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Network Standard

NETWORK

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Document No
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Approval Date
Review Date

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Chief Engineer
28/05/2015
01/02/2017

NS209 OPERATING CRANES & PLANT IN PROXIMITY TO OVERHEAD


POWER LINES

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ISSUE
For issue to all Ausgrid and Accredited Service Providers staff involved with the design and installation of overhead lines, and is for
reference by field, technical and engineering staff.
Ausgrid maintains a copy of this and other Network Standards together with updates and amendments on www.ausgrid.com.au.
Where this standard is issued as a controlled document replacing an earlier edition, remove and destroy the superseded document
DISCLAIMER
As Ausgrids standards are subject to ongoing review, the information contained in this document may be amended by Ausgrid at
any time. It is possible that conflict may exist between standard documents. In this event, the most recent standard shall prevail.
This document has been developed using information available from field and other sources and is suitable for most situations
encountered in Ausgrid. Particular conditions, projects or localities may require special or different practices. It is the responsibility
of the local manager, supervisor, assured quality contractor and the individuals involved to make sure that a safe system of work is
employed and that statutory requirements are met.
Ausgrid disclaims any and all liability to any person or persons for any procedure, process or any other thing done or not done, as a
result of this Standard.
All design work, and the associated supply of materials and equipment, must be undertaken in accordance with and consideration
of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, latest revision of Ausgrids Network Standards and specifications and Australian
Standards. Designs submitted shall be declared as fit for purpose. Where the designer wishes to include a variation to a network
standard or an alternative material or equipment to that currently approved the designer must obtain authorisation from the Network
Standard owner before incorporating a variation to a Network Standard in a design.
External designers including those authorised as Accredited Service Providers will seek approval through the approved process as
outlined in NS181 Approval of Materials and Equipment and Network Standard Variations. Seeking approval will ensure Network
Standards are appropriately updated and that a consistent interpretation of the legislative framework is employed.
Notes: 1. Compliance with this Network Standard does not automatically satisfy the requirements of a Designer Safety Report. The
designer must comply with the provisions of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (NSW - Part 6.2 Duties of designer
of structure and person who commissions construction work) which requires the designer to provide a written safety report to the
person who commissioned the design. This report must be provided to Ausgrid in all instances, including where the design was
commissioned by or on behalf of a person who proposes to connect premises to Ausgrids network, and will form part of the
Designer Safety Report which must also be presented to Ausgrid. Further information is provided in Network Standard (NS) 212
Integrated Support Requirements for Ausgrid Network Assets.
2. Where the procedural requirements of this document conflict with contestable project procedures, the contestable project
procedures shall take precedent for the whole project or part thereof which is classified as contestable. Any external contact with
Ausgrid for contestable works projects is to be made via the Ausgrid officer responsible for facilitating the contestable project. The
Contestable Ausgrid officer will liaise with Ausgrid internal departments and specialists as necessary to fulfil the requirements of this
standard. All other technical aspects of this document which are not procedural in nature shall apply to contestable works projects.
INTERPRETATION
In the event that any user of this Standard considers that any of its provisions is uncertain, ambiguous or otherwise in need of
interpretation, the user should request Ausgrid to clarify the provision. Ausgrids interpretation shall then apply as though it was
included in the Standard, and is final and binding. No correspondence will be entered into with any person disputing the meaning of
the provision published in the Standard or the accuracy of Ausgrids interpretation.
KEYPOINTS
This standard has a summary of content labelled KEYPOINTS FOR THIS STANDARD. The inclusion or omission of items in this
summary does not signify any specific importance or criticality to the items described. It is meant to simply provide the reader with a
quick assessment of some of the major issues addressed by the standard. To fully appreciate the content and the requirements of
the standard it must be read in its entirety.
AMENDMENTS TO THIS STANDARD
Where there are changes to this standard from the previously approved version, any previous shading is removed and the newly
affected paragraphs are shaded with a grey background. Where the document changes exceed 25% of the document content, any
grey background in the document is to be removed and the following words should be shown below the title block on the right hand
side of the page in bold and italic, for example, Supersedes document details (for example, Supersedes Document Type
(Category) Document No. Amendment No.).

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KEY POINTS OF THIS STANDARD


Scope and Risks Addressed

This network standard applies to any work


by Ausgrid personnel or by others working
for Ausgrid using a crane or plant required
to be carried out in proximity to live
overhead electrical apparatus:

Applies to both electrical work and


non-electrical work being undertaken
by the plant.
Minimum approach distances are
specified and apply for different
voltage levels of the overhead mains
being approached. Approaching closer
than these distances requires the
permission of the owner of the
electrical apparatus and
implementation of the requirements of
this network standard.
Hazard assessment and appropriate
controls applied before work
commences.
Clearances apply to the plant, all of its
components and the attached load.
Electrical apparatus must be deenergised where possible as a first
option to perform any work.

