HV Switching Operations: Safety & Qualification Guide

Learn the essential safety practices, PPE requirements, and qualification standards for High Voltage (HV) switching operations in industrial environments.

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HV Switching Operations

Qualification Requirements & Purpose

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What Makes a Person Qualified to Perform a Switching Order?

Understanding the qualification criteria for HV switching personnel

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3.1 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Requirements to Ensure Workers Are Qualified

CPR / First Aid Certified

Completed Initial Facilitated Training

Classroom and practical field exercise for Tacora HV Switching

Deemed Knowledgeable by Supervisor

Knowledgeable with system configuration and types of switches to be operated

Annual Task Observation for Recertification

A task observation to be performed annually

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3.0 PURPOSE

Why Do We Perform HV Switching Operations?

3.1

Establish an Electrical Safe Work Condition

Isolate electrical equipment safely to protect workers from electrical hazards before maintenance or inspection work begins.

3.2

Switching or Moving Loads

Redirect or transfer electrical loads across the system to meet operational requirements or respond to system changes.

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4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY

Who is Accountable?

The Superintendent

Responsible for Coordinating Switching Order Actions

Preparing the Switch Order

Checking the Switch Order

Executing the Switch Order

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5.0 PRE-TASK ASSESSMENT

Why Perform a JHA Prior to Switching?

Ensure Applicable Permits Are in Place

Review & Discuss Work Permit, Isolation Checklist, Switching Order & SLD

with Tacora team and service provider

Complete Take 5

Conduct Walkdown with Teams

Familiarize with job scope and site

Verify Equipment

Functionally tested, checked for damage

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5.0 PRE-TASK ASSESSMENT

PPE Required for This Work

Ensure properly rated Arc Flash PPE and approved/calibrated High Voltage PPE are worn

Hot Gloves

26KV | Class 3

Hot Stick + HV Detector

Verified clean, inspected and tested

Arc Rating Level 1 Clothing

8–12 Cal rating

Temporary Grounding Jumpers

Required for all switching operations

Lockout Box

Required

Isolation Sheet

Required

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