Download Authorisation Remember..... If it`s not safe, don`t do it

The invisible killer electrical safety in the
food and drink industry
Jackie Wooldridge
Head of Health & Safety
2 Sisters Food Group
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
The hazards and effects of electricity
Key electrical hazards are:
• Shock - passage of current
through the body
• Fire - ignition of flammable
materials from electrical
arcing
• Blast and heat effects of short
circuits
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
Why do electrical accidents occur?
Most electrical accidents occur
because people are working on
or near equipment that is:
• Thought to be Dead
• Known to be Live but those
involved do not have adequate
training or appropriate
equipment, or they have not
taken adequate precautions
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What do we need to focus on?
• 68% inadequate
working practices
• 19% failure to maintain
• 13% miscellaneous
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Why do electrical accidents matter in
the food and drink industry?
• In the UK one in 50 electrical
accidents at work results in a
fatality, compared with one in 600
from other causes
• You’re10 times more likely to die
from an electrical incident than
from an incident due to another
cause
The ratio of fatal to major and
reportable injuries due to
accidents caused by electricity
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I’ve had electric shocks and
it didn’t do me any harm……..
Three important considerations
• current path
• duration and frequency
• amount of energy or current flow
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Special considerations in the food
and drink industry
• Sometimes wet environment
• Production pressures
• Lots of people interacting with equipment
• Complex, high energy systems
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‘The invisible killer’
• Electrical dvd
• Electrical guidance
• Operators toolbox talk
• Competency assessments
• Posters
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Who is it aimed at?
• The food and drink industry
• Electrical workers
• Managers and supervisors
• Operatives
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Availability and next steps
• Free of charge
• Launched Oct 13
• Web site
www.iosh.co.uk/electricalsafety
• Launch event – 25th Mar 14
• A taster
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The Food and Drink Group’s hopes
and aspirations
• The package will be well received
• It will be used to raise awareness
• Not replace training on local rules
• Perhaps it will save a life or two…………
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Controls
1.
Training & competence
2.
Risk assessment
3.
Electrical maintenance
4.
Cleaning & shop floor controls
5.
Right tools and equipment
6.
Procedures & rules
7.
Isolation & lock off
8.
Live testing procedures
9.
Electrical contractor controls
10. Electrical duty holder
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Training & competence
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Challenge
• Provide clarity on competency
requirements to carry out
electrical isolation and lock off
• Confirm what restrictions are
applicable to multi skilled
engineers and non electrical
engineers
• Consider what competencies
contractors must have
• Confirm who is authorised to carry
out electrical isolation and lock off
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
Assessment process
- Employees LV Certificate of Competence
•
Create employees CV to include:
Highly competitive retail
market
LV Certificate of Competence
Northern Foods Employees
Issued to:
Formal qualifications
Price
Highly competitive retail
market
comp
Experience
Price
etition
comp
Portfolio evidence
Price
is
key
etition
comp
Deliver specific training on the LV safety
is
key
etition
rules
is key
Highly competitive retail
market
•
•
•
Highly competitive food
industry
Industry over capacity
Low barriers to entry
Undertake competence assessment with
defined pass rate (80%)
Highly competitive food
industry
High commodity inflation
Industry over capacity
Low barriers to entry
Highly competitive food
industry
High commodity inflation
Industry over capacity
Low barriers to entry
Pass for isolation and lock off procedure
100%
High commodity inflation
•
Duty holder to issue with LV Certificate of
competence
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
Job Title:
Who is hereby appointed a Competent Person under the terms of this policy and is
permitted to (delete as appropriate): LV1
LV4
Designated Competent Person - Authorised to carry out isolation procedures for
own work only.
Designated Competent Person – Authorised to carry out isolation procedures for
own work and work by other operatives and Contractors.
Dead Work - Install, repair, inspect, test and connect electrical circuit conductors
and electrical equipment, ensuring that they conform to the relevant regulations.
Issue LV Permits to Work.
LV5
Receive LV Permits to Work.
LV6
Issue Sanction for Work near Live Conductors.
LV7
Receive Sanction for Work near Live Conductors.
LV8
LV13
Special Circumstances - Proving Circuit Conductors or Electrical Equipment
dead, an assumption shall be made that they are still live before testing.