General Safety and


Conditions of Close Approach

Authorisation and Training


Requirements

Plant Considerations

The electrical safety requirements applying


to the operators of plant approaching within
the minimum approach distances include:

Personnel engaged in the work must be


accredited or qualified as required and the
requirements apply to:

Whilst operating the plant:

Notification of intent to approach within


the minimum safe distances based on
voltage level of the live electrical
apparatus.
Specific conditions for approval to
operate plant within the minimum safe
working distance may be required
based on the specific site conditions
and situation.
A copy of this network standard must
be kept on the plant.
Warning notices must be applied as
required.
All personnel involved in the work must
be instructed.
The operator must be accredited or
qualified as required by this network
standard.
A safety observer must be appointed
as required by this network standard.
Under emergency conditions written
notification of intent to approach within
minimum clearances need not be
given provided the other requirements
of this network standard are met.

The owner of the plant


The operator of the plant
An appointed safety observer.

Safety observers must:

Be appointed at any time the plant is in


motion.
Only control a single machine/plant at
any one time
Suitably accredited or qualified.

Operators and safety observers of the plant


must:

Have completed the required training


course and demonstrated proficiency.
Demonstrated ability to perform
approved rescue procedure within
previous 12 months
Some conditions apply differently to
qualified electrical tradespersons.

Operators must wear appropriate PPE


and take the required precautions
Restrictions apply as to whom may be
in contact with the crane or load during
its operation in close proximity.
The plant must be positioned and
operated in a stable location.
Slewing, luffing or other motion of the
plant must be physically limited to
prevent operation within the
clearances permitted.
Induced voltages may also occur
which do not require direct physical
contact with live apparatus.
Special provisions apply where the
plant is considered fully insulated in
accordance with this network standard
Testing of any insulating material must
occur on a regular basis not exceeding
six-months.
Specific requirements relate to
provision of certification documents ,
training records and competency test
results.

Where to for more information?

Where to for more information?

Where to for more information?

Section 6, 7, 8, 9

Section 10, 11, 12

Section 13-20

Where to for more information?

Tools and Forms

Tools and Forms

Tools and Forms

Section 1, 2, 5

Annexure A and B Example Warning


notices

None

None

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Network Standard
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Operating Cranes and Plant in Proximity to Overhead Power Lines

Contents
1.0

PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................................. 5

2.0

SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1
General ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2
Proximity to overhead power lines ............................................................................................. 5
2.3
Application.................................................................................................................................. 6

3.0

REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1
Ausgrid documents .................................................................................................................... 6
3.2
Other standards and documents................................................................................................ 6
3.3
Acts and regulations................................................................................................................... 6

4.0

DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 7

5.0

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................... 9

6.0

NOTIFICATION OF NEED TO WORK CLOSER THAN THE MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCES IN


THIS NETWORK STANDARD .............................................................................................................. 9

7.0

CONDITIONS OF CLOSE APPROACH TO ELECTRICAL APPARATUS ........................................... 9

8.0

EMERGENCY CONDITIONS .............................................................................................................. 10

9.0

NOTICES TO BE CARRIED AND INSTALLED ON THE CRANE OR PLANT ................................... 10

10.0

PERSONNEL ENGAGED ON THE WORK ......................................................................................... 10

11.0

TRAINING OF PERSONNEL ENGAGED ON THE WORK ................................................................ 11

12.0

RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THIS NETWORK STANDARD .................................. 12

13.0

PERSONNEL IN CONTACT WITH THE CRANE, LOAD OR PLANT ................................................ 12

14.0

STABILITY OF THE CRANE, LOAD OR PLANT ................................................................................ 13

15.0

WARNING VOLTAGES INDUCED BY ELECTRIC FIELDS ............................................................ 13

16.0

MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCES TO LIVE ELECTRICAL APPARATUS..................................... 14

17.0

EFFECTIVE INSULATION OF ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS .................................................... 16

18.0

EFFECTIVE INSULATION OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS ............................. 16

19.0

TESTING OF THE INSULATION ........................................................................................................ 16

20.0

DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED .............................................................. 17

21.0

RECORDKEEPING ............................................................................................................................. 17

22.0

AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................................... 18

23.0

DOCUMENT CONTROL...................................................................................................................... 18

