Abstract

The workshop will include hands-on practice in safety documentation such as development of switching plans and electrical access permits of different types.  Employees performing operations and maintenance work on high voltage electrical transmission and distribution systems are exposed to a greater hazard than most other employees. In industry the majority of safety rules and regulations originated from the painful experience of workers who suffered serious injuries or even death. Therefore, rules should not be seen as a means of limiting our freedom, but should rather be looked upon as valuable advice to ensure safe working conditions. This training workshop covers the basic procedures in working safely on high voltage systems including the aspects of safety management and safety auditing.