Working around Live services

How should all services be treated

• All services are treated as live regardless

• Services shown on the plan as redundant can be ignored

• The plans can be trusted to show the exact location

• Only working services are treated as live

Identify the correct statements to eliminate risk when working around live services

• Underground services must be accurately located

• A safe approach distance needs to be determined before undertaking work near overhead power

• Before drilling in wall cavities services need to be located

• Before u dig plans are not required on site

• Plans accurately determine position and depth of service

A risk assessment must be completed when. Identify correct statements

• Before work commences

• Whenever the risk may have changed for the site

• After any unintended detection or contact with live services

• After the work is completed

Risk assessments need to be documented

• True

• False

Risk assessments should include

• Scope of work

• Number of employees involved

• Suitable PPE to be used

• What time breaks will be

• The wifes phone number

Tick the correct statements for minimising the risk

• Complete required permits

• Establish no go zones

• Ensure the SHEWMS controls are followed

• Hold documentation from Dial before u dig

• Ask the asset owner to relocate their services

What do we look for when conducting a visual inspection

• Manhole covers

• Power outlets

• Water taps

• Gas meters

• Roadside cabinets

Telecommunication outlets need to be what distance from power outlets

• 100mm

• 200mm

• 300mm

• 40mm

What is meant by following the 4 Ps

• Plan

• PPE

• Pothole

• Protect

• Proceed

A field manager must supervise any work where high risk services are located within 500mm of the proposed work

• True

• False