ANNEXURE A

WARNING NOTICE FOR ELECTRICAL HAZARDS........................................................... 19

ANNEXURE B

WARNING NOTICES - PROVISIONS OF THIS NETWORK STANDARD ....................... 20

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PURPOSE
This network standard together with other referenced standards and guidelines is intended to
continue the provisions of the now discontinued document - Interim Guide for Operating Cranes
and Plant in Proximity to Overhead Power Lines (ISSC26) for work done by Ausgrid personnel or
by others working for Ausgrid.
Note:

Wherever the term ISSC 26 (or its predecessor, the Certificate of Exemption No. 5099)
appears as a reference in any Ausgrid document, it should be interpreted as now
meaning this network standard (NS209).

2.0

SCOPE

2.1

General
This network standard applies to any work by Ausgrid personnel or by others working for Ausgrid
using a crane or plant required to be carried out in proximity to live overhead electrical apparatus
and which comprises:
(a)

Electrical work
Work on or connected with the construction, erection, maintenance, adjustment or
dismantling of electrical installations, public lighting, electric substations, high voltage areas,
switchyards, electrical transmission or distribution systems and includes trimming of trees
near electrical apparatus.

(b)

Non-electrical work
Work not directly connected with electrical systems or apparatus such as building work,
landscaping, landfill work, excavations, road works and includes the construction,
maintenance, adjustment or dismantling of drainage sewerage and water supply systems.

2.2

Proximity to overhead power lines


All operators of cranes or plant must be aware of the hazards of live overhead electrical apparatus.
Refer to Section 5 below.
Except where the work is being undertaken in accordance with the specific requirements and
precautions of this network standard, cranes*, loads, plant and component parts must not approach
closer to live electrical apparatus than the minimum approach distances appropriate to the voltage
concerned, shown in Table 1, below:
Table 1: Minimum Approach Distances of Cranes, Plant and Loads to Live Electrical
Apparatus

Caution:

*Note:

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To determine the voltage level of the electrical apparatus, the operator of the crane
or plant must refer to Ausgrid, unless the operator can positively identify it
him/herself.
Grab cranes or floating cranes or their loads must not approach closer than the above
minimum approach distances under any circumstances.

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Application
This network standard is intended to be communicated to and used by all Ausgrid employees or
others who work for Ausgrid when operating cranes or plant which work, or may work, in proximity
to overhead power lines.
This network standard should be applied on the basis that

appropriate workplace hazard and risk assessment and management processes are carried
out; and

the safe approach distances used are selected according to the level of qualification and
training of the personnel concerned (as set out in the network standard), and the work to be
performed.

3.0

REFERENCES

3.1

Ausgrid documents

3.2

Other standards and documents

3.3

Bushfire Risk Management Plan


Company Form (Governance) - Network Document Endorsement and Approval
Company Procedure (Network) - Production / Review of Network Standards
Company Procedure (Governance) - Network Document Endorsement and Approval
Customer Installation Safety Plan
Electrical Safety Rules
Public Electrical Safety Awareness Plan
Public Lighting Management Plan
Tree Safety Management Plan

AS 1418.10:2011 Cranes, hoists and winches Mobile elevating work platforms.


ENA Doc 001-2008 National Electricity Network Safety Code
Guide for Operating Cranes & Plant in Proximity to Overhead Power Lines (published by the
Electricity Association of NSW, July 2001)
ISSC 26 Interim Crane Plant Guide (withdrawn)
WorkCover Work near overhead power lines Code of Practice - 2006

Acts and regulations

Electricity Supply (General) Regulation 2014 (NSW)

Electricity Supply (Safety and Network Management) Regulation 2014

Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Regulation 2011

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DEFINITIONS
Accredited
Service Provider
(ASP)

An individual or entity accredited by the NSW Government Trade &


Investment in accordance with the Electricity Supply (Safety and Network
Management) Regulation 2014 (NSW).

Business
Management
System (BMS)

An Ausgrid internal integrated policy and procedure framework that contains


the approved version of documents.

Competency

The possession and application of both knowledge and skills to defined


standards, expressed as outcomes, that correspond to relevant workplace
requirements and other vocational needs. (AQF Advisory Board, 1998)

Crane

Any type of crane, including an elevating work platform, whether independent


or an integral part of another piece of equipment (including an agricultural
tractor), or any other apparatus used or capable of being used for raising,
lowering, handling or transporting materials or equipment in a similar
manner, and includes any supporting structure and any other equipment
ancillary to the use of the crane or apparatus.
earth moving machine means an item of plant used for the purpose of
excavating, transporting, unloading compacting or spreading earth,
overburden, rubble, spoil, paving material, aggregate or similar material and
includes a back hoe and a bulldozer.

