Regulation 4 – Systems, work activities and protective equipment
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All systems shall at all times be of such construction as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, danger
Equipment construction is fit for purpose, no missing covers/screens etc. Ability to withstand worst case fault levels, contain arcs, design considerations regarding protective devices, environmental conditions
Protection study
Fault level study
Site audit to check condition of equipment
As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such danger
Is the equipment in good condition? Is there a suitable maintenance schedule and specification in place and do any maintenance records exist?
Site audit to check condition of equipment
Audit of maintenance procedure and plan
Every work activity, including operation, use and maintenance of a system and work near a system, shall be carried out in such a manner as not to give rise, so far as is reasonably practicable, danger
Are there suitable procedures and associated equipment to allow sufficient and suitable isolation of circuits? Are suitable trained and appointed authorised persons on site?
Audit of electricity safety rules
Audit of Authorised Persons
Any equipment provided under these regulations for the purpose of protecting persons at work on or near electrical equipment shall be suitable for the use for which it is provided, be maintained in a condition suitable for that use, and be properly used
Are the correct procedures and PPE used when working near electrical equipment?
Audit of working practices and safe system of work
Regulation 5 – Strength and capability of equipment
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No electrical equipment shall be put into use where its strength and capability may be exceeded in such a way as may give rise to danger.
Is the equipment fit for purpose - can it still provide safe interruption of fault currents? If the network has changed the fault level may have increased?
Site audit to check condition of equipment
Fault level study
Regulation 6 – Adverse or hazardous environments
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Electrical equipment which may reasonably foresee ably be exposed to:-
Mechanical damage
The effects of weather, natural hazards, temperature or pressure
The effects of wet, dirty, dusty or corrosive conditions
Any flammable or explosive substance including dusts, vapours or gases
Shall be of such construction or as necessary protected as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, danger arising from such exposure
Does the network have the right protection in the correct place?
Site audit to check condition of equipment
Fault/protection study
Regulation 11 – Means for cutting off the supply and for isolation
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Efficient means, suitably located, shall be provided for protecting from excess of current every part of a system as may be necessary to prevent danger.
Does the network have the right protection in the correct place?
Site audit to check condition of equipment
Fault/protection study
Regulation 12 – Means for cutting off the supply and for isolation
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Can you isolate all equipment safely?
Audit of working practices and safe system of work
Site audit of equipment and review of network
Regulation 13 – Precautions for work on equipment made dead
What does it mean?
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Can you prove the equipment is dead and ensure it cannot be made live again?
Audit of working practices and safe system of work
Regulation 14 – Work on or near live conductors
What does it mean?
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Methods of safe working
Audit of Electrical Safety Rules
Audit of authorised persons
Regulation 16 – Persons to be compettent to prevent danger and injury
What does it mean?
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Are there competent people working on the equipment?
Audit of authorised persons
Electrical network design
Using the latest standards and technology to achieve the highest levels of safety and reliability
Auditing packages
Review of the electrical installation, assessing reliability, equipment, management and processes.
Protection studies
Identify optimum protection settings to ensure that personnel and equipment are properly protected
