Western Power Safe Work Procedures Task details

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1 Western Power Safe Work Procedures Task details Description ive ine Safe Work Procedures for use with the SWS, ive ine Work (D# ) D Approved by Work Practices anager Review team SWS Development Approval date Qualifications / licences required NAC Drivers icence First Aid Site Induction RIC/TIC Permits required VA Which Safety ifesavers are required for this task? Potential hazards associated with the task Category azard Category azard Category azard 1. Working at heights 2. Working with Electricity 3. Radiation 4. echanical adders ifting equipment, scissors / EWP Scaffolding Stairs / platforms Working at height Working above others ultiple work requiring EWPs Static electricity / induction Substations / switch rooms Underground cables Contact with electrical equipment Electrical cables igh voltage equipment Overhead cables Non compliant earths, e.g. tagged / tested Infra-red icrowaves Ultraviolet light, i.e. sun X-ray aser Abrasive blasting / grinding Auto-start equipment Conveyors Equipment failure and and power tool Impact and crushing areas Pinch / cutting points Residual / stored energy Uncontrolled movement Unguarded moving parts Welding or cutting Crimping / connecting 5. Pressure 6. uman factors 7. Using mobile plant 8. anual handling (ergonomic) 9. Environment Competitive pressures Compressed gases / air Fluid igh pressure steam ydraulic Water Rushing Complacency Fatigue Unclear work direction Stress / anxiety / frustration ack of knowledge Poor communications Negative attitudes Traffic / pedestrian interaction / collision Uneven terrain Unlicensed / untrained operators Vehicle instability Vehicle access Awkward / unbalanced load igh / low reach igh force / heavy loads ighting Overexertion / fatigue Poor design / layout / surface Repetitive movements Air contamination Soil contamination Storm water contamination Waste, e.g. effluent / hazardous Solid waste 10. Workplace 11. Chemical 12. Thermal Asbestos Confined space / void space Falling objects General access ousekeeping Illumination / lighting Noise, i.e. exposure / nuisance Poor ventilation Protrusions Restricted visibility Restricted work area Slip and trip hazards Unauthorised personnel Unlabelled controls Vibration Wet / slippery Wind / storm activity Fog / mist / smoke Working in isolation Dust / particulates Chemicals / reagents Fumes / vapour / mist, e.g. SF6 Flammable gases andling flammable materials azardous chemical exposure Solid chemical Splashes / burns Spills to ground or work area Cold ambient temperature eat ambient temperature ot materials / fluids ot surfaces UV exposure ive ine Safe Work Procedures page 1 of 6

2 azards Controls Controlled References Plan and prepare Personnel Unfit for work ack of knowledge and qualifications Confirm all staff are fit for work. Self checks. Drivers must have a valid licence for the vehicle they are driving Personnel to have the correct qualifications and authorisations Apprentices have correct supervision levels Current Work Practice anual, ESSR and igh Voltage ive Work anual Fitness For Work Standards Safety ifesavers igh Voltage ive Work anual (V) Work Practice anual (WP) Electrical System Safety Rules (ESSR) Weather alerts Storms and lightning Fire iaise with SOCC / NOCC on weather conditions Check with Bureau Of eteorology (BO) Check for fire bans. Contact the local shire if required Correct fire fighting equipment and all functioning correctly Inspection tags must be current on all fire fighting equipment WP 2.12 ESSR 8.2 V 2.7 WP 2.16 Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) Damage to fauna, flora and ecology Contact Western Power Environment Section. Spill kit required. Obtain site specific ESA Procedures WP 11.2 and owner notification and owners / stakeholders Notify land owners, and comply with requests WP 5.10 Traffic management Traffic and pedestrians Confirm correct site and time and requirements for site specifics WP 2.21 Inspections Inappropriate PPE ave the correct PPE required. Inspect all PPE. WP Section 3 ESSR 3.9 Working at heights Inspect all harnesses, lanyard, pole straps, double lanyards, nurture reels. Inspection tags must be current. WP 2.7 Touch potential Electrical equipment Inspect vehicle earthing equipment and attachment points Inspection tags must be current WP 2.10 Tools and equipment ave the correct tools for the daily tasks. All tools to comply with WP standards. Inspection tags must be current. WP 2.25 ESSR 3.10 V Section 6 Rigging equipment Check all rollers are operational WP 2.19 Vehicle, plant and machinery Vehicles Overloading Complete a pre-start check on all vehicles and vehicle mounted plant Check insulation test dates. og books to be filled out correctly aintain three points of contact when climbing Safety ifesavers Do not overload vehicles ive ine Safe Work Procedures page 2 of 6

