The five steps of padlocking
First step: Disconnection
 | • Switch disconnector • Sockets • Withdraw fuse • Plug devices • Control, protesting devices |
Second step: Equipment lock
 | • Label and lock device • On LV equipment, Board with « Equipment lockout – Don not Manoeuvre » |
Third step: identification
 | • Identify the place of the equipment • Reading charts and circuit diagram • Reading of labels and board • Visual identification |
Fourth step: Voltage checking
 | • The voltage checking is carried out close to the working place • The earthing and short circuiting should be done on both part of the circuit. |
Advice : The earthing and short circuiting are not mandatory in LV except:
• In case of induction voltage
• A risk of supply or with long cables.
Firth step: Mark the Working place