Document
control

Ausgrid employees who work with printed copies of document must check
the BMS regularly to monitor version control. Documents are considered
UNCONTROLLED IF PRINTED, as indicated in the footer.

Electrical
apparatus

Any live aerial electrical conductor which is not effectively insulated or


guarded.
Any plant in which there are live conductors used or designed for the
conveyance of electricity, being bare conductors which are not effectively
insulated or guarded.
But does not include any electrical apparatus where the difference in
potential between its conductors, or to earth, does not exceed 50 volts AC or
120 volts DC.

Electrical
tradesperson

A person who holds a certificate in Electrical Engineering or who has


completed a recognised apprenticeship in the electrical trade or who holds a
licence or certificate issued by a statutory body which allows the person to
carry out limited or unlimited electrical work and for the purposes of this
Network Standard includes persons holding an electrical degree or diploma
acceptable for admission to the Institution of Engineers Australia.

Elevating work
platform

A telescoping device, scissor device, or articulating device or any


combination of those devices used to move and position personnel,
equipment and materials to and from or at work locations above or below the
support surface.

Hoist

Any type of powered hoist, whether independent or an integral part of


another piece of equipment, or any other powered apparatus used or
capable of being used for raising or lowering materials or equipment or other
loads in a similar manner (including any inclined skid or slipway, a tilter, any
machine used for boring holes in soil or rock and any machine used for or
capable of being used for driving or pulling down any pile), and includes any
supporting structure and any other equipment ancillary to the use of the hoist
or apparatus.

Load

Any substance, material or object being moved, carried, lifted or supported or

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which is in rotary or vertical motion, in association with a crane or plant,


excluding persons and hand-held tools located on an elevating work
platform.
Network
Standard

A document, including Network Planning Standards, that describes the


Company's minimum requirements for planning, design, construction,
maintenance, technical specification, environmental, property and metering
activities on the distribution and transmission network. These documents are
stored in the Network Category of the BMS repository.

Plant

Includes any powered machinery, equipment, earth moving machine, hoist or


appliance, and any article designed for use as a component in, or as an
accessory to, any powered machinery, equipment or appliance, but excludes
hand tools and powered hand tools.

Review date

The review date displayed in the header of the document is the future date
for review of a document. The default period is three years from the date of
approval. However a review may be mandated at any time where a need is
identified due to changes in legislation, organisational changes, restructures,
occurrence of an incident or changes in technology or work practice.

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS


Before proceeding onto a worksite with a crane or plant an inspection must be made to identify any
live electrical apparatus in the area of the work. An assessment must then be made to determine if
the electrical apparatus can be de-energised. If not, then the assessment is to determine if:
the provisions of this network standard can be implemented;
there are any factors on the worksite which could contribute to an electrical hazard; and
the crane, elevating work platform or plant can be operated within its rated load capacity while
maintaining the required clearances.
Attention must also be given to the nature of the load to be moved and particular care must be
taken in securing the load and maintaining clearances where the load is to be lifted over the
electrical apparatus.

6.0

NOTIFICATION OF NEED TO WORK CLOSER THAN THE


MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCES IN THIS NETWORK
STANDARD
Before commencing any work with any crane or plant which will require the crane, load or plant to
approach closer than the minimum approach distances to electrical apparatus specified in Table 1
of this network standard, the owner of the crane or plant, the person responsible for the operation
of the crane, or the person having immediate control of the crane or plant:

must inform the organisation that owns, operates, leases or maintains the electrical apparatus
in writing of the nature and duration of the intended work; and

must not proceed with such work unless approval has been granted in writing by such
organisation to proceed in compliance with the conditions of this network standard and, where
provided by the organisation, any further conditions imposed under Section 7 of this network
standard.

However, this written notification and approval is not required for electrical work carried out by
employees of Ausgrid or others working for Ausgrid on, or connected with electrical apparatus
owned, leased or maintained by Ausgrid.

7.0

CONDITIONS OF CLOSE APPROACH TO ELECTRICAL


APPARATUS
In granting permission under Sections 6 or 8 of this network standard, Ausgrid can impose such
further conditions considered appropriate for the safe operation of the crane or plant.

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EMERGENCY CONDITIONS
Under extenuating circumstances where there is serious and immediate risk to life, health, property
or the environment, the written notification and approval required under Section 6 of this network
standard need not be complied with provided that the Ausgrid is given notification of the
circumstances and all other provisions of this network standard are complied with.

9.0

NOTICES TO BE CARRIED AND INSTALLED ON THE CRANE


OR PLANT
(a)

A copy of this network standard must be kept in a convenient and protected location on the
crane or plant so that it is readily available to all personnel concerned.

(b)

The crane or plant must bear the following notices which must be located at each set of
controls and which must be visible to the operator of the controls:
(i)

a warning notice as depicted in Annexure A of this network standard, together with

(ii)

a warning notice as set out in Annexure B of this network standard, advising of the
provisions of the network standard (or, for cranes or plant commissioned before the date
of introduction of this network standard, the equivalent existing notice installed under the
provisions of the former Certificate of Exemption No. 5099). Where the crane is an
elevating work platform the warning notice must be located in a visible location in or
adjacent to the work basket.

10.0 PERSONNEL ENGAGED ON THE WORK


Whilst the crane or plant is carrying out work or preparing to carry out work in position under the
provisions of this network standard, the following clauses must be complied with irrespective of
whether the crane, load, plant or electrical apparatus is provided with effective insulation:
(a)

General Requirement
All personnel engaged in the work must have been instructed in the requirements of this
network standard and the manner of complying with these requirements.

(b)

The Operator
The operator of the crane or plant or the operator of the work basket of an elevating work
platform must be a person accredited or qualified under Section 11 of this network standard.

(c)

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The Safety Observer


(i)

The owner of the crane or plant, the person in charge of the work or the operator of
the crane or plant is responsible for appointing a safety observer to observe the
approach of the crane, plant or load to electrical apparatus and to warn the operator in
sufficient time to ensure all clearances as prescribed are maintained.

(ii)

The safety observer must be appointed at any time the crane, plant or load is in
motion and is likely to move within the approach distances provided in Column C of
Table 2 in Clause 16 (a).

(iii)

The safety observer must be a person accredited or qualified under Section 11 of this
network standard.

(iv)

The safety observer must not be required to carry out any other duty during the period
of observance.

(v)

The safety observer must not be required to observe more than one crane or plant at
any period of observance.
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(vi)

The safety observer required under this clause must not be located on the work
basket of an elevating work platform during the period of observance.

(vii)

A safety observer is not required for an item of plant which has been completely
erected and comprises stationary plant which is not located below the electrical
apparatus and is located horizontally outside the minimum approach distances given
in Clause 16 (a).

(viii)

A safety observer is no longer required after an effective limiting device has been set
to prevent any component part of a crane, plant or load approaching closer than the
minimum approach distances in Table 2 of Clause 16 (a) provided that the limiting
device is effective under stress conditions and the limiting device is inspected and
tested at regular intervals.

11.0 TRAINING OF PERSONNEL ENGAGED ON THE WORK


The operator of the crane or plant and the safety observer required by this network standard must
have:
(a)

successfully completed a course of training known as the Crane and Plant Electrical Safety
Course or an equivalent course which had been approved for the purpose by the then
Electricity Association of NSW, or alternatively, achieved formal recognition of the necessary
competencies specified for that course (i.e. recognition of current competencies, or RCC).

(b)

within the previous twelve months demonstrated their ability to apply rescue procedure in the
event of an accident associated with electrical apparatus and their ability to apply
resuscitation procedure.

(c)

following completion or recognition of the Crane and Plant Electrical Safety Course,
successfully undertaken a competency assessment in the Crane and Plant Electrical Safety
Course at an interval no greater than twelve months from the previous assessment.

However, a person who is a qualified electrical tradesperson or is trained or formally qualified to


work on overhead electrical apparatus need not comply with the provisions of Parts (a) and (c) of
this clause if they have received instruction in the requirements of this network standard and the
manner of complying with these requirements.
Note:

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Existing training/authorisations under the former ISSC 26 and Training modules based on
the former ISSC 26 are deemed to meet the requirements of this network standard until
further notice.

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12.0 RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THIS NETWORK


STANDARD
Any crane load or plant which is at rest, travelling or in motion in accordance with this network
standard must comply with the provisions of this network standard, and in particular:
(a) The owner of the crane or plant and the person having immediate control of the operation of
the crane or plant, must ensure that the relevant provisions of this network standard are
complied with, and in any case must not hinder, obstruct or attempt to prevent the provisions
of this network standard being complied with.
(b) The safety observer and the operator of the crane or plant must exercise due diligence to
ensure that the relevant provisions of this network standard are complied with.
(c) A person or an organisation requesting or approving work under contract, by agreement or
otherwise, must as far as is practicable ensure that the relevant provisions of this network
standard are complied with, and in any case must not hinder, obstruct or attempt to prevent
the provisions of this network standard being complied with.

