Western Power Safe Work Method Statement

Task details
Description Install Pad Mount Transformer / RMU
DM 10718118 Approved by Manager, Work Practices
Review team SWMS Development Approval date February 2012
Qualifications/Licences required Valid Western Power Authorisations for the Task/ Network Authority Card (Correct level of authorisation)
Permits required Electrical Access Permit (EAP), Sanction To Test (STT)
Which Safety LifeSavers are required for this task?







Potential hazards associated with the task
Category Hazard Category Hazard Category Hazard
1. Working at heights
Ladders
Lifting equipment, scissors / EWP
Scaffolding
Stairs / platforms
Working at height
Working above others
Multiple work requiring EWPs
5. Pressure
Competitive pressures
Compressed gases / air
Fluid
High pressure steam
Hydraulic
Water
2. Working with electricity
Static electricity / induction
Substations / switch rooms
Underground cables
Contact with electrical equipment
Electrical cables
High voltage equipment
Overhead cables
Non-compliant earths (tagged/tested)
6. Human factors
Rushing
Complacency
Fatigue
Unclear work direction
Stress / Anxiety / Frustration
Lack of knowledge
Poor communications
Negative attitudes
3. Radiation
Infra-red
Microwaves
Ultraviolet light, i.e. sun
X-ray
Laser
7. Using mobile plant
Traffic / pedestrian interaction / collision
Uneven terrain
Unlicensed / untrained operators
Vehicle instability
Vehicle access
10. Workplace
Asbestos
Confined space / void space
Falling objects
General access
Housekeeping
Illumination / lighting
Noise, i.e. exposure / nuisance
Poor ventilation
Protrusions
Restricted visibility
Restricted work area
Slip and trip hazards
Unauthorised personnel
Unlabelled controls
Vibration
Wet / slippery
Wind / storm activity
Fog / mist / smoke
Working in isolation
Dust / particulates
8. Manual handling
(ergonomic)
Awkward / unbalanced load
High / low reach
High force / heavy loads
Lighting
Over exertion / fatigue
Poor design / layout / surface
Repetitive movements
11. Chemical
Chemicals / reagents
Fumes / vapour / mist (e.g. SF6)
Flammable gases
Handling flammable materials
Hazardous chemical exposure
Solid chemical
Splashes / burns
Spills to ground or work area
4. Mechanical
Abrasive blasting / grinding
Auto-start equipment
Conveyors
Equipment failure
Hand and power tool
Impact and crushing areas
Pinch / cutting points
Residual / stored energy
Uncontrolled movement
Unguarded moving parts
Welding or cutting
Crimping / connecting
9. Environment
Air contamination
Soil contamination
Storm water contamination
Waste (effluent / hazardous)
Solid waste
12. Thermal
Cold ambient temperature
Heat ambient temperature
Hot materials / fluids
Hot surfaces
UV exposure
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Steps
required to perform the task, in the
correct sequence
Hazards
for each task step
Initial
Risk
Rating
Control
required to eliminate or minimise the risk of injury
Controlled
Risk
Rating
References
Plan and prepare
Pre-plan
Plan trip
Pre-start checks on vehicles /
EWP / crane
Valid test certificates for EWP /
crane (if required)
Staff training up to date
Consumer / land owner
notification (if required)
Check if any weather (fire)
alerts
Contact Dial Before You Dig (if
required)
Notify Main Roads and local
council (if traffic management
required)
Arrange traffic management (if
required)
Notify Control Centre / issuing
officer for DNAR / permit
Communicate with site
administration or security (if
consumer substation)

Failure to have correct PPE available: shock,
burns, injury
Lack of skills / knowledge: shock, burns, injury
Travelling to site fatigue, injury
Vehicular traffic, pedestrian / animals collision
Adverse driving weather wet slippery driving
conditions, poor visibility: injury
Vehicle accident / breakdown or stranded at a
remote location: heat stress, harm
Working / driving in high fire risk areas fires:
burns, injury
Equipment failure: shock, burns, injury
Unsecured material / equipment: injury
Contact with underground utilities: shock, injury
Failure to notify affected consumers (if supply
interruption required): public risk reliance on
supply for health, safety and medical reasons










