ECI – Engineers Construction

Working in energized substations involves special hazards that require the following considerations:

• Job-Specific Daily Tailboard hazard assessment and risk mitigation analysis.
• Special personal protective equipment such as Fire Retardant (FR) clothing.
• Extensive training on the hazards and safety protocol at the substation.
• Clearly posted emergency call numbers including specific site address.
• Detailed work plans to isolate our work and operations from the high voltage hazards.
• Demarcation of hazardous areas and overhead lines.
• Special 1st Aid Equipment such as an AED and burn blanket.
• Visual confirmation of locked-out switches and grounded conductors.
• Positive measures to assure that minimum clearances are maintained for equipment and people.

And of don’t forget the STAR protocol:

Stop

Think

Act

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