Special Circumstances - Work in the vicinity of live LV conductors Removal/Replacement of Fuse Bridges.
Special Circumstances - Work in the vicinity of live LV conductors – Testing and
Running Adjustments under a Live Testing Risk Assessment Check.
Special Circumstances - Work in the vicinity of live LV conductors – Work on Large
Storage Battery Systems
Special Circumstances - Work in the vicinity of live LV conductors – Work under a
Sanction for Work near Live Conductors.
Access to LV Switchrooms
LV14
Issue Electrical Substation Access Permit
LV15
Restricted Competency – Competency Restricted as follows:
LV2
LV3
LV9
LV10
LV11
LV12
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Authorisation
Given
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
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AUTHORISING MANAGER PRINT
AUTHORISING
MANAGER SIGNATURE
DATE ISSUED
Declaration by Competent Person - I confirm that I have completed training on the Northern Foods LV safety
rules and I will carry out all my work in accordance with these rules.
RECEIVED
SIGNATURE
DATE OF RECEIPT
EXPIRY DATE
Competency Review
Electrical Maintenance Assessment
Questionnaire
1. What is electricity?

A pressure difference
Contractor’s LV Competency Certificate
Contractor’s LV
Competency Certificate
Issued to:
Company:
Job Title:
Specific Work/Project:
Contractor Type:
Card No (where appropriate)
Who is hereby appointed a Competent Person under the terms of this policy and is permitted to
(delete as appropriate): LV1
LV3


Power in a circuit
Resistance in a circuit
A form of energy
Receive LV Permits to Work.
YES/NO
LV7
Receive Sanction for Work near Live Conductors.
YES/NO
LV8
Special Circumstances - Proving Circuit Conductors or Electrical Equipment dead, an
assumption shall be made that they are still live before testing.
Special Circumstances - Work in the vicinity of live LV conductors - Removal/Replacement of
Fuse Bridges.
Special Circumstances - Work in the vicinity of live LV conductors – Testing and Running
Adjustments under a Live Testing Risk Assessment Check.
Special Circumstances - Work in the vicinity of live LV conductors – Work on Large Storage
Battery Systems
Special Circumstances - Work in the vicinity of live LV conductors – Work under a Sanction for
Work near Live Conductors.
YES/NO
LV13
Access to LV Switchrooms
YES/NO
LV15
Restricted Competency – Competency Restricted as follows:
LV9
LV11
LV12
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. An insulator

increases current flow

increases voltage

allows current to flow

prevents current flow
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AUTHORISING MANAGER PRINT
AUTHORISING MANAGER SIGNATURE
DATE ISSUED
Declaration by Contract Competent Person.
1. I can confirm that I am conversant with the Northern Foods LV safety rules and will
carry out all my work in accordance with these rules
2. I understand that this certificate of competence can only be used for the above specific
works and that I am not authorised for any other electrical works. I confirm that only
competent persons authorised by Northern Foods will be used for work under my
control.
3. I *can/cannot confirm that I am conversant with the emergency treatment for electric
shock. (*delete as appropriate)
RECEIVED
SIGNATURE
DATE OF RECEIPT
EXPIRY DATE
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YES/NO
YES/NO
LV5
LV10

Designated Competent Person - Authorised to carry out isolation procedures for own work
only.
Dead Work - Install, repair, inspect, test and connect electrical circuit conductors and
electrical equipment, ensuring that they conform to the relevant regulations.
Authorisation
Given
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
Competence matrix
Low Voltage Electrical Safety Competence Matrix - Example
Last updated:
1st Name
25th May 10
Last Name
Training Date
Competent Person
Training test
Assessment Date
Authorisations Requested
Authorisations Recommended
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
09/03/2010
09/03/2010
Pass
Pass
Pass
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
08/03/2010
09/03/2010
Pass
LV1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9
LV 1,8,9
08/03/2010
09/03/2010
Pass
LV1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
LV1,3,4,5,6,7,9
Other Comments
LV2 subject to audit on 1st permits
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Reference
Specification and Competence
LV1
LV2
LV3
LV4
LV5
LV6
LV7
LV8
LV9
LV10
LV11
LV12
LV 13
LV14
LV15
Designated Competent Person - Authorised to carry out isolation procedures for own work only.
