Operations training
High Voltage Standard / V0 - DRAFT 2025-03-24
under the responsibility of the manufacturer with all the internal electrical and mechanical interconnections and structural parts. For the purposes of the GWO HV standard, the term ‘Switching Person’ refers to the person designated to receive and perform actions under instructions from the SAP / HV Operating Authority, including taking responsibility for: - performing Switching, Isolation and Earthing of High Voltage Apparatus, Conductors and Systems as per an approved Switching Schedule / Sheet/Instruction - ensuring measures are implemented as specified in Switching Operations instructions for safe control of the activity and the work group, including proper communications and setup of barriers and signs. Verbal form used to indicate requirements strictly to be followed in order to conform to this training standard and from which no deviation is permitted. Verbal form used to indicate that among several possibilities one is recommended as particularly suitable, without mentioning or excluding others, or that a certain course of action is preferred but not necessarily required. A pre-task safety briefing that takes place at the work site, covering the risks, hazards, control and methods of the task being performed.
Switching Person
Shall
Should
Toolbox talk
Qualified Electrical Person
Perform electrical work.
Needs to have been trained or instructed on the task and the equipment.
Examples of responsibilities:
- switch off, switch on, test absence of voltage, replace a component, establish an electrical lockout etc. - lead and supervise electrical tasks - performing a pre-task briefing prior to work on electrical systems - acting as a supervisor for Ordinary Persons working on, or in the vicinity of, electrical systems.
3. CHANGE LOG
Amendment date
Version
Approved by & date
Description of changes
24 March 2025
V0_DRAFT
HV PROJECT WORKGROUP DRAFT
DRAFT DOCUMENT
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