M

Correct PPE is available for all at the workplace
Drivers have a valid licence for the vehicle they are driving
Staff have training and accreditation to do the task
Complete a pre-start check on the vehicles
Plan the trip to avoid long periods of driving without a break,
where possible, share the driving
Adjust driving to suit weather conditions and terrain
Notify supervisor / office of daily plan
Carry emergency beacon or sat phone if travelling out of
mobile phone / radio range
Avoid planned work being done during extremes of weather
to minimise rushing, fatigue, frustration
Ensure tools and equipment are suitable for the task
Secure all equipment, tools and materials for transport
Confirm the location of all utilities in the vicinity of the
proposed work
Ensure an approved and accredited traffic management
company is used (if required)
Confirm affected consumers have been notified of any
planned interruptions










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Electrical System
Safety Procedures
(ESSP) sections:
3; 6; 11; 12

Work Practice
Manual (WPM)
sections: 2; 3; 5.6;
5.9; 5.10; 11

Underground
Cable Installation
Manual (UCIM),
section 5

Main Roads
Traffic
Management for
Works on Roads
Code of Practice
Implement a traffic
management plan (if required)
Define the workplace
Control unauthorised access
and vehicle movement

Vehicle and equipment movement: impact, injury
Unprotected workplace: public risk of injury
Unauthorised access: personal injury



H

Maintain control of workplace access at all times
Confirm traffic management procedures and plans are at the
workplace and implemented (if applicable)
Use lights, signs and barriers to prevent unauthorised
access


L

WPM section:
2.21

Main Roads
Traffic
Management for
Works on Roads
Code of Practice
Workplace setup
Advise landowner / consumers
(if required)
Conduct Workplace Risk
Assessment Plan (WRAP)
review site plans and drawings
Awareness of underground
utilities
Mark cables

Failure to wear PPE: shock, burns, injury
Unfit for work: shock, burns, injury
Lack of skills or knowledge: shock, burns, injury
Slip, trip, fall, obstacles: injury
Live electrical apparatus: shock, burns, injury
Damaged or faulty plant and equipment: injury
Abnormal network integrity: injury






H

Ensure correct PPE is worn by all at the workplace
Apply fatigue management plan
Apply drug and alcohol policy
Apply body fit principles
Confirm that land owners / consumers have been notified
Use up-to-date maps and drawings
Confirm the location of all utilities in the workplace
Conduct a workplace inspection for hazards include all






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ESSP sections:
1.6; 3; 4.7; 5; 6;
11; 12.7; 12.8


WPM sections: 2;
3; 5.9; 5.10; 7



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Steps
required to perform the task, in the
correct sequence
Hazards
for each task step
Initial
Risk
Rating
Control
required to eliminate or minimise the risk of injury
Controlled
Risk
Rating
References
Conduct circuit location and
phase rotation checks
Emergency procedures in
place
Check EDD (if EWP used)
Set up vehicles and equipment
Staff fit for duty
Training and accreditation
Clean and inspect equipment
Use approved and tested
equipment

Accessing the wrong apparatus: shock, burns
Failure to test: shock, burns
Induced voltages: shock, burns
Contact with underground utilities: shock, injury
Plant, tools, equipment failure: injury
Working from heights: injury
Falling objects: injury
Fires: injury,
Failure to notify affected consumers: reliance on
supply for health, safety and medical reasons



structures and apparatus on either side of workplace
Conduct a team brief and staff sign onto the WRAP
Appoint a safety observer with correct authority level
Ensure an emergency plan is in place and understood
Plant and vehicle operators have valid authority and know
equipment ratings and load limits
Inspect and use fall arrest harness, lanyards and anchor
points (if required)
Ensure EDD is working correctly (if applicable)
Use stabilisers, pads, wheel chocks (if applicable)
Earth vehicles (if applicable)
Apply correct manual handling techniques, use mechanical
aids where possible
Maintain clear area below workers aloft, EWP and crane
Ensure fire fighting equipment, and people competent to use
it are at the workplace while work is carried out
Use approved and tested tools and equipment
Inspect / check tools and equipment to be used
Continually review potential hazards and control methods
Distribution
Construction
Standards
Handbook

