Electrical Substation Construction Safety

Electrical substation safety is all about strict adherence to rules and regulations.

Electrical substation construction safety. 2012 national electrical safety code nesc. Osha sent to the federal register a final rule to improve workplace safety and health for workers performing electric power generation transmission and distribution work. Fortunately substation construction standards and the national electrical safety code have changed over the years to help reduce hazards. Ieee std 80 2000 ieee guide for safety in ac substation grounding contains guidelines for protection against hazardous.

There are numerous laws rules codes etc. Osha announces final rule revising standards for electric power generation transmission and distribution osha news release april 1 2014. Note to paragraph d. Personnel protection most company policies require you to notify the dispatch center or substation owner before entering and leaving a substation which is a good industry practice for several reasons.

229 439 2351 fax 229 439 8224. References updated and re organised. It should always be 100 safe to work at or visit the substation. Our highly experienced engineering team can carry out a free site visit to survey electrical switchrooms and substations for electrical substation safety equipment requirements.

Staying alert and cautious taking adequate precautions and protective measures also help personnel safeguard. Llc corporate office po box 3367 albany ga 31706 ph. On completion we are happy to make a recommendation for suitable electrical safety equipment at each switchroom location. 2 content revised and additional content added including safety working in substations project delivery quality project documentation environment civil works communications control building electrical services and the use of substation construction tools.

Jl malone assoc. According to ieee standard 80 ieee guide for safety in ac substation grounding the design parameters of the grid include maximum grid current fault duration shock duration soil resistivity surface material resistivity and grid geometry which primarily considers the area of the ground system conductor spacing and depth of the grid. Electric power generation transmission and distribution. Safety procedures formulated to meet requirements outlined in nesc and other standards go a long way in making substations more secure against known hazards and triggers.