Safe Work Method Statement Transmission Field Protection Services

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1 Purpose Permits Authorisations Training Equipment Electrical Access Permit (EAP) or Sanction to Test (STT) Electrical worker s licence, Network Authority Card (NAC), Recipient in charge (RIC), Tester in charge (TIC) Work safely at heights, Perform pole top rescue ladder, harness, pole strap, pole top rescue kit Working at heights adders ifting equipment, EWP Scaffolding Stairs/platforms Working at height Working above others Multiple work requiring EWPs Working with electricity Static electricity/induction Substations/switch rooms Underground cables Contact with electrical equipment Electrical cables High voltage equipment Overhead cables Non-compliant earths, e.g. tagged/tested Radiation Infra-red Microwaves Ultraviolet light, i.e. sun X-ray aser Mechanical Abrasive blasting/grinding Auto-start equipment Conveyors Equipment failure Hand and power tool Impact and crushing areas Pinch/cutting points Residual/stored energy Uncontrolled movement Unguarded moving parts Welding or cutting Crimping/connecting Pressure Competitive pressures Compressed gases/air Fluid High pressure steam Hydraulic Water Human factors Rushing Complacency Fatigue Unclear work direction Stress/anxiety/frustration ack of knowledge Poor communications Negative attitudes Using mobile plant Traffic/pedestrian interaction/collision Uneven terrain Unlicensed/untrained operators Vehicle instability Vehicle access Manual handling (ergonomic) Awkward/unbalanced load High/low reach High force/heavy loads ighting Over exertion/fatigue Poor design/layout/surface Repetitive movements Environment Air contamination Soil contamination Storm water contamination Waste, i.e. effluent/hazardous Solid waste Workplace Asbestos Confined space/void space Falling objects General access Housekeeping 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 Chemical Chemicals/reagents Fumes/vapour/mist (e.g. SF 6 ) Flammable gases Handling flammable materials Hazardous chemical exposure Solid chemical Splashes/burns Spills to ground or work area Thermal Cold ambient temperature Heat ambient temperature Hot materials/fluids Hot surfaces UV exposure Rev 0, June 2015 DM# of 6

2 Plan and prepare Pre-plan Determine staff requirements Unfit for work Fatigue Staff skilled, trained, competent and authorised Not trained or authorised for tasks being performed H Confirm staff are fit for work Comply with fatigue, drug and alcohol policies H Ensure staff are trained/have appropriate competencies and authorisations Confirm staff have valid NAC and permit accreditation Arrange for permit/isolations Working on/near HV and V apparatus H Communicate with Field Protection Services (FPS) for EAP or STT Communicate with NCD or Network Control Transmission (NCT) to arrange for an Ope Agreement (OA), if required Arrange worksite traffic management Uncontrolled public roads and worksite E Engage accredited traffic management company Develop site specific traffic management plan Gain local authority approval for complex traffic management plans, where required Weather conditions at workplace Adverse weather H Check with NCT and Bureau of Meteorology for weather conditions PPE requirements and inspection Expired/damaged PPE Inappropriate/incorrect PPE Pre-start check vehicles Un-roadworthy vehicle Inadequately secured tools and equipment Fall from height Implement traffic management Accredited traffic management company Control unauthorised access to the workplace Unauthorised access to worksite Unprotected worksite Control vehicle movement around the workplace Vehicle and equipment movement and impact Vehicle collision M Confirm staff have required safety clothing and equipment Ensure that gloves, hats, tools and rescue equipment are within test period and Western Power approved H Inspect/check vehicle for roadworthiness Check and secure tools and equipment Maintain three points of contact when climbing onto vehicle H Confirm that an accredited traffic management company has been engaged Traffic management company used to control worksite access at all times E Traffic management plan implemented specific to the road conditions Traffic management company used to control vehicle movement around the worksite risk 2 of 6 DM# Rev 0, June 2015

