Thiess Services Western Power Contract Field Surveillance Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1. SITE and DOCUMENTATION

Authority

1.1 Authority Certificates/Licences

• b.     EWP licence

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Western Power authorised contractor signage displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     First aid ticket available and in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e.      Construction Industry Safety card/certificate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

1.2 Pre Job Planning

• a.     Has Tailgate been conducted & documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Have all personnel who are involved in carrying out the task signed the JSA

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Has JSA form been filled out correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     Have all hazards been identified and controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Western Power Distribution Construction Handbook available and up to date (Reference HB1-2007)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f.      Western Power Safety manual available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SITE SET-UP

2.1 RTC Worksite Management

• a.      Road signs used to alert traffic of works in progress

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Correct road signs/cones used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Flashing arrows used on vehicles working on road ways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     Reflective vests or hi viz clothing worn by personnel working in road reserve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e.      Traffic management personnel hold current authorisation for tasks that are being carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f.      Traffic Controllers Handbook available on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g.     Traffic management personnel complying with Western Power PPE requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h.     Worksite barriers and warning signs in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.2 Work Gloves

• a.      Are HV/LV gloves stored correctly when not in use. Not inside out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Correct gloves used for the task being performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      LV/HV gloves in test date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     Are correct gloves worn for switching

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.3 Eye Protection

• a.      Approved safety glasses worn when working on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.4 Safety Helmets

• a.      Helmet has name and replacement date inside

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Worn on work site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.5 Worksite Clothing

• a.      Approved overalls/long sleeve shirt & trousers worn.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Sleeves rolled down, buttoned at cuffs and neck area when on Western Power site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Approved safety footwear worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     Fall arrest harness displaying current inspection tag.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.6 Pole Top Rescue Kit

• a.      PTR kit used when working on or near live/de-energised LV conductors & positioned accordingly and inspected.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Observer on ground monitoring person working on live/de-energised LV

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.7 Use of Mobile Phones

• a.      Mobile phones NOT being used at the pole top

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Mobile phones NOT being used when operating machinery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Mobile phones NOT being used when performing safety observer duties on live LV/HV

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.8 Use & Maintenance of Ladders

• a.     Are all ladders tied in when working on live/de-energised conductors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Are ladders mechanically stabilised or footed when ascending or descending

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Are ladders in serviceable condition and have a current inspection tag attached

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.9 House Keeping

• a.      Work vehicle clean tidy and hazard free

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Fuel stored correctly not near gloves and sleaves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Correct number and type of fire extinguishers on the vehicles (extinguishers within test date)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     Electrical cords/equipment displaying current test tag

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e.      All chains and slings displaying SWL tag and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f.      All live working tools and equipment within test date including earths

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g.     Are gas bottles stored correctly and hoses in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h.     Vehicle logbooks in vehicle and kept up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

3.1 Removal of Poles

• a.      Has hardware been removed from pole if is it logged as a risk on the JSA

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Correct pulling method applied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Is the pole completely exposed if pole is to be removed by crane

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.2 Erection of Conductive poles Through Live Line

• a.      Is a Safety Observer present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Are conductors covered & stabilised if the LV/HV is live

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Are the pole and crane earthed during pole installation if LV/HV is live

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     Pole top shroud fitted if HV is live

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.3 Handling of Treated poles

• a.      Are dusk masks worn if risk of breathing sawdust from treated poles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Are poles extracted from the ground that show signs of leeching wrapped in plastic sheeting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.4 Excavation Work

• a.      Safety observer present if work in trench is more than 1.5m in depth

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Excavation areas temporarily barricaded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Excavation shored up where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.5 Working Adjacent to Gas Mains

• a.      Minimum separation distance of 500mm untouched soil between any new structure and gas main

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Are relevant one call plans available, in date and for the correct work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Gas authority notified of intended work adjacent to gas mains in Albany and the Vines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     If working within 15M of high pressure gas main has Alinta been notified and is there an accredited locator on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. WORKING AT HEIGHTS

4.1 Working From EWP

• a.     Operator/s in EWP conforming to approved procedures and tickets valid (EWP and EDD)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Approved safety harness worn correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      EWP earthed when working in regulated area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     EWP displaying current electrical test sticker or certificate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e.      Ground observer present when working dead

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f.      SWL of the basket not exceeded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g.     Operators inside the bucket with at least one foot on the basket floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h.     If operators are travelling in basket are they complying with FI 2.10.6.4

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.2 Climbing & Inspecting Poles

• a.      Has initial visual pole inspection been carried out? Including hardware, conductors and adjacent structures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Is pole to be climbed supported/reinforced.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Have correct safety checks been made prior to climbing/lowering off conductors on steel service pole

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     EWP used to access 150mm x 150mm wood carry over pole

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e.      Is the pole supported 4 ways if treated and over 10 years old (if not reinforced)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f.      Is pole supported 4 ways if untreated and over 5 years old (if not reinforced)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. LINE WORK

5.1 Line Work On Or Close To Live/De-Energised Conductors

• a.      Line sleeve/covers used to cover conductors during pole top work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Line sleeve used to cover bare s/l wire while working on live/de-energised conductors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Are approve methods used when temporarily supporting LIVE LV conductors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     Safety observer present during all live/de-energised work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.2 Dead LV Requirements

