Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for overhaul/repair of switchgear/control gear.
- OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed.
- Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted and established risk control measures are implemented.
- Instructions on the extent of overhaul and/or repair are received and expected outcomes of the work acquired with appropriate personnel.
- Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site.
- Switchgear/control gear service and repair documentation is read and understood.
- Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established procedures.
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
- Overhaul switchgear/control gear.
- OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.
- Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
- Switchgear and control gear is dismantled and parts tagged and stored to prevent loss or damage.
- The state of switchgear/control gear components is determined by measurements, tests and inspections and results recorded.
- Materials/replacement parts required to complete the work are sourced and obtained in accordance with established procedures.
- Effectiveness of the repairs is tested in accordance with established procedures.
- Specifications and instructions for the overhaul/repair work are documented in accordance with requirements.
- Document overhaul/repair work.
- OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
- Reusable, faulty or worn components are tagged and dispatched for repair to maintain adequate spares.
- Overhaul/repair work is documented in accordance with requirements stating that the switchgear/control gear complies with the overhaul specifications.