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Health and Safety Forum is an open forum for members of the Electricity Supply Industry to discuss health and safety matters and learn from each other.
The Electricity Distribution Sector has a Health and Safety meeting every three months, to find out more contact Maarten Tinsel – maarten.tinsel@omexon.co.nz.
We have removed our UG subs but when we were working in them, we had a dedicated safety observer monitoring the atmosphere at all times including a period of time prior to entry, a tripod removal system for rescue, harness and full general PPE (safety glasses, safety boots, full cover 8cal overalls, safety hard hat, gloves suitable for the tasks undertaken, and non-synthetic undergarments). Our subs had internal extractor fans, so these were on at all times prior to and during entry. A confined space permit was also in force for the duration of the entry.
Any other works were case by case with site specific arc flash calcs undertaken/provided by the asset management/engineering team.
Can get you specifics for equipment etc if required 🙂