3 azards oad oad correctly, secure and double check Travelling Travel plan maps, route and breaks Notify formal leader / office of daily plan Follow road regulations. Drive to conditions. Journey anagement Standard Accident / breakdown Breakdown kit to be on all vehicles. Intermittent radio checks. Satellite phone if travelling out of mobile phone / radio range Journey anagement Standard Tools and equipment (Ensure you have all the tools and equipment required for completing the tasks) eavy objects Sharp objects Correct lifting techniques. Ask for assistance. Use mechanical advantage. Use appropriate PPE Safety ifesavers WP 2.11, 3.2 ESSR 3.9, 3.10 Switching and permits Communicate with System Operations Control Centre (SOCC) Cancellation Confirm system conditions allow the work to proceed aintain communication with SOCC V 2.3 ESSR sections: 4, 7 Vicinity Authority (VA) Incorrect information Ensure information is written on the permit in the correct format ESSR sections: 4, 7 Auto reclose V Confirm auto reclose is disabled V 2.3, ESSR 7 Issuing to Recipient In Charge (RIC) Workplace setup Arriving on site Permit logged Permit is logged with SOCC isinterpretation Ensure the RIC understands everything on the VA RIC to ensure all staff know permit conditions Wrong location / apparatus Confirm the correct location and correct circuit / apparatus V 2.3, ESSR 7 ESSR 7.2, 7.3 V Traffic and pedestrian Communicate with traffic management to manage traffic and pedestrians WP 2.21 Environment Environment Comply with site specific environmental requirements / procedures WP 11.2 Bystanders Angry bystanders Unauthorised access Keep calm. aintain professionalism. Refer to higher authority (if required) Control unauthorised workplace access Advise landowner Unauthorised access Communicate with land owner for site specifics Close gates on private property (if required) WP 5.10 Complete risk assessment Workplace / site hazards Discuss with entire work party on site. Contractors to be fully briefed with site requirements V 2.1, 2.2 ESSR 3.2, 3.3 Emergency plan Emergency Compile an emergency plan, nominate a muster point WP 2.1, ESSR ive ine Safe Work Procedures page 3 of 6

4 Designate safety observer Permit to recipients Inspection and Testing azards Inadvertent plant and equipment movements isunderstand the permit conditions Adjacent structures V Appoint a designated Safety Observer V 2.0 WP 2.2 V RIC to make sure all staff understand the permit conditions and sign onto the permit Inspect all adjacent poles and hardware ESSR 7.2, 7.3 WP 6.2 Faulty live line tools V V Inspect and clean all live work sticks. Inspection tags must be current. Inspect and test all live line and insulating rope (3 x 5m lengths minimum each rope) WP 2.11 V 5.1 V 5.1 Insulators Test and /or inspect insulators and record. Ensure adequate insulation Existing conductor Inspect conductor and ensure integrity Calculate conductor loads Inspect spans for clearances V Section 7 Set up elevated work platform (EWP) and crane/s Placement Crew to discuss placement of vehicles practical for the task Guidance by another employee when positioning any vehicle V WP 2.21 WP 2.6 Boggy grounds Bog mats if required. Engage different locks. Traffic and pedestrians Ensure traffic management team are aware of vehicle movements Uneven ground Crush Correct use of stabilisers blocks and chocks Keep clear of moving plant and outriggers Vehicle earths Touch potential Attach earth lead from vehicles to local earth point, as required V 4.0 WP 2.10 ive ine Safe Work Procedures page 4 of 6

5 azards Carry out task Set up displacing equipment (ifting beam procedure) Wire Tong procedure Crane movements Equipment failure ifting beam Communication Anchor points Equipment failure Inadvertent contact V Ensure safety observer monitors inimum Approach Distance (AD) Dogman to be appointed Crane to be locked into positioned Check all lifting and rigging equipment secured Full control of lifting beam whilst moving into position Clear and direct signals from Dogman Assure points are secured. Vehicles can be used, but keys must be removed Wire Tong saddle to be secured. Install extra wire tong block clamp to Wire Tong aintain AD. Safety observer to monitor V 2.0 ESSR 8.1 WP 2.2 WP 2.20 WP 2.19 WP 2.19 WP 2.20 V 10.2 V 2.0 WP 2.2 EWP operation Falling from heights Falling objects Communication Encroaching AD's Obstructions V Ensure harness and lanyard are worn correctly Keep clear beneath workers aloft unless communicated clearly aintain communication with workers aloft Safety observer to maintain vigilance Operators to maintain awareness of insulators and conductors whilst in motion WP 2.3 WP 2.19 WP 2.6 V 2.0, Section 4 WP 2.2 WP 2.6 Supporting and moving conductors Encroaching AD V aintain AD at all times. Safety observer is active V 2.0 ESSR 8.1 WP 2.2 Falling conductor Ensure conductor is secured before lifting Ensure rope has been securely attached to anchor points Controlled movements. Use crankers to assist. Safety observer to monitor tension on the conductors Refer to specific SWS Conduct planned maintenance Refer to specific SWS Refer to specific SWS Complete task relinquish permit and leave site V 2.0 WP 2.2 Vehicle earths Touch potential Remove earth lead from vehicles and then local earth point V 4.0 WP 2.10 Clean up Tools and equipment Ensure all tools and equipment are returned to their nominated vehicle V 5.1 Work place / site Ensure site is left in a tidy manner Report anything that is broken/ unusual. Take photo's if required. ive ine Safe Work Procedures page 5 of 6

6 azards Relinquish permit Sign off permit RIC to ensure all staff have signed off the permit and are aware that it has been relinquished Debrief eaving site Other work groups Communication Driving oose / unsecured loads Inform staff and other groups that work is now complete and will be leaving site Discuss job completion and document any improvements Follow road regulations and drive to conditions Check all vehicles before leaving site ESSR 7.2, 7.3 Safety ifesavers Safety ifesavers ive ine Safe Work Procedures page 6 of 6