code of practice of electrical safety for work on or near high voltage

Access <strong>for</strong> Work on or Near High Voltage ElectricalApparatus• to guard against mistaken or inadvertentcontact with other <strong>electrical</strong> apparatus.The above shall be achieved with the use <strong>of</strong>appropriate signs and barriers including ‘live’ signsand ‘under access permit’ signs. In positioningsigns and barriers consideration shall be given toall approaches to the <strong>work</strong> area.Additional barriers and signs may be erected afterthe issue <strong>of</strong> the <strong>electrical</strong> access permit byagreement between the authorised <strong>electrical</strong>operator and the recipient in charge.In particular instances where identification ispositive, such as on some high voltage overheadlines and underground cables, and providingappropriate safeguards have been taken,Organisational procedures may dispense with theuse <strong>of</strong> barriers and/or signs.9.7.2.6 Barriers an/or Signs <strong>for</strong> Sanction ForTestingPrior to the issue <strong>of</strong> a sanction <strong>for</strong> testing barriersand signs shall be erected:• to make it clearly evident which <strong>electrical</strong>apparatus is under sanction <strong>for</strong> testing andwhich is not; andBlue Book – December 2005 Page 103 <strong>of</strong> 148