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I agree, This is the start of the slippery slope. Those who like to take shortcuts will exploit the grey. For example if the insulator is broken and the line still in service then can we de-energise it and change it out (live line)? Even though this is clearly a task that shouldn’t be done live line (but then its not alive). These and other forms of grey will now start to see the light of day.
Isn’t the approach from a live line risk assessment to start at Isolated and earthed and then justify the use of live line? If we can de-energised then how does this get past the first gate in a work methodology risk assessment?
We need to protect industry’s right to do live work. Using live line work methodology incorrectly or not using the correct work methodology will eventually jeopardise our ability to do live work.
Stick to core principles which are:
1. Live work is live work
2. De-energised work requires isolation earthing and an Access Permit