13.0 PERSONNEL IN CONTACT WITH THE CRANE, LOAD OR


PLANT
(b) General
Except as provided in this Clause no one may be instructed or allowed to remain in contact
with any part of a crane, load or plant and the ground or earthed situation during the period the
crane or plant is being operated under the provisions of this network standard.
(c) The Operator
The operator may operate the controls of cranes or plant while standing on the ground or
while in contact with an earthed situation only if one or more of the following provisions are
complied with:
(i)

The controls are effectively insulated in accordance with Section 18.

(ii)

The operator wears insulating gloves where the voltage of any overhead electrical
apparatus does not exceed 1000 volts.

(iii) The operator stands on an equipotential metallic mat which is electrically connected to all
metalwork associated with the controls.
(d) Personnel on the Worksite
Personnel on the worksite may contact the crane, plant or load while standing on the ground
or while in contact with an earthed situation only under the following conditions:
(i)

The direct or indirect personal contact with a load consisting of a wood pole where the
voltage of any overhead electrical apparatus does not exceed 1000 volts

(ii)

The holding of a non-conductive tail rope which is used to control movement of the load

(iii) The positioning or removal of gear from a crane hook or the load
(iv) The adjusting of outriggers, jacks, packings, chocks or the like which is done without
movement of a crane or load

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(v) The situation where effective insulation is provided on the electrical apparatus, the crane,
load or plant or the component parts, such that should contact occur with the electrical
apparatus, personnel would not be subject to electric shock
(vi) The situation where the voltage of any overhead electrical apparatus does not exceed
1000 volts and insulating gloves are worn

14.0 STABILITY OF THE CRANE, LOAD OR PLANT


Where by any reason of terrain, prevailing weather or the functional behaviour of the crane, load or
plant the danger of inadvertent contact with electrical apparatus may be reasonably foreseen,
appropriate measures must be taken to avoid such contact. Such appropriate measures may
include one or more of the following precautions:
(a)

The ground or surface upon which the appliance or load is required to move must be
prepared so as to minimise upward surge or inertia actions.

(b)

The slewing, luffing or other motion of a crane must be mechanically prevented from being
moved by power within the clearances permitted by this network standard.

(c)

The jib, boom, or other member likely to contact electrical apparatus as a result of surge or
inertia of the appliance must be mechanically constrained from so doing.

(d)

The load must be controlled by non-conductive tail ropes at all times where uncontrolled sway
or tilt could cause encroachment on the minimum approach distances prescribed by this
network standard.

15.0 WARNING VOLTAGES INDUCED BY ELECTRIC FIELDS


When working in proximity to voltages exceeding 132,000 volts, precautions against any hazards
caused by induced voltages should be taken by the owner or operator of the crane or plant in
accordance with any instructions given by the organisation that owns, operates, leases or
maintains the electrical apparatus.

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16.0 MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCES TO LIVE ELECTRICAL


APPARATUS
(a)

Cranes, Plant, Loads and Appointment of Safety Observer


(i)

Except where effective insulation is provided in accordance with this network standard,
and where required under Section 6 approval has been granted, cranes, loads, plant
and component parts must not approach closer to live electrical apparatus than the
minimum approach distances appropriate to the voltage provided in Column B of Table
2.

(ii)

A safety observer required under Section 10 must be appointed at any time the crane,
plant or load is in motion and is likely to move within the distances provided in Column
C of Table 2.

These approach distances apply only when working under the conditions of the interim guide for
operating cranes and plant in proximity to overhead power lines, using a trained safety observer
For definitions of electrical and non-electrical work, see Clause 2.1 of this standard.
Table 2: Minimum approach distances of cranes plant
and loads to live electrical apparatus

NOMINAL VOLTAGE
A

**MINIMUM APPROACH
DISTANCE USING AN
OBSERVER

**MINIMUM APPROACH
DISTANCE WITHOUT AN
OBSERVER

ELECTRICAL
WORK

NON
ELECTRICAL
WORK

ELECTRICAL
WORK

NON
ELECTRICAL
WORK

Up to 1 000V

500mm

1000mm

1000mm

3000mm

Above 1 000V but not


exceeding 11 000V

700mm

1200mm*

1400mm

3000mm

Above 11 000V but not


exceeding 66 000V

1000mm

1500mm

2000mm

3000mm

Above 66 000V but not


exceeding 132 000V

1500mm

2000mm

3000mm

3000mm

Above 132 000V but not


exceeding 220 000V

2500mm

3000mm

5000mm

6000mm

Above 220 000V but not


exceeding 330 000V

3000mm

3500mm

6000mm

6000mm

Above 330 000V

4000mm

4500mm

8000mm

8000mm

*For rail traction systems of nominal 1500VDC the minimum approach distance for non electrical
work may be reduced from 1200mm to 1000mm.
**See also Clause 16(c).

