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chrisdooley

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Hello Folks,

New around here and as usual it was a problem that brought me this way. The company I work for integrates robots into production lines and the work involves us in testing in Live panels. Some of the panels may only be small, say 600mm x 600mm but other can be large free standing cabinets which we can stand inside.

I have read the HSE guide to electrical testing and am trying to set up a safe method of work and risk assessment, has anyone on here got previous experience of this sort of thing?

Many thanks,

Chris.

HSE Guide http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg354.pdf

 
Hi Chris.

I have a shot at this.

Feel free to butcher this word doc to suit your own circumstances, I did.

Hope it helps.

Cheers Steve

Before You Start Work You Must Have:

A copy of this procedure

A permit or your local company permission system to carry out the work

A detailed discussion with the Area Supervisor on the extent and boundaries of the work.

Condition of use:

This procedure is only valid for 1 shift

This procedure is automatically suspended on activation of site muster alarm.

Person must be a competent electrical person.

Person must be accompanied by another person who has sufficient knowledge as to what to do in a medical emergency.

Hazards:

You may encounter the following hazards

Electricity

Working at height

Dropped objects

Awkward or difficult access to and at worksite including slips, trips and falls.

Controls:

You must ensure the following control measures are taken:

Ensure any personal isolations are in place prior to start of work.

Correct tools and test equipment to be used. Insulated tools if required.

Tools and test equipment to be checked before use.

All loose items to be secured and barrier off area.

Correct PPE to be worn and jewelry removed.

Work only from safe access, certified scaffold and pedestrian walkways.

Ensure ladder is safely secured and 3 points of contact used at all times.

Limitations:

The procedure does not cover:

Work out with the agreed area.

Work in which the hazards are not defined above.

Signed Supervisor

 
Hi Chris.I have a shot at this.

Feel free to butcher this word doc to suit your own circumstances, I did.

Hope it helps.

Cheers Steve

Before You Start Work You Must Have:

A copy of this procedure

A permit or your local company permission system to carry out the work

A detailed discussion with the Area Supervisor on the extent and boundaries of the work.

Condition of use:

This procedure is only valid for 1 shift

This procedure is automatically suspended on activation of site muster alarm.

Person must be a competent electrical person.

Person must be accompanied by another person who has sufficient knowledge as to what to do in a medical emergency.

Hazards:

You may encounter the following hazards

Electricity

Working at height

Dropped objects

Awkward or difficult access to and at worksite including slips, trips and falls.

Controls:

You must ensure the following control measures are taken:

Ensure any personal isolations are in place prior to start of work.

Correct tools and test equipment to be used. Insulated tools if required.

Tools and test equipment to be checked before use.

All loose items to be secured and barrier off area.

Correct PPE to be worn and jewelry removed.

Work only from safe access, certified scaffold and pedestrian walkways.

Ensure ladder is safely secured and 3 points of contact used at all times.

Limitations:

The procedure does not cover:

Work out with the agreed area.

Work in which the hazards are not defined above.

Signed Supervisor
Thanks Roys,

I have now also received in the post a copy of "Electricity at work safe working practices" from the HSE. so with your info and the booklet I should be able to come up with something.

Thanks for the welcomes as well guys.

 
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