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NL · Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (workplace standards) · Article 492 · clause 492 · NLR 5/12

PART XXVI ELECTRICAL OPERATIONS — De-energized high voltage systems - isolation and lockout

492

(1) Before working on a high voltage power system that, for reasons of safety, shall be de-energized, the worker in charge shall ensure that the part of the system being worked on is isolated and grounded and locked out where required by these regulations.

492(2)

A barrier or other form of distinctive identification shall be used to differentiate high voltage electrical equipment which has been de-energized for safety reasons from similar energized equipment at the work location where a lack of identification would result in undue risk to workers.

492(3)

Where it is impracticable to lock out a power system or part of a power system,

492(a)

the boundaries of the power system or part shall be clearly defined;

492(b)

written work procedures respecting safety protection guarantees and complying with the requirements of sections 493 to 497 shall be followed; and

492(c)

major equipment used to establish safety protection guarantees shall be uniquely identified at a conspicuous place on or near the equipment.

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