Working arround Overhead Power Lines

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• Have all options SFAIRP been explored to eliminate the need for project personnel to work in the vicinity of overhead powerlines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Job Hazard Analysis (SWMS) has been completed detailing all electrical hazards and nonelectrical hazards, both actual and potential with suitable control measures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All overhead services have been identified on specific services drawings and be documented in a register

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable warning signage and height signage has been installed and clearly indicates the presence and dangers of powerlines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hard barriers have been installed which physically prevent mobile plant entering within safe approach distances (SAD) of the overhead cables

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All mobile plant capable of encroaching Safe Approach Distance (SAD) is fitted with height AND /or slew restrictors (SIL level?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accredited Safety Observer / Spotter has been assigned to observe and warn against unsafe approach to overhead power lines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers carrying out prescribed tasks hold the relevant certificates of competency (e.g. crane operator, dogman, scaffolder, rigger, EWP operator)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where overhead cables are low voltage or street lighting, tiger tails have been fitted

• Work area is clear of obstructions and there are safe entry and exit points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plant inspected and third party checked (where required) before operating

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency response plan in place and understood

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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