Underground
Cable Installation
Manual (UCIM),
section 4

Isolation and permits
Electrical Access Permit
(EAP)
Communicate with NOCC /
issuing officer
Communicate with site
administration or security (if
consumer substation)
Confirm the location of cables
Excavate / expose cable for
testing / spiking / work (if
required)
Apparatus isolated, tested,
earthed and tagged
Electrical Access Permit (EAP)
issued
Sanction to Test (STT)
Communicate with NOCC and
issuing officer
Confirm apparatus to be tested
Confirm status of apparatus
Sanction to Test (STT) issued


Failure to wear correct PPE: shock, burns, injury
Failure of work team to understand the
conditions of the EAP or STT: shock, injury
Failure to observe the minimum approach
distance (MAD): shock, burns, injury
Failure to identify and test: shock, burns
Testing on or near live electrical apparatus
Operating / switching the wrong apparatus
Incorrect / ineffective earthing: shock, burns
Contact with live apparatus: shock, burns
Induced / capacitive voltages: shock, burns
Uneven/slippery surfaces: strain, sprain, injury
Damaged or faulty plant and equipment: injury
Failure of load bearing surfaces trench covers
/ ground: injury
Cave in or collapse of excavation / trench: injury












H


Ensure correct PPE is worn at the workplace
Maintain contact with Control Centre / issuing officer
Use maps, plans and test equipment to locate all utilities
Confirm switching program with Control Centre
Avoid distractions while switching, testing and earthing
Use approved and tested tools and equipment
Confirm correct equipment has been isolated
Test the conductors before applying earths
Test / spike cable to prove it is de-energised (if required)
Confirm cable is de-energised before removing spiking
equipment (if required)
Apply correct tags at isolation points and as required
Staff understand the conditions of the EAP or STT and are
aware of the boundaries of the working area
Ensure that all staff have signed on to the EAP or STT
Ensure the work team is aware of the risk from induced
voltages use working earths (if required)











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ESSP sections: 3;
4; 5; 6; 11; 12

WPM sections:
2.8; 2.9; 2.10;
2.15; 3




Western Power Safe Work Method Statement Install Pad Mount Transformer / RMU page 4of 5
Steps
required to perform the task, in the
correct sequence
Hazards
for each task step
Initial
Risk
Rating
Control
required to eliminate or minimise the risk of injury
Controlled
Risk
Rating
References
Carry out the task
Install electrical apparatus
Set up vehicles and equipment
Vehicles earthed (if required)
Apparatus isolated and earthed
(if EAP required)
Test before touching
Excavate site (if required)
Carry out work (under EAP or
STT permit)
Complete cable joints and
connections
Connect / check earthing
Inspect, test and phase out
DWCIs checked
Complete documentation












Failure to wear correct PPE: shock, burns, injury
Failure to understand the conditions of the EAP
or STT
Unfit for work: injury, harm
Failure to identify and test: shock, burns
Incorrect / ineffective earthing: shock, burns
Contact with live apparatus: shock, burns
Contact with underground utilities: shock, burns
Induced voltages / capacitance: shock, burns
Obstacles / trip hazards: injury
Vehicle, plant and equipment movement: impact
Incorrect use of tools and equipment: injury
Apparatus / equipment / tool failure: injury
Moving machinery (pulleys, winches): injury
Working at heights: fall, injury
Falling objects: injury
Manual handling: strain, sprain, fatigue, injury
Uneven / slippery surfaces: strain, sprain, injury
Failure of load bearing surfaces - trench covers /
ground: injury
Cave-in or collapse of excavation / trench: injury
Failure to inspect and test work: injury
Noise: harm
Hydraulic pressure: injury, harm













