2023-12-04_CoHE_V3

Safety training

Control of Hazardous Energies Standard / V3 2023-12-04

b. working in accordance with the correct revision of electrical diagrams

c. doing a job briefing / pre-task briefing prior to performing electrical work

d. using minimum electrical PPE and removing prohibited articles

e. identifying and reducing the risks of exposed energised electrical conductors and circuit parts

f.

approach boundaries

g.

using insulated and approved tool for the tasks

h.

being alert

i.

no blind reaching

j.

illumination

k.

alerting techniques

l.

using correct body positioning

l.i for example, when switching on/off the person should stand to the side of the circuit breaker to minimise the exposure to an arc blast should it occur during the operation. Where a remote position is possible, this is preferred

m. cabinets enclosures

m.i explain that if a cabinet is in an abnormal state e.g. when temporary cables are going into the cabinet through a covering door or when covers are missing or faulty, the cabinet must be treated as opened (live working area)

m.ii show the importance of visual inspections to ensure the integrity of the cabinet enclosure, so no parts can accidentally enter into the cabinet

n.

ensuring and maintaining good housekeeping

o.

identifying deranged equipment

p. safe re-energising of breakers after a sudden, unexpected trip

p.i show importance of investigating the deranged circuit and making sure that it is safe to re- energise

p.ii what to do when encountering a breaker that has suddenly and unexpectedly tripped

q. ensuring that all applicable guards and covers are in place prior to re-energising the equipment inside

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