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Contractor shall appoint qualified employees as their ‘competent persons’. Such persons
shall be capable of working safely and shall be knowledgeable on the precautionary
techniques, personnel protective equipment, shielding and insulating materials and tools.
This DC hi-pot testing applies to cable voltage rated 5kV and above. Refer to SAES-P-104
Para. 13.3, Table 3).
Prior to DC hi-pot testing, perform cable continuity and phasing check for each cable.
Check the insulation resistance of the cable using 5000 volts DC megger tester. The
insulation resistance of each core should be checked to ground and between cores.
Manpower, equipment, tools, and other logistics shall be prepared and ready for
installation.
Electrically hazardous task plan / permit shall be completed and signed before any work
proceeds.
SAFETY PRECAUTION
o Secure the approved work permit from the concerned Representative before
starting any work.
o Fire Watcher with Fire Extinguisher shall be assigned at work area whenever
there is hot work.
o All electrical tools shall be checked and color-coded.
o Hazardous area and its precautionary measure requirements shall be properly
discussed to the working crew following all safety requirements.
o Continuous monitoring and checking shall be conducted by concerned
supervisor/foreman to detect and correct unsafe practices while performing the work
activities.
o Provide warning sign and sufficient barricade on working areas to avoid
unauthorized entry. Only assigned personnel shall be allowed in the area.
o Safety harness with double lanyards shall be used when working at elevated
temporary platforms (1.8 meters and above).
o Safety Supervisor shall monitor the work activities to help and protect all
assigned workers against exposure to safety hazards. He shall ensure that Personal
Protective Equipments (PPE’s) are being supplied and used and shall comply with
Contractor and client applicable general instruction and standards.
o Toolbox meeting shall be conducted by Electrical Supervisor daily so that work
activities will be properly coordinated to all concerned and all safety measures will be
carried out on the entire work duration.
o Housekeeping shall be maintained and working area shall be kept clean and
tidy in accordance with Site Housekeeping Procedure.
o Job Hazard and Risk Assessment of this procedure shall be disseminated and
explained to workers for safety awareness.
o Boom Truck
o Electrical Hand Tools
o High Voltage Module
o Control Unit
o Ground Leads
o High Voltage Output Cable
o Interconnection Cable
o Kilovoltmeter
o Term Shield Conn.
All tools utilized in a classified area should be intrinsically safe and suitable for hazardous
areas.