior to use.
- Work Activity Requirements
- Hazardous energy sources must be identified prior to starting work.
- All isolation and de-isolation of hazardous energy must be risk assessed, with the method for removal and restoration of hazardous energy authorised by a competent person.
- Isolation and de-isolation methods, and any isolation changes must be communicated with those involved in the work.
- Effectiveness of isolation controls must be subject to ongoing monitoring.