NR/GN/ELP/27138
DC Electrified Track, Electrical Protection Arrangements for Work on or near Conductor Rails
| Organization: | NR |
| Publication Date: | 1 February 2006 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 9 |
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Introduction
This Guidance Note details the electrical protection arrangements when working on or near the conductor rail.
It applies to any place of work where persons may come into contact with a live conductor rail.
Work on or near the conductor rail is subject to Statutory Acts and Regulations, in particular the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Network Rail Rules and Instructions including the Electrified Lines Working Instructions for the appropriate d.c. system.
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