Kmu Substation Workshop: Rick Aguilar, Director of Job Training & Safety

Rick Aguilar, Director of Job Training & Safety
KMU SUBSTATION WORKSHOP

JUNE 29-30, 2016  OTTAWA, KS
• Hazards & Safety Rules
• Qualified Personnel & Task-Based Hazard Mitigation
• Worksite Applications & Considerations
• Electric Arc Protection
• FACE Reports & Lessons Learned
• Electrical Principles
 Ohm’s Law
 Circuit review
Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Procedures in Substations June 29-30, 2016
HAZARDS & SAFETY RULES
• Re-energized line(s)
• Induced voltages & currents
 Magnetic induction
 Capacitive induction
• Step potential
• Touch potential

• Magnetic voltages
• Capacitive induction

Equal to the difference in voltage, given by the
voltage distribution curve, between two points at
different distances from the electrode
Voltage resulting from
touching a conductive
object that is connected
to a remote energized
component

• OSHA Regulations
 1910.269(n)(2)
• General. For any employee to work transmission and distribution
lines or equipment as deenergized, the lines or equipment shall
be deenergized under the provisions of paragraph (m) of this
section and shall ensure proper grounding of the lines or
equipment as specified in paragraphs (n)(3) through (n)(9) of this
section.
 1910.269(n)(3)
• Equipotential zone. Temporary protective grounds shall be
placed at such locations and arranged in such a manner that
the employer can demonstrate will prevent each employee
from being exposed to hazardous differences in electric
potential.

• Standards
 IEEE Std. 1048-2003
 NESC C2-2012
• Placement of grounding
sets for employee
protection

• 512 Substations
 512.1 General Rules
 512.2 Working in an Energized Substation
 512.3 Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO)
 512.4 Batteries
 512.8 Circuit Breaker Maintenance & Repair
 512.9 Working in Transformer Tanks & Vessels
 512.10 Work in Manholes & Vaults
 512.11 Splicing & Terminating
 512.12 Vault/Manhole Rescue
*Rev. 15, 2012

• 507 Overhead Lines and Equipment
 507.6 Working on De-energized Lines and Equipment
 507.11 Stringing or Removing De-energized Conductors
 507.12 Stringing Adjacent to Energized Lines
 507.13 Grounding – General
 507.14 Equal Potential Grounding
• 509 Underground Lines and Equipment
 509.5 Work on De-energized Cables
 509.7 Grounding – URD Circuits
*Rev. 15, 2012

*Table 512.1. Minimum Depth of Clear Working Space
at Electric Equipment, Over 600 V
Minimum Clear Distance for Condition 1,2

Nominal voltage
Condition A Condition B Condition C
to ground
m ft m ft m ft
601-2500 V 0.9 3.0 1.2 4.0 1.5 5.0
2501-9000 V 1.2 4.0 1.5 5.0 1.8 6.0
9001 V-25 kV 1.5 5.0 1.8 6.0 2.8 9.0
Over 25-75 kV3 1.8 6.0 2.5 8.0 3.0 10.0
Above 75 kV3 2.5 8.0 3.0 10.0 3.7 12.0
APPA Safety Manual 15th Ed. pg. 233

Table R-6
Alternative Minimum Approach Distances for Voltages of
72.5 kV and less 1
Distance
Nominal voltage (kV)
Phase-to-Ground Phase-to-Phase
Phase-to-Phase
m ft m ft
0.050 to 0.300 2 Avoid Contact Avoid Contact
0.301 to 0.750 0.33 1.09 0.33 1.09
0.751 to 5.0 0.63 2.07 0.63 2.07
5.1 to 15.0 0.65 2.14 0.68 2.24
15.1 to 36.0 0.77 2.53 0.89 2.92
36.1 to 46.0 0.84 2.76 0.98 3.22
46.1 to 72.5 1.00 3.29 1.20 3.94
Altitude above Correction
sea level (m) Factor
0 to 900 1.00
901 to 1,200 1.02
1,201 to 1,500 1.05
Table R-5 Altitude 1,501 to 1,800 1.08
Correction Factor 1,801 to 2,100 1.11
2,101 to 2,400 1.14
2,401 to 2,700 1.17
2,701 to 3,000 1.20
Multiply distances from
Table R-6 with correction 3,001 to 3,600 1.25
factor corresponding to 3,601 to 4,200 1.30
altitude of work 4,201 to 4,800 1.35
4,801 to 5,400 1.39
5,401 to 6,000 1.44
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL & TASK-
BASED HAZARD MITIGATION
• One who has received training in and has
demonstrated skills and knowledge in the construction
and operation of electrical equipment and installation
and the hazards involved.

