The 7 Steps That Save Lives - ABB PCS6000 User Manual

2.5. The 7 steps that save lives

ABB's 7 steps that save lives concept is a series of actions that must take place prior to
commencing work on or near electrical installations.
1) Prepare for the work: do an on-site risk assessment or job hazard analysis
that considers the limits of approach for shock and arc-flash.
• Be in possession of a clear work order to execute the work.
• When required, the access or work permit is to be obtained by a person who
is authorized for the specific electrical system.
• Engage the person responsible for electrical equipment or system to review
single-line diagrams, schematics, switching plans, etc.
• Ensure the competence of workers.
• Check for proper tools for the job.
• Determine and select the proper arc-rated Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE).
• Decide of the appropriate work methods and initiate the Permit To Work
(PTW) process.
2) Clearly identify the work location and equipment.
• Use your senses (sight, hearing and smell) to identify problem areas.
• Define the work area via barriers and barricading and label equipment.
• Avoid distractions such as talking or texting on the phone.
3) Disconnect all sources of supply and secure against reconnection by
applying Lockout/Tagout.
• If ABB is responsible for switching and it cannot be done remotely, then the
person performing the switching must be properly trained and wearing the
proper PPE identified in step 1.
• The Person in Charge of Work (PICW) must ensure that switching is
performed in the proper manner by witnessing it from a safe distance if
present on site or by engaging the person responsible for switching to
identify all isolation points.
• Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) to the energy isolation device and if multiple
energy isolation devices are involved, then Group LOTO must be
implemented with the PICW serving as the Group LOTO Leader.
PRODUCT
PCS6000
DOCUMENT KIND
User manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
DOCUMENT ID.
3BHS600000 E40
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