Scope This procedure will apply to all UK Power Networks staff and their contractors carrying out excavations in the vicinity of electricity cables. The safe digging methods described are also relevant to excavation near other buried services. This procedure includes safe excavation in the vicinity of cables which are or may be defective due to fault or damage. The procedure does not describe how to comply with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 which is covered in Street Works”. “Understanding All works to be as detailed in HSG 47, Excavation and cable installation manual and digging card unless specified within this document. Objective To reduce the risk of injury to any person and damage to any buried services during excavation work and to provide guidance for safe excavation in the vicinity of cables that may be defective. References Health and Safety Executive HSG 47 danger from underground “Avoiding services” New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) UK Networks Distribution Safety (Sections 3.9, 5.9, 8.2 and 8.3) Rules UK Power Networks Understanding Street Works UK Power Networks Excavation and cable installation manual HSS 01 105 Putting People to Work DSR 01 007 Identification of HV Cables HSS 40 029 Unidentified Cables DSR 01 018 Identification of LV Cables ECS 02-0019 Installation of Underground cables LV to 132kV EDS 08-0113 Guidance for the Application of ENA Engineering Recommendation G88 and G81 Inset – Networks (IDNO’s and other Licensed DNO’s) GTRA GRL 12 Excavation and Reinstatement HSS 01 050 Behavioural Exchanges and Inspections HSS 40 045 Basic Requirements for Live Working on Low Voltage Apparatus HSS 01 093 Environmental Management of Street Works HSS 01 069 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Definitions Buried Service All underground electricity, gas, water, sewage, fuel pipe lines and telecommunications equipment.
Scope This procedure will apply to all UK Power Networks staff and their contractors carrying out excavations in the vicinity of electricity cables. The safe digging methods described are also relevant to excavation near other buried services. This procedure includes safe excavation in the vicinity of cables which are or may be defective due to fault or damage. The procedure does not describe how to comply with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 which is covered in “Understanding Street Works”. All works to be as detailed in HSG 47, Excavation and cable installation manual and digging card unless specified within this document. Objective To reduce the risk of injury to any person and damage to any buried services during excavation work and to provide guidance for safe excavation in the vicinity of cables that may be defective. References Health and Safety Executive HSG 47 “Avoiding danger from underground services” New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) UK Networks Distribution Safety Rules (Sections 3.9, 5.9, 8.2 and 8.3) UK Power Networks Understanding Street Works UK Power Networks Excavation and cable installation manual HSS 01 105 Putting People to Work DSR 01 007 Identification of HV Cables HSS 40 029 Unidentified Cables DSR 01 018 Identification of LV Cables ECS 02-0019 Installation of Underground cables LV to 132kV EDS 08-0113 Guidance for the Application of ENA Engineering Recommendation G88 and G81 – Inset Networks (IDNO’s and other Licensed DNO’s) GTRA GRL 12 Excavation and Reinstatement HSS 01 050 Behavioural Exchanges and Inspections HSS 40 045 Basic Requirements for Live Working on Low Voltage Apparatus HSS 01 093 Environmental Management of Street Works HSS 01 069 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Definitions Buried Service All underground electricity, gas, water, sewage, fuel pipe lines and telecommunications equipment.
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