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WORKING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OVERHEADPOWERLINES

INTRODUCTION
This Safe Work Method Statement details how specific risks associated with working near Overhead Power lines are to be managed.
It outlines the common risks and dangers associated with this work and how to best control them based on the Hierarchy of Controls.
The control measures listed in this SWMS must be implemented on site.

If other hazards are identified that are not identified in this SWMS a Risk Assessment for the new hazard must be completed on the RA checklist.

Emergency Procedure
If unplanned contact with electric lines occurs, the following action is to be taken:
 Stay away.
 Do not try to break contact between the machinery (cranes or any third party machines) and the power line because lines can be damaged.
 Stay in the cabin. Machinery operators must not leave their machinery until the power is switched off and the area declared safe by
KPLC.
 Call relevant KPLC authorities in charge of the line immediately. Only perform rescue to the personnel when the lines are switched off and confirmed.
 Keep all employees and other persons on Safaricom worksites no less than 8 m away.
 If immediate evacuation is necessary:
o JUMP WELL CLEAR, WITH FEET TOGETHER, AND HOP AWAY.
o Do not touch the ground and the machinery at the same time.
 Stay well clear of tyres. Contact with live high voltage may cause vehicle tyres to explode, not necessarily immediately.
 If power lines are brought down:
o Do not go near them.
o Keep well clear and barricade off, making the site safe.
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CONSULTATION AND REVIEW OF SAFE WORTH MEDTHOD STATEMENT (SWMS)

This SWMS has been developed in consultation with Subject Matter Experts. Reviews will be conducted two years, or in the event that an incident occurs, or if
there is a change in operational practices and if there is a change in legislation. It will also be reviewed in conjunction with any review of associated
procedures and/or training programs. A record of reviews and amendments will be recorded in the table below. Effectiveness of control measures will be
monitored by on site supervisors

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS – OCCUPATIONS/HIGH RISK WORK

Relevant Workplace Health & Safety/Environmental Legislation References

QLD Work Health & Safety Act 2011 AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 : Risk management - Principles and guidelines
QLD Work Health & Safety Regulation 2011 Old Risk Management Code of Practice 2007
Electrical Safety Rules 2014 Kenya Power

PRESCRIBED OCCUPATIONS/HIGH RISK WORK - Not applicable

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HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CONTROL MEASURES

Task/Activity Hazard/Risk Inherent Control Measures Residual Hierarchy PICOW’s

Risk Risk Of Initials
Rating Rating Controls

1.Identification Hazard: H 1. LOOK UP AND LIVE: Identify overhead electric lines and treat as L Admin
of overhead Inadequate being live unless otherwise confirmed in writing by the KPLC
power lines planning relevant authority.
2. Identify communications cables such as those used by ZUKU for Admin
Risk: Internet and cable television. These could carry up to 100 volts
Unsafe work site and are to be considered as ‘insulated low-voltage overhead
electric line’.

3. For responsive work the Team Leader must notify the site Admin
Supervisor of any site where overhead power lines could
present a greater risk as a result of leaning poles or illegal
connections.
4. Identify work areas and processes that may require equipment Admin
(transformer) to be operated in the Safety Observer Zone or
Exclusion Zone. A reduced Exclusion Zone of 1m applies to all
communication lines.
5. Obtain permission from the KPLC to enter the exclusion zone, Admin
e.g. Regional Engineers. The KPLC team must respond within
7 days of notification.

6. Do not commence work until a written KPLC PTW is received Admin

and the required safety controls are implemented and put in
place.
7. Appoint an adequately trained and authorized person as thhe Isolation
Safety Observer.
8. Mark the border of the exclusion zone with suitable markers Isolation
e.g. red warning tape or a line painted on the ground.
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Task/Activity Hazard/Risk Inherent Control Measures Residual Hierarchy PICOW’s
Risk Risk Of Initials
Rating Rating Controls

2.Carrying out 1. Hazard: H 1. The Safety Observer will: L Isolation

the work  Maintain a safe distance from the work, plant, equipment
Electricity.
and/or load they are observing.
 Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Risk:  Have a direct view of the work, plant, equipment and load
Person/Equipment if it is operating near or within the safety observer zone.
contacting  Not perform any other duty or observe any more than one
powerlines activity while acting as safety observer.
causing  Be able to communicate with all personnel on site at all
electrocution times.
 Warn the operator if any part of the work, plant, equipment
or load is about to enter the exclusion zone.
2. Do not enter the exclusion zone for overhead electric lines Admin
unless:
 A written “safety advice” is obtained from the relevant
Electrical Authority (KPLC); and
 The work is authorized by the Supervisor/Regional Engineer
through a signed PTW.
3. Do not operate a vehicle or item of plant closer than 1m from Isolation
overhead lines;
4. If an unauthorized machine or person enters the Exclusion Isolation
Zone, stop the work, immediately withdraw it from the zone
if possible and report to the Supervisor on site.
5. If it is not possible to withdraw from the exclusion zone, shut Isolation
down the machine (transformer isolation) in a safe
manner and contact the supervisor (KPLC authorized
persons) on site.
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EXCLUSION ZONES IN MILLIMETRES
Instructed Person (IP) &
Untrained Person Authorized Person (AP)
Untrained Person Operation of Operating Operation Instructed Operation of Operation
Plant of Vehicle Persons and Operating of Vehicle
Low Voltage (LV) is up to 1000V Authorized Plant, with
Persons Safety
Observer or
another Safe
System of Work
Un-insulated Insulated
Insulated Low Voltage
No Zone No
With consultation with, and insulation verified No contact 1000 300 No contact
Prescribed contact
by, an authorized person for the electric line.
Low voltage
1000
With consultation with person in control
No Zone
IP – No Prescribed
600
600 contact 1000
Low voltage AP –
3000
Without consultation with person in control Insulated
contact
only
Above Low Voltage, to 33 KV
2000 3000
With consultation with person in control 700 1200 700 700
900
Above Low Voltage, to 33 KV
Without consultation with person in control
Above 33 KV to 50 KV 750 1300 750 750
Above 50 KV to 66 KV 3000 1000 1400 1000
2100 1000
Above 66 KV to 110 KV
1800
Above 110 KV to 132 KV 1200 1200

END OF SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT