Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                      SWMS: 29 – Working near Over Head Power Lines

                                                                                            Observer can should only observe one plant
                                                                                             operating at the one time
                                                                                            Observer is to stop plant or persons operations if       Plant operator or
                                                                                             the plant or equipment enters the identified NO          persons
                                                                                             GO zones
                                                                                            Observer to stand in a position where he can
                                                                                             clearly sight the physical barriers put in place and     Safety Observer
                                                                                             line of the exclusion zone required and the
                                                                                             operating plant and equipment
                                                                                            Plant operator to operate the plant with slow and
                                                                                             smooth movements and comply to the safety                Plant Operator
                                                                                             observers directions
Operating plant near or adjacent live   Plant boom or dipper arm       B   4    E     5        Safety observer is to direct the operator to stay     Safety observer       D    4       H
overhead lines – possible               coming in contact with live                             seated in the plant cab until help arrives and it
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encroachment of exclusion zone          overhead lines                                          is safe to climb clear
(cont.)                                                                                                                                               Site foreman
                                                                                               Safety observer to notify the site foreman –
                                                                                                then electrical authority is to be notified
                                                                                               If the plant is on fire then the safety observer is   Safety Observer
                                                                                                to direct the operator to safety jump from the
                                                                                                plant by;
                                                                                               Stand up and climb down onto the track
                                                                                                                                                      Safety Observer
                                                                                               With both feet together – carefully jump off the
                                                                                                track onto the ground – REMEMBER DO NOT
                                                                                                TOUCH THE PLANT WHEN YOU ARE ON THE
                                                                                                GROUND
                                                                                                                                                      Plant operator or
                                                                                               With both feet together shuffle or hop clear of       persons
                                                                                                the plant by at least 3-4 metres




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