Designated Competent Person - Authorised to carry out isolation procedures for own work and work by other operatives and contractors.
Dead work - Install, repair, inspect, test and connect electrical circuit conductors and electrical equipmwnt, ensuring that they conform to the relevant regulations
Issue LV Permits to work
Receive LV permits to work
Issue sanction for work near live conductors
Receive sanction for work near live conductors
Special circumstances - Proving circuit conductors or Electrical Equipment dead, an assumption shall be made that they are still live before testing
Special circumstances - Work in the vicinity of live LV conductors - Removal/replacement of Fuse Bridges
Special circumstances - Work in the vicinity of LV conductors - Testing and running adjustments under a live testing testing risk assessment check
Special circumstances - Work in the vicinity of live LV conductors - Work on large storage Battery systems
Special circumstances - Work in the vicinity of LV conductors - Work under a sanction for work near Live conductors
Access to LV switch rooms
Issue Electrical Substation Access Permit
Restricted Competency - insert note in comments box
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No exam certs, suggest apply to C&G for
copies
LV 8 restrictions to be for self isolation for
low power 240V circuits associated with
instrumentation.
Assessed for LV2 but requires further
mentoring and monitoring
Risk assessment of electrical panels
• What should be covered?
• Exposure to direct contact (IP2X)
• Network labelling
• Operating identifications
• Access, egress and lighting
• Operation of isolator
• Panel wiring
• Power of panel
• Panel security
•Are all the components in the panel finger
safe (IP2x) and adequately shrouded?
•Are live incoming tails completely
shrouded?
•Check supply cable from gland position
to isolator is via the shortest suitable route
•Where the supply cable takes a route
through the panel, is it separated from all
other cables of different voltages and
current?
•Check warning labels and panel
reference are in place, legible and easily
seen.
•Check condition of panel components
e.g. lamps, bulbs and control labelling
•Check the panel is lockable (normally by
key plus tool).
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
Outcome from risk assessment
Categorise control panels
HIGH RISK PANEL
UNAUTHORISED ACCESS PROHIBITED
Only 24v DC controls
in this panel
WARNING
RISK ASSESSMENT &
SANCTION OR SSOW REQUIRED
PRIOR TO PANEL ACCESS
All or some elements of this panel are not finger safe
High incident energy panel (? 100amps upstream fuse)
When isolated some supplies remain live
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
Unauthorised access prohibited
Panel in accordance with
IP2X standards
at time of classification only
PANEL INSPECTION AND
RISK ASSESSMENT
REQUIRED PRIOR TO
WORK COMMENCING
HIGH RISK PANEL
UNAUTHORISED ACCESS PROHIBITED
RISK ASSESSMENT &
SANCTION OR SSOW REQUIRED
PRIOR TO PANEL ACCESS
All or some elements of this panel are not finger safe
High incident energy panel (? 100amps upstream fuse)
When isolated some supplies remain live
Bus bars
Perspex cover
provided but NOT
finger safe
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
Risk assessment – live work
Live Testing Risk Assessment Checklist
1
Is the live work
necessary?
No
Yes
2
DEAD
WORK
ONLY
10
Equipment
checked & in
good condition?
No
Yes
3
See Guidance
notes for number
references
Upstream fuse
greater than
100A?
No
4
Work at height
required?
Yes
No
5
SANCTION FOR WORK
NEAR LIVE
CONDUCTORS OR
APPROVED SSOW
REQUIRED
11
Is the location a
hazardous
zoned area?
No
6
Instruments,
tools leads
checked. OK?
No
Take corrective
action
12
Yes
7
Is the
Equipment
Finger safe?
No
Take corrective
action
12
Yes
8
Access/Space
Lighting &
Environ. OK?
Yes
9
Implement Safe
Work
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No
Take corrective
action
12
Electrical maintenance
• Fixed electrical testing
• PAT testing – look at frequency for equipment in
harsh wet environments
• Planned maintenance – earth bonding
• Thermographic imaging
• Design of panels
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
Cleaning & shop floor controls
• Bagging protection from water ingress
• RCD’s (in testing)
• Bonding
• Awareness for operatives
• IP rating
• Maintenance
• Scales – moveable equipment
• Good installation standards – earths
• Specification and design of panels
• PAT testing - frequency
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
The right - Tools & equipment
GS 28 voltage tester & proving unit
Extendable barriers
1000v screw driver and plier
set & gloves
Insulated matting
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
The right - Tools & equipment
Breaker
Fuse
MCB
Caution
notices
Plug
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
Light switch
Electrical safety rules & guidance
Principal
requirements:
DEAD WORKING
Approved
tools &
equipment
Special
Procedures –
circumstances:
batteries,
LIVE WORKING
substation
access etc.
