Information
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Date / Start Time
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Permit Required (check if YES)
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Observer
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Work Group
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Job Description
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Work Area / Location
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Equipment
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Is there a Permit to Work for the job?
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Do you have an SOP for the Job task?
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Did you share the SOP with the crew prior to performing the job task?
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Has the crew performed this task within the last 6 months?
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% of SSE
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Result
Section 1
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A) What potential sources of an Overhead Line Contact have been identified for this job?
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* Answers must be job specific.
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B) Have all hazards associated with the process been considered prior to beginning work including identification of the “Proximity Area”, identification of overhead lines in the “Proximity Area” and understanding/following all OPL requirements?
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* 14’ Vehicle Height Rule (Maximum Height of Vehicle or affixed load while traveling on any road whether paved or un-paved).
* 4’ Road Clearance Rule (the minimum equipment clearance or the distance from the top of the equipment to the lowest overhead line of 4 feet for voltages less than 50 kV while the vehicle is in transit)
* 10’ Chevron Safety Window (The minimum distance any piece of equipment which has the capability of allowing any part of itself or the load that it will be handling to come within 10’ of any overhead line. The distance is measured horizontally from the nearest overhead line towards the working area).
* Use of Safety Observer/Spotter. (The OPL requires the use of a dedicated Safety Spotter when any equipment will be working in proximity of the Chevron 10’ Safety Window and has the potential of encroaching into Safety Window)
* If safe distances cannot be maintained, conductors shall be covered by insulating sleeves or de-energized prior to the start of work. -
C) Can the Crane/Equipment Operator/Safety Observer (and others) show you the location of each overhead line within the “Proximity Window”?
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* Ask them to quickly show you the location of each line and indicate the voltage of the line. This will not only let you observe the actual locations of the overhead lines, but will confirm the degree to which they are actually familiar with the Overhead Powerline Policy in general and the “Proximity Rule” in particular
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D) Does each person working on the crew have in their possession a SJVBU BPSO Card with the BPSO and OPL portions of the Card Checked?
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* Is the date on the OPL portion on the BPSO Card current within two years of date of last training event noted on card?
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E) What is the Proximity Rule and why is it used? Have the equipment operator apply it.
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* The length of the load + the height of the equipment in the stowed condition + at least 10’. This rule is intended to help determine where the nearest overhead lines are and whether or not a Spotter is required. Lines that do not fall within the “Proximity Window” do not require a warning cone.
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F) What is required when working near the “Proximity” of any overhead line? Why?
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* Cones, OPL Flag, and Spotter
o Cones identify the 10’ Safety Window from the overhead line.
o The Flag is used to help the Equipment Operator assess the working area to determine and identify the location of the overhead lines.
o The “Spotter” must be in a position where the Spotter can see the “10’ Safety Window” and the Operator of the equipment and, the equipment operator must be able to see the Spotter in order for the Spotter to use the agreed upon hand signals to alert the operator to stop the movement of the equipment or load it is handling from encroaching into the “10’ Safety Window”. -
G) Can the Spotter also be the person operating the”Tag Line”?
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* No. The Spotter is the Safety Observer when the equipment or the load is moving towards the Chevron 10’ Safety Window.
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H) Because you have had OPL Training does that make you a “Qualified Spotter”?
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* No, Each BP Company is required to develop its own Overhead Power Line Policy which will define who is qualified to work as a Spotter on a work location.
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** Additional things for observers to consider when lifts are conducted in proximity to energized conductors:
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* The use of tag lines where there is potential for contact with energized conductors should be discouraged.
* If tag lines must be used, they shall be made of non-conductive material such as manila rope, free of oil, grease & dirt, and kept dry; or rendered non-conductive by adding an insulating device. Workers should also wear non-conductive gloves when handling tag lines in proximity to energized conductors.
* Workers should not stand in water or hydrocarbon residues when handling tag lines where there is potential for contact with energized conductors.
* Wind hazards and their interaction with overhead power lines should be addressed in the JSA along with provisions for stopping work when wind hazards impact the job.
Section 2
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1) Can the operator/crew members state their authority to stop work?
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2) Is the operator/crew knowledgeable in requirements of the Overhead Powerline Policy?
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3) Can the Crane Operator identify the proper position of the “Look-up and Live” flag when the boom is cradled and when the boom is not cradled?
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4) Are the location(s) of the overhead power lines clearly documented on the Worksite Safety Plan/JSA?
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5) Are the location(s) of the overhead power lines identified with “Warning Cones” when the overhead power lines are within the “Proximity Area” and does everyone involved with the work activity understand the importance of the “Warning Cones”?<br>Required Clearance = Lift Equipment Height + Load Length + At Least Ten Feet
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6) Is the Spotter positioned in a safe location where visual contact with the crane operator can be maintained and where he can also see the “Warning Cones”? (Visual Verification)
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7) Did the crane operator and spotter review the hand signals? (Demonstrate the signals)
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8) Has the Crane/Equipment Operator used the “Look Up and Live” procedure to assess the area and identify any overhead line hazards which fall within the “Proximity Area”? (Visual Verification)
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9) Is the “Look Up and Live” flag located in the vehicle cab, in the required location prior to engaging the PTO? (Visual Verification)
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10) Did the operator return the flag to the vehicles load hook or elevating end after the PTO was disengaged and prior to moving the vehicle off of the work location? (Visual Verification)
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11) Was site hazard identification/recognition discussed with the crew?
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Hazards discussed/identified with crew
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