Safety training
Control of Hazardous Energies Standard / V3 2023-12-04
The instructor shall:
Lead a discussion with the participants about what is the minimum electrical PPE for common task(s) defined as electrical work in the wind industry and the importance of referring to the corresponding work instruction as a reference for the PPE to be used
a. minimum electrical PPE: non-melting clothing to include long trousers and long sleeves, safety glasses and safety footwear that fully covers the feet
Electrical PPE will be revisited as part of the electrical safe working practices
Note
Present how the requirements for arc flash PPE are depending on each situation and highlight the importance of finding the specific site or turbine specific requirements if arc flash PPE is required
Facilitate exercise(s) where the participants must perform pre-use checks for electrical PPE with a special focus on pre-use checks of insulating gloves and give constructive feedback to the participants throughout the practice
Lead a brainstorm with the participants about how to store and maintain the electrical PPE Examples of actions required to store and maintain the electrical PPE:
a.
comply with company specific procedures
b. store it in a clean and sanitary condition ready for use
c. store the electrical PPE away from any chemicals and maintain the electrical PPE without the use of chemicals (e.g., do not use chlorine bleach, hydrogen peroxide, fabric softeners when laundering the non-melting clothing)
d.
maintain the electrical PPE in its natural shape
e.
do not do your own markings on the electrical PPE
f.
perform periodic inspections
g.
respect instructions of washing PPE clothing
Ask the participants involving questions about the reasons for the required actions to store and maintain the electrical PPE (e.g. why do you need store electrical PPE in a clean and sanitary condition ready for use?)
The participants shall:
Engage in the discussion and share understandings about what is the minimum electrical PPE for common task(s) defined as electrical work in the wind industry
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