H

Ensure correct PPE is worn by all
All staff understand the conditions of the EAP or STT
Ensure that all staff have signed on to the EAP or STT
Staff understand what they are to do and how to do it
Test to confirm correct apparatus has been isolated
The appointed safety observer is active and knows role
Use maps, plans, and test equipment to locate cables and
other utilities (if required)
Dig pot holes to locate underground utilities (if required)
Ensure all excavation work is done in accordance with
approved methods
Use only approved and tested tools and equipment
Ensure tool and equipment operators have appropriate
competencies and know equipment ratings and limits
Test and spike cables before cutting
Mark cables immediately upon identification
Confirm all conductors, including screen, has been
discharged and earthed before touching
Ensure the work team is aware of the risk from induced
voltages and to use working earths as required
Earth vehicles
Maintain MAD from all unearthed apparatus
Use qualified dogger and tag lines for lifting/crane work
Inspect and test all work for compliance
Continually review potential hazards and control methods













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ESSP, sections: 3;
4.7; 5; 6; 8; 11; 12

WPM, sections: 2; 3;
5.6; 6.2; 7; 8; 9; 11

Subdivision 6
Excavations and
earthworks

WorkSafe Code of
Practice
Excavation (2005)

Underground Cable
Installation Manual
(UCIM)

PTS 703 Safe
Excavations near
WP Assets

Network Standard
07/2011 Testing and
Commissioning:
section 3
(DM#7892458)
Complete the task
Inspect work for compliance
All staff, tools and equipment
removed from apparatus
Clean, inspect and stow tools
and equipment
Remove waste material and
reinstate site
Communicate with NOCC /
issuing officer
Sign off EAP or STT
Remove all working and
program earths
Re-energise the network (if
Failure to wear correct PPE: shock, burns, injury
Failure to inspect and test work: shock, burns,
Failure of load bearing surfaces trench covers
/ ground: injury
Cave in or collapse of excavation / trench: injury
Vehicle and equipment movement: injury
Unstable ground rollover: injury
Uneven / slippery surfaces / obstacles: slip, trip
Incorrect manual handling techniques: injury
Plant / tools / equipment failure: injury
Unsecured loads: injury
Staff do not sign off permit and understand the





M
Ensure correct PPE is worn by all at the workplace
Continue to use safety observer
Conduct final workplace inspection
Use correct manual handling techniques. Use mechanical
aids where possible
Correctly dispose of waste material
Material and equipment are correctly stowed for transport
Make contact with NOCC / Issuing Officer
All recipients understand that work is completed and sign off
EAP or STT
Sign off WRAP and discuss any issues with whole team
Document suggestions





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ESSP sections: 3;
5; 8; 11; 12


WPM sections: 2;
3; 5.6; 5.7; 7; 8; 9;
11

Network Standard
07/2011 Testing and
Commissioning:
section 3
(DM#7892458)
Western Power Safe Work Method Statement Install Pad Mount Transformer / RMU page 5of 5
Steps
required to perform the task, in the
correct sequence
Hazards
for each task step
Initial
Risk
Rating
Control
required to eliminate or minimise the risk of injury
Controlled
Risk
Rating
References
required)
Conduct tests and complete /
update documentation
Remove tags
Communicate with site
administration or security (if
required)
Conduct team debrief
Close off WRAP
changed conditions: shock, burns, injury
Restoring / working on incorrect apparatus:
shock, burns, injury
Incorrect switching technique: sprain, injury
Missed hazards and improvements



Plan and implement a safe approach for switching
Confirm correct apparatus / switch number before restoration
commences
Inspect apparatus before operation / use
Avoid distractions during switching
Maintain safe working clearances
Apply / remove correct tags and locks
Confirm network status at worksite
Complete and document commissioning tests
Continually review potential hazards and control methods
Relinquish traffic
management (if used)

Vehicle movement: injury
Unauthorised workplace access: injury

M

Maintain traffic management until all personnel and
equipment have left site
Remove all signs and barriers to restore traffic flow

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WPM section: 2.21