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Overhead Electric Safe Work Method Statement: Environmental Management and Construction Plan

This document provides a safe work method statement for working near overhead power lines. It identifies potential hazards such as electric shock and electrocution. Controls include maintaining a minimum 10 foot clearance from power lines, using non-conductive tools, erecting warning signs, and contacting the utility to de-energize lines if clearances cannot be maintained. The statement outlines safety procedures for general work, working under power lines with equipment, and signage to demarcate work areas. Personnel must be trained on electrical safety before working near overhead lines.

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Overhead Electric Safe Work Method Statement: Environmental Management and Construction Plan

This document provides a safe work method statement for working near overhead power lines. It identifies potential hazards such as electric shock and electrocution. Controls include maintaining a minimum 10 foot clearance from power lines, using non-conductive tools, erecting warning signs, and contacting the utility to de-energize lines if clearances cannot be maintained. The statement outlines safety procedures for general work, working under power lines with equipment, and signage to demarcate work areas. Personnel must be trained on electrical safety before working near overhead lines.

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PSC Case 04-T-0112

Environmental Management and Construction Plan

Appendix K

Overhead Electric Safe Work Method


Statement

Empire Generating Co, LLC


16” Gas Pipeline Interconnect Project

October 2008
Safe Work Method Statement/Job Safety Analysis – Electrical Overhead Lines
Company Name: LGC PROJECT NAME/NO: EMPIRE GENERATING
Work Activity/Task: Overhead Electrical Safety Principal Contractor:
Date: Note: Sign off to be provided at Tool Box talk
Prepared by: Supervisor:
Signature: Safety Coordinator:

Plant & Equipment Required: Training Requirements (in addition to those listed in project’s written safety plan):
Warning signs, barricades and tools (non-conductive if • National Grid Contractor Electrical Awareness Video
required)

Job Step Potential Hazard Controls


General Hazards Electric Shock/ • All personnel working around electrical equipment have completed electrical safety training.
Electrocution • Assume all electrical equipment and wires are energized until tested.
• When working with or around electrical equipment or lines use non-conductive tools and
ladders.
Working Near or Under Electric Shock/ • Maintain safe working distances based upon the voltage of the line for any part of the
Overhead Power Lines Electrocution and Arching equipment, including booms, buckets, articulating arms, masts, etc. National Grid requires 10
feet clearance.
• Movement of powerlines due to weather or other conditions must be taken into account in
determine the safe work distance.
• When equipment parts may be operating close to the safe working distance limit, a spotter must
be used to watch and warn operator when approaching the safe working distance.
• When safe working distance can not be maintained, the utility or owner of the lines must be
contacted to de-energize and ground. The utility or owner must install protective non-
conducting shielding only if line cannot be de-energized. Never try to de-energize or shield
utility lines your self.
• When moving equipment under or near overhead power lines, equipment parts must be lowered
to lowest setting and maintain the safe working distance.
• On sites where overhead powerlines exist, erect warning signs in areas of site activities to warn
people of the existence of the overhead lines.
• If equipment contacts overhead lines occurs, personal must not touch any part of the equipment.
Contact utility company immediately. Keep back safe distance until line has been de-energized.
SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT/JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS - ELECTRICAL REV. A
Safe Work Method Statement/Job Safety Analysis – Electrical Overhead Lines
Company Name: LGC PROJECT NAME/NO: EMPIRE GENERATING
Work Activity/Task: Overhead Electrical Safety Principal Contractor:
Date: Note: Sign off to be provided at Tool Box talk
Prepared by: Supervisor:
Signature: Safety Coordinator:

Plant & Equipment Required: Training Requirements (in addition to those listed in project’s written safety plan):
Warning signs, barricades and tools (non-conductive if • National Grid Contractor Electrical Awareness Video
required)

Job Step Potential Hazard Controls


Signage Electric Shock/ • Review work areas daily to determine where safe working distances must be maintained inside
Electrocution temporary workspace limits.
• Demarcate the work area with signs or tape.
• Limit only authorized personal in work area

SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT/JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS - ELECTRICAL REV. A

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