PICW TTT HandbookREV9 - Feb - 16

2016
P.I.C.W. Handbook
ABB Train the Trainer Workshop - Prepared by Vivian Prendergast / Greg Leslie
P.I.C.W Person In Charge Of Works

Handbook / Course Notes
1.0 Introduction
The PICW course is intended for anyone who supervises or can be considered a site lead
person for working in an electrical environment such as substations, switch yards, MCCs,
transmission and distribution rooms or vaults, wind and solar power inverter areas, power
generation plants or stations, etc. It also applies to Electrical Maintenance Supervisors in our
manufacturing facilities and service workshops and for those supervising electrical work
including electrical testing activities.
The objective of the PICW course is to enable all ABB employees and contractors to apply Safe
Work Practices in accordance with ABB’s HSE Standard for Electrical Safety Management and
the HSE Guidelines for Electrical Safety as defined in Hazard Control Sheets ES-01 through
ES-05 in the Code of Practice for Safe Working.
2.0 Course Objective

This Train the Trainer course is to give the designated trainers in each region the necessary
knowledge and material to effectively deliver the PICW to the participants identified in section
1.0 Introduction above. The following are the objectives:
• To provide Information and Awareness Training to all ABB Engineers / employee’s

working on or near electrical apparatus. This shall include any employee / contractor
who visits ABB or Customer sites and carries out surveys / inspections near electrical
apparatus where high voltage is present and the PM’s that assigned these works
• To enable all Engineers apply Safe Work Practices in accordance with ABB Safety
Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.
• To enable all Engineers to Act in the Role of ABB PICW and fulfil and understand the
responsibilities of this role.
• Following this Course, there will be an Approval Process to appoint Engineers, who work
on behalf of ABB, to a PICW Role.
• Standardize ABB Employee’s approach to Safe Working
• Highlight and discuss current work practices in relation to working on ABB / Customers
sites.
• Communicate to all employees the necessity to adopt standard tools / equipment.
• It will allow ABB Engineers to identify situations where specialist assistance is required
and implement appropriate actions on Customer Sites.
3.0 Role of the facilitator

To provide the PICW TTT course to selected ABB Electrical Safety Champions or HSE
Professionals, who carry out electrical training and auditing, are required to:
 Maintain a high level of professionalism
 Maintain their knowledge and skills in teaching and in the content of PICW program/
 Ensure that the program includes all of the relevant exercises, conducted in accordance
with the training materials
 Successfully complete the Train-the-Trainer program
ABB 1
 Deliver the comprehensive two day training program as designed by ABB’s Global Core
Team of Electrical Safety Champions
 Utilize all provided training materials
 Notify the ABB HSE Leadership Team of the successful completion of this course,
request certification of the participant, and ensure that each participant receives a
certificate of completion.
 Register all participants attending the training. Ensure that all participants sign the
register each day and then post the roster and a copy of each TTT certificates in the
share point site and electrical safety portal.
4.0 Participants eligibility / criteria for selection

For the PICW TTT course, we are looking for current Electrical Safety Champions and/or BU
Electrical Specialists who are responsible for advising a BU on electrical safety and regulatory
issues and/or has conducted electrical auditing/training.
5.0 Outline of Training Workshop / Facilitator’ guide
Time
Day 1 Learning Topic Summary of activity
Required
Distribute course materials and name
08:30 – 09:00 Host HSE Introductions tags to participants. Domestic and 5 mins
housekeeping arrangements
Country Managing Director Welcome to the Country and highlight

10 mins
or other Dignitary the importance of this training course.
Vivian Prendergast Trainer Introduction of speakers, Overview of

10 mins
- Introductions course, Icebreakers
Ask group to openly feedback on what

Participants expectations 5 mins
they understand by PICW training
Discuss course objectives and outline

09:00 – 09-15 Course objectives 15 mins
of the two-day workshop
Defining ABB’s Safety Rules,
09:15 – 09:30 Electrical safety rules 15 mins
Standards, and Guidelines
Review of 3 incidents, what happened,
09:30 – 10:30 Electrical incidents common themes, prevention and way 60 mins
forward
10:30 – 10:50 Break 20 mins
PICW definitions and Defining ABB’s Competence
10:50 – 11:20 30 mins
electrical competency Management Process
Defining PICW roles and

11:20 – 11:50 Roles and responsibilities 30 mins
responsibilities and how they apply
Risk assessment, JHA, method

11:50 – 12:20 Planning and preparation 30 mins
statement, pre-job briefing
ABB 2
Day 1 Time
Learning Topic Summary of activity
Continued Required
12:20 – 13:00 Lunch 40 mins
Seven Steps/Voltage Thorough review of each step and
13:00 – 13:40 40 mins
Detectors (VD’s) requirements for VD’s.
13:40 – 14:20 LOTO/Earthing Review and exercise 40 mins
Standard PTW and PTW

14:20 – 15:00 Review of PTW and PTW process 40 mins
Process
15:00 – 15:20 Break 20 mins

Shock, Arc Flash, Arc Blast, Burns,
15.20 – 16:20 Hazards of Electricity 60 mins
Damage to Hearing, etc.
Inspections, dielectric testing, Arc-
Insulated PPE and Arc
16.20 – 17:00 Flash Work-Wear, PICW 40 mins
Flash Work-wear
responsibilities to ensure
Time
Day 2 Learning Topics Summary of activity
Required
08:30 – 08:50 Day 1 debriefing Question and answer session 20 mins
Matrix, Table Notes, Application of

08:50 – 09:50 New AF Matrix 60 mins
Matrix Exercise
09.50 – 10:10 Break 20 mins
Skanwear – Selecting the right garment, Standard
10:10 – 11:10 60 mins
Arc Flash Work-wear color scheme, Benefits of Layering
11:10 – 12:00 MV network switching Present different scenarios 50 mins
Practical exercises 1 and 2 with PTW

12:00 – 13:00 MV switching 60 mins
and PPE matrix
13:00 – 13:40 Lunch 40 mins
Practical exercises 1 and 2 with PTW
13.40 – 14.00 MV switching 20 mins
and PPE matrix
Small group exercise with Practical exercises for PICW with
14.00 – 15.00 60 mins
a work package/job scope RAMS, PTW and PPE matrix
Working Break 40 mins
Present scenarios for providing safe
15.00 – 15:40 Small Group Leaders 40 mins
work environment
15:40 – 16:30 Final Review / Feedback Q&A Session 50 mins
ABB 3
The course as mentioned above can be sub-divided into five categories for ease of
explanation:
A. Safety Rules
Learning Electrical safety rules must be fully understood and it is most important that
the person in charge of the work activity conveys the rules as they apply to specific
situations that arise during the work shift. The Group HSE Standard for Electrical
Safety Management outlines the minimum standards for electrical safety and the
Code of Practice for Safe Working provides suitable methods to achieve the
minimum standards.
B. Definitions/ Electrical Competency
There are 5 levels of competency that comprise the competency model framework
that is in the process of being implemented in ABB.
It is important to convey the progression of the competency model and ensure that it
is understood this is the framework for electrical competency in ABB. Terminology
may differ from Country to Country the levels of competency and progression from
level to level are most important.
C. Roles & Responsibilities
The role and responsibilities of the PICW are highlighted in this section including the
fact that the PICW is ultimately responsible for the health and safety of everyone
who is assigned to perform work under his or her direction.
D. Planning and Preparation
This section is the meat and potatoes of this course and trainers need to fully
understand the concept of each of the following sections and if there is any doubt or
grey areas, they need to be clarified during this train the trainer course:
i. Risk Assessment, Method Statement, and Emergency Preparedness
ii. Seven Steps
iii. Voltage testers
iv. Lock Out Tag Out (L.O.T.O)
v. ABB Standard Permit To Work (PTW)
vi. ARC flash awareness / PPE
vii. Insulated PPE / ARC Flash Clothing and PPE / New ABB Matrix
viii. Application of Arc-Flash PPE Matrix
ix. Typical MV Network / Switching
ABB 4
x. Exercise One
xi. Exercise Two
E. Small Group Exercise

The purpose of this exercise is to give the participants an opportunity to apply
everything they learned in this course and ensure that each small group
collaborates on how best to provide a safe working environment from the time
the job scope is handed down all the way through the execution phase and
exiting the site.
i. Job scope (Typical job scope handed out to each group) including a
single line/drawing, system and equipment specifications,
ii. Planning and preparation (Steps taken to provide a safe work
environment – RAMS, emergency provisions, PPE)
iii. PTW – Completion from start to handback
iv. Job execution phase and handback
Small group leaders present
6.0 Feedback & Review
ABB 5
Slide 1
Vivian Prendergast – IEABB Service / Electrical Safety Champion – January 2016
PICW - Person In Charge of Work

Train the Trainer Workshop
© ABB
Month DD, YYYY | Slide 1
This PICW course is intended for anyone who supervises or can be considered a site
lead person for electrical work or for working in an electrical environment such as
substations, switch yards, MCCs, transmission and distribution rooms or vaults, wind
and solar power inverter areas, power generation plants or stations, etc. It also applies
to Electrical Maintenance Supervisors in our manufacturing facilities and service
workshops.
PARTICIPANT’S NOTES
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Course Objective
To provide Information and Awareness Training to all ABB
Engineers / employee’s working on or near electrical apparatus.
This shall include any employee / contractor who visits ABB or

Customer sites and carries out surveys / inspections near electrical
apparatus where high voltage is present and the PM’s that assigned
these works.
To enable all Engineers apply Safe Work Practices in accordance

with ABB Safety Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.
To enable all Engineers Act in the Role of ABB PICW
and fulfil and understand the responsibilities of this role.
Following this Course there will be an Approval

Process to allow Engineers work on behalf of ABB in a
PICW Role.
© ABB Group
December 29, 2015 | Slide 2
This awareness training is intended for supervisors or site lead persons of employees
and/or contractors who perform work at ABB or Customer sites or carry out surveys or
inspections near electrical apparatus where high voltage is present and there is the
likelihood of electrical shock or arc flash/blast events.
This course will also assist in the supervision workers who apply Safe Work Practices in
accordance with ABB Safety Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, and
enables all engineers responsible to act in the role of the ABB PICW and fulfil and
understand the responsibilities of this role.
Following this Course there will be an Approval Process to allow Engineers work on
behalf of ABB in a PICW Role.
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Slide 3
Course Objective
Standardize ABB Employee’s approach to Safe Working.
Highlight and discuss current work practices in relation

to working on ABB / Customers sites.
Communicate to all employees the necessity to adopt

Standard tools / equipment.
It will allow ABB Engineers to identify situations where

specialist assistance is required and implement
appropriate actions on Customer Sites.
© ABB Group
This objectives of this course are to:

• Standardize the approach to safe ways of working in an electrical
environment
• Gain an understanding of and convey safe work practices at ABB facilities or
project or customers’ sites
• Highlight the importance of adopting standard tools and equipment
• Ensure that all persons in charge of the work activity can identify situations
where special assistance is required and how to implement appropriate action
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Slide 4
This slide outlines the topics that will be covered in this train the trainer course
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ABB 9
Slide 5
Course Objective
Standardise ABB Employee’s approach to Safe Working.

