Western Power Safe Work ethod Statement Task details Description Cable Pitch Removal D 10715491 Approved by anager, Work Practices Review team SWS Development Approval date October 2015 Qualifications/icences required Permits required Valid Western Power Authorisations for the Task/ Network Authority Card (Correct level of authorisation) EAP 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, 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 Electrical cables igh voltage Overhead cables Non-compliant earths (tagged/tested) Infra-red icrowaves Ultraviolet light, i.e. sun X-ray aser Abrasive blasting / grinding Auto-start 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 Over exertion / fatigue Poor design / layout / surface Repetitive movements Air contamination Soil contamination Storm water contamination Waste (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 & 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 Western Power Safe Work ethod Statement Cable Pitch Removal page 1of 5
Plan and prepare Pre-plan Plan trip Staff accreditation, training and competencies up to date Pre-start checks on vehicles and Valid test certificate for EWP (if Consumer / land owner notification (if Check for weather (fire) alerts Contact Dial Before You Dig (if Notify ain Roads and local council (if traffic management Arrange traffic management (if Notify Network Distribution (NCD) / issuing officer for DNAR / permit Communicate with site administration or security (if consumer substation) pedestrian and vehicle interface Keep pedestrians and vehicles apart, vehicle movements on site and when vehicles enter and exit the workplace inimise vehicle movements anage the risks of reversing vehicles Failure to have correct PPE available: shock, ack of skills, knowledge, competency to safely do the task: shock, Contact with underground utilities: Travelling to site: fatigue, Vehicles, pedestrians, animals: Adverse weather conditions:, harm Tools or failure: shock, Inadequately secured tools and : Site hazards slip, trip, fall, dusts, fumes: Unauthorised workplace access: Failure to notify affected consumers (if supply interruption : public risk reliance on supply for health, safety and medical reasons Vehicle and movement: impact,, property damage Unauthorised access: Western Power Safe Work ethod Statement Cable Pitch Removal page 2of 5 Ensure correct PPE is available for all at the workplace Confirm all staff have undergone substation / site induction (if Ensure that drivers have a valid licence for the vehicle they are driving Confirm staff have knowledge and competency to do the task Complete pre-start checks on vehicles, plant and Plan the trip to avoid long periods of driving without a break, where possible, share the driving Plan travel to suit weather conditions and terrain Notify formal leader / office of daily plan Plan to access workplaces in congested areas when vehicle or pedestrian traffic is at a minimum Avoid planned work being done during extremes of weather to minimise rushing, fatigue, frustration Confirm the location of all utilities in the vicinity of the proposed work Ensure there is an emergency plan and all staff know it Communicate with land owner or consumer to determine safe entry requirements (if Ensure tools and are approved and suitable for the task Secure all tools, and materials for transport Confirm that an accredited traffic management company has been engaged (if Confirm that consumers have been notified of planned interruption to supply (if Ensure suitable traffic and pedestrian management arrangements are in place. This will involve the development and implementation of a traffic and pedestrian management plan by a competent authorised Western Power representative. Provide separate clearly marked pedestrian walkways that take a direct route where possible. If the walkway crosses a roadway, provide a clearly signed and crossing point where drivers and pedestrians can see each other clearly. Before exiting the work zone ensure both vehicle and Electrical System Safety Procedures (ESSP) sections: 1.6; 3; 4.7; 6 Work Practice anual (WP) sections: 2; 3; 11.1 (UCI), sections: 4; 5; Appendix C - Dial before you dig ain Roads Traffic anagement for Works on Roads Code of Practice
