Overview of this electical work method statement
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Project Information: The project is named "Empire Generating," with LGC as the company responsible. It outlines roles like Principal Contractor, Supervisor, Safety Coordinator, and requires a sign-off at a Toolbox talk.
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Plant & Equipment Requirements: Lists necessary equipment, such as warning signs, barricades, and non-conductive tools. It also mentions training requirements like the National Grid Contractor Electrical Awareness Video.
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Job Steps and Hazards: The document outlines specific job steps, like working near overhead power lines, and the associated hazards, primarily electric shock or electrocution.
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Controls and Safety Measures: It provides comprehensive control measures for each identified hazard. These include ensuring all personnel have completed electrical safety training, maintaining safe working distances based on line voltage, using non-conductive tools and ladders, and procedures for if equipment contacts overhead lines. It emphasizes the importance of considering weather conditions and using spotters when working close to power lines.
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Emergency Procedures: Outlines steps to be taken in case of accidental contact with power lines, including not touching the equipment, contacting the utility company immediately, and maintaining a safe distance until the line is de-energized.
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Overhead Electric Safe Work Method Statement
Company Name: LGCPROJECT NAME/NO: EMPIRE GENERATING
Work Activity/Task: Overhead Electrical Safety
Principal Contractor: Empire Generating
Date:
Note: Sign off to be provided at Tool Box talk
Prepared by:
Supervisor:
Signature:
Safety Coordinator:
Plant & Equipment Required
Warning signs, barricades and tools (non-conductive if required)Training Requirements
(in addition to those listed in project’s written safety plan)National Grid Contractor Electrical Awareness Video
Job Step: General hazards
Potential Hazard: Electric shock / ElectrocutionControls
- All personnel working around electrical equipment have completed electrical safety training.
- Assume all electrical equipment and wires are energized until tested.
- When working with or around electrical equipment or lines use non-conductive tools and ladders.
Job Step: Working Near or Under Overhead Power Lines
Potential Hazard: Electric shock / Electrocution and ArchingControls
- Maintain safe working distances based upon the voltage of the line for any part of the equipment, including booms, buckets, articulating arms, masts, etc. National Grid requires 10 feet clearance.
- Movement of powerlines due to weather or other conditions must be taken into account in determine the safe work distance.
- When equipment parts may be operating close to the safe working distance limit, a spotter must be used to watch and warn operator when approaching the safe working distance.
- When safe working distance can not be maintained, the utility or owner of the lines must be contacted to de-energize and ground. The utility or owner must install protective non- conducting shielding only if line cannot be de-energized. Never try to de-energize or shield utility lines your self.
- When moving equipment under or near overhead power lines, equipment parts must be lowered to lowest setting and maintain the safe working distance.
- On sites where overhead powerlines exist, erect warning signs in areas of site activities to warn people of the existence of the overhead lines.
- If equipment contacts overhead lines occurs, personal must not touch any part of the equipment.
- Contact utility company immediately. Keep back safe distance until line has been de-energized.
Job Step: Signage
Potential Hazard: Electrical shock / ElectrocutionControls
- Review work areas daily to determine where safe working distances must be maintained inside temporary workspace limits.
- Demarcate the work area with signs or tape.
- Limit only authorized personal in work area.