RISK – Electric shock
Testing work includes commissioning.
The electrical contractor must nominate a senior manager who is authorised to approve live work.
The electrical contractor must provide a list of employees authorised by them to work on live testing, commissioning and/or fault finding of electrical systems.
Only an authorised person will work on live electrical systems for testing, commissioning and/or fault-finding purposes. No other live work is permitted.
Commissioning works on the New Intercity Fleet (NIF) Maintenance Facility Project
Controls must also be in place to ensure:
- Live work is authorised
- No one can accidentally touch any part that is live and exposed
- All work is carried out by a competent person with appropriate testing equipment and PPE
- All work is carried out in accordance with a TRA or SWMS
- A competent observer and LV rescue kit is present, if needed
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