(SI) SI Safety Information 3.

Health and Safety

Temporary protective earthing can be accomplished by installing cables designed for that
purpose or by the use of intrinsic earthing clamp equipment. Temporary protective earthing
clamp equipment must be able to carry maximum fault current available and have an
impedance low enough to cause the applicable protective device to operate.
Restoring Power
To reduce the risks, the work plan should have a check list of things which must be
completed and checks made before electrical power can be restored.
Be aware of the risk that electrical systems may have power restored to them at a remote
location (possibly by the customer or a utility company). You should consider the use of
lockouts so that the electrical system can be restored only when you unlock it. In any event,
you should be aware of and be part of the process which determines when electrical power
can be restored; and that people working on the system have control over when power is
restored.
Inspect and test the electrical equipment to ensure it has been restored to a “safe” condition
prior re-energizing. Replace all devices, doors and covers before turning on the power to any
device.
Qualified Personnel
Proper and safe operation of the equipment depends on appropriate shipping and handling,
proper storage, installation and commissioning, and on careful operation, maintenance and
servicing. For this reason only qualified personnel may work on or operate the equipment.
Qualified personnel are individuals who:
n Are familiar with the installation, commissioning, and operation of the equipment and of
the system to which it is being connected
n Are able to safely perform switching operations in accordance with accepted safety
engineering practices and are authorized to energize and de-energize equipment and to
isolate, ground, and label it
n Are trained in the care and use of safety apparatus in accordance with safety engineering
practices
n Are trained in emergency procedures (first aid)
Documentation
The equipment documentation gives instructions for its installation, commissioning, and
operation. However, the manuals cannot cover all conceivable circumstances or include
detailed information on all topics. In the event of questions or specific problems, do not take
any action without proper authorization. Contact the appropriate Schneider Electric technical
sales office and request the necessary information.

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