3 Safe Work Method Statement Transmission Field Protection Services Control pedestrian movement around the workplace Isolation and permits Communicate with NCT or NCD for an OA if required Impact with vehicle Uncontrolled pedestrians Failure to obtain correct permit for plant that is required to be accessed Plant or electrical apparatus operated by another OA Plant or electrical apparatus becomes live Equipment isolated and earthed prior to access Contact with live apparatus Induced voltages Insufficient or incorrect earthing EAP or STT permit issued to RIC/TIC, all staff briefed on permit conditions and all staff sign on to permit Workplace setup Conduct a Workplace Risk Assessment Plan (WRAP) Failure to understand permit boundaries and work area Flagging/ropes wrong position or inadequate for the site Induced voltages E Traffic management company used to control pedestrian movement around the worksite E OA issued for plant/electrical apparatus Maintain contact with NCT or NCD and confirm OA conditions with Issuing Officer E Ensure the RIC/TIC and all staff understand and are aware of the location of the isolation points and earths Understand the boundaries of the working area Ensure staff are aware of the risk from induced voltages and to use working earths as required (record on/off the EAP) Workers confirm earthing is adequate and positioned correctly to mitigate the added hazard of induced voltages H RIC/TIC and all staff to confirm that all isolations points are correct Use up-to-date maps and drawings, if required Ensure the RIC/TIC and all staff understand the permit conditions and are aware of the boundaries of the working area Ensure that all staff have signed on to the permit RIC/TIC to confirm the secondary isolations that have been performed, and initiates additional, if required RIC to oversee the application of all working earths and record on/off the EAP Site specific hazards at the workplace H Inspect the workplace for conditions and hazards, discuss and write on WRAP Ensure control measures have been implemented to control all hazards identified Continually review potential hazards and controls risk Rev 0, April 2015 DM# of 6

4 Establish emergency procedures Personnel unsure of action to take in an emergency M Communicate emergency procedure to team Establish muster point Confirm correct location/apparatus Incorrect location, live apparatus H Check permit conditions and pole numbers Communicate with RIC/TIC and FPS to confirm correct poles to be worked on Confirm correct location, apparatus, service order details Ensure portable programmed or working earths can be seen each side of the worksite Establish safe access route to apparatus No clear access/egress Slip and trip Setup and check plant, tools and equipment Poor site setup/unsafe positioning of vehicles and equipment Damaged or faulty plant, tools and equipment Manual handling injury Sharp edges and pinch points Vehicle movement, impact Multiple parties on site miscommunication Working at height - adders Confirm correct apparatus as per limitations of the permit Check ladder condition adder failure Damaged ladder Inspect electrical apparatus (poles, wires, hardware), include adjacent poles Failure to understand the conditions of the permit and the work boundaries Damaged or rotten poles Pole, conductor and/or asset failure Unsupported poles Altering loads on poles M Establish safe access route and walk carefully when setting up site Communicate with land owner/consumer to determine safe entry requirements, if required M Conduct site discussion, to confirm the position of equipment and vehicles, taking into account any new site hazards Inspect/check plant, tools and equipment to be used Use of correct gloves and PPE Site coordinator assigned orange site coordinator armband worn by assigned person all parties report to them upon arrival and when leaving site H Permit signed onto and understood by all staff. imitations of the permit and work area discussed with the RIC H Check ladder is within test period Check and inspect ladder for damage prior to use Select and use correct ladder for the task H Visually inspect all poles, hardware and conductors, include adjacent poles Visually inspect existing pole supports Support poles using approved supports where required prior to altering the load risk 4 of 6 DM# Rev 0, June 2015

5 Safe Work Method Statement Transmission Field Protection Services Use ladder to climb pole to access the pilot cable Check and set up pole top rescue kit, if required Fall from height Unstable ladder Working at height on a pole Fall from height Falling objects Not able to perform pole top rescue in an emergency H Inspect and wear fall arrest harness and pole strap Foot ladder while ascending or descending when ladder is not secured Secure ladder to the pole Always maintain three points of contact M Appoint a trained rescuer Inspect and setup pole top rescue kit H Attach pole strap Establish drop zone below work area risk Rev 0, April 2015 DM# of 6

6 Document control Author Document owner Stakeholders During document update, consult with the following Distribution list If updated, supply the new version of the document to the following Name Work Practice Development team, Field Protection Services Work Practice Development Work Practice Development Field Protection Services Network Total Workforce References Corporate Risk Assessment Criteria Safety ife Savers Workplace Risk Assessment Plan (WRAP) Electrical System Safety Rules (ESSR) Work Practice Manual (WPM) Transmission Substation Work Practice Manual (TXM) Risk matrix and s For details on assessing risks, see Workplace Risk Assessment Plan, 4. Assess the risks 6 of 6 DM# Rev 0, June 2015