RISK – Contacting live services

“Physically identify” means to visually confirm.

 

 

 

 

 

• Identify all likely instances where work activities will take place in vicinity of OHLE (overhead line equipment), including travelling beneath with insufficient clearance
• Assess known oversize loads against gazette roads that have live OHLE crossings
• Work through the hierarchy of control and adopt the most effective controls possible (or a combination of multiple controls)
• Review individual asset owner's guidance with regards to work restrictions in vicinity of their OHLE
• determine if an electrical spotter is required
• Assume all OHLE is live unless proven otherwise

 

 

 

Example of nudge bars used on site to protect OHLE and structures.

 

Example of control measures when vehicle access involves crossing OHLE.

Examples of effective signage that can be installed at operator eye level.

 

For more information on safe approach distances, see guidance in 4.C.

 

 

Related GMRs

1.D Use a spotter when there is potential for interaction between operating plant, vehicles, people, structures and/or other hazards

2.C Only enter the safe approach distance of a service if authorised by the relevant utility provider / asset owner

3.6 Conduct a site inspection to visually confirm there are no fundamental changes or additional hazards posing a risk to the lift which were not previously identified in the lift plans

4.C Maintain regulated safe approach distances when working near Live Overhead Line Equipment (OHLE), underground services or live electrical parts

 

Related Procedures

Plant and Equipment Procedure

Electrical Safety Procedure

Isolation Procedure