Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                  SWMS: 29 – Working near Over Head Power Lines
     Safe Work Methods
                                                                                  H                  Controls / Work Methods                        Responsible          Residual
             Job Steps                    Potential Hazards         L   C    R    O          1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer      Person/s for           Risk
                                                                                  C                           5. Admin 6. PPE                     Monitor & Review      L C R
Planning to identify exclusion zone   Damage to over head power     B   E    E     5     Suitable      trained      person  and      site       Competent person      D    4       H
requirements                          lines                                               manager/foreman to review the over head
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                                                                                          power lines to identify if plant operations can
                                      Damage to plant
                                                                                          enter the exclusion zones (Exclusion zones for
                                      Electrocution of workers                            electrical parts – Part B)
                                                                                         If the following can be achieved then a safety
                                                                                          observer zone is not required;
                                                                                              o High voltage lines are de-energised and
                                                                                                earthed
                                                                                              o Limiting switches are used on plant to warn
                                                                                                of approaching zone
                                                                                              o Physical barriers are installed to prevent
                                                                                                entry into zone
                                                                                         Where entry into the exclusion zone can happen
                                                                                          – then
                                                                                         Contact Electrical authority and arrange for a site    Site Manager/
                                                                                          visit to determine any safety requirements and         foreman
                                                                                          restrictions for the site – “Safety Advice on
                                                                                          Working Near ENERGEX Exposed live Parts
                                                                                         Once the Safety Advice is issued – only then can
                                                                                          you proceed with the work near the over head
                                                                                          lines
                                                                                         The employer is to apply to electrical authority       Employer
                                                                                          and nominate the person who is to be the safety
                                                                                          observer for the site during plant operations




584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                        SWMS Developed by:   Jamie Gilbert                                                             VERSION 7 – September 2015
P: (07) 3335 5000 F: (07) 3335 5005                     Position:            National Health & Safety Co-ordinator                                                       Page 118
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