pedestrian traffic can be clearly seen in both directions. Keep walkways clear to avoid pedestrians having to step onto the vehicle route. Designate parking areas for workers and visitors vehicles outside the work zone. Appoint a vehicle spotter when: a. vehicles or plant are operating in close proximity to each other b. reversing vehicles c. persons are on the ground and in proximity to moving vehicles and d. in other situations as indicated by a risk assessment. Ensure visual (flashing lights) warning devices, reversing alarms and high-visibility markings for powered mobile plant are operational prior to commencing work. Workplace set up Confirm correct location/ Conduct workplace risk assessment include all staff Site conditions weather / fire alerts. Emergency procedures and in place Safe access and egress Staff fit for duty Accreditation, training and competency Set up vehicles and Confirm location of all utilities Communicate with land owner / consumer (if Review site plans and drawings (if Vehicles earthed (if Failure to wear correct PPE: shock, Unfit for work: shock, Unclear instructions, task location and communications ack of skills or knowledge: shock, Contact with underground utilities: shock, burns, Obstacles, uneven surfaces: Slip, trip, fall Contact with live electrical apparatus: shock, Damaged or faulty apparatus, tools and : shock, Failure of load bearing surfaces: Fires: anual handling / use of tools: strain, sprain, Working in the vicinity of combustible gas or material: Asbestos or hazardous material: harm Unauthorised public access to workplace: Vehicle / pedestrian movement: Weather conditions: rain, sun, wind, lightning Insects, vermin, reptiles, animals:, harm Failure to notify affected consumers (if supply interruption : public risk reliance on supply for health, safety and medical reasons Ensure correct PPE is worn at the workplace Avoid working outdoors during extremes of weather Comply with the fatigue management policy Comply with the drug and alcohol policy Apply body fit principles Confirm that land owners / consumers have been notified before carrying out work (if Use up-to-date maps and drawings Confirm the location of all utilities in the workplace Conduct a team brief and workplace risk assessment Ensure all staff have signed on to the Workplace Assessment Plan (WRAP) and understand their task role Appoint a competent safety observer with correct authority level Ensure an emergency plan is in place and understood Confirm availability of hazardous material (e.g. asbestos) kit Inspect / check tools and to be used Apply correct manual handling techniques, if practicable, use mechanical means Continually review potential hazards and application of control methods Remove / keep to a minimum any flammable material in work area Ensure fire fighting, and people competent to use it, are at the workplace while work is carried out ESSP: 3.2; 4.7; 5; 6.1; 12.8 WP: 2; 3; 5.8; 7; 9; PTS-711 Course Notes (UCI), all sections relevant to the type of work Isolation and permits Western Power Safe Work ethod Statement Cable Pitch Removal page 3of 5
Electrical Access Permit (EAP) Communicate with NCD and issuing officer Communicate with site administration or security (if consumer substation) Excavate / expose cable to make it accessible (if Electrical apparatus isolated, tested, earthed and tagged EAP issued Failure to wear correct PPE: shock,, harm Failure to test and monitor: shock, burns, harm Operating / working on the wrong apparatus: shock,, harm Contact with live apparatus: shock, burns Restricted access and egress:, harm Chemicals / liquids: harm Airborne contaminants: harm Flammable substances (explosion, fire):, Ensure correct PPE is worn at the workplace aintain contact with Centre / Issuing Officer Confirm switching program with Centre Avoid distractions while switching, testing and earthing Confirm correct has been isolated Test that conductors are de-energised before applying earths Apply correct tags at isolation points and as required Ensure all staff understand the conditions of the EAP and are aware of the boundaries of the working area Ensure all staff are competent and understand what they have to do and how to do it. Ensure all staff have signed on to the EAP and are aware of its conditions Ensure all staff are aware of the risk from induced voltages and to use working earths as required Carry out the task All staff signed onto the EAP and know the conditions and limitations Identify correct apparatus / cables. Isolated, tested and earthed Use working earths (if Test before touching Install scaffold Install fume extraction system Install pitch trough and chute Install heat lamps Carry out required work Failure to wear correct PPE: shock, Failure of work team to clearly understand the conditions of the EAP and the work boundaries: shock, Failure of work team to clearly understand the conditions of the Confined Space Entry Permit: shock, Unfit for work:, harm Failure to identify and test: shock, burns Incorrect / ineffective earthing: shock, burns ive