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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
GENERAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS & ELECTRICAL MACHINERY IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
Initialising Project / Division:
SOP No:
033
To ensure safe electrical installations and reduce the risk of electrical injuries to
personnel
Purpose and Scope:
Date
09.09.2013
Revision
6.1
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6.2
CHANGE HISTORY
Reason for Change
New Format
Changed HS and HSE to OHS and document number
4.4.5.13.33 to 4.4.4.13.33
R E S PO N SI BI LIT Y C AT EG O RI E S AP P L IC AB L E T O T HI S SO P
Process Owner of this SOP:
Author of this SOP:
Responsible to adhere to this SOP:
Responsible to provide training:
Name & Surname
AP P R O V AL / RI S K AS S E S SM ENT T E AM
Occupation
Signature
Date
Approved by: WBHO SITE MANAGER
Signature
Date
Approved by: WBHO SKILLS & SAFETY OFFICER
Signature
Date
Approved by: WBHO ENGINEERING FOREMAN
Signature
Date
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Only authorised, trained and competent personnel may perform this activity. Non-compliance
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to this SOP may result in injury or harm to yourself or others. Always use the correct PPE for
this task.
If you are not sure how to do this properly, ask your immediate supervisor.
You have the right to refuse to do any work if the situation will endanger your own or the lives of other
people.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THIS WORK
PLEASE LIST ALL THE ESSENTIAL PPE FOR THIS SOP
PPE to be worn as per job requirement
DEFINITIONS
1. Electrical apparatus: means all apparatus, machines and fittings in which conductors are used, or of which they form
a part.
2. Earthed: means connected to the general mass of earth in such manner as will ensure at all times an immediate
discharge of electrical energy without danger.
3. Flexible cable: means a cable having flexible insulated conductors and earthing conductors within a protective
sheath, but shall not include signaling cable, telephone cable, blasting cable or flexible electric cord use with electrical
apparatus at a voltage not exceeding 250volts alternating current on a single-phase system.
SAFETY & HEALTH WARNINGS
1. Electrical Installation Safety:
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All wiring will be safe and according to the required specifications.
Temporary wiring will be allowed only during a construction phase.
Temporary wiring must be safe.
Temporary wiring must be protected by an earth leakage device.
All new temporary installations will be approved and signed off by a qualified electrician before power is
switched on.
No tape joints will be allowed.
Unauthorised entry is prohibited to substations.
All unattended substations must be kept locked at all times.
Flexible cords / cables will NOT be routed through or along walls, floors or ceilings and NO unsafe
All switches, plugs, jointing, fuse boxes, distribution boards and all other related equipment will be kept in a
sound safe condition.
Faulty electrical installations will be isolated and repaired immediately.
Broken switches and sockets must be replaced immediately.
No unauthorised tampering, temporary connections or damaged cables are allowed.
No defective electrical installation or equipment will be used or allowed to function in that state.
All machinery used on site (other than those with double insulation), must be earthed to ensure a safe path
for current flow, should the housing accidentally be energised.
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p. No openings must be allowed in DB panels. Blanks must be installed to cover openings.
2. Flameproof Equipment:
a. In designated hazardous areas such as paint and flammable liquid stores, vehicle maintenance pits, spray
booths and battery rooms, all electrical equipment installed must be suitable for the class of hazard involved
and maintained in an effective condition by suitably Qualified Electrician
b. The electrical installations in hazardous locations must be classified in terms of the SANS Code of Practice
10108 of 2005. (The Classification of hazardous locations and the selection of apparatus for use in such
locations) z
c. Inspections on flameproof equipment / lights / fittings must be carried out annually by a suitable Qualified
Electrician and are recorded in a register.