WORK INSTRUCTION

Title:

REPLACE A DAMAGED / BROKEN

STAY INSULATOR (LINE DEAD
CONDITION)

Reference:

34-107

Revision:

Effective date:

FEBUARY 2006

Total pages:

Revision date:

FEBUARY 2009

COMPILED BY

TESCOD APPROVED
FUNCTIONAL RESP APPROVED BY

AUTHORISED BY

Signed

Signed

Signed

Signed

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E FRASER
Compiler

GPN KRUGER
"SC Chairperson"

C SMITH
for TESCOD

MN BAILEY
DTM for MD (D Div)

Content
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2.
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Introduction. ...............................................................................................................2
Requirements.............................................................................................................2
Supporting Clauses....................................................................................................4
Authorisation ..............................................................................................................6
Revisions ...................................................................................................................6
Development team.....................................................................................................7
General Comments ....................................................................................................7
Annex A - Impact assessment ...................................................................................8

Initials of Controller/Date (Draft Number) to ensure traceability

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1. Introduction.
This work instruction was compiled from the analysis that was done on critical tasks that are being
performed when maintaining network equipment to identify risks and hazards attached so that they
could be addressed or remedied.
This document states the procedure of REPLACING A DAMAGED / BROKEN STAY INSULATOR
(LINE DEAD CONDITION) thereby ensuring that work is performed safely risks and hazards are
minimised.

2. Requirements
2.1 Tools and Equipment
a) Standard tool set
b) Earth Resistance tester

2.2 Personal Protective Equipment

All personal protective equipment shall be in accordance with DISASAAT8.

2.3 Work Instruction

2.3.1 Pre-job Planning
NOTE: Ensure that the personnel are trained and competent to perform the task allocated to them and they
familiars to the area or environment: Lack of knowledge (area, environment, equipment) will lead to damage to
equipment and injuries to staff.
NOTE: Job pressure During planning it must be ensured that all parts of work are allocated time correctly to
avoid unnecessary job pressures.
NOTE: Ensure that appropriate PPE and safety equipment are identified and inspected.
NOTE: Conduct a pre-use inspection on all equipment and tools before they are used and ensure that they are
serviceable and of good standards.
NOTE: Substances which can contaminate the environment during maintenance must be identified i.e PCB oil
contamination and PPE be provided for where risks and hazards could not be minimised or removed.

a) Do an assessment at the site to determine the scope of work and the resources that would be
required (people, equipment, PPE, etc.) - also to determine the cause of loss, upgrade/down
grade, cable fault etc
b) Plan work and resources required for the task

2.3.2 On Site Risk Assessment

NOTE: Perform a proper risk assessment before task commencement and continuously during task execution
in accordance with the prescribed procedure.

a) Conduct an on site risk assessment prior to commencement of work and continuous during the
task execution as per SCSPVACU1.
NOTE: Ensure good visibility with additional lights/lighting where necessary.
NOTE: Identify and analyse risks and hazards associated with the task, eliminate, minimise, develop measures
against i.e. compile procedures or provide PPE to safeguard maintenance staff.

2.3.3 Worksite Preparation

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NOTE: Commencing with work preparation before line has been handed over or permission has been given.
NOTE: Ensure live equipment is isolated and earthed in accordance with ORHVS and correct earthing methods
are employed.

a) If required it should be ensured that live equipment/conductors are isolated, safety tested and
earthed in accordance with ORHVS (ESKPVAEY6).
b) No work preparation should commence before line has been handed over (works permit) in
accordance with the ORHVS (ESKPVAEY6) or authorised person supervising the task has given
permission for task commencement.
NOTE: All steps as identified in analysis of HV Operating is applicable
NOTE: Correcting/repairing any identified defects or replacing substandard/unserviceable/incorrect tools,
equipment or material.