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(b) Personnel and Hand Held Tools


Personnel carrying out any work associated with a crane or plant and persons carrying out work
from an elevating work platform must not allow any part of their body or take any hand held tools or
equipment not insulated for the voltage concerned closer to exposed live electrical apparatus than
the minimum approach distances specified in Table 3.
Electrical tradespersons and people who are qualified to work on overhead electrical apparatus, or
who are undergoing a course of training for such qualification may work to the minimum approach
distances provided in Column B of Table 3 and may approach closer than those distances when
recognised safe working procedures are adopted. Personnel who are not qualified to work on
overhead electrical apparatus must at all times work to the minimum approach distances provided
in Column C of Table 3.
Table 3: Minimum approach distances of personnel
and hand held tools to live electrical apparatus

**See also Clause 16(c).


(c) General Provisions

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(i)

Electrical apparatus which has a plastic or rubber covering must not be regarded as
being effectively insulated in accordance with Section 18 unless the plastic or rubber
covering has been confirmed as being effective insulation by Ausgrid.

(ii)

Where two or more voltages are located on the electrical apparatus the minimum
approach distance appropriate to each of the voltages must be maintained at all times.

(iii)

During work near live overhead electrical conductors which are supported on poles or
other structures, all distances given in the tables to Clause 16(a) and 16(b) must be
increased horizontally by the distance the conductor may swing at the point of work.

(iv)

Where the minimum approach distance provided in this clause cannot be maintained or
the provisions of this network standard cannot be complied with, the electrical apparatus
may need to be de-energised by agreement with Ausgrid, to allow safe operation of the
crane or plant in accordance with the Electrical Safety Rules (ESR). Work must not
proceed unless the electrical apparatus has been de-energised and made safe.

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17.0 EFFECTIVE INSULATION OF ELEVATING WORK


PLATFORMS
For the purposes of Section 16 of this network standard, an elevating work platform must be
regarded as being insulated only if the work basket is fully insulated to prevent inadvertent
exposure to persons on the work basket to a difference of potential between the structural
components of the work basket, and the insulation of the elevating work platform complies in other
regards to Australian Standard 1418.10 entitled Cranes, hoists and winches Mobile elevating
work platforms.

18.0 EFFECTIVE INSULATION OF MECHANICAL AND


ELECTRICAL APPARATUS
(a)

Any electrical apparatus or crane or plant, including the controls, or any load carried or
moved by such crane or plant or any tools may be considered to be insulated only if the
electrical apparatus, the crane, plant, controls, load, or tools comply with the insulation
requirements of a relevant Australian Standard;

(b)

If a relevant or suitable Australian Standard does not exist then Ausgrid may approve the
insulation and the conditions of its use for the electrical apparatus, the crane, plant, controls,
load or tools for the purposes of this network standard.

19.0 TESTING OF THE INSULATION


(a)

Where the crane, plant, tools or insulating material are to be considered effectively insulated
for the voltage concerned in terms of this network standard, the owner or the organisation
responsible for the operation of the crane, plant, tools or insulating material must ensure that
such tests are carried out as are necessary to ensure that the integrity of the insulation is
maintained.

(b)

The tests required under Part (a) of this clause must where appropriate comply with a
relevant Australian Standard.

(c)

The tests required under Part (a) of this clause must be carried out as often as necessary to
ensure the insulation is effective, with particular attention being given to situations where the
insulation is subject to contamination or damage. In any case the interval between tests
should not exceed six months.

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20.0 DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS TO BE MAINTAINED


(a)

A person or organisation providing the training, refresher training or competency assessment


required by this network standard must provide written certification to the person who has
successfully completed such training or assessment.

(b)

The owner of the crane or plant or the employer of employees engaged on the work whether
by contract or otherwise must maintain:
(i)

a record of all approvals and notifications required by this network standard.

(ii)

a record of all employees who have been trained, assessed or who hold appropriate
qualifications or accreditation required by this network standard.

(iii) where the crane or plant is required or deemed to be insulated, a record carried on the
crane or plant or an attachment fitted to it, indicating the date of the most recent
electrical test carried out on it and the voltage at which it is to be rated.
(c)

A person or organisation requesting or approving the work under contract, by agreement or


otherwise, must satisfy itself by agreement or otherwise that records have been maintained
of:
(i)

all approvals and notifications required by this network standard.