Review ABB IE Electrical Switching Policy.
Provide all employees with Standard tools / equipment.
PICW - Person
It will allow In Charge
ABB Service Engineers to identify of Work
situations where specialist assistance is required and
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Safety Rules
© ABB Group
Electrical safety rules must be fully understood and it is most important that the person
in charge of the work activity conveys the rules as they apply to specific situations that
arise during the work shift.
The Group HSE Standard for Electrical Safety Management outlines the minimum
standards for electrical safety and the Code of Practice for Safe Working provides
suitable methods to achieve the minimum standards.
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Electrical Safety Rules / Management
 There shall be a documented policy relating to the

management of electrical safety. The policy shall contain
information on:
 The application of electrical safety rules.
 Training and competency
 Written authorization of people
 Review and audit of compliance
 There shall be suitable written procedures to ensure the
safety rules can be realistically applied to the particular
projects to which they apply. Implementation of rules will
always be in conjunction with effective Risk Assessment.
© ABB Group
Ensure that all persons in charge of the work activity have a thorough understanding of
ABB’s policy for managing electrical risks.
Key elements include:
• The application of electrical safety rules.
• Training and competency
• Written authorization of people
• Review and audit of compliance
Most importantly, how the rules apply to the work at hand. A thorough risk assessment
shall be undertaken and appropriate controls applied prior to commencing work and in
accordance with the hierarchy of controls.
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ABB 11
Slide 7
The person in charge of the work activity has several different documents that can be
readily accessed and available for reference.
These documents shall be made available to the workers either in paper or electronic
format.
The hazard control sheets in the code of practice are designed to reinforce ABB’s
minimum standards and provide suitable guidance for safe working.
ES-01 to ES-05 include guidance for working below and above 1KV, testing and
commissioning, portable electrical tools and equipment and electrical safety
management.
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ABB 12
Slide 8
Local Standard Operating Procedures – SOP’s
Local Standard Operating Procedures should be developed to

Be compliant with all Group Standards / Work Practices but also
Capture any Localised specific requirements.
Support Information to Protect YOU the Employee
© ABB Group
Each LBU shall also have work instructions or standard operating procedures
developed cover the specific work activities undertaken and include any local standards
that must be adhered to by those who perform the work. The person in charge of the
work needs to have a fundamental understanding of any local and customer
requirements
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ABB 13
Slide 9
This section covers 3 serious electrical incidents that occurred in 2015.

Discuss these incidents in detail and have the participants answer the
following questions:
• Why did these incidents occur?

• What were that causes and contributing factors?
• Were these incidents preventable?
• Where did we fail as an organization?
• What could you have done as the PICW to prevent these incidents?
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Slide 10
Serious electrical incident in Turkey:

• Why did this incident occur?
• Was this incident preventable?
• What could you have done as the PICW to prevent this from
occurring?
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Slide 11
Serious electrical incident in Singapore:

occurring?
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Serious electrical incident in Denmark:

occurring?
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Slide 13
Analysis of recent ABB electrical incidents

Common themes
Live busbar not visible Energized Feeders Feeder cable section on back side of switchgear Line side of breaker
(behind barrier) (cell not in scope) (cell not in scope and believed to be de-energized) (contact with live buss)
Line side of breaker Energized connection points

(contact with live buss) (not aware they were energized)
© ABB Group
There were several electrical incidents that occurred in 2015 that included common causes and
contributing factors including 3 main areas of concern:
Electrical Competence:
• Lack of workers understanding of parts which may still be energized.
• Competence of the “Nominated Person” in control of the work activity
• Worker recognition of scope creep from original task
Electrical Safety Management:
• Lack of a “Nominated Person” in control of the work activity
• Poor identification of live panels in vicinity of work
• Lack of voltage detection instrumentation
• Lack of robust Lock out Tag Out processes.
• Poor / vague / no permit to work which may not reflect the revised scope of work.
• Lack of PPE
Human Factors:
• Failure to engage person in control of electrical equipment/system and to “Walk the Permit”
• Workers prepared to continue doing some tasks with units energized.
• Failure to wear arc-rated work-wear and PPE
• Failure to verify zero energy
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Slide 14
Analysis of recent ABB electrical incidents

Common themes
• Lack of workers understanding of parts which may still be energized. (Competence)

• Workers prepared to continue doing some tasks with units energized.
(Human/Competence)
• Lack of a “Nominated Person” in control of the work activity (Supervision)
• Competence of the “Nominated Person” in control of the work activity
(System/Competence)
• Lack of robust Lock Out Tag Out processes. (Procedures)
• Failure to engage person in control of electrical equipment/system and to “Walk the Permit”
(Management)
• Poor identification of live panels in vicinity of work. (Competence/System/Supervision)
• Poor / vague / no permit to work which may not reflect the revised scope of work. (System)
• Worker recognition of scope creep from original task (Competence/Supervision)
• Lack of or failure to wear arc-rated work-wear and PPE (Safety Defenses/Human)
• Failure to verify zero energy or lack of voltage detection instrumentation (Human/Safety
Defenses)
© ABB
Slide 10
This slide gives the details of the causal and contributing factors that are common in
these events.
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Slide 15
We Need to Step Forward and take compete control of

The Work Activities and Area.
© ABB Group
Performing work in an electrical environment requires sustained diligence throughout the work
shift. As the person in charge, you must continuously remind everyone to be aware of their
surroundings.
Workers must:
• Understand the work tasks
• Treat everything as if it is energized
• Test before they touch
• Ensure the voltage detector is working before and after testing
• Understand how electricity can harm them
• Understand what is or can become energized
• Understand to limits of approach
• When in doubt, stop work and find out
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Slide 16
Course Objective

PICW - Person
Definitions / Electrical
implement appropriate Competency
actions on Customer Sites.
© ABB Group
This section covers the key definitions and electrical competency in ABB. This course
applies to the Person in Charge of the Work, which would include the Electrically
Authorized Person and the Senior Authorized Person in the Competency Model. The
Global Core Team of Electrical Safety Champions devised the electrical competency
model, which will provide the frame work for competency in ABB going forward.
Trainers need to highlight that the competency model is based on specific terminology,
which will differ from Country to Country. The main point is to have specific levels of
competency and requirements to move from one level to the next.
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Slide 17
The Person In Charge of the Work or otherwise known as the Nominated Person in Control of
the Work Activity is the person who is in immediate and direct charge of the work which is about
to be done or is being done and of the people who are about to work or are working on an
apparatus.
The PICW is ultimately responsible for the health and safety of the work team and must carry
out all of the necessary steps to create a safe work environment.
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Slide 18
Person In Charge of Work (PICW)

Five Levels of Electrical Competence
2) Electrically 3) Electrically
Two Authorized Two
Competent
Years Person (EAP) Years
Person (ECP)
Existing 4) Senior
1) Electrical Five
Employee Authorized
Trainee (ET) Years
or New Person (SAP)
Hire
5) Electrical Group
Safety Appointed
Authority
(ESA)
© ABB Group
There are 5 levels of competency that comprise the competency model framework that is in the
process of being implemented in ABB. The Electrical Trainee can be an existing or newly hired
ABB employee who is in the process of obtaining the electrical education requirements. Once
the appropriate education is obtained, this person would then be considered an Electrically
Competent Person. After spending 2 years as an Electrically Competent Person, this person
would then be considered an Electrically Authorized Person. Once an Electrically Authorized
Person spends 5 years in this position and passes a rigorous examination, this person would
then be considered a Senior Authorized Person. Finally, the Electrical Safety Authority would
not necessarily need to arise out of this hierarchy, but would need to have the necessary
education, training, experience, and acquired skills to be considered by Group Safety for this
appointed, full time position.
TRAINER: BE SURE TO COVER THE PROGRESSION OF THE COMPETENCY MODEL AND
ENSURE THAT IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS IS THE FRAMEWORK FOR COMPETENCY.
TERMINOLOGY MAY DIFFER FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY SO THE LEVELS OF COMPETENCY
ARE WHAT ARE MOST IMPORTANT.
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Slide 19
The first level is the Electrical Trainee who is seeking the appropriate education, while
performing tasks outside limits of approach for non-competent persons. It is most
important that the ET does not engage any electrical apparatus that is either energized
or has the potential to become energized (equipment under LOTO: isolated, locked
tagged, verified, and earthed).
Second is the Electrical Person, who has obtained the necessary electrical education
and performs limited tasks within the restricted approach boundary (a distance that only
qualified persons can get to energized equipment) while remaining under the direct
supervision of an Authorized Person.
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Slide 20
Five level of electrical competency

Tasks/Duties
Electrically Authorized Person (PICW)
 A Competent Person for a minimum of 2 years or equivalent external
education, training and experience (Approved by Electrical Authority)
 Acts as the “Nominated Person” in control of the work activity and is
responsible for safety of the work group.
 Accepts PTW from client or generates an ABB PTW
 Mentored by a Senior Authorized Person (SAP)
 Conducts risk assessments and creates method statements
 Fully understands single line diagrams, electrical drawings /
schematics
 Trained to carry out switching operations and protective grounding or
earthing
 Ensures the condition tools, tackles, and test equipment
 Leader in Group Lockout/Tagout process
 Can approve contractors’ competency in cases of urgency
© ABB Group
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The third level of competency is the Electrically Authorized Person (EAP) has spent 2
years as a competent person and can be considered the Nominated Person in Control
of the Work Activity or the PICW. The PICW can issue and receive an electrical permit
to work PTW and can perform limited switching and earthing tasks under the
supervision of a Senior Authorized Person (SAP). It is important that the participants
grasp that this level of competence is the expectation for being the person in charge of
the work team and is fully responsible for the safety and health of everyone working
under his or her direction.
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Slide 21

Tasks/Duties
Senior Authorized Person (SAP)
 A minimum of 5 Years of experience as an Authorized Person or
equivalent education, training and experience (approved by the
Electrical Authority)
 Can also act as the “Nominated Person” in control of the work activity
and is responsible for safety of the work group.
 Issues and receives an electrical PTW
 Mentors Authorized Persons
 Capable of creating a safe work zone
 Deals with customers’ electrical requirements vs ABB’s minimum
standards
 Assesses contractors’ competence.
 Takes part in the approval process for Competent Persons and
Authorized Person along with the Electrical Authority
 Reviews/approves contractor risk assessments and method
statements
© ABB Group
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The 4th level of competency is the Senior Authorized Person (SAP) who has spent 5
years as an Authorized Person and has passed a rigorous electrical examination. The
SAP can approve of contractor competency and can perform switching and earthing
tasks. This is similar to a Master Electrician in some Countries and is a person who has
the knowledge, training, demonstrated skills, and experience to achieve this high level
of electrical competence.
Be sure to cover the tasks outlined in the slide.
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Slide 22