2.3.4 Working Execution

2.3.4.1 Removal of stay insulator
NOTE: Use correct tools and equipment for task allocated.
NOTE: Falling equipment and tools on workers standing under person working in elevated position
NOTE: Ensure that working earth are recorded in the operating instruction and are removed as per regulations
and plant is re-energised in accordance with ORHVS
NOTE: All steps as identified in analyses of working with and on extension/single ladders and operating a
vehicle mounted crane is applicable
NOTE: All steps as identified in analysis of HV Operating is applicable

a) Do visual inspection on pole as well as stay rods.

b) Test pole according to procedure.
c) Position and secure ladder / bucket.
d) Secure pole before removing old stay insulator.
e) Place tools and equipment (snatch block and rope) in pouch.
f)

Climb ladder / raise aerial device to working position, using fall arrest system according to
procedures.

g) Secure snatch block.

h) By using a pulling device, slack tension on stay insulator.
i)

Remove stay insulator

2.3.4.2 Install new stay insulator.

a) Install stay insulator
b) Slack pulling device and remove.
c) Inspect installation in accordance to construction specifications
d) Remove all tools and equipment.
e) Remove ladder from pole or lower aerial device.
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NOTE: Never re-use guy grips

f)

Ensure that plant is handed back where required and re-energised in accordance with ORHVS

2.3.5 Task Wrap Up

a) Remove all personnel, equipment and redundant material from site
b)

Complete and submit required documentation

NOTE: Clean work area at the completion of the job because leaving off-cuts and material may result in
injuries to the public/livestock and damage to the image of Eskom.

Supporting Clauses

Index of Supporting Clauses

Content
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8

3.1

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Scope ............................................................................................................................... 4
Normative/Informative References................................................................................... 4
Definitions and Abbreviations........................................................................................... 5
Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................... 5
Implementation Date ........................................................................................................ 6
Process for monitoring ..................................................................................................... 6
Related/Supporting Documents ....................................................................................... 6
Forms and Records.......................................................................................................... 6

Scope

3.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide a person/s REPLACING A DAMAGED / BROKEN STAY
INSULATOR (LINE DEAD CONDITION) with a step by step description of how to do the task,
including the most critical hazards and technical specifications associated with the task.

3.1.2 Applicability
This Work Instruction is applicable to Eskom Holdings (Pty) Limited, it's divisions and wholly owned
subsidiaries.

3.2

Normative/Informative References

Parties using this document shall apply the most recent edition of the documents listed below:

3.2.1 Normative References

The following document contains provisions that, through reference in the text, constitute requirements
of this Work Instruction. At the time of publication, the edition indicated was valid. All controlled
documents are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this Work Instruction are
encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of the document(s) listed
below. Information on currently valid national and international standards and specifications can be
obtained from the Information Centre and Eskom Documentation Centre at Megawatt Park.
OHSAct: Occupation Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and Regulations;
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ESKPVAEY6: Rev 6, Operating Regulations for High Voltage systems;

DISASABW3: Rev 2, Distribution Standard On Fall Arrest Systems;
DISASAAT8: Rev 2, Provision and Use of Personal Protective Equipment.
SCSPVABB1: Rev. 1, Procedure for the application and maintenance of portable earths;
SCSPVABF4: Rev. 0, Procedure for Barricading;
SCSPVACK0 Rev 0, Identifying, Analysing, Documenting and Observing Dangerous/Hazardous tasks;
SCSPVACL6: Rev 0, Procedure For Using A Fall Arrest System; and
SCSPVACU1: Rev 1, Pre-task planning and feedback process.
ESKASAAW6: Rev 0, The use, care, maintenance and testing of high voltage operating sticks
SCSASAAZ9: Rev 0, Clearing and maintenance of servitude routes
SCSASABJ3: Rev 0, Lifting machine operators training

3.2.2 Informative
Not applicable

3.3

Definitions and Abbreviations

3.3.1 Definitions
All definitions in ESKPVAEY6 and OHSAct 85 of 1993 including the following are applicable:
a) Task Analysis: The systematic examination of all dangerous/hazardous tasks (work) in order to
identify and quantify all the potential and existing inherent hazards that employees are exposed to
while the tasks are being executed.
b) Risk Assessment: This process involves the combined functions of hazards identification, risk
analysis, risk evaluation, determining the risk control strategy/s and the identification of the risk
control measures that will be implemented during the task execution.
c) Dangerous/hazardous task: A specific element of work, which has produced and/or which
possesses the potential to produce major loss or harm to people, assets, processes/production
and/or the environment when performed properly.
d) Directive: A document which sets out a management objective, the appropriate policy if deemed
necessary, as well as the functional accountability for activities to achieve that objective and the
interface between functions affected by, or responsible for the execution of, such activities.

