Operations Centre Safe Work Procedure 006 Buried …

1 safe work Procedure SWP 006 buried services MAY 2013 DOC. NO. D13/224993. MORELAND CITY COUNCIL Approved by the Walter Street OHS committee Operations Centre 7 -9 Walter Street Hadfield Vic 3046 Date: September 2014. Tel: 8311 4300. Operation Identification and Location of Buried services Brief Description of Identify and locate Buried services prior to commencement of works Activity Limitations This safe work Procedure is applicable to the identification and location of Buried services for planned and reactive works Operator Skill Unit Induction Certificate, Licence or Victorian Driver's Licence for Class of Vehicle Requirement Other Mandatory Traffic Control Spotters Certificate Registered with Energy safe Qualification Required Vic ( 21705 Vic).

2 safe work procedures Refer to: Workplace Conditions Weather rain, fog, icy conditions and Risk Assessments to Affecting safety SWP 101 Excavation SWP 102 Trenching Sun glare Be Read in Conjunction With This safe work SWP 005 Backhoe Operation Traffic density and movements Procedure SWP 012 Traffic control SWP XXX Asbestos Incidents and safety Nil Personal Protective safety Sunglasses, High Visibility Vest, safety Alerts Equipment Footwear, Protective Headwear, Protective Eyewear, Gloves SWP 006 Key !OHS " Public Health and safety # Environmental $ Quality Page 1 of 7. safe work Procedure SWP 006 buried services MAY 2013 DOC. NO. D13/224993. Critical Steps in this Activity Potential Hazards Risk Controls Identification of Buried services All services !

3 "# Where planned excavations are greater than metres deep contact MOCS 1100 at least 48 hours prior to planned works for location of Buried assets. Sewer and Water. " Broken sewer and water lines, public inconvenience, Identify water main lines from hydrants, water meters etc. Notify EPA of any incidents involving discharge of contaminants to contamination of waterways. # waterways through appropriate Telecommunications. " Damage to Buried cables, public inconvenience and risk. Identify location of Buried telecommunications assets from locations of pits in footpaths and nature strips Financial risk. Mark out location of services and locate by careful potholing Gas ! Damage to gas mains, potential fire and explosion risk to Mark out location of services and locate by careful potholing Fire extinguisher to be available when excavating near gas mains.

4 " employees inconvenience. and public, public # Risk due to loss of service. Electricity. ! Damage to Buried cables, electric shock/electrocution, risk Mark out location of services and locate by careful potholing Dry chemical fire extinguisher to be available when excavating near " toinconvenience. employees and public, public electric cables. # Risk of fire and explosion. Risk due to loss of service. Near Railway lines ! Damage to Buried cables, public inconvenience and risk. Identify location of Buried telecommunications assets from locations of pits in footpaths, roads and nature strips " Financial risk. Risk assessment by VicTrack or their contractor Refer to VicTrack document TS-SP-015_V02_R3. All services !"# Excavation around services by hand only prior to machine excavation All employees to be advised of the location of services via site induction and toolbox meetings SWP 006 Key !

5 OHS " Public Health and safety # Environmental $ Quality Page 2 of 7. safe work Procedure SWP 006 buried services MAY 2013 DOC. NO. D13/224993. High Risk work activities Before excavation in any street or footway, Seek / Check approval from the Asset owners. via the Dial Before You Dig' service Local Council, or in the case of State Roads, VicRoads The work plan and construction or technique should provide for minimal disturbance Service location The location of the service and all crossing and adjoining services should be determined via Pot-holing (or by equivalent asset location techniques). Excavation and Trenching Code - safety Precautions for Trenching Operations , and traffic management plan must be observed. Existing services , do not disturb the embedment around each service (See clearance table).

6 Cables Depth established by Electrical safety (Network Asset) regulations Depth 450- 750mm Mechanical protection Conduit/ ducts (Orange PVC Concrete, Fibro). SWP 006 Key !OHS " Public Health and safety # Environmental $ Quality Page 3 of 7. safe work Procedure SWP 006 buried services MAY 2013 DOC. NO. D13/224993. Bricks/ tiles Marker tape Cover boards Risks Not impact resistant Not designed to be unsupported over long distances procedures Support exposed cables Stone free back fill SWP 006 Key !OHS " Public Health and safety # Environmental $ Quality Page 4 of 7. safe work Procedure SWP 006 buried services MAY 2013 DOC. NO. D13/224993. services AROUND POLES. Unless otherwise agreed, underground services and other obstructions around poles are to be kept a minimum distance of 300 mm from the periphery of the pole, to allow inspections by utility/service provider staff.

7 No excavation within 10 metres of a SWER transformer pole is to occur without the approval of the local electricity company. No Go Zones Underground 3 M for licensed pipelines and Electrical greater than 66KV. All other .5 M. SWP 006 Key !OHS " Public Health and safety # Environmental $ Quality Page 5 of 7. safe work Procedure SWP 006 buried services MAY 2013 DOC. NO. D13/224993. No Go Zones Underground TYPES OF UNDERGROUND Minimum clearances for safety Controls required for the Deemed to ASSETS individuals (A), and the Comply guideline provisions to take effect operating envelope of plant or where specific permission has been and equipment (B) granted. 6. Assets listed under the 3M Must contact the Asset Owner for specific Pipelines Act.

8 Conditions 7. All electricity conductors greater than 66kV 3M Must contact the Asset Owner for specific conditions SWP 006 Key !OHS " Public Health and safety # Environmental $ Quality Page 6 of 7. safe work Procedure SWP 006 buried services MAY 2013 DOC. NO. D13/224993. 8. All electricity conductors up to and including 300 (A) 500 (B) See specific requirements in the 66kV underground guidelines 9. Telecommunications Cables 300 (A) 500 (B) Must contact the Asset Owner for specific conditions 10. All gas pipelines other than 6 above 300 (A) 500 (B) See specific requirements in the underground guidelines 11. Water, Drainage & Sewerage pipelines. 300 (A) 500 (B) Must contact the Asset Owner for specific conditions SWP 006 Key !

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