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http://egt.net.au/apprentices/workplace-health-safety/safety-alerts/
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Cable pulling jobs should be

commencement of the cable pull

All workers must be involved in the completion

assessment/JSA prior to commencing the cable pull

Conduct a pre-start meeting to ensure all workers understand the

requirements, their duties and the hazard controls that are place

Nominate a team leader for each cable pull

The Site Supervisor must inspect all cable pull set ups and routes prior
to commencement of the cable pull

Ensure cable stands and rollers are suitable for the task (Retained
cable drum shaft, solid drum stands and rollers rated for the weight of
the cable drums, roller assemblies are welded set up by competent
personnel

Ensure cable stands are on firm and level footing

Ensure the cable is pulled from the bottom of the drum

Where cables enter pits or go around corners minimize friction by the

use of roller guides and lubricant

Ensure any cable pulling rope and tackle is correctly rated and suitable
for the job

The team leader is the only person that can commence the cable pull
however anybody can call a stop to the operation

Follow directions from your team leader

carefully

planned

prior
of

to

the

risk

Once the cable pull has commenced, continue the pull at a steady
pace, and

Do not stand in the line of the pull and keep a safe distance from the
cable drums

Do not become distracted or complacent

Do not move from a safe position, or investigate problems unless the

cable pull has stopped

Where communication in the team is via radios or similar electronic

devices this should done by personnel with that specific role

Wear correct PPE, including gloves

Damaged cables, sockets and plugs must be removed from service immediately.
Electrical equipment must not be pulled or lifted by the cable, the connections may

become broken and create a hazard.

All cables must be adequately protected against external mechanical damage where

there is a risk of damage.

Adequate fusing or excess protection, e.g. circuit breakers, must be provided for all

fixed and portable equipment.

The use of multi socket boxes is to be avoided wherever possible.
The mains power supply must be disconnected before attempting to move electrical

equipment.
All electrical cables shall be neatly tied off where necessary so as not to present a
trip hazard. Where such wiring must run across floors it must be protected by
saddles, conduit or armouring. Extension cables, when used, must be routed so as

not to cause tripping hazards.

Flammable liquids must not be stored or used close to live electrical components.
Only CO2 or dry powder fire extinguishers can be used to fight electrical fires (red

cylinders with black or blue labels respectively).

All electrical equipment must be fully earthed.
Live electrical parts of machinery must be screened or guarded.
All electrical equipment must be fitted with appropriately rated residual current

devices.
All electrical fittings must be rated for the environment in which they are to be used.
Consideration must be given to exposure of the equipment to wet conditions,
extremes

of

temperature,

potentially

flammable

atmospheres,

etc.

Portable

equipment must be connected by means of a socket outlet suitable for the

environment in which it is used.

All portable tools, cables etc. must be regularly inspected. Check equipment before

use for any sign of damage and report defects immediately.

All electrical equipment should be turned off when not is use and overnight, unless
this is not possible for safety or operational reasons. Electrical sources powering
equipment that cannot be turned off under normal circumstances for safety or
operational reasons must be clearly signed as such at the power supply point.

Repairs and Maintenance

It is prohibited for any person other than a fully competent electrician or technician to
effect repairs to electrical equipment within the University. Under no circumstances

must untrained employees attempt to effect repairs to electrical equipment.

Any person carrying out any work on the electrical installation or any accessories or
equipment connected thereto should isolate the equipment. Live working is not
permitted, unless carried out by competent persons under the auspices of a Buildings

Office issued Electrical Permit To Work.

All electrical works must be carried out in accordance with the guidelines of The

Electro-Technical Council of Ireland.

All electrical wiring and electrical equipment within the University must be inspected
and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.