• a.      Personnel working between shorting out leads, all phases shorted out to neutral including streetlight

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Shorting out leads in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Disio’s barriered if working on the same pole (one side live)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     Are Disio’s out side the work area and all points of isolation fitted with danger labels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. All personnel signed on/off the (EAP) Electrical Access Permit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.3 LV Aerial Bundled Cable

• a.      Are Dynamometers used in conjunction with sag charts and thermometer to tension ABC

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Is radio contact between cable drum winch and observer’s constant during the stringing of ABC

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Has temporary out of balance stay been applied where ABC meets existing conductor to counter act different loading

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     Are correct procedures being used when less than 4 turns remain on the drum

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.4 Stringing and Tensioning Conductors

• a.      Mains de-energised or made dead during stringing and tensioning> 1 bay of LV below HV conductors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Mains de-energised or made dead during HV stringing and tensioning over LV conductors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Mains de-energised or made dead during re regulating >1 bay of LV or HV under or over live conductors either side of work position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5.5 HV Live Line/G&B Techniques

• a.      Live Line tools/equipment within test date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Insulating barriers within test date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Safety observer appointed and watching when crew are in the contact area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     VA issued and all signed on/off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Correct voltage recorded on (VA) Vicinity Access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f.      Correct class of gloves/covers used for voltage (e.g. class4 for 33KV and class3 up to 22KV)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g.     HV and LV insulating barriers installed as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h.     Conductor loading calculated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• i.       EWP boom wiped down and bucket clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• j.       EWP/Plant Earthed correctly and earth lead in test date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• k.     Minimum approach distances maintained at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• l.       Conductor controlled at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• m.    Communication between all team members clear and precise

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• n.     Correct tools and equipment used for task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• o.     Min of 150mm maintained from LV if no HV covers applied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• p.     No one accesses the EWP whilst crew in the contact area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• q.     Work site/EWP barriered off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. UNDERGROUND WORK

6.1 LV Cable Work (UDS)

• a.      Cable identified prior to jointing by approved methods and ends marked accordingly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Working ends of cables made off and placed in mini pillars with lids painted white and labelled correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Approved “DANGER” labels fitted to UDS cabled advising other end not to be terminated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     Live bus bars in kiosk either side of work position covered during LV work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e.      Are distribution feeder cables labelled (inc. Next interconnection point) in transformer kiosk

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f.      Cables entering UDS uni pillars correctly positioned (left side/right side)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.2 Commissioning Procedure (UDS)

• a.      Working ends of cables made off and placed in mini pillars with lids painted white

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Have new cable had an insulation resistance test before energising

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Drawings checked ensuring cables feeding into another scheme cannot be energised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     All cable ends terminated within the UDS scheme

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. SERVICE COMMISSIONING AND TESTING

7.1 Service Cable and Meter Testing

• a. Service cable de-energised prior to removal or reconnection of MCB (Field reference instruction FI 5.1- FI5.2)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Three man crew for service connections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Two men carrying out meter testing and both authorised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     Meter testing procedure followed as per Service Connection Testing Form

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e.      Service connection test form been completed (2 signatures)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f.      Meters and fuses sealed on completion of testing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g.     Independent earth used when testing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h.     Are customers with ineffective earth notified, disconnected and issued fault notice

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• i.       Authorised safety observer present when re-connecting service cable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• j.       Neutral tag fitted to LV conductor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. SWITCHING

8.1 Switching & Permits

• a.     All personnel involved in work associated with switching programme individually signed on/off the EAP, VA or sanction to test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.     Are personnel working on overhead conductors boxed in by portable earths

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.      Points of isolation danger labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.     Is equipotential mat used correctly when operating PTS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e.      Have all possible point of supply been disconnected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f.      Switching a Authorised level (Western Power only)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. SPRAY WASHING AND SILICON

• a.        Bare hand stick techniques used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b.        Safety clearances adhered to

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c.        All tools and equipment in test date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d.        Has water been tested before washing with calibrated tester

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e.        EWP earthed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. (VA) Vicinity Access issued and all signed on/off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• g.        Water pressure correct (min 5600kpa – max 14000kpa)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h.        LV covers fitted when spraying HV

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• i.         Current authorisation for spraying

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10. PEOPLE AND BEHAVIOURS (ACTIVE 8 OBSERVATIONS)

• Sign off by person controlling the workplace ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees maintaining Eyes on Path whilst moving around the worksite ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees Looking Before Moving ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees selecting appropriate Tools and Equipment and wearing correct PPE ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees keeping Eyes on Hands whilst doing works which could result in injury ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees ensuring they are not placing themselves in Line of Fire ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees Communicating their intent to others ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees using correct manual handling techniques to maintain correct Position and Effort ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11. POSITIVE OBSERVATIONS

• Note Positive Observations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

12. AT RISK OBSERVATIONS IF IDENTIFIED

• Note at Risk Observations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide a sketch of the area of concern if applicable to support findings

  Drawing

• Provide a sketch of the area of concern if applicable to support findings

  Drawing

13. SIGN OFF AT COMPLETION OF SITE VISIT

• Sign off by person controlling the workplace

  Sign