• One who has the skill and knowledge related
to the construction and operation of the
electrical equipment and installations and has
received safety training to recognize and
avoid the hazards involved.
May be considered qualified with respect to

certain equipment & method but still
unqualified for others.
• Employer must provide the employee in charge with
all available information that relates to the
determination of existing characteristics and
conditions under §§1910.269(a)(4) and 1926.950(d):
• Employer shall ensure employee in charge conducts
a job briefing
 Information on existing characteristics
 Information about existing conditions
§§1910.269(c)(1)(i) & 1926.952(a)(1)

Employer to employee in charge, employee in
charge to coworkers
• Hazards associated with

the job
• Work procedures involved
• Special precautions
• Energy-source controls
• Personal protective equipment requirements
§§1910.269(c)(1)(ii) & 1926.952(a)(2)(b)

Number of briefings
• At least one before
each day or shift
• When there
significant changes
§§1910.269(c)(3) & 1926.952(a)(2)(c)

Short discussion
• Satisfactory if the work involved is routine
Detailed discussion
• If work is particularly hazardous, or
• If employees cannot be expected to recognize and
avoid the hazards involved

• Isolate – not able to
contact energized part
• Insulate – same
principle used with
energized work

• Magnetic voltages
• Capacitive induction

• Key is to place worker
in parallel with low
resistance path to
shunt dangerous
current & limit voltage
across worker.
• Return path
considerations
 System neutral
 Ground rod
• Approved ground
clams, jumpers ≥ #2
copper, clean surfaces

Subtitle
ELECTRIC ARC PROTECTION

• Outer layer of clothing must be arc-rated for
incident energy exceeding 2.0 cal/cm2
• Arc-rated protection must cover entire body,
with certain exceptions:
 Protection for hands (rubber gloves with protectors
or, for exposures ≤ 14 cal/cm2, heavy-duty (12oz)
leather work gloves)
 Protection for feet (heavy work shoes or boots)
 Protection for the head under certain conditions
§1910.269(l)(8) & §1926.960(g)

Federal Register pg. 20489
§1910.269(l)(8) & §1926.960(g)

• Head when incident
energy is < 9 cal/cm2
(single phase), or < 5
cal/cm2 for other
exposures
• Hands when wearing
rubber gloves and
protectors
• Feet when wearing
heavy leather boots

Hazard Risk Hazard Risk Hazard Risk Hazard Risk Hazard Risk
Category 0 Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4

• 100% cotton long
sleeve shirt
• Long pants
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Leather and insulated
gloves (as required)
• Leather work boots

• 4+ cal long sleeve shirt
& long pants (or)
coveralls
• Hardhat
• Safety glasses
• Arc rated face shield
(inserts)
• VR gloves
• Leather gloves

• 8+ cal long sleeve
shirt & long pants
(or) coveralls
• Hardhat
• Safety glasses
• Arc rated face
shield
(inserts)
• VR gloves
• Leather gloves
• 25+ flashsuit w/ hood
over long sleeve shirt
and long pants
• Safety glasses
(inserts)
• VR gloves
• Leather gloves

• 40+ flashsuit w/ hood
over arc-rated FR long
sleeve shirt and long
pants
• Safety glasses
(inserts)
• VR gloves
• Leather gloves

• Layering
 Outer layers must be flame resistant
 Under layers must be non-melting
• Fit – Clothing shall fit properly (loose), w/ least
interference
• Coverage – Clothing must cover potentially
exposed areas (wrist, neck)
• Care & Maintenance
 Inspect before use
 Launder according to mfg’s instructions
*Photo courtesy of Salisbury

• Equipment exposed to electric arcs must
pass drop test post-exposure
• No requirement to pass an arc rating test

• Assess worksite for hazards
• Determine appropriate
controls
• May use isolation,
insulation, and
equipotential zones
• Ensure no contact with
equipment and ground
rod

• Stringing adjacent to
energized lines and equipment
• Placement of tools and
materials
• Worksite access control
• Ensure no contact with
equipment and ground rod

FACE REPORTS & LESSONS
LEARNED

• Inspections and P.M. need to be completed and
are critical safety element for personnel and facilities
• Control access and ensure personnel are qualified
for tasks
• Communicate PPE & MAD requirements with
exposed workers

Rick Aguilar, CUSP, PHR
Director of Job Training & Safety
Kansas Municipal Utilities
101 ½ N. Main
McPherson, KS 67460
(316) 293-6933
raguilar@kmunet.org
Serving municipal utilities for 85 years


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Rick Aguilar, Director of Job Training & Safety

KMU SUBSTATION WORKSHOP

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

*Rev. 15, 2012

*Rev. 15, 2012

Minimum Clear Distance for Condition 1,2

APPA Safety Manual 15th Ed. pg. 233

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

May be considered qualified with respect to

§§1910.269(c)(1)(i) & 1926.952(a)(1)

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

• Hazards associated with

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

§§1910.269(c)(3) & 1926.952(a)(2)(c)

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

ELECTRIC ARC PROTECTION

§1910.269(l)(8) & §1926.960(g)

§1910.269(l)(8) & §1926.960(g)

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

*Photo courtesy of Salisbury

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Energized & De-Energized Work KMU Substation Workshop

Serving municipal utilities for 85 years

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