Tasks/Duties
Electrical Safety Authority (ESA)
 Minimum 5 years experience as an SAP or equivalent
(authorized/appointed by Group Safety)
 Conducts an initial competency assessment and aligns the
organization according to this competency model (Grandfather
Clause).
 Oversees competency (approves electrical competency advancement
and proctors SAP exams), approves electrical tester qualifications and
experience
 A lead electrical safety auditor and conducts electrical safety audits in
Country, cluster, or region.
 Reviews Country electrical legislation VS ABB standards
 Conducts contract risk reviews
 Intervenes on customer/contract disputes
 The ultimate authority in terms of electrical safety
 Works closely with Country/BU HSE Managers providing electrical
© ABB Group
safety advice and training
The Electrical Safety Authority is the ultimate authority in terms of electrical safety, implements
the competency model under the *grandfather clause, conducts competency assessments,
electrical auditing, conducts advanced electrical training, conducts risk reviews, proctors SAP
exams, sets field testing requirements and qualifications, and other tasks as a part of the
Centers of Excellence. The Electrical Safety Authorities have not been appointed by Group
Safety as of yet, but will be a part of the GF-SA next level organization structure to be
determined in the coming months.
* Please Note: A grandfather clause (or grandfather policy) is a provision in which an old rule
continues to apply to some existing situations while a new rule will apply to all future cases.
Those exempt from the new rule are said to have grandfather rights or acquired rights.
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ABB 27
Slide 23
Course Objective

PICW - Person
Roles and
implement Responsibilities
© ABB Group
This section discusses the roles and responsibilities of the PICW. Be sure to highlight
all respective responsibilities and once again that the PICW is fully responsible for the
safety of the working group.
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ABB 28
Slide 24
Experience of fatalities in ABB
People are dying / getting Seriously Injured regardless of:

 Experience;
 Existence or not, of a safe working procedure;
 Logic.
We need to:
 Adopt a Culture Change with regard to Your Role as a
ABB Representative on Site managing Working Parties.
 Communicate SOP’s / Policies;
 Enforce that procedure;
 Change Individuals Perception of Risk;
© ABB Group
We are all involved and those ‘close’ to accidents will be subject to investigation,
possible legal action, suffer mental distress, many will live with the affects for the rest of
their lives and it all starts with an individual’s Perception of a Risk – DO YOU TRUST
THEM?
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ABB 29
Slide 25
Person In Charge of Work (PICW)

Roles and responsibilities
Shall be Nominated / Approved at Country Level.
Responsible for Overall Supervision and Safety of

Work and Work Crew.
Responsible for ensuring correct LOTO procedures.
Responsible for the Issuing and Receiving of Permits.
Responsible for “Walking the Permit” with all affected

workers in the work party.
© ABB Group
The person in charge of the work shall be appointed by the Business Unit and approved
by the Country and is fully responsible for the safety of everyone who is assigned to
carry out the work activity under his or her direction. This includes ensuring the work is
undertaken with the equipment in an electrically safe work condition through robust
lockout tagout instructions and receiving and/or issuing an electrical permit to work, and
for “Walking the Permit” with all affected workers in the work party to review the isolation
points, the lockout tagout, earthing or protective grounding, and the verification of the
absence of voltage prior to commencing work.
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ABB 30
Slide 26
The PICW is fully responsible for:

• Briefing ALL Workers and any other effected working parties.
• Re-briefing of crew if any work conditions change.
• Ensuring All Plant, Tools and Equipment and Personnel are clear of work area once
Work is complete.
• Completing RAMS / JHA (POWRA) / Permit to Work / Issuing Reviewing Switching Plan
if required.
• Ensuring that Emergency Preparedness measures are appropriate, in place, and
communicated, including emergency equipment (an AED when required),
communication methods, evacuation procedures, mustering points, and customer
protocols.
• Ensuring provisions for first aid/CPR are in place and apply also to electrical injuries.
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ABB 31
Slide 27
PICW – Assignment of Roles
The PICW Shall be Approved.
The Person in Charge of Works (PICW) shall be assigned in

charge of each section of work.
Only one PICW Shall be assigned for each section of work.
The PICW shall ensure that work assigned to him or her is carried
out safely.
The PICW shall ensure that an on-site Risk Assessment is

completed & communicated / agreed to all crew members under
his / her control or any others that may be affected
(JHA / POWRA).
© ABB Group
The role of the PICW shall be appointed and approved by the BU/LBU in conjunction
with the Country Electrical Champion and HSE Advisor. The electrical competency of
the PICW is extremely critical.
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ABB 32
Slide 28
PICW – Basic Application of Role
• PICW inform Client of Arrival • Manufacturer's Instructions

• Compete Induction • ABB Permit
• Establish Task / Location • Brief Crew – Tasks / Work Area
• RAMS • Location / Identification / FIBA
• Client Safety Paperwork • Clean Work Area
• Switching Plan (if required) • Verify LOTO
• Isolation • Correct Tools / Equipment / PPE
• Permits • Lifting Techniques / Test Equipment
• Walk down with Client • Area Demarcation / Signage
• Local Earthing • Clear Work Area upon completion
• JHA (POWRA) • Close out ABB / Client Permits
• Correct Drawings • Declared Ready for Return to Service
Question: - Of the Basic Guidelines above how many of these can /

should be arranged / discussed prior to arriving to site to actually
commence work activity?
Managers / Service Co-Ordinators should be asking these questions.
© ABB Group
General Guidelines for an Employees Duties when visiting ABB / Customer Sites
ALL of these points need to be defined by the trainer and be sure that everything is
understood by the PICW’s in the session.
Question: - Of the Basic Guidelines above how many of these can / should be arranged
/ discussed prior to arriving to site to actually commence work activity?
Managers / Service Coordinators should be asking these questions.
Pose these questions to the PICW’s in the session.
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ABB 33
Slide 29
Course Objective

PICW - Person
Planning and Preparation
implement appropriate actions on Customer Sites.
© ABB Group
This section pertains to planning and preparation of the work. Be sure that everyone
understands the importance of this section.
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ABB 34
Slide 30
PICW Best Working Practice
Receive job
request
Review at Develop
each interval
until complete PICW RAMS and
approvals
Safe
Working
Communicate
all tasks /
Start work
controls to
crew
© ABB Group
To create and maintain a safe work environment, these steps are an example of a best
working practice:
• Receive job request
• Develop RAMS and approvals
• Communicate all tasks / controls to crew
• Start work
• Review at each interval until complete
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ABB 35
Slide 31
Course Objective

PICW
It will-allow
Person In Charge
Risk Assessment & Method
implement appropriate actions Statement
on Customer Sites.
© ABB Group
Persons in Charge need to know how to perform a risk assessment and create a
method statement. PICW’s also need to be aware that if there are any grey areas or
controls that do not mitigate the risk to an acceptable level, then he or she needs to
engage their safety advisor for assistance with these tasks.
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ABB 36
Slide 32
Risk Assessment Methodology
Severity
Risk Assessment
Slightly Harmful Harmful Extremely Harmful
Very Unlikely Trivial (L) Tolerable (L) Moderate (M)

likelihood
Unlikely Tolerable (L) Moderate (M) Substantial (H)
Likely Moderate (M) Substantial (H) Intolerable (H)
Risk assessments do not need to be perfect, but must be ‘suitable and

sufficient’ in order to demonstrate that;
• A proper check was made
• You considered all those who may be affected
• You dealt with all obvious and significant hazards
• The precautions taken were reasonable & the remaining risk was as low as
practicable
© ABB
06/10/2011 | Slide 28
Various methodologies exist for assessing the risk, but fundamentally the principles are
exactly the same and the matrix should look similar to that shown on screen. Risk
assessments do not need to be perfect, but must be ‘suitable and sufficient’ in order to
demonstrate that;
• A proper check was made
• You considered all those who may be affected
• You dealt with all obvious and significant hazards
• The precautions taken were reasonable & the remaining risk was as low as
practicable
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ABB 37
Slide 33

Prior to commencing work each day or shift on a project or customer’s
site, a pre-job briefing shall be conducted in the form of a tail-gate/tail-
board or Stop Take 5 meeting. This document shall be reviewed after
lunch or an extended break in order to ensure it is safe to proceed and
address any site conditions that may have changed. This requires
PICW’s to:
1. Think through the task and what they will be doing
2. Observe the work area and immediate surroundings
3. Identify other activities or persons operating in the area or nearby
4. Identify (and record on a Last Minute or Point of Work Risk

Assessment) any hazards that are not on a site or task risk
assessment, or risk schedule, and put in place control measures
5. Satisfy themselves that it is safe to proceed.
© ABB
06/10/2011 | Slide 29
Prior to commencing work each day or shift on a project or customer’s site, a pre-job
briefing shall be conducted in the form of a tail-gate/tail-board or Stop Take 5 meeting.
This document shall be reviewed after lunch or an extended break in order to ensure it
is safe to proceed and address any site conditions that may have changed. This
requires PICW’s to:
• Think through the task and what they will be doing
• Observe the work area and immediate surroundings
• Identify other activities or persons operating in the area or nearby
• Identify (and record on a Last Minute or Point of Work Risk Assessment) any
hazards that are not on a site or task risk assessment, or risk schedule, and put in
place control measures
• Satisfy themselves that it is safe to proceed.
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ABB 38
Slide 34
2.
1.
3.
© ABB Group
4.
There are several types of assessment that can be utilised for different types of work and at
various stages as work progresses. These include:
• A Generic Risk Assessment – for day to day activities such as driving, site set-up, etc.
• A Task Specific Risk Assessment – for specific activities where specific hazards need to
have defined controls in place
• A RAMS document (a combined Risk Assessment and Method Statement) – usually
used on larger projects and which details step-by-step how the work is to be undertaken
and the hazards/risks and controls at each step
• A Last Minute or Point of Work Risk Assessment – the most important assessment, as it
identifies the hazards and controls required within the immediate working environment.
• Finally, a job hazard analysis (JHA) that is completed upon arrival to site or commencing
electrical work in ABB facilities. This would be done in lieu of the last minute risk
assessment.
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ABB 39
Slide 35
Step 1 - Think Through The Task

Answer Yes or No to the following questions:
 Work scope, and safe working procedure understood?
 Required permit(s) to work obtained?
 You and co-workers are suitably trained for the task?
 Correct safety equipment available (e.g. access, gas testers, etc.)
 Correct PPE available?
Use the Last Minute (Point of Work) RA Form to help with the Permits
to Work, training, safe workplace, equipment and PPE
© ABB Group
Step 1 – Think through the task

 Work scope, and safe working procedure understood?
 Required permit(s) to work obtained?
 You and co-workers are suitably trained for the task?
 Correct safety equipment available (e.g. access, gas testers, etc.)
 Correct PPE available?
Use the Last Minute (or Point of Work) Risk Assessment form or JHA (Job Hazard Analysis)
form to help with the Permits to Work, training, safe workplace, equipment and PPE
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ABB 40
Slide 36
Step 2 - Observe The Work Area & Surroundings

 Are the required physical isolations in place (e.g. Lock-out Tag-
out, stored energy)?
 Is the work area clearly identified (barriers, signs)?
 Is the work area is safe (e.g. house keeping, lighting, temperature
etc.)?
 Is equipment in work area in a safe condition?
Use your Last Minute (Point of Work) Risk

Assessment form to help you choose the
correct physical isolations
© ABB Group
Step 2 – Observe the work area and surroundings

 Required physical isolations used (e.g. Lockout Tag-out, stored energy)?
 Work area clearly identified (barriers, signs)?
 Work area is safe (e.g. housekeeping, lighting, temperature etc.)?
 Equipment in work area is in safe condition?
Use your Point of Work Risk Assessment form or JHA form to help you choose the
correct physical isolations
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ABB 41
Slide 37
Step 3 - Check What Else Is Happening