Electrical safety
rules
Authorisation
Electrical safety
Guidance
PROCEDURES
COMPETENCE &
RESPONSIBILITIES
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
Low voltage
PTW
Electrical live
working RA &
sanctions
Isolation & lock off
1.
Electrical
2.
Procedure to be followed
3.
Test for dead
4.
Permit if isolate for others
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
Step 1
IDENTIFY, ISOLATE AND MAKE DEAD
Step 2
APPLY CAUTION NOTICES
Step 3
PREVENT RE -ENERGISATION
Step 4
PROVE DEAD
From all points of supply by means described
in the explanatory notes. Isolation &
reinstatement must always be in agreement
with users.
Apply caution notices to all points of
isolation
By locks, retention of fuses and links
or other means described in the
explanatory notes
Using an approved voltage indicator, check
all poles of supply. Prove Dead at the point of
work. Check voltage indicators before and
after test.
Step 5
POST DANGER NOTICES &
OTHER PRECAUTIONS TO
ADJACENT LIVE EQUIPMENT
Identify adjacent live equipment in the
work zone and prevent access. Apply
danger notices.
Step 6
If required by the safety rules.
ISSUE PERMIT TO WORK
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
Low voltage permit to work (dead)
1. EQUIPMENT & TASK INFORMATION
The following equipment has been made safe /is considered safe to carry out work as detailed below:
Equipment Description:..............................................................................................................................................................................................
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Equipment Location: .................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Supplies Isolated At: .................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Caution notices displayed at: ....................................................................................................................................................................................
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Danger notices displayed at: .....................................................................................................................................................................................
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Work to be carried out: ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
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Note: this permit does not absolve the persons to whom it is issued from exercising due caution in cooperating with safety procedures
applicable to the task. All other equipment outside the scope of this permit should be considered potentially dangerous unless stated
otherwise elsewhere.
2. SPECIFIC PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN
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This Permit Is Valid Until: ..........................................................
(Date) ........................................................ (Time) ...........................................
3. ISSUE BY DESIGNATED COMPETENT PERSON
Signed: ......................................................................... Print Name:………………………………….Date:……………………..Time:…………………..
DESIGNATED COMPETENT PERSON
4. RECEIPT BY COMPETENT PERSON
I have read and understand the above. I have confirmed to my own satisfaction that the supplies referred to in this permit have been made dead. I will return this
permit to the issuer on completion/suspension or at the expiry of the validity period.
Signed: ......................................................................... Print Name:………………………………….Date:……………………..Time:…………………..
COMPETENT PERSON
5. HAND BACK BY COMPETENT PERSON
Work in the above location has ceased and the area cleared.
The status of the equipment is as follows:
Work complete, tools and materials removed, covers and barriers replaced.
Work incomplete, reinstated and operational.
Work incomplete, NOT operational, safety precautions applied.
Signed: ......................................................................... Print Name:………………………………….Date:……………………..Time:…………………..
COMPETENT PERSON
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
Live work (including testing)
1. Not acceptable to undertake manipulation
of cables live
2. Testing is defined as live work
3. Authorised to do this
4. Extra precautions in wet environments
5. Rubber mats/barriers etc
6. PPE – gloves and glasses
7. Individuals authorised to do this work
8. High power panels require sanction
9. Classification pf panels
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
Note 1
Is the Live work necessary? - If the answer is no then dead working is essential.
Whether the risk assessment is in a generic or written form, the following applies in all cases. Live
working can only be permitted where: -
(a) it is unreasonable in all the circumstances for it to be carried out dead; and
(b) it is reasonable in all the circumstances for it to be carried out while the equipment is live; and
(c) suitable precautions (including where necessary, the provision of suitable protective equipment) are
taken to prevent injury.
