Glossary; Safety And Personnel Qualification - Eaton Magnefix MD4 User Manual

Magnefix MD4

8. GLOSSARY

8.1 Safety and personnel qualification

Applicable European standard
The applicable standard is: EN 50110-1, Chapter 4 'Basic
principles'. This paragraph sets out the main requirements
for safe operation as regards personnel.

Supplier:
Eaton or its representative.
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User:
The person or body responsible
for operation and maintenance of the switchgear.
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Competence
Operating personnel are subject to the following
requirements:
 Operating personnel shall be 'competent'. A
COMPETENT PERSON has relevant training and
experience so that he or she is capable of
preventing hazards that may be caused by
electricity, for instance during switching operations.
 Operating personnel must hold a written certificate
of authorisation to perform switching operations
signed by the management of the (power) company
involved.
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Responsibility
It must be clear who is responsible for operations.
 All operations come within the area of responsibility
of the WORKS OPERATIONS MANAGER (this
person must be designated in accordance with EN
50110-1 as the person directly in charge of the
operations).
 An INSTALLATION MANAGER must be appointed
(in accordance with EN 50110-1 the
INSTALLATION MANAGER is directly responsible
for operation of the installation). If two or more
installations are in close proximity to each other, it
is essential that appropriate arrangements are
made between the INSTALLATION MANAGERS.
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 The responsibility which persons have for the safety
of those involved in the operations, and of those
who (may) have to deal with the consequences of
the operations, must conform to national legislation.
 Before operations are begun, while they are being
carried out and prior to commissioning of the
installation, the WORK OPERATIONS MANAGER
must ensure that all requirements, rules and
instructions are complied with.
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Communication
Before starting operations, the INSTALLATION
MANAGER must be informed of the intended
operations. See EN 50110-1 § 4.4 for additional
requirements.
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Instruction
All personnel involved in operations carried out on,
with or near electrical installations require to have
been instructed (using these operating instructions) on
the safety requirements, safety rules and operating
instructions applicable to operating the installation.

Clothing
Personnel must wear suitable clothing which fits the
body closely.
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Local regulations
Naturally, local rules and regulations (including
operating instructions) must be followed.