Have you checked what else is happening in the
work area?
Ensure safe interactions with others nearby:
 Look at other work taking place
 Contractors
 Traffic movements
 Changing weather conditions
This will include identifying and documenting hazards that
weren’t identified or considered at the planning stage
© ABB Group
Step 3 – Check what else is happening

Carry out checks to establish what other work is taking place in the immediate vicinity that may
impact upon the work you are going to do. Likewise, are there others nearby who will be
affected by the work YOU are to carry out?
Consider:
• Other work taking place
• Contractors (ABB or third party) working nearby
• Traffic movements
• Changing weather conditions
This will include identifying and documenting hazards that weren’t identified or considered at the
planning stage
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ABB 42
Slide 38
Step 4 – Identify Any Hazards Present
 Use your Point of Work Risk Assessment form to help identify and
record all hazards present
 Use your common sense to determine what level of risk you
believe is present
 Describe what controls (if any) you need to put in place (physical,
procedural or human
 Use the list of controls & precautions as a

guide to help you choose the most
appropriate control method for the work you
are undertaking
 With your controls in place, what would be

the resulting risk level
© ABB Group
Step 4 – Identify any hazards present

 Use your Point of Work Risk Assessment form or JHA to help identify and record all
hazards present
 Use your common sense to determine what level of risk you believe is present
 Describe what controls (if any) you need to put in place (physical, procedural or
human)
 Use the list of controls & precautions as a guide to help you choose the most
appropriate control method for the work you are undertaking
 With your controls in place, what would be the resulting risk level
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ABB 43
Slide 39
Step 5 - Satisfy Yourself That It Is Safe To Proceed

 Is all safety documentation in place?
 Does everyone understand their role and responsibilities?
 Are your tools & equipment the correct type for the job?
 Has the scope of work changed?
 Are the isolations still sufficient for the work being done?
During the work you need to be alert in case

anything changes unexpectedly
© ABB Group
Step 5 – Satisfy yourself that it is safe to proceed

Always ensure that ABB’s minimum safety standards are in place and do not become
complacent and expect the customer’s management systems to keep you safe!
Carry out your own checks and implement control measures where necessary. Consider:
 Is all safety documentation in place?
 Does everyone understand their role and responsibilities?
 Are your tools & equipment the correct type for the job?
 Has the scope of work changed?
 Are the isolations still sufficient for the work being done?
Don’t forget to remain alert to any unexpected changes to the working environment or scope of
work. Remember - The biggest cause of workplace accidents are often attributed to a lack of
control of the most obvious and simplest of hazards
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ABB 44
Slide 40
What detail is required in Method Statement
Contains a detailed scope of work and method proposed.
Lists adequate and detailed controls for completing all

tasks
Site Specific requirements detailed i.e. Client Permits,

Switching Plans
Lists detailed test / inspections being carried out and

detailed item designation / location of all works.
© ABB Group
Review the details of a Method Statement

 Detailed Scope
 Adequate and detailed controls
 Site-specific requirements
 Detailed test, inspections, item designation and locations of works
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ABB 45
Slide 41
For whose eyes / ears?
Reviewed / Approved by Team Leader (e.g..) PICW, SAP,

EA, Manager etc. having sufficient knowledge
Reviewed / Approved by Client
Communicated to all working crew and reviewed if scope

of works require changing
Utilized as a working document on site and submitted

once all works are complete.
© ABB Group
This is a team effort and is transferred from the office to the customer for approval and
the to the work site as a living document throughout the duration of the work activity.
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ABB 46
Slide 42
Course Objective

PICW - Person
Emergency Preparedness
© ABB Group
January 5, 2016 | Slide 1
This section pertains to emergency preparedness and the provision of basic first aid and
CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)
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ABB 47
Slide 43
• Familiarized with emergency information – emergency numbers, evacuation

procedures, mustering points, emergency shelter, customers’ protocols
• Communicate emergency numbers (Country emergency number e.g. 911,
hospital information, location of emergency supplies and equipment
• Delegate emergency roles and responsibilities, e.g. who calls for help, who
directs outside agencies, who gets first aid supplies / emergency equipment, etc.
• Review customer protocols and all of the above information upon arrival to site.
Also ensure at least 2 workers are trained and certified in First Aid/CPR are on
site at all times if emergency response time is greater than 3-4 minutes.
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ABB 48
Slide 44
Electricity can burn the body on the inside and outside. Electricity can stop breathing or
cause a deadly abnormal heart rhythm. Electricity may leave only small marks on the
body. No one can tell how much damage there is inside the body based on the marks
on the outside. All electrical injuries need to be checked out by a physician or healthcare
professional as symptoms can manifest long after the event
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ABB 49
Slide 45
Always make sure the scene is safe. If the victim is in contact with electricity, do not
touch the victim. Disconnect and secure the power source. Call for help and get the first
aid kit and AED if available or delegate these tasks. If the victim’s clothing is on fire, put
out the fire (smother with blanket or jacket) and remove clothing and jewelry that is not
stuck to the skin. When it is safe to touch the victim, check for breathing and for vital
signs. Begin CPR if necessary. If breathing, check for shock and cover with a dry or fire
blanket and talk to the victim to provide reassurance and keep the victim alert.
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ABB 50
Slide 46
Course Objective

PICW - Person
Seven
implementStepsappropriate actions on Customer Sites.
© ABB Group
This section defines the ABB Seven Steps that Save Lives
Important to point out: The Global Core Team of Electrical Safety Champions is in the
process of integrating the 5+5 vital rules with the 7 steps and will be launching a new
campaign in 2016
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ABB 51
Slide 47
7 Steps
Step One: Clearly identify the work location.
This may have to be repeated throughout the job.
Use your senses - sight, sound and smell – and your
common sense -to check that the live equipment is in good
order.
© ABB Group
Define the Work Area - Identify the work lcoation and electrical equipment and clearly
mark work zone and any adjactent live equipment, identify and consult with the
Nominated Person in Control of the Electrical Equipment/System to ensure the
diagrams and schematics are accurate and the equipment is appropriately demarked.
This is also a time to ensure a risk assessment or JHA Job Hazard Analysis has been
completed and to begin completing the permit to work (PTW), ensure the competency of
the working group including any contractors, ensuring that the scope of work will take
place within the safe working zone, and to ensure that an inspected and properly
working device is readily available to verify the absence of voltage.
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ABB 52
Slide 48
7 Steps
Step Two – Disconnect and secure against
reconnection.
Equipment must be disconnected from all possible points

of supply and then secured by means of a ‘lock and tag’
type of procedure to ensure it cannot accidentally become
live.
Take care around reversed polarity voltage e.g. Batteries,
Capacitors, parallel feeds etc.
© ABB Group
Discuss the isolation process and whether this will be performed by ABB or the client. The
lockout tagout process must be clearly defined and if group LOTO will be implemented. Ensure
that the potential for stored energy is discussed and what will be done to release and stored
energy. If stored energy is to be released, be sure that this is verified by using a meter or
attempting to start the equipment.
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ABB 53
Slide 49
7 Steps
Step Two – Disconnect and secure against
reconnection. (Continued)
When securing against re-connection ensure that Nobody

can accidentally switch-on and all sources of supply are
secured correctly (Lockout-Tagout)
© ABB Group
Electrical energy must be physically isolated at the source and control circuit LOTO is not an
acceptable practice. Energy isolation devices must be in good condition and identified for the
purpose. The PICW is fully responsible for ensuring that electrical energy is isolated and
secured against reconnection and is considered the group LOTO leader and that ABB is fully
integrated with the client’s LOTO process. This is defined in the PTW and must be accurately
documented on the permit.
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ABB 54
Slide 50
7 Steps
Step Three: Protect against any other live parts
Protection can be in the form of warning notices
attached to all adjacent panels that are not going to
be worked on, or screens over exposed live
conductors
© ABB Group
Step 3 Protect against other live parts

The PICW must allways assess the condition of nearby live installations.
• Can a failure of these affect your safety, this effect may extend well beyond your
immediate zone of work, especially on overhead lines?
• Can reasonable measures be taken to reduce consequences of failure eg. Flameproof
overalls, screens?
• Can anything you do directly affect the live parts, particularly when handling cables,
conductors or using large plant and access equipment?
• Can anything you do indirectly affect the live parts, for instance, interfering with earth
conductors, protection and control supplies, heating and cooling?.
• Does everyone understand what and where live parts are, especially when unskilled
persons, such as crane drivers, civil contractors and deliveries, appear on site?.
• Make maximum use of separate warning notices and barriers even in ’simple’ situations.
Know and comply with, minimum access and approach clearances
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ABB 55
Slide 51
7 Steps
Step Four: Take special precautions when close to bare

conductors.
There are situations where potentially live equipment can
be close enough for contact to happen accidentally-
including when you put up the safety barriers or insulated
screens designed to protect you.
© ABB Group
Step 4 Take special precautions when close to bare conductors

These are generally special situations during application of screens, earths or testing where it is
difficult to maintain minimum clearances from equipment which could still be live. Use additional
insulation such as rubber gloves. Be accompanied by a second competent person who can
supervise and render assistance if required. This does not include work activities, special
’approved’ procedures should be developed for work in the close vicinity of live, or potentially
live, conductors.
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ABB 56
Slide 52
Step 5: Check the installation is dead

Test instruments must be inspected pre-use and calibrated on an annual basis.
It is extremely important that the test instrument be tested on a known live source prior
to verifying the absence of voltage to ensure it is functioning properly. Then it shall be
tested on a known live source afterwards to ensure it is still working.
Remember: Test the device on a known source or do a self-test if designed, then
check for the absence of voltage, then retest on a known source or do another
self-test to ensure it is still working properly!
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ABB 57
Slide 53
7 Steps
Step Six: Carry out earthing and
short circuiting.
Earthing has two main functions. It ensures the
equipment is free of any residual charge or
induced voltages during the work, and secondly it
should be capable of short circuiting any fault
current caused by a failure to disconnect in Step 2.
In the work-place area, all parts on where work-

activities are to be performed, must be visibly
earthed and short-circuited.(Transformers must be 2
earthed on Primary and secondary side.)
Always apply the earth connection first (1),

then connect the conductors(2)
© ABB Group
Step 6 Carry out Earthing (Grounding) and short circuiting

Earths must be able to safely carry short circuit current created by unwanted re
connection of live power circuits
• Always use earth switches or circuit earthing facilities on switchgear.
• Aim at applying earths between the point of work and each potential point of supply
Earths must protect against voltages induced from nearby power circuits.
• Voltages induced under fault conditions will be very much higher than normal running
conditions
• It may be necessary to use temporary earths during construction. These must not be
confused with main earths which must remain on at all times.
Earths must ensure a voltage is not allowed to develop across the body of a person
If subject to fault current, all earths will raise above normal earth potential.
• Any earths, or conductors connected to earth, should be connected to other earthed
parts at the point of work to create an ‘equipotential’ zone.
• Where the work is at a disconnection point between two different sources of supply, the
conductors should be connected across that split, this includes earth conductors such as
cable sheaths
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ABB 58
Slide 54
7 Steps
Step Seven: Issue a permit to work
Now we have created a ‘safe working area’ we need to formalise this with a
‘Permit to Work’. This is a formal safety document.
We will review the Permit to Work process later in this Training Course
© ABB Group
Step 7 Issue a Permit to Work (PTW)

While the permit to work was started in step 1, it is now ready to assume control of the electrical
installation in an effective hand-over by the client or ABB owner of the equipment. The PTW is
signed by the Nominated Person in Control of the Work Activity after the PTW is thoroughly
checked to ensure that all steps have been taken to ensure that it is safe to proceed.
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ABB 59
Slide 55
Course Objective

PICW - Person
Voltage
implementTesters
© ABB Group
This section is a brief overview of the requirements for test instruments and the PICW’s
responsibilities to ensure the safety of these instruments.
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ABB 60
Slide 56
Voltage Testers
Always ensure to use the correct Voltage tester for the voltage level being
worked on or tested.
Multi-meters are NOT to be used as ‘Loss of Voltage Detectors’
Check on dead-voltage
 Check voltage Tester, for correct function
(consider measure-category CAT1..CAT4, ABB Best practice
is CAT3 or higher). (Annual calibration?)
 Determine the zero-voltage at all poles
 Use only approved voltage tester EN61243 or other
recognized organizations such as CSA, ANSI, etc.
 Take care to reverse polarity voltage e.g. batteries,
capacitors, parallel feeds, etc.
© ABB Group
• Always ensure to use the correct Voltage tester for the voltage level being worked on or
tested.
• Multi-meters are not recommended for checking for the absence of voltage
• An ABB best practice is to ensure that all test instruments are category 3 or higher
• Ensure that the devices that are used to check for the absence of voltage are in good
condition and have been calibrated in the past year.
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ABB 61
Slide 57
Once again, ensure the test the device, then check for the absence of voltage, then test
the device again to ensure it is still working properly,
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ABB 62
Slide 58
Course Objective

PICW - Person
Lockimplement
Out,appropriate
Tag actions
Outon–Customer
L.O.T.O Sites.
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This section outlines the PICW’s responsibilities for Lockout/Tagout and the importance
of being integrated with the client’s LOTO process
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ABB 63
Slide 59
PICW – Lock Out, Tag Out
All Sources of Supply or Points being used as Isolation

Shall have an Isolation Lock applied & Do Not Operate Tag
affixed.
All Keys shall be placed in a designated Lock Box and

PICW should retain the Key until completion of all related
work has been completed & all Crew, Plant, Tools &
Equipment have been cleared of the work area.
Ensure to Double Check all Points of Isolation against any

Drawings and Clearly Identify all Labelled apparatus.
Consider aux. supplies (MCB’s)
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Be sure to drive home all key points made by this slide and that the most important
person in the entire process is the PICW
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ABB 64
Slide 60
PICW complete ABB Permit to Work where relevant.
PICW complete RAMS / JHA and briefs all crew on points of

isolation and ensure they fully understand the Safety
measures put in place during isolation.
NEVER Remove an Isolation Lock unless you are authorised

to do so.
One Key, One Lock – Do Not Use non standard isolation

locks.
© ABB Group
To solidify the process and double check all control measures are in place, it is critically
important that the PICW “walks the permit” with the working group. There also needs to be a
process in place for removing someone’s lock who is no longer present at the site. This would
include methods of contact, a search of the premises, and the exhausting of all possible means
to locate the person prior to removing his or her lock.
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ABB 65
Slide 61
Some Clients may issue Permit to Work and related Key
You are fully within your rights to also apply your OWN Locks
if you deem it necessary.
Ensure where a Client issues a Permit to Work that you verify

every point of Isolation is appropriately Locked off before
commencing work.
If a Lock Key is lost or broken ensure you take the

appropriate actions and inform all relevant personnel.
© ABB Group
All persons in the working group have the right to verify the isolation points and to be integrated
with the LOTO by applying a personal lock to either the energy isolation device or on a group
lock box.
It is the PICW’s duty to ensure that these rights are respected and honored.
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ABB 66
Slide 62
LOTO Exercise to follow
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ABB 67
Slide 63
© ABB Group
Step Back – Review – How many locks do I require, have I sufficient amount?
Consider Auxiliary Supplies!
Are door interlocks being used as point of isolation??
Are MCB’s correctly locked??
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ABB 68
Slide 64
© ABB Group
Step Back – Review – Are there locks already applied, Which Switch is the correct one, where
are the Labels?
Where are the Main Fire Extinguishers for the Engines Located for an Emergency??
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ABB 69
Slide 65
Circuit breakers may be classified into the

following two categories
1. Suitable for Isolation
2. Not suitable for Isolation
Circuit Breaker marking

Each circuit breaker shall be marked in a
durable manner. The following data
shall be marked on the circuit breaker itself or
on a nameplate or name plates
attached to the circuit breaker, and located in a
place such that they are visible and legible
when the circuit-breaker is installed.
1. Rated Current (In)
2. Suitability for Isolation, if applicable, with
the symbol
© ABB Group
Circuit breakers may be classified into the following two categories:

1. Suitable for Isolation
2. Not suitable for Isolation
Circuit Breaker marking:
Each circuit breaker shall be marked in a durable manner. The following data shall be marked
on the circuit breaker itself or on a nameplate or name plates attached to the circuit breaker,
and located in a place such that they are visible and legible when the circuit-breaker is installed.
1. Rated Current (In)
2. Suitability for Isolation, if applicable, with the symbol
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ABB 70
Slide 66
Main Earth / Local Earth
What is the Purpose of A Main Earth?
To carry the Maximum System Fault Current for a sufficient

Period of time to enable protection devices to operate to de-
energise a System.
What is the Purpose of A Local Earth?
To protect against: Induced Voltages, Inadvertent Back feeds

(e.g.. During Testing), Residual Electric Charge
(e.g.. Capacitors)
© ABB Group
• Give an example of a Main Earth, who can apply / remove these?

• Local Earths, where should they be located?
• Earthing of equipment in HV areas.
• Earthing of equipment in close proximity of electrical apparatus e.g. AC Outdoor
Substations
• Visually see local earths from work zone
• Earthing each side of transformers.
• Example of incorrect earth leads (Jump-Leads and results)
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ABB 71
Slide 67
Main Earth / Local Earth
Inspect before use
Ensure Portable Earths are suitable for the

Fault Current Rating if being used as Main
(Primary) Earths
Always apply the Earthing Point first

Before applying to phases.
Ensure that Earths are located in a

Visible location as close to the work zone
As practical.
Ensure that all earths are applied are

Noted in Permit to Work.
Must be competent to apply and remove earths
and wear the proper PPE
© ABB Group
• Inspect before use

• Ensure Portable Earths are suitable for the Fault Current Rating if being used as Main
(Primary) Earths
• Always apply the Earthing Point first before applying to phases.
• Ensure that Earths are located in a visible location as close to the work zone as
practical.
• Ensure that all earths are applied are noted in Permit to Work.
• Must be competent to apply and remove earths and wear the proper PPE
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ABB 72
Slide 68
Course Objective

PICW - Person
ABBimplement
Standard Permit
appropriate actions toSites.
on Customer Work (PTW)
© ABB Group
This section defines the process for the standardized permit to work process and outlines the
new ABB standard permit to work as created by the Global Core Team of Electrical Safety
Champions
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ABB 73
Slide 69
The new standard permit to work has 8 key sections

• Part 1 - Authorization for Work
• Part 2 - Declaration
• Part 3 - Receipt of Permit
• Part 3a – Working Party Control
• Part 4 - Checklist for Handback by Recipient
• Part 4a – Handback
• Part 5 – Permit Cancellation
• Part 5a – Checklist Prior to Re-energization
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ABB 74
Slide 70
Part 1 – Authorization for work

• Defines the work location and the parties involved
Part 2 - Declaration
• Issuer declares that all control measures are in place and appropriate including the
seven steps
• The work to be performed is also defined
• The nominate person in control of the electrical equipment/system is identified and
engaged to verify the accuracy of the drawings and schematics and to verify the isolation
points and the integration of the ABB working group with the client’s LOTO process
• The issuer of the PTW then declares that it is safe to proceed with the work
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ABB 75
Slide 71
Part 2 – Declaration – Questions to be verified:

• Workplace clearly identified and safety notices posted?
• Circuit disconnected and secured against re-connection?
• Installation verified as dead?
• Circuit correctly earthed or grounded?
• Auxiliary/Secondary sources considered and verified?
• Access to nearby live parts prevented?
• Has Customer Responsible Person been identified?
• Above controls verified with the Customer Responsible Person?
• Have specific emergency procedures been established?
• Has pre-job briefing been held and has this permit been walked down with all parties
involved?
NOTE: Any questions in the declaration answered no must be investigated and justified
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ABB 76
Slide 72
Part 3: Receipt of Permit

• Person receiving permit agrees to declaration
• Safe to proceed with the work
• Walks the permit with work group
• Clarifies any questions
• Work Group sign Working Party Register
• Posts the PTW
Part 3a: Working Party Control
• All Working Crew briefed on Permit
• All work crew sign that they understand the content contained within the Permit
• All work crew sign off the permit if they are required to leave site and sign back on
upon their return
• Sign off / Sign on forces work crew to seek out Permit Holder and receive necessary
safety updates related to the Work Activity
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ABB 77
Slide 73
Part 4: Checklist for Handback by Recipient

• Removed all tools, equipment, persons and materials
• Removed all signs / barricades / flashing beacons used for marking the work area
• From this point the installation should be regarded as Live
• Clearance:
• The work is complete, the equipment is cleared for return to service?
• The work is incomplete, the equipment shall not be returned to service?
Part 4a: Handback
• Declaration that work is now suspended/completed (Signed by Permit Holder).
• All persons withdrawn/warned no longer safe to work
• All tools and equipment and temporary grounding/earthing removed
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ABB 78
Slide 74
Part 5: Permit Cancellation

• Permit issuer declares all work in part 1 is completed or suspended
• All tests undertaken completed
• Permit issuer prints name, signs, and enters time and date
• Plant/Site responsible person verified handback and PTW cancellation?
Part 5a: Checklist Prior to Re-Energization
• Final Checks before Re-Energizing
• All covers re-instated
• All required Grounding Earths removed
• All locks removed
• Inspected for Ready for Return
Supporting Drawings and Instructions should be documented on a separate sheet and
attached / communicated to all relevant parties
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ABB 79
Slide 75
PICW – Permit to Work (PTW)
Engage the Person in

Always ‘Walk The Permit’ and Control of the
Verify all points of Isolation Electrical Equipment
And referenced material. or System
© ABB Group
IMPORTANT TO CONVEY:
The PICW MUST always ‘Walk the Permit’ to achieve the following:
• Engage the Person in Control of the Electrical Equipment/System
• Verify all points of Isolation and referenced material.
• Verify the absence of voltage – Live Dead Live
• Answer questions and remove all doubt
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ABB 80
Slide 76
PICW – Permit to Work (PTW)
Always Brief the Entire Work

Crew on activities and Safety
Controls in place.
© ABB Group
Highlight the importance of conducting a pre-job briefing (Tailgate, Tailboard, or STOP

