Safety Brief SB-1000_ASP CEOP8030 Electrical Safety Rules Minor Amendment Issue 19

Background

The Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs) are revised from time to time (at least every three years) to reflect the outcomes of end user feedback, incident investigations, improvement notices, safety briefs, organisational changes and industry developments including new technologies. Issue 19 of the ESRs came into effect on 11 November 2021.

As you are all aware, ASPs are not authorised to install AP and as such, this communication is for you information only.

Amendment to Clause 7.2 General Requirements for Access to HV Exposed Conductors

In response to feedback received by the Electrical Safety Office (ESO) regarding the impracticality of maintaining required safe approach distances to lower level HV circuit conductors in situations where there is a need to apply Access Permit Earths to upper circuit conductors prior to the issue of an Access Permit, issue 19 contains an amendment to Clause 7.2.

This will allow authorised workers to safely access all circuit conductors for the purpose of applying Access Permit Earths prior to issuing the Access Permit.

What do you need to do?

1. Download and review Safety Brief SB-1000 CEOP8030 Electrical Safety Rules Minor Amendment located on the Document Library and Essential Engagement.
2. Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
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Further Information

If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au.