3.3.2 Abbreviations
a) PTO: Principal Technical Officer;
b) STO: Senior Technical Officer;
c) TO: Technical Officer; and
d) CCC: Change Control Committee.
e) PPE Personal protective equipment
f)

3.4

ORHVS: Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems

Roles and Responsibilities

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3.4.1 Responsibilities
The designated person or his delegate shall ensure that this procedure is implemented and adhered
to. The authorised / responsible person is responsible for the safe execution of all work and activities
as set out in this procedure.

3.5

Implementation Date

The implementation date is 2006

3.6

Process for monitoring

Refer to SCSPVABE0.

3.7

Related/Supporting Documents

3.7.1 Related Documents

a) Specifications;
b) Critical task analysis; and
c) Training module.

3.8

Forms and Records

3.8.1 Forms and Records

The completed report shall be returned to the Work Management Centre together with the work order
via Work co-ordinator.
The completed reports / forms must be returned to respective departments for record keeping.
a) Works order
b) Operating Instruction form / Workers register / Permit
c) Risk Assessment
d) In / Out commission sheet / Stores return

4 Authorisation
This document has been seen and accepted by:

Name
MN Bailey
C Smith
GPN Kruger
DM Ntombela

Designation
Corporate Manager Divisional Technology
TESCOD
Study Committee
Compiler

5 Revisions
Date
FEBRUARY 2006

Revision number
0

Notes
Original issue as 34-107

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6 Development team
This work instruction was previously prepared by:
GPN Kruger (Chairperson)

FSO

Western Region

WC Dick

FSO

North West Region

DJ Strauss

TSO

Western Region

DFB Ltter

FSO

Western Region

JE van Wyngaard

FSO

Southern Region

JJB Uys

TSO

North Western Region

GC Snyman

FSO

Central Region

JJN Steenkamp

FSO

Central Region

HJ Martens

TSO

Western Region

MJ Mogale

FSO

Northern Region

E Fraser

FSE

North West Region

DM Ntombela

S Tech

IARC-DTEP

PA Pretorius

MEW

Central Region

R Harburn

FSO

Easter

T Barnard

Risk Analyst

Southern

7 General Comments
Not applicable

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Annex A
(Informative)

8 Annex A - Impact assessment

Impact assessment
Document title:

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Detail

What training is required to implement this document?

(e.g. Awareness training, practical / on job, module.)
Who will require training? (State designations.)
What prerequisites are needed for students?
What equipment will be required for training? (Computers etc.)

What special tools will be required for training?

What special requirements are needed for the trainer?
Time period for training to be completed?
What special tools / equipment will be needed to be purchased by
the Region to effectively implement?
Are there stock numbers available for the new equipment?
Does the document affect the budget?
Time period for implementation of requirements after training is
completed?
Does the Buyers Guide or Buyers List need updating?
What Buyers Guides have been created?
Was Training & Development consulted w.r.t training
requirements?
Were the critical points in the document determined?
Is any training material available on the subject in this document?
Was the document SCSPVABE0 adhered to?

Practical / on job / module

PTO
PTO / STO
Working Earth, Link stick, Vehicle
mounted device, Standard tool Set
etc.
None
SME
As per Training Module
None
N/A
No
As per Regional CCC procedures
No
None
Yes
No
No
Yes

Total implementation period

Total training cost
Total cost of tools / equipment
Total cost involved
Comments:

Assessment Compiled by:

HJ MARTENS / David
Ntombela
Designation:
TSO / Senior Technician
Dept:
FS WR / DT
Date:
03/01/06
Name:

Recommended by (Functional Responsibility):

Name:
Nico Kruger
Designation:
Dept:
Date:

FSO
Technical Support Western Region
03/01/06

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