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Safe isolation: what you need to know

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News | Electrical | Published date: 12 May 2026

Safe isolation: what you need to know

Regardless of whether you are in training or working in an electrical vocation or an associated trade where you may work in close proximity to live parts, you must learn safe isolation. Visit the Learning Zone to download our latest technical PDF, Safe isolation: what you need to know.

Covering:

  • Introduction
  • What are the hazards?
  • What does the law say?
  • Michael’s story
  • Arc flashes
  • What happens if I get a shock?
  • What do some electricians do?
  • What should electricians do?
  • What equipment is needed to carry out safe isolation?
  • Safe isolation procedure
  • What about other testers?
  • Risk of shock after safe isolation
  • Additional safety checks to detect diverted neutral current
  • What if I see someone get a shock?
  • Summary
  • Useful links

Click here to access this document in the Learning Zone