Note 2
Equipment examined and in good condition? The rules state that no live work
shall be permitted where there are any doubts about the safety of cables and electrical equipment being
worked upon or adjacent to those being worked upon.
Note 3
Upstream Fuse less than 100A? It can be assumed that where the upstream
protective device is a conventional fuse or fast acting fixed pattern circuit breaker at a rating less than
100 amperes and the voltage is at 400 volts 3 phase and below then the incident energy levels will be
limited. This does not mean to say that flash burn injury cannot be totally discounted and severe burns
can still be experienced particularly at the hands which will usually be closer to a possible arc when
testing live circuits.
Note 4
Work at height required? Working at height whilst carrying out live work is always
subject to a Sanction for Work near Live Conductors Certificate.
Note 5
Is the location a hazardous area? Live testing is not permitted in a hazardous
zoned area and will be subject to a Sanction for Work near Live Conductors.
Note 6
Instruments, leads & tools checked. OK? Only approved tools and instruments
may be used but their condition must be checked especially test leads.
Note 7
Is the Equipment Finger Safe? This is defined as no exposed live parts that can be
accessed by solid objects greater than 12.5mm as defined by IP rating IP2X. You must check the
integrity of finger safe equipment in case it has been removed or has been replaced incorrectly. If the
equipment is not finger safe, can corrective actions been taken to shroud live parts to prevent inadvertent
contact.
Note 8
Access/space, lighting & environment ok? The work area should be clearly
defined with barriers and with a good means of escape and illumination. A hostile or wet environment will
significantly increase the risk and severity of electric shock and the area must be made safe from
spillages and tripping hazards.
Note 9
Dead Work Only.
Note 10
Holder.
Sanction for Work Near Live Conductors Required. Refer to the Electrical Duty
Note 11
Take Corrective Actions.
Note 12
Implement Safe Work. Implement safe working and make sure that any special
equipment and PPE is properly used and maintained. Keep the duration of all LIVE work to a minimum
and ensure that suitable accompaniment provided?
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
Sanction for work near live conductors
NFSFW001
Sanction For Work Near Live Conductors
1.
Issue:
This form must not be used for work which a Low Voltage Permit To Work is required.
To .....................................................................
Employed by ............................at ......................................
Being a competent person is hereby given permission to carry out work on or near live conductors as detailed below.
Validity from .................................................................... To .........................................................................................
Location...........................................................................................................................................................................
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Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................................
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Reason for Live Work .....................................................................................................................................................
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NO OTHER WORK SHALL BE CARRIED OUT
Precautions Taken ..........................................................................................................................................................
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Signed: ........................................................ Print Name: .............................................Time ............... Date ..............
Being a Competent Person Authorised to issue this certificate.
2. Acceptance
I understand the hazards and risk associated with this work and the precautions to be taken. I have discussed the
task with the issuer and agree with all of the conditions laid out.
Signed: ........................................................ Print Name: .............................................Time ............... Date ..............
Being a Competent Person Authorised to receive this certificate.
3. Hand Back
I declare that the work for which this Sanction for Work near Live Conductors Certificate was issued is now
suspended/completed and that all the personnel under my charge, tools and equipment have been withdrawn.
Signed: ........................................................ Print Name: .............................................Time ............... Date ..............
Being a Competent Person Authorised to receive this certificate.
4. Cancellation
I declare that the Sanction for Work near Live Conductors Certificate and all copies of it are hereby cancelled.
Signed: ........................................................ Print Name: .............................................Time ............... Date ..............
Being a Competent Person Authorised to issue this certificate.
Remember..... If it’s not safe, don’t do it
Contractors
• Induction
• Training on your rules
Contractor’s LV Competency Certificate
Contractor’s LV
Competency Certificate
Issued to:
Company:
Job Title:
Specific Work/Project:
Contractor Type:
Card No (where appropriate)
Who is hereby appointed a Competent Person under the terms of this policy and is permitted to
(delete as appropriate): LV1
LV3
• JIB card
http://www.jib.org.uk/ecs-card-scheme-faqs.aspx
Designated Competent Person - Authorised to carry out isolation procedures for own work
only.
Dead Work - Install, repair, inspect, test and connect electrical circuit conductors and
electrical equipment, ensuring that they conform to the relevant regulations.
