Electrical Safety UK Limited Portfolio May 2012

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ARC FlashThe Myths

Arc Flash is seen by some as an American issue and not

relevant in the UK. Electrical Safety UK, have pioneered

the European approach to Arc Flash and its founder Mike

Frain FIET MCMI, has spoken on the subject many times

across Europe and the United States, informing industry

representatives of ways in which he has been able to

evaluate risks and identify extreme danger.

With unrivalled experience in authoring electrical safety

procedures, Electrical Safety UK can demonstrate how the

calculation standards can be used to assist in compliance

with European/UK legislation.

Option 1 - Full day scoping meeting as a fact finding

process, including a detailed report with expert advice.

An Arc Flash awareness presentationReview of current procedures, personnel & prior studiesModel typical system parametersSet strategy for Arc Flash prediction, mitigation andpreparation for final calculations

Option 2 - Full Arc Flash study including a comprehensive

report and expert advice.

An Arc Flash awareness presentationReview of Current Procedures, personnel & prior studiesA single line diagram of the electrical systemFault level studyProtection co-ordination studyArc Flash analysis – incident energy levels, boundaries,current and durationPPE RequirementsEuro compliant labellingA comprehensive report detailing appropriate riskcontrol measures

“ESUK provided us with practical Arc Flash advice and a

unique integrated approach, that helped us manage our

electrical systems & achieve our electrical SAFETY goals”

Jackie Wooldridge - Head of Health & Safety

2 Sisters Food Group

Arc Flash Customers

13%

19%68%





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Why have a High Voltage

Health Check?Electrical Safety UK is a specialist company concerned

with the safe management of risk associated with

electrical work activities. The pressures on both

electrical staff and managers to determine risk in the

workplaces are intense, combine that with production

pressures and failure to carry out audits of its safety

policies will occur. ESUK offer companies a high voltage

Health Check, which involves a comprehensive appraisal

of all electrical systems and documentation on site.

For a LOW cost service, your business will achieve HIGH

rewards in business continuity. Our mission is to provide

practical advice and procedures that are site specific.

Customers receive a comprehensive report with

recommendations for total compliance and peace of

mind for both their staff and business longevity.

Electrical incidents are very expensive, FACT. The

chance of a fatality is 10 times more likely than for all

other types of accidents, but the human cost is only

part of the story. Business interruptions, equipment

damage through electrical explosions and fires add to

potential costs which in our experience, can lead to

the future viability of a business. It is often quoted

that 68% of all electrical accidents are caused by

inadequate or nonexistent safety rules and procedures.

ESUK’s experience shows that the majority of

companies would accept a contractor’s generic safety

rules without the knowledge and experience to assess

the contractor themselves and assess potential risks.

Under contract to ESUK, your company receives site

specific safety rules, along with a hands on mentoring

service, full staff training programmes along with the

knowledge to assess and manage a contractor and set

your requirements when and if signing over operational

control of your most vital electrical assets.

Why accept what you’re given?

We work with you to insure that your business

continuity risks are limited

Full Day On-Site Appraisal of:

Electrical Safety Rules & Electricity at Work Regs 1989

Isolation Procedures & Emergency Tripping Facilities

Duty Holders Responsibilities & DNO Liaison

PPE Issue & Safety Equipment Records

Maintenance Records & Result Analysis

Staff Training Records, Manuals & Permits to Work

Contractor Competency & Operation Controls

Legislation Compliance & Terms & Conditions

Substation Buildings & HV Equipment Maintenance

Cause of Electrical Accidents:

68% Inadequate Working Practices

Safe systems of work not in place

Employer has not provided safe working procedures

19% Failure to maintain LV & HV switchgear

13% Miscellaneous

ESUK sits itself firmly in the majority sector by assisting

companies in implementing safe systems of work and

reducing their risk from accidents. Switchgear

maintenance has rightly so been a priority when

committing finances, however without the correct

management policies, more accidents happen!





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Bespoke & Site Specific

Control of HV ContractorsTraining Course

We offer a one day Introductory course or two day Advancedcourse, with day one giving the delegates an elementaryknowledge for controlling contractors and day two anenhanced understanding on specifying your companiesrequirements, and the interpretation of all records andresults, provided by the contractor.

Our course is a bespoke, site specific workplace trainingcourse intended for employees, managers or directors toassess, appoint & manage high voltage contractors and toensure compliance with the electricity at work regulations andcompany policies/procedures.

Electrical Safety UK Limited offer full training solutions aimedat helping businesses to achieve its goals and objectives. Anaccredited centre, recognised by Energy and Utility Skills, itoffer bespoke and off the shelf training assessments, by usinga team of trainers/assessors who are fully qualified with manyyears of experience in the electricity distribution industry andwith blue chip companies.

We work with companies to insure that their

staff are fully trained in risk management

Introductory One Day Course

All from Introductory Course plus:-

• Writing specifications for HV maintenance• Choosing maintenance frequencies• Interpretation of contractors test reports• Interpretation of oil test analysis• Interpreting contractors recommendations• Labelling of switchgear & substations areas

+ Free “Keeping Electrical Switchgear Safe” (HSG230)

• Guidance on how to control HV contractors• Understand your liability as a duty holder or authorised

person responsible for HV system• Options for control of HV systems• Options for maintenance of HV systems• The legislative requirement for maintenance & control

of HV Assets• Competent authorised personnel & key personnel

How to assess the competence of a HV contractor• Knowledge of working with HV safety rules• Recognising the actions of a poor contractor• Recognising the actions of a good contractor• Contractor’s terms & conditions• Access to substations by other personnel• Hazards associated with HV systems• Requirements for maintenance of building fabrics• Access and egress requirements