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

Operation <strong>of</strong> High Voltage Electrical Apparatus7 OPERATION OF HIGH VOLTAGEELECTRICAL APPARATUSPRINCIPLE – Only authorised persons shallundertake switching and associated duties onhigh voltage <strong>electrical</strong> apparatus7.1 PERSONS AUTHORISED TO OPERATEHIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL APPARATUSSwitching and associated duties on high voltage<strong>electrical</strong> apparatus should be per<strong>for</strong>med byauthorised <strong>electrical</strong> operators whose training,duties and instructions cover the particular<strong>electrical</strong> apparatus. However, any person mayper<strong>for</strong>m operations in the following circumstances:• When specifically instructed by, or authorisedby, the appropriate operating authority;• In an emergency involving serious risk topersons or property; or• Where they operate high voltage <strong>electrical</strong>apparatus as part <strong>of</strong> process control.Blue Book – December 2005 Page 69 <strong>of</strong> 148