(i)

the appropriate training, competency assessment, qualifications or accreditation of all


persons engaged on the work as required by this network standard.

(iii) all cranes and plant to be engaged on the work, and any electrical tests carried out on
them.

21.0 RECORDKEEPING
The table below identifies the types of records relating to the process, their storage location and
retention period.
Table 4 Recordkeeping
Type of Record

Storage Location

Retention Period*

Approved copy of the network


standard

BMS Network sub process Standard


Company

Unlimited

Draft Copies of the network


standard during
amendment/creation

TRIM Work Folder for Network


Standards (Trim ref. 2014/21250/124)

Unlimited

Working documents (emails,


memos, impact assessment
reports, etc.)

TRIM Work Folder for Network


Standards (Trim ref. 2014/21250/124)

Unlimited

* The following retention periods are subject to change eg if the records are required for legal
matters or legislative changes. Before disposal, retention periods should be checked and
authorised by the Records Manager.

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22.0 AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


For this network standard the authorities and responsibilities of Ausgrid employees and managers
in relation to content, management and document control of this network standard can be obtained
from the Company Procedure (Network) Production/Review of Network Standards. The
responsibilities of persons for the design or construction work detailed in this network standard are
identified throughout this standard in the context of the requirements to which they apply.

23.0 DOCUMENT CONTROL


Content Coordinator

Manager Electrical Safety and Authorisations

Distribution Coordinator

Engineering Information and Services Manager

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Annexure A

Amendment No 0

Warning Notice for Electrical Hazards

Existing plate fitted to cranes and plant commissioned before July 2001

Alternative plate for cranes and plant


(Dimensions 150 mm wide, 100 mm high, except if small plant item)

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Annexure B

Amendment No 0

Warning Notices - Provisions of this


Network Standard

Notice 1: to be installed at each set of controls adjacent to the notice shown in Annexure A:
EITHER: in the case of equipment commissioned before July 2001, the existing notice installed
under the provisions of the former Certificate of Exemption No. 5099,
OR: in the case of equipment commissioned after July 2001, the notice below:

CONDITIONS FOR REDUCED CLEARANCES


FROM ELECTRICAL APPARATUS
The interim Guide for Operating Cranes & Plant in Proximity to Overhead Power
Lines (published by the Electricity Association of NSW, July 2001) allows for a closer
approach to electrical apparatus than the accepted minimum distances of 3 metres
for voltages up to 132,000, 6 metres for voltages above 132,000 and up to 330,000,
and 8 metres for voltages above 330,000.
Personnel working under the provisions of this Guide must be fully aware of the
conditions under which the closer approach is permitted, both during travelling to and
at the work site.
Where a copy of the Guide is not provided or available on the crane or plant, the
information should be sought from the person in charge of carrying out the work.

Tables 2 and 3: to be fixed below Notice 1 (or combined with it), or, if space is insufficient,
adjacent to the operating controls in an easily read position.

EITHER: in the case of equipment commissioned before July 2001, the existing notices
installed under the provisions of the former Certificate of Exemption No. 5099,

OR: in the case of equipment commissioned after July 2001, the notices below:

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THESE APPROACH DISTANCES APPLY ONLY WHEN WORKING UNDER THE


CONDITIONS OF THE INTERIM GUIDE FOR OPERATING CRANES AND PLANT IN
PROXIMITY TO OVERHEAD POWER LINES, USING A TRAINED SAFETY OBSERVER
FOR DEFINITIONS OF ELECTRICAL AND NON-ELECTRICAL WORK, SEE CLAUSE 2.2 OF
THE GUIDE
TABLE 2
MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCES OF CRANES PLANT AND LOADS TO LIVE
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS

*For rail traction systems of nominal 1500VDC the minimum approach distance for non electrical work may
be reduced from 1200mm to 1000mm.
**See also Clause 16(c).

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THESE APPROACH DISTANCES APPLY ONLY WHEN WORKING UNDER THE


CONDITIONS OF THE INTERIM GUIDE FOR OPERATING CRANES AND PLANT IN
PROXIMITY TO OVERHEAD POWER LINES, USING A TRAINED SAFETY OBSERVER
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REFER TO THE GUIDE
TABLE 3
MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCES OF PERSONNEL AND HAND HELD TOOLS TO LIVE
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS

*For rail traction systems of nominal 1500VDC the minimum approach distance for non electrical work may
be reduced from 1200mm to 1000mm.
**See also Clause 16(c).

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