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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to operate Low Voltage(L.V.) switchgear
   • Work requirements are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Safety precautions when operating Low Voltage (L.V.) switchgears are identified, in accordance with Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, manufacturers’ specifications and workplace procedures
3. Location of L.V. switchgear is determined from relevant drawings, plans and maps, in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Switchgear type and operating procedure is identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
5. L.V. switchgear condition is assessed for safe operation, in accordance with workplace procedures
6. Related L.V. switchgear protection is suppressed, if and where necessary, in accordance with workplace procedures
7. Conduct L.V. switchgear operation
   • Mechanical operation and limitations of L.V switchgear are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
8. Implications of L.V. switchgear actions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
9. L.V. switchgear is operated and required status is confirmed, in accordance with workplace procedures
10. Racking, testing, isolation, circuit earthing and reinstatement processes are carried out, in accordance with Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, manufacturers' recommendations and workplace procedures
11. Test equipment’s integrity is confirmed, and L.V. switchgear circuit is de-energised, in accordance with workplace procedures
12. Validate and report L.V.switchgear integrity
    • L.V. switchgear is inspected for safe operation, in accordance with workplace procedures
13. L.V. switchgear environment is inspected to ensure statutory and workplace requirements are met
14. Complete documentation
    • L.V. switchgear plant problems, movements and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures
15. Documentation is updated, in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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