Receive LV Permits to Work.
YES/NO
LV7
Receive Sanction for Work near Live Conductors.
YES/NO
LV8
Special Circumstances - Proving Circuit Conductors or Electrical Equipment dead, an
assumption shall be made that they are still live before testing.
Special Circumstances - Work in the vicinity of live LV conductors - Removal/Replacement of
Fuse Bridges.
Special Circumstances - Work in the vicinity of live LV conductors – Testing and Running
Adjustments under a Live Testing Risk Assessment Check.
Special Circumstances - Work in the vicinity of live LV conductors – Work on Large Storage
Battery Systems
Special Circumstances - Work in the vicinity of live LV conductors – Work under a Sanction for
Work near Live Conductors.
YES/NO
LV13
Access to LV Switchrooms
YES/NO
LV15
Restricted Competency – Competency Restricted as follows:
LV9
LV11
LV12
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
AUTHORISING MANAGER PRINT
AUTHORISING MANAGER SIGNATURE
DATE ISSUED
Declaration by Contract Competent Person.
1. I can confirm that I am conversant with the Northern Foods LV safety rules and will
carry out all my work in accordance with these rules
2. I understand that this certificate of competence can only be used for the above specific
works and that I am not authorised for any other electrical works. I confirm that only
competent persons authorised by Northern Foods will be used for work under my
control.
3. I *can/cannot confirm that I am conversant with the emergency treatment for electric
shock. (*delete as appropriate)
RECEIVED
SIGNATURE
DATE OF RECEIPT
EXPIRY DATE
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YES/NO
YES/NO
LV5
LV10
• Authorisation
Authorisation
Given
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
YES/NO
Duty holder
1. Appointed in writing
2. Training & authority
3. Control all Low Voltage operations, maintenance and
new works
4. Ensure that employees and contractors are competent
5. Appoint Responsible Engineers for the authorisation
of contractors as Competent Persons.
6. Approve specific tools, equipment & PPE.
7.Highlight any significant deficiencies in writing
8. Keep a master record of all Competent Persons.
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Controls required
1. Training, competence & authorisation
2. Risk assessment
3. Electrical maintenance
4. Cleaning & shop floor controls
5. Right tools and equipment
6. Procedures & rules
7. Electrical isolation & lock off
8. Live testing procedures
9. Electrical contractor controls
10. Electrical duty holder
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What do we need to focus on?
• 68% inadequate
working practices
• 19% failure to maintain
• 13% miscellaneous
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What you can do now!
•Inspect and classify panels according to their potential risk
•Make sure shrouding is in place – if not implement programme to
replace/upgrade – WHEN THE PANEL IS DEAD
•Only allow electricians access to high risk panels
•Review competence of your employees undertaking electrical work –
qualifications, experience, self assessment (including multi-skilled) – use
templates to document
•Based on above assessments define type of electrical work each individual
can undertake
•Ask about the competence of the electrical contractors you use
•Review the live work you undertake – is there anything obviously
unnecessary?
•Carry out dynamic risk assessments for engineering and electrical tasks
•Ensure all panels/substations locked
•Show isolation and lock off DVD to those undertaking electrical work – NICEIC
•Make sure have correct type of lock off devices for your circumstances
•Use caution and danger notices
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Conclusions
•
Developing the rules helps give clarity
•
Things which were once acceptable can be challenged as part
of the process
•
To implement properly requires an improvement plan
•
It is a journey……..
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Other resources…
Electrical safety dvd – Safety Media £99.00
http://www.safetymedia.co.uk/cgibin/sh000003.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2esafetymedia%2eco%2euk%2facatalog%2fdv
ds%2ehtml&WD=electrical%20safety&SHOP=%20&PN=Safety_Products_Electrical_Safety_DVD_
167%2ehtml%23aESDVD1#aESDVD1
NICEIC Safe isolation procedures dvd £10.00
http://www.niceicdirect.com/epages/NICShop.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/NICShop/Products/DV
D6
Fluke electrical testing DVD
Joint Industry Board electrical competency scheme (ecs)
http://www.jib.org.uk/ecs1.htm
Reece Safety, Manchester – Isolation and lock out web site
http://www.reecesafety.co.uk/Fuse%20lockouts.htm
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