Whsmp · OPW16/0021

        4   Flexible cords used in extension leads will be heavy duty            Standard        Site Manager /
                                                                                 2006
            sheathed, have a minimum 10amp rating, and a minimum                                 Subcontractor
                                                                                Temporary
            cable size of;                                                       electrical
                   1mm2 for a maximum cable length of 25m.                      installations
                   1.5mm2 for a maximum cable length of 30m.                    on
                   2.5mm2 for a maximum cable length of 50m – 15amp             construction
                                                                                 site VIC
                      rating                                                     Industry
        5   Flexible cords will comply with requirements for maximum             Standard        Site Manager /
            length / current rating / conductor size applicable to the           2011            Subcontractor
            relevant state.
        4   Leads will not be joined to exceed the maximum length for the                        Site Manager /
            thickness of the cable.                                                              Subcontractor
        4   All lights will be supplied from a final sub-circuit of the                          Site Manager /
            construction wiring and be provided with residual current                            Subcontractor
            protection to a maximum rated residual current of 30mA.
       4/   Portable lights will be protected against mechanical damage,                         Site Manager /
       5    with mechanical guard for lamps and adequate stability.                              Subcontractor
        5   All extension leads will be protected from mechanical damage,                        Site Manager /
            heat sources and not to be laid in water or moist areas.                             Subcontractor
        4   Where extension leads are run on insulated stands, hangers or                        Site Manager /
            clip brackets, clearances of at least 2m will be maintained in                       Subcontractor
            work areas and higher clearances where vehicles operate.
        4   Extension leads are not to be wrapped or slung off metal                             Site Manager /
            piping, lift cages, scaffolding or any other non-insulated                           Subcontractor
            bracket or fixing – an insulated type hanger or stand must be
            used.
        5   Safe approach distances will be determined by plant operators                        Site Manager /
            and/or the Site Supervisor using the COP: Working Near                               Subcontractor
            Exposed Live Parts and Electrical Safety Act 2002 (or the
            relevant state legislation / codes of practice / Australian
            Standards) prior to any work commencing near overhead
            power lines.
        5   No worker, equipment, loads being moved, crane or plant will                         Site Manager /
            be required to enter the exclusion zone around power lines.                          Subcontractor
        5   A safety observer will work with the operator of any plant and                       Site Manager /
            equipment, which could enter the exclusion zone. The safety                          Subcontractor
            observer will have no other duty and will only observe one
            crane or piece of plant at a time.
            Switchboards must:                                                                   Site Manager /
                                                                                                 Subcontractor

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