Operations training
High Voltage Standard / V1 02072025
ELEMENT 4.2 - BASEMENT HOUSED HV EQUIPMENT
Learning objectives:
34) Discuss the hazards related to switchgear gas and venting, particularly in confined spaces (Knowledge, intermediate level)
The instructor shall:
Facilitate a discussion to explain and illustrate hazards of basement housed HV equipment:
a. low probability but high impact hazards may be present, such as arc blast hazards from switchgear above confined areas to Ensure:
a.i
safe overpressure venting in event of arcing
a.ii safe positioning of personnel away from venting direction / location
a.iii check of electrical condition of installation and switchgear
The participants shall:
Discuss the hazards related to switchgear gas and venting, particularly in confined spaces
ELEMENT 4.3 - HV CABLE HAZARDS AND RISKS
Learning objectives:
35) Explain the hazards and risks related to working near to high voltage cables (Knowledge, intermediate level)
The instructor shall:
Facilitate a discussion to explain and illustrate HV cable hazards and risks including:
a. working around HV cabling within the WTG, overhead and underground
b.
stand-off distances for overhead HV lines
c.
induced voltages
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