Take 5 Meeting) prior to commencing work.
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ABB 81
Slide 77
Course Objective

PICW - Person
ARCimplement
Flash awareness
appropriate actions on Customer/ Sites.
PPE
© ABB Group
This section covers the hazards of electricity

• Electrical Shock – effects to the human body
• Arc Flash – potential for severe burns and death – extreme temperatures generated by
an arc flash event
• Arc Blast – Explosive force
The causes of arc flash event and severe burns
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ABB 82
Slide 78
The Effects of Electrical Shock

Tissue burning. Usually not fatal
unless vital. Organs are burned.
Fibrillation
Heart paralysis threshold. Heartthreshold.
stops May produce a
current99.5
for duration Fibrillation
of Respiratory %paralysis
passage.uncoordinated
threshold. May heart
May produce a action
restart when
0.5 % current
(stoppage of stops
uncoordinated heart action
breathing)
Painful sensation
Paralysis threshold of arms.
Cannot release handgrip
Mild sensation
Perception threshold
1 mA 3 mA 10 mA 30 mA 75 mA 250 mA 4A 5A
Here you can see the effects of electrical shock:

Less than 1 milliamp - None.
1 milliamp - Perception threshold.
1-3 milliamps - Mild sensation.
3-10 milliamps - Painful sensation.
10 milliamps - Paralysis threshold of arms. Cannot release handgrip.
30 milliamps - Respiratory paralysis (stoppage of breathing).
75 milliamps - Fibrillation threshold. May produce a 0.5% uncoordinated heart action.
250 milliamps - Fibrillation threshold. May produce a 99.5% uncoordinated heart action.
4 amps - Heart paralysis threshold. Heart stops for duration of current passage. May restart
when current stops.
More than 5 amps - Tissue burning. Usually not fatal unless vital, organs are burned.
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ABB 83
Slide 79
Why is 50 Volts is Enough to Kill You?

Apply Ohm’s Law
1V500
= IOhms
xR
30 mA of current flow
The typical resistance across the human body when an adult places two hands on a metal
conduit is around 1,500 Ohms. If there is a potential difference of around 50 V across the body
then approximately 30 milliamps of current would flow. The Ohm’s law formula to calculate the
voltage when the amperage and resistance are known is as follows:
V (E) = I x R or Voltage = Amperage times Resistance or V = 0.033 X 1,500 = 50 V
Since this could produce a serious injury or death, your employer must protect you from this
known and recognized hazard.
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ABB 84
Slide 80
What is ‘Arc Flash’
 Arc Flash is arguably the most deadly and least understood

hazard faced daily by personnel working with or near
electricity
© ABB Group
Arc Flash is arguably the most deadly and least understood hazard faced daily by personnel
working with or near electricity
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ABB 85
Slide 81
What is ‘Arc Flash’
 The effects of an arcing fault can be devastating on a

person. The intense thermal energy can cause severe
burns in just a fraction of a second. The temperature of an
arc can reach approximately 20,000 degrees Celsius or
35,000 degrees Fahrenheit, which is about four times as
hot as the surface of the sun.
 One of the major causes of electrical burns and deaths
to workers is ignition of non fire rated clothing due to
an arcing fault.
© ABB Group
The effects of an arcing fault can be devastating on a person. The intense thermal energy can
cause severe burns in just a fraction of a second. The temperature of an arc can reach
approximately 20,000 degrees Celsius or (35,000 degrees Fahrenheit) about four times as hot
as the surface of the sun. One of the major causes of electrical burns and deaths to workers is
ignition of non-fire rated clothing due to an arcing fault.
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ABB 86
Slide 82
What Initiates the ‘Arc Flash’ ?
 Mostly occur because people are working on or near equipment

that is:
 Thought to be dead
 Known to be live but something goes wrong…
 Accidental contact with cables in excavation work
 Accidental contact with energized parts e.g. during switching
operations, maintenance, commissioning etc.
 Contamination such as dust on insulating surfaces
 Wiring errors
 Corrosion of equipment parts and contacts
 Improper work procedures
WE ARE AT GREATEST RISK OF CAUSING AN ARC WHEN WE

CHANGE THE ‘STATE’ OF A CIRCUIT.
© ABB Group
• We can start an arc by applying too great a potential difference (voltage) across a
gap
• We can start an arc by putting something conductive in the gap.
• We can ‘draw’ an arc by starting with no gap then producing a gap whilst current is
flowing.
(Circuit breaker contacts when opening)
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ABB 87
Slide 83
What Initiates the ‘Arc Flash’. ? 
 Switching operations by their nature can expose the person who undertakes
the operation to high hazard including that of arc flash.
 In many cases the operator is in physical contact with equipment and vulnerable to
physical blast and transient electrical potentials on earthed components in addition
to arc flash considerations.
 Key requirements for consideration include:
 Live switching is carried out from a remote position.
 Ensuring that the operator has a high level of specialist competence
 There is in place a systematic and highly disciplined procedure that is followed;
 Ensure that switching can be carried out dead, and live operations confined to
modern or remote operated equipment.
 Reduce potential fault level/energy by re-configuring systems or protection settings.
 Ensure that a thorough condition assessment is carried out prior to operation
 Check equipment ratings, maintenance/commissioning history
 Certain operations such as insertion of switching devices, potential fault closure,
and making live, present a higher risk exposure.
WE ARE AT GREATEST RISK OF CAUSING AN ARC

WHEN WE CHANGE THE ‘STATE’ OF A CIRCUIT.
© ABB Group
• Open the discussion regarding who is responsible for switching? ABB, the Client, or a
competent 3rd party contractor?
• Discuss the hazards of racking into or out of LIVE BUSS
• Racking in a breaker after modifications to the breaker, cell, or buss bars
• Discuss remote switching/racking
• Decreasing the load down stream
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ABB 88
Slide 84
What Happens During An Electrical Arc ?

Arc Blast Arc Flash/Electrical Flashover
1,200 km/h 300,000 km/s
Visible
UV
12,000°C
(approx. 22,000oF, can 165 db
go up to 35,000oF)
1,000 °C
< 1,200 km/h

1 kg/cm² IR
< 1,000°C
Associated risks: 50 cal/cm2

Burn injury through arc radiation energy or molten metal splashes
Noise & pressure injury through shock wave
© ABB Group
Inhalation injury
Discuss the hazards of an arc flash event

The molten metal, shockwaves, and radiation waves created by an arc flash event
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ABB 89
Slide 85
© ABB
July 01 2015 Slide 76
This is the aftermath of an arc flash event and the damage caused by the intense heat and
molten metal
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ABB 90
Slide 86
Burn Injury Fundamentals
Normal skin temperature @ 32.5 °C

Skin burn onset @ > 44 °C
Instantaneous @ 72 °C
Burn depth is a measure of severity

First degree burn –
(sunburn, no blister)
outer skin layer
Second degree burn (blisters,

Middle skin layer skin can regenerate)
Third degree burns (grey skin, charred,

Deep skin layer no skin regeneration possible)
© ABB Group
While an arc flash can cause 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns. The most serious cases involve 3rd
degree burns that cause irreparable damage to the skin and underlying tissues, which cannot
regenerate and require skin grafting. The pain is excruciating and suffering can last for
extended periods of time.
Burn patients are dipped in a warm bath on a daily basis followed by the debridement of the skin
to remove the dead skin and tissue. This is done with a scrub brush and is extremely painful.
This must take place in order to avoid infection and prepares the tissue to receive the skin
grafting. 1st and 2nd degree, while very painful, are 100% curable
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ABB 91
Slide 87
Where Do We Typically Get Burns
40% of electric accidents relate to an arc flash
© ABB Group
According to a reliable source, 40% of all electrical injuries are directly related to electrical arc
flash. The highest percentages of burns caused by arc flash events are to the hands, followed
by the forearms, and finally to the head/face/neck. Burns to the hands and the forearms are the
highest because that are typically the closest to the electrical arc. Burns are to other parts of the
body, other than the head/face/neck, are dictated mostly by the ignition of the clothing. In the
case of the fatal arc flash event in Kuwait, our employee sustained severe burns to greater than
90% of his body mainly due to his clothes igniting and continuing to burn until they were
extinguished by co-workers. On the other hand, in a recent arc flash incident, our employee
sustained 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his hands and forearms and 2nd degree burns to his face.
Our employee was wearing arc-flash clothing that did not ignite and can contributing to his
chances of surviving this event exponentially.
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ABB 92
Slide 88
Analysis of an Arc Blast Incident
Expands
67,000 times
As you can see in this scenario, the arc flash event begins with a screw driver making a phase
to ground contact within the disconnect switch. Once the arcing begins, all 3 phases of the
circuit become involved causing the arc blast to escalate.
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ABB 93
Slide 89
The Hazards of an electrical arc blast
20 000 oC
700 mph
Electrical devices expand 67,000 times their normal size when it converts into a plasma fireball
at 35,500 °F or 20,000 °C. This explosive force is roughly equivalent to the detonation
properties of TNT. The molten metal and shrapnel from the electrical equipment may travel at
700 mph. The sound waves produced by an arc blast is excessive and can exceed 160
decibels. The threshold for pain is at 140 decibels. An arc blast can cause permanent damage
to your hearing, which is why it is imperative that you wear hearing protection to minimize the
impact to your hearing. A pressure wave from an arc blast strikes the body causing both
external and internal injuries. Pressures can exceed thousands of pounds per square foot.
External injuries can result from being thrown or knocked down by the force. Internal injuries
can collapse lungs and damage other organs. Internal symptoms may appear long after the
initial injury.
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ABB 94
Slide 90
Course Objective

PICW
It will - Person
allow In Charge
Insulated PPE
implement / ARC
appropriate Flash
actions Clothing/PPE
on Customer Sites.
© ABB Group
This section covers electrically insulated or rated gloves and recommended inspections for
these gloves and other insulated material
Also covered are arc-rated clothing and PPE
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ABB 95
Slide 91
Insulated or Voltage-Rated Gloves
Nominal AC DC
Class Color maximum proof- proof-
Coding use test test
voltage voltage voltage
00 Beige 500 2,500 10,000
0 Red 1,000 5,000 20,000
1 White 7,500 10,000 40,000
2 Yellow 17,000 20,000 50,000
3 Green 26,500 30,000 60,000
4 Orange 36,000 40,000 70,000
© ABB Group
Trainer:
It is important to convey the class of gloves and corresponding nominal maximum use voltage
ratings.
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ABB 96
Slide 92
Insulated (Voltage-Rated) Gloves
 Be sure to:
1. Check that your gloves fit properly,
2. Keep your insulated gloves clean and dry,
3. Store your gloves so that gloves do not get creased,
4. Store your gloves where they will not get too hot (avoid the inside
of hot vehicles when possible),
5. Visually check your gloves and air test gloves for puncture holes
(use a glove pump or “flip” the cuff to trap air into the glove and
then apply pressure to listen for air leaks prior daily before use
© ABB Group
Insulated gloves’ requirements include the following best practices:

• Be sure that your gloves fit properly. Glove size can be determined by either measure
the circumference of the hand in the center of the palm OR measure across the palm of
your hand from the outside of the pinky finger to the inside of the thumb and multiply this
measurement by 2.
• Keep your insulated gloves clean and dry,
• Store your gloves so that gloves do not get creased,
• Store your gloves where they will not get too hot (avoid the inside of hot vehicles when
possible),
• Visually check your gloves and air test gloves for puncture holes (use a glove pump or
“flip” the cuff to trap air into the glove and then apply pressure to listen for air leaks prior
daily before use
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ABB 97
Slide 93
Recommended Testing Frequency

Gloves and other insulating material
Type of Voltage Dielectric Test Frequency

Rated Insulating
Equipment
Gloves Every 6 months of use, 12 months storage (not to

exceed 12 months for combined storage and use)
Sleeves Every 12 months
Blankets Every 12 months
Line hose Upon inspection that insulating value is suspect
Covers Upon inspection that insulating value is suspect
Mats and Matting Upon inspection that insulating value is suspect
© ABB Group
Be sure to state that these dielectric testing frequencies are recommended as a best practice
and if Country or customer requirements are stricter, then the highest standard shall be
followed. Remember that there must be documented evidence that these standards were
compared.
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ABB 98
Slide 94
ABB Minimum Standard
 In generating facilities or energized substations, switch yards,

motor control centers, electrical transmission/distribution rooms
or vaults etc., arc-rated clothing is required without exception.
 The minimum standard for the above requirement is 8 cal/cm2
long sleeved shirt and long pants or coveralls
 Shirts and pants worn underneath arc-rated clothing must be
constructed of natural fibers (e.g., 100% cotton or wool)
 The Nominated Person in control of the electrical work activity
shall ensure that ABB employees and contractors are wearing
this work-wear without exception
© ABB Group
The following is ABB’s mandatory requirement for arc-flash work-wear:

In generating facilities or energized substations, switch yards, motor control centers, electrical
transmission/distribution rooms or vaults etc. or working on or near electrical equipment or
systems that are or can become energized or performing electrical work at 50 volts and above,
arc-rated clothing is required to be worn as an every-day uniform without exception.
The minimum standard for the above requirement is 8 cal/cm2 (Eight Calories per Square
Centimeter) long sleeved shirt and long pants OR coveralls
Shirts and pants worn underneath arc-rated clothing must be constructed of natural fibers (e.g.,
100% cotton or wool)
Most importantly: the Nominated Person in control of the electrical work activity (PICW)
shall ensure that ABB employees and contractors are wearing this work-wear without
exception
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ABB 99
Slide 95
Course Objective

PICW - Person
Newimplement
Arc-Flash PPE
appropriate actions Matrix
on Customer Sites.
© ABB Group
This is the new version of the matrix for arc-flash clothing and PPE. We will explore this further
in the next section. This matrix shall be used when an arc-flash risk assessment has not been
performed, which would identify the incident energy rating at the electrical equipment and/or the
corresponding PPE category for working on or near energized parts including verifying the
abscense of voltage or performing the specific tasks listed in the column labeled
„Specifications“.
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ABB 100
Slide 96
The new matrix includes an additional column on the right side and also the consideration of the
the upstream overcurrent device and maximum available short circuit (fault) current
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ABB 101
Slide 97
In absence of an arc-flash risk assessment the new PPE matrix shall be followed. What is new?
In the new matrix, we have integrated the following:
• New voltage area (Column F: Greater than or equal to 7 KV up to and including 40
KV)
• The upstream overcurrent breaker or device
• The maximum fault current available
• And the matrix now has a total 6 columns
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ABB 102
Slide 98
The notes to the matrix are highly important and are located at the bottom of the matrix in the
excel spreadsheet version. This is readily available in the share point site for this initiative.
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ABB 103
Slide 99
While the green area of the chart is considered to be a safe area, our employees and
contractors still need to wear basic arc-flash work-wear rated at Level 1 per the IEC or PPE
Category 2 per NFPA 70E 2015, both of which have an ATPV or arc rating of greater than or
equal to 8 calories per square centimeters.
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ABB 104
Slide 100
Column B, in the WHITE area in the chart:

IF working in this area with the voltage from 30 V up to 415 V AND the upstream breaker is
greater than 16 Amps AND the short circuit current is greater than 1 KA
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ABB 105
Slide 101
Column B (WHITE area)

ABB arc-flash basic clothing:
Outerwear
Long-Sleeved Shirt and Trousers; ARC PPE Category 2 (8cal/cm²) or Class 1 (IEC - where
required) OR
Coveralls, ARC PPE Category 2 (8cal/cm²) and Class 1 (IEC - where required)
PPE: Safety Glasses, Voltage-Rated Helmet and Visor minimum (8cal/cm²) when required,
Electrical Gloves Class 00 = 500v and Leather Over-glove
Working Dead: FR or Leather Gloves can be used in place of Electricians Gloves and Leather
Gauntlets
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ABB 106
Slide 102
Column C in the YELLOW area in the chart:

IF working in the YELLOW area of the chart with from 30 V up to 415 V AND the upstream
breaker or overcurrent device is between 15 Amps and 64 Amps
OR
The short circuit current is more than 1 KA
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ABB 107
Slide 103
Column C in the YELLOW area in the chart

We need following clothing and equipment:
Outerwear
Long-Sleeved Shirt or Jacket and Trousers/Pants; ARC PPE Category 2 (8cal/cm²) or Class
1 (IEC - where required)
OR
Coveralls ARC PPE Category 2 (8cal/cm²) and Class 1 (IEC - where required)
Balaclava or Neck Protector: ARC/FR minimum
PPE: Safety Glasses, Voltage-Rated Helmet and Visor minimum (8cal/cm²), Ear Defenders,
ARC Visor minimum (8cal/cm²), Electrical Gloves Class 00 = 500v and Leather Over-glove
Working Dead: FR or Leather Gloves can be used in place of Electricians Gloves and Leather
Gauntlets
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ABB 108
Slide 104
Column D in the BROWN area of the chart:

IF working the BROWN area with:
From 416 V up to 1000 V
OR
The upstream breaker is more than 63 A
OR
The short circuit current is more than 7 KA
Working in a more dangerous area!!
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ABB 109
Slide 105
When working in the BROWN area of the chart, we need following clothing and equipment:
Outerwear
Long-sleeved shirt or jacket with arc flash protection class 1 (IEC) or PPE category (2) ≥8
cal/cm²
Pants/trousers, electrical isolation and arc flash protection class 1 (IEC) or PPE category (2)
≥8 cal/cm²
OR
Coveralls with the same class 1 or category 2 rating
 PPE: Safety Glasses, Voltage-Rated Helmet and Visor minimum (25cal/cm²) or ARC
Hood minimum (25cal/cm²), Ear Defenders, Electrical Gloves Class 0 = 1,000V and
Leather Over-glove
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ABB 110
Slide 106
The following pertains to Column E in the ORANGE area in the chart:

If working in the ORANGE area with:
• More than 1 kV up to 7 KV, OR
• The upstream breaker (overcurrent device) is more than 200 A OR
• The short circuit current is more than 15 KA
Working in an even more dangerous area!!
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ABB 111
Slide 107
Working in column E and in the ORANGE area of the chart we need following clothing and
equipment:
Underwear
• Long-sleeved shirt or Jacket; ARC PPE Category 2 (8cal/cm²) and Class 1 (IEC)
• Pants/Trousers; ARC PPE Category 2 (8cal/cm²) and Class 1 (IEC)
Outerwear
• ARC PPE Category 3 (25cal/cm²) or Class 2 (IEC)
PPE: Safety Glasses, Voltage-Rated Helmet and Visor minimum (25cal/cm²) and Neck
Protector: ARC/FR minimum or ARC Hood minimum (25cal/cm²), Ear Defenders, Electrical
Gloves Class 0 = 1,000V and Leather Over-glove
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ABB 112
Slide 108
If working in the PINK area of the chart in Column F with:
More than 7 kV up to 40 KV
The following are not applicable:
• N/A - upstream breaker more than 200 A or
• N/A - the short circuit current is more than 15 KA
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ABB 113
Slide 109
Column F PINK area

We need following clothing and equipment:
Underwear (ABB’s Minimum Standard Work-Wear)
Long-Sleeved ARC PPE Category 2 (8cal/cm²) or Class 1 (IEC)
Trousers/Pants: ARC PPE Category 2 (8cal/cm²) or Class 1 (IEC)
Outerwear (Full-Body)
ARC Switching Suit: ARC PPE Category 4 (40cal/cm²) or Class 2 (IEC)
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ABB 114
Slide 110
Column F PINK area
Additional Required PPE
 Voltage-rated helmet (according to applicable regulations), Visor minimum (40cal/cm²)

and Neck Protector minimum (40cal/cm²), or ARC PPE Category 4 Hood minimum
(40cal/cm²),
 Hearing Protection,
 ARC Gloves minimum (40cal/cm²)
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ABB 115
Slide 111
The following is how to apply the arc-flash PPE matrix in absence of an arc flash risk
assessment. It is important to highlight the final note to the matrix:
NB7: For any instances where the incident energy is known or suspected to be greater
than 40 cal/cm2, other control measures must be identified (alternative isolation points,
remote switching, etc.). Although this matrix provides 47cal/cm2, working at any incident
energy levels >40 cal/cm2 is STRICTLY PROHIBITED!
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ABB 116
Slide 112
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ABB 117
Slide 113
Facts regarding a previous incident.
© ABB Group
Discuss the Arc-flash event and determine how the matrix would have provided a level
of protection to prevent serious 3rd degree burns.
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ABB 118
Slide 114
The bottom left is what the victim thought he was exposed to (Working on de-energized
equipment, but actually he was switching off while the equipment was energized. This
would have put him in the category of carrying out a procedure to put the equipment in a
safe working condition. This equipment would have fallen under column D and when
you move to the right on the matrix to column D, this would have put him in the brown
area, which would have required a higher level of PPE and he was considering this task
to be in the green area.
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ABB 119
Slide 115
Course Objective

PICW - Person
Typical MV Network / Switching
© ABB Group
This next session covers different scenarios for simple and complex switching
arrangements. Trainer should walk through these exercised and ensure a fundamental
understanding. Take the time to answer any questions and adapt applicability to your
audience.
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ABB 120
Slide 116
One Busbar and Two Supply Sources
Source Backup
Supply 1 Supply 2
MV Busbar
MV. Feeders
© ABB Group
Operation – One Source Feeds the Buss bars and the other provides a BACK-UP
SUPPLY. If a fault occurs
On the Buss bars (or maintenance is carried out on it), the outgoing feeders are no
longer fed.
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ABB 121
Slide 117

Isolation
Source Backup
Supply 1 Supply 2
MV Busbar
MV. Feeders
© ABB Group
Operation –
2 Supplies which feed one Buss bars, One Supply (Backup Supply 2) provides the
backup supply. If a fault occurs on the Buss bars or maintenance is required then ALL
outgoing Feeders must be isolated.
Remove all Load from outgoing feeders first as best practice before Isolating Source
Supply and perform the opposite when re-energising.
Ensure to formally isolate the Backup Supply (Interlocking with Supply 1, Remote
Delayed Close, etc.)
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ABB 122
Slide 118

Restoration
Source Backup
Supply 1 Supply 2
MV Busbar
MV. Feeders
© ABB Group
Operation – One Source Feeds the Buss bars and the other provides a BACK-UP
SUPPLY. If a fault occurs
On the Buss bars (or maintenance is carried out on it), the outgoing feeders are no
longer fed.
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ABB 123
Slide 119
Two Bus Sections with Coupler CB and Two Source Supplies
Source Source
Supply 1 Supply 2
MV Busbar
MV. Feeders
© ABB Group
Operation – Each source feeds one section of Bus Bar. The Bus Coupler Circuit
Breaker can be kept Closed or Open.
If one source is lost, the coupler Circuit-Breaker is Closed and the other source feeds
both Bus Sections.
If a fault occurs in a Bus Section (or maintenance is carried out on it), only one part of
the outgoing feeders are no longer fed.
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ABB 124
Slide 120
One Busbar and Three Supply Sources
Source Source Source

Supply 1 Supply 2 Supply 3
MV Busbar
MV. Feeders
© ABB Group
Operation – The Power supply is normally provided by two parallel-connected sources.

