scope:

This Guidance is applicable to all live working undertaken by LU Escalators & Pumps staff.

Purpose

The purpose of this Guidance is to provides guidance on the essential elements that need to be considered when agreeing safe working practices for staff who carry out work on or near escalator electrical equipment in circumstances in which danger may arise. This includes advice which is relevant to managers, supervisors, technical support staff (Tester/Adjuster) and escalator maintenance staff who control, influence or undertake the selection, installation, commissioning, maintenance, operation or testing of escalator electrical equipment, systems and power supplies.

A safe system of work must be followed and where appropriate an Electrical Permit to Work must been raised when work on electrical equipment is carried out.

This Guidance has been written and compiled with due regard for the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the on-site requirements of Escalators & Pumps, with full recognition of the requirement, "so far as is reasonably practicable".

Live working should be avoided unless:

it is unreasonable to work dead: AND

it is reasonable to work live: AND

suitable precautions are taken to prevent injury.

Work must be carried out in a safe manner and using safe working practices which:

control the risks while working

control the test areas

uses suitable tools and clothing

uses suitable insulated barriers

provide adequate information

provide adequate supervision and accompanying support staff

provide adequate space, access and lighting.

Staff undertaking electrical work must:

prevent danger and injury

have adequate training, skill and experience

have adequate supervision when appropriate.