apparatus: shock, burns Underground utilities: shock, burns, Induced / capacitive voltages: shock, burns Incorrect use of tools and : Apparatus / / tool failure: Falling objects: Incorrect manual handling: strain, sprain, fatigue, Uneven / slippery surfaces / obstacles: slip, trip, Open pits / man holes / access way: Failure of load bearing surfaces: adders, stairs, ramps, scaffolding: fall, Restricted access and egress:, harm Ensure correct PPE is worn by all at the workplace All staff understand what to do and know how to do it Ensure the appointed safety observer knows the role All staff understand the conditions of the EAP and know the boundaries of the working area Test to confirm correct apparatus has been isolated All staff have signed on to the EAP Use maps, plans, and test to confirm location of cables and other utilities (if All excavation work is done in accordance with approved methods aintain minimum approach distance to all unearthed electrical apparatus All staff are aware of the risk from induced voltages and to use working earths as required Perform cable work to Western Power requirements Use approved and tested tools and Only trained and competent staff operate tools and Apply correct manual handling techniques use mechanical means where practicable All staff are aware of, and rope off, any open pits, trenches or holes Confirm extraction is working effectively ESSP: 3.2; 3.10; 4.7; 5 6.1; 12.8 WP: 2.5; 2.8;2.9; 3; 5.8; 7; 9; PTS 711 Course Notes (UCI), sections: 4; 5; 17; 18; Appendix C - Dial before you dig Western Power Safe Work ethod Statement Cable Pitch Removal page 4of 5
Cave in, engulfment or inundation: harm, Insects, vermin, reptiles, animals:, harm Radiant heat / fumes / fire: burns, harm ot substances / surfaces: burns, harm Chemicals / liquids: harm Airborne contaminants: harm Flammable substances (explosion, fire):, Keep area around workplace clear of flammable material onitor weather conditions Ensure CO2 fire extinguishers are on site and people competent to use them are at the workplace Continually review potential hazards and control methods Complete the task Confirm work is completed Inspect and test work for compliance All staff, tools and removed from apparatus Clean, inspect and stow tools and Remove waste material and reinstate site Communicate with NCD / issuing officer Sign off EAP (if used) Remove all working and program earths Re-energise the network Remove tags Communicate with owner / consumer (if consumer substation) Close off workplace risk assessment Conduct debrief Update records / documents Failure to wear correct PPE: shock, Failure to complete, inspect and test work to required standards: shock, Contact with live electrical apparatus; shock, Failure of load bearing surfaces: Cave-in or collapse of excavation / trench: Vehicle and movement: Uneven / slippery surfaces / obstacles: slip, trip, Incorrect manual handling techniques: strain, sprain, Unsecured loads: Failure to ensure all staff sign off permit and understand the changed conditions: shock, burns, Restoring / working on incorrect apparatus: shock, Incorrect switching technique: strain, sprain, issed hazards and improvements Ensure correct PPE is worn Continually review potential hazards and control methods Conduct final task and workplace inspection aintain safe working clearances Use correct posture and manual handling techniques, use mechanical aids where practicable Correctly dispose of waste material All material and is correctly stowed for transport ake contact with NCD / issuing officer All recipients understand that work is completed and they have signed off the EAP (if used) Sign off WRAP and discuss any issues with the whole team Involve all staff in debrief. Document suggestions Restoring the network Confirm EAP is relinquished Plan and implement a safe approach for switching apparatus (if Confirm correct apparatus / switch number before restoration commences (if Inspect apparatus before operation Avoid distractions during switching (if aintain safe working clearances Ensure correct tags and locks are applied / removed Confirm network status at worksite ESSP: 3; 4.7; 5; 6; 8 WP sections: 2.2; 2.8; 2.15; 3; 5.8; 7; 11.10 Occupational Safety and ealth Regs (1996) Subdivision 6 Excavations and earthworks WorkSafe Code of Practice Excavation (2005) (UCI), sections: 4; 16; 17; 18 Relinquish traffic management (if used) Vehicle movement: Unauthorised workplace access: aintain traffic management until all personnel and have left site Remove all signs and barriers to restore normal traffic flow WP section: 2.21 Western Power Safe Work ethod Statement Cable Pitch Removal page 5of 5