If one of these two sources is lost, the third provides a back-up supply. Consider the
Automatic-Sequences that could influence switching on this circuit. (ATS, Backup
Generator, UPS etc.)
If a fault occurs on the Buss bars (or maintenance is carried out on it), the outgoing
feeders are no longer fed.
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ABB 125
Slide 121
Three Bus Sections with Couplers and Three Supply Sources
Source Source Source

Supply 1 Supply 2 Supply 3
MV Busbar
MV. Feeders
© ABB Group
Operation – Both Bus Coupler Circuit Breakers can be kept Open or Closed. Each Supply
Source feeds its own bus section.
If one source is lost, the associated coupler Circuit Breaker is Closed, one source feeds two Bus
Sections and the other feeds the One Bus Section.
If a fault occurs on One Bus Section (or if maintenance is carried out on it), only one part of the
outgoing feeders is no longer fed.
Consider the planning / switching / communications with client critical Loads that may be
required and the resulting switching procedures,
LOTO and Remote Devices such as ATS etc.
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ABB 126
Slide 122
2 Busbar, 2 connections per outgoing feeder, 2 supply sources

Source Source
Supply 1 Supply 2
MV Double
Busbar
BB1
Busbar
Coupler
BB2
© ABB Group
MV. Feeders
Operation – Each Outgoing Feeder can be fed by either one of the MV Buss bars (BB1
or BB2), depending on the state of the isolators
Which are associated with it, and only one isolator per Outgoing Feeder must be
Closed.
For Example: - Source 1 Feeds BB1 and Feeders Out1 and Out 2.
Source 2 Feeds Buss bars BB2 and Feeders Out3 and Out4. The Bus Coupler Circuit
Breaker can be kept closed or open during normal operation.
If one source is lost, the other source takes over the total Power Supply.
If a fault occurs on a Buss bars (or maintenance is carried out on it), the coupler Circuit
Breaker is Opened and the other Buss bars feeds all the Outgoing Feeders
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ABB 127
Slide 123

Source Source
Supply 1 Supply 2
MV Double
Busbar
BB1
Busbar
Coupler
BB2
© ABB Group
MV. Feeders
Operation – Each Outgoing Feeder can be fed by either one of the MV Buss bars
(BB1 or BB2), depending on the state of the isolators which are associated with it, and
only one isolator per Outgoing Feeder must be Closed.
Source 2 Feeds Buss bars BB2 and Feeders Out3 and Out4. The Bus Coupler Circuit
Breaker can be kept closed or open during normal operation.
If a fault occurs on a Buss bars (or maintenance is carried out on it), the coupler Circuit
Breaker is Opened and the other Buss bars feeds all the Outgoing Feeders
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ABB 128
Slide 124
Course Objective

PICW - Person
Exercise One
© ABB Group
The next section is in regards to switching and work performed in an HV environment.

Once again, adapt these exercises to your audience and take ample time for
clarification.
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ABB 129
Slide 125
Oldtown DL
Exercise Scenario One Oldtown CB Electricity

Leaking Transformer Bushing GRID
Circuit Breaker Density Gauge T-421 DL
Replacement
T-421
Discuss Work Activity as an
ABB PICW.
Discuss LOTO Procedure. Work Areas
T-421 DT
Discuss Main/Local Earthing.
Complete ABB Permit to Work
T-421 CB
Newtown DL Customer
PLANT
© ABB Group
Discuss Working Activities – 2 Separate Tasks (2 Separate Crews, One PICW in Charge
reporting to Customer Plant Operator.
Discuss Requirements for Work Activity Safety from Mechanical (Oil Leaks, Spring
Charge) to Electrical (LOTO Local Earths Can you See Main Earths Applied, Plant
Operator, Grid Operator)
Discuss and Complete ABB Permit to Work – Hand out – SOP Guideline List / 7 Steps /
ABB Permit to Work / Telemess P.O.D
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ABB 130
Slide 126
Oldtown DL
Oldtown CB Electricity
GRID
T-421 DL
T-421
Work Areas
T-421 DT
T-421 CB
Newtown DL Customer
PLANT
© ABB Group
Discuss Working Activities – 2 Separate Tasks (2 Separate Crews, One PICW in Charge
reporting to Customer Plant Operator.
Discuss Requirements for Work Activity Safety from Mechanical (Oil Leaks, Spring
Charge) to Electrical (LOTO Local Earths Can you See Main Earths Applied, Plant
Operator, Grid Operator)
Discuss and Complete ABB Permit to Work – Hand Out – SOP Guideline List / 7 Steps /
ABB Permit to Work / Telemess P.O.D
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ABB 131
Slide 127
Course Objective

PICW - Person
Exercise Two
© ABB Group
This exercise is geared toward complex switching and isolation, which will require time
to walk your audience through. This is another opportunity to walk through the permit to
work and allow participants to complete a PTW from start to finish.
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ABB 132
Slide 128

Source Source
Supply 1 Supply 2
SA.1 SB.2
DL.1B
MV Double DL.2B
DL.1A DL.2A
Busbar
BB1
Busbar CO.1
Coupler
BB2
1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A
Discuss / Prepare 4B
Switching Plan to
Re-Configure ‘Out.1
and OUT.2 onto BB2
Busbar OUT.1 OUT.2 OUT.3 OUT.4
© ABB Group
Medium V. Feeders
Operation – Each Outgoing Feeder can be fed by either one of the MV Buss bars (BB1 or BB2),
depending on the state of the isolators
Which are associated with it, and only one isolator per Outgoing Feeder must be Closed.
Source 2 Feeds Buss bars BB2 and Feeders Out3 and Out4. The Bus Coupler Circuit Breaker
can be kept closed or open during normal operation.
If a fault occurs on a Buss bars (or maintenance is carried out on it), the coupler Circuit Breaker
is Opened and the other Buss bars feeds All the Outgoing Feeders
Consider:
• Synchronising of Supplies
• Auto Transfer System
• Interlocking / sequences
• Loads
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ABB 133
Slide 129
Ask your audience to give examples of how this applies to working in ABB facilities or
project or customers’ sites.
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ABB 134
Slide 130
• Break into 4 small groups

• Select a group leader
• Distribute work packages
• Evaluate work package
• Decide the best way to provide a safe working environment considering from
when the work package is received, upon arrival to site, starting the work and
throughout execution and to handback and exiting the site.
• How are YOU going to keep everyone SAFE??
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ABB 135
Slide 131
Tasks for the PICW:

Prior to arrival to site (RAMS, emergency preparedness information, employee and
contractor competency, training requirements, plant and equipment needed, number of
workers needed, working hours and scheduling, proximity to hotels, system parameters
and PPE required, etc.)
Upon arrival to site (Customer interface: nominated person in control of the electrical
equipment / system, site induction, last minute risk assessment or JHA, emergency
preparedness, switching responsibilities, initiating the PTW, etc.)
Job execution (PTW, authorization, PPE, interfacing with other work in the area, pre-
job briefings, testing and commissioning, etc.)
.
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ABB 136
Slide 132
© ABB Group
Spend approximately 20 minutes on a question and answer session. Ensure that the
trainers completing this course are aware that our Champions network is readily
available to assist with the rollout and to answer any questions along the way.
Be sure to note anything that is not clear to you and you are not comfortable teaching to
your audience. Send an e-mail to greg.s.leslie@us.abb.com defining your questions.
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ABB 137
Slide 133
© ABB Group
Thank you for participating in this workshop and your committment to cascade this
highly important training program down to the local PG level in your part of the world.
Remember that together we will make a difference!!
ABB 138

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P.I.C.W Person In Charge Of Works

2.0 Course Objective

• To provide Information and Awareness Training to all ABB Engineers / employee’s

3.0 Role of the facilitator

4.0 Participants eligibility / criteria for selection

Country Managing Director Welcome to the Country and highlight

Vivian Prendergast Trainer Introduction of speakers, Overview of

Ask group to openly feedback on what

Discuss course objectives and outline

Defining PICW roles and

Risk assessment, JHA, method

13:40 – 14:20 LOTO/Earthing Review and exercise 40 mins

Standard PTW and PTW

15:00 – 15:20 Break 20 mins

08:30 – 08:50 Day 1 debriefing Question and answer session 20 mins

Matrix, Table Notes, Application of

11:10 – 12:00 MV network switching Present different scenarios 50 mins

Practical exercises 1 and 2 with PTW

15:40 – 16:30 Final Review / Feedback Q&A Session 50 mins

ii. Seven Steps

iii. Voltage testers

iv. Lock Out Tag Out (L.O.T.O)

v. ABB Standard Permit To Work (PTW)

vi. ARC flash awareness / PPE

viii. Application of Arc-Flash PPE Matrix

ix. Typical MV Network / Switching

xi. Exercise Two

E. Small Group Exercise

6.0 Feedback & Review

Vivian Prendergast – IEABB Service / Electrical Safety Champion – January 2016

PICW - Person In Charge of Work

This shall include any employee / contractor who visits ABB or

To enable all Engineers apply Safe Work Practices in accordance

Following this Course there will be an Approval

Highlight and discuss current work practices in relation

Communicate to all employees the necessity to adopt

It will allow ABB Engineers to identify situations where

This objectives of this course are to:

Highlight and discuss current work practices in relation

Review ABB IE Electrical Switching Policy.

Provide all employees with Standard tools / equipment.

Electrical Safety Rules / Management

 There shall be a documented policy relating to the

Local Standard Operating Procedures – SOP’s

Local Standard Operating Procedures should be developed to

Support Information to Protect YOU the Employee

This section covers 3 serious electrical incidents that occurred in 2015.

• Why did these incidents occur?

Serious electrical incident in Turkey:

Serious electrical incident in Singapore:

• Why did this incident occur?

Serious electrical incident in Denmark:

• Why did this incident occur?

Analysis of recent ABB electrical incidents

Line side of breaker Energized connection points

Analysis of recent ABB electrical incidents

• Lack of workers understanding of parts which may still be energized. (Competence)

We Need to Step Forward and take compete control of

Highlight and discuss current work practices in relation

Review ABB IE Electrical Switching Policy.

Provide all employees with Standard tools / equipment.

Person In Charge of Work (PICW)