STANDARD PROTECTION CODE AND SAFETY RULES PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES FOR ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY.

The issue of standard protection code and safety rules govern the actions of all electrical industry staff. The prime consideration of the code is the establishment of conditions which, combined with appropriate work practices, rules and equipment will provide a safe work environment.The observance of both the principles of the code and safe work practices as well rules are the are therefore essential for the work safety.An understanding of the code therefore requires a complete study of the section which apply to an employee's work in the industry.An employee must develop an acute sense of safety awareness, both for own benefit and for their fellow workers, It

It is essential for individual and collective safety that the provisions of the code be adhered to vigorously and uniformly.DEFINATIONS;ALIVE-APPLICANT-APPLICATION-PERMIT HOLDER QUALIFIED-SURRENDER-ISOLATION OBVIOUSLYDE-ENERGISATION-GROUNDING/EARTHING-

KINDS OF PROTECTION:For the protection of :EquipmentPersonnelBoth.Kinds of protection are by Use of tagsUse of P.G FORMS/PERMITS/CERTIFICATESTAGS: carries caution of DO NOT OPERATE on equipment under p.g conditions. placed on all devices used in isolating and de-energizing as well guarantee of protection at the control point for opening and closing the circuit supply.

O.F10 take over tag_. grayO.F11 self protection tag_ redO.F12 hold off tag_ yellowO.F13 caution tag_ green O.F15danger live apparatusO.F16limit of safe working space

P.G FORMS/PERMITS/CERTIFICATES.Carries degree of assurances of guarantee of protection.DONTS:NO erasure omission cancellation printing unnecessary abbreviations.TYPES:O.F1 APPLICATION FOR P.GANY COLOURO.F2 WORK PERMIT---BLUEO.F3 WORK AND TEST PERMIT---YELLOWO.F4 STATION GUARANTEE PERMIT ---WHITE

CHARACTERISTICS OF P.G PERMITS: _ Ensures guarantee of isolation,de-energisationand tagging_special instructions or limitation of protection to permit holder.

SAFETY RULESSafety rules of electrical industry in particular deals on policy of standard performance of the industry in respect to occupational fatalities.PRINCIPLES:These rules express requirement for employee and public safety. They shall be given first priority throughout the industry and shall be integrated into all places of such activities such as :Design Equipment and material specificationProcurementsConstructionsOperationmaintenance

It is essential that individual employee exercise conscious efforts to prevent personal injury or to others . All employees must be aware of and vigorously pursue safety objectives and standard ; and ensures that safety gets first considerations in or her particular area of responsibilities. employees must set good examples by compliance with safety rules and practices. management's interest must be vocal, vi8sible, and continuous through all levels of management and supervision to all staff on the job.

There must be a positive commitment to the belief that safety goes hand in hand with all the other factors involved in running a business effectively. This includes :Managements responsibility e.g. provide safety environment.Supervisors responsibilities e.g. ensures that work is done accordinglyAll employees responsibilities e.g. exercise care,intelligence,and use safe appliances.

Sections:ALL safety rules are put into sections for various departments in the industry as:General rules _100 series for all employees.Tools AND safety equipment_300 series.Employee engaged in construction, maintenance, operations,_200 series.Operating and Station work _800series.

GENERAL_100 SERIES: Contains the followings-General rules,Employees knowledge of rulesGeneral duties of all employeesResponsibilities of supervisors/foremenPersonal conductPhysical conditionGeneral precautionOperation of apparatusEmergency actions of employeesHandling of materialsAccidentsFirst aidsSafety meetingsGood house keeping

Fire preventionPetrolClothing and personal jewelleryRadio communication2.Employeesengaged in construction,operation,maintenance _200seriesApparatus to be treated as aliveAuthority for workOrders and messages

Safe distances for work near live electrical apparatusUninsulated boom type equipment:cranes,power shovels etc.Electric hazardsHandling material near live apparatus, panels,etc.Protection for workLimitation for by unqualified personnel and men.Prohibiting employee working aloneArtificial respirationLightning in the vicinity of work Equipment permanent ground connectionConductor insulationHandling cartridge type fusesPotential test indicators

Telephone test setsStorage batteryCleaning solventsAcids, alkaline, epoxy, chlorine, and askarelsGlass fiber insulation and thermal Poisonous shrubsTractors and bulldozers Underground manholesWeldingPaintingAbrasive blasting operationsHydrogen cooled equipmentCurrent transformersReporting errors and irregularitiesBreathing air suppliesHigh voltage testingHazards of static electricity and inductionsDisposal of hazardous liquidsContainer labvels

TOOLS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT-300 SERIESGeneralUse of Tools & Safety EquipmentPersonal ToolsSafety Belts & StrapsPoles & Trees ClimbersEye ProtectionRubber Gloves &Leather Gloves for Electrical works.Line Hose, Hoods & Rubber BlankSwitch Sticks.Standard portable grounding devicesProtective temporary barriersElectrical hand tools and equipmentExtension and test cords

Precaution for use of Electrical power in severe groundsPortable electrical sawsExplosive power Actuated ToolsMeasuring Tapes and RulesTaped HandlesPike PolesJacksChainsHauling & Binding ChainsSling ChainsWire RopesSynthetic& Natural Fiber RopesManila RopesPoly RopesSlingsAxes Full swing ToolsCanvass ToolsBlow Torches

Blow Torches/FurnaceHead ProtectionPower Lawn MowersLife JacketsHearing Protection4.OPERATION AND STATION WORK-800 SERIES.GeneralIn Any Emergency Not Provided in the RulesAuthority for operating EquipmentOperating RecordsChanging ShiftsReporting for Duty In an Unfit conditionAssistance from operator not on dutyRoutine inspectionWeather information

Interchanging shiftsHourly reportsExclusion of animalsVisitorsPublic hazardsEmployees of other and outside departmentsDescription of electrical operating equipmentOperation of switches phasing and phase testsCB,TRF. AND STORAGE tanksWork on communication lines and equipmentWork on screen, dam head and sluice gatesBoiler water levelsGauge glassesHatches and floor openings

Guards-machinery and apparatusOperation of portable radios5.OPERATION PROCEDURESThe operation procedures are classified as follows_Op1 _application for protection guaranteeOp2_responsibilities-operators, applicant, master station, assisting stations.Op3_acceptance of application for protection guaranteeOp4_preparation and checking, making effective of protection guarantees, and procedure for tests under work and test permits.Op5_surrender of protection guarantee, releasing apparatus for service, protection guarantee in special and exceptional cases.

*PRINCIPLES : The issue of standard protection code and safety rules governs the actions of all electrical industry staff. The prime consideration of the code is the establishment of conditions which , combined with appropriate work practices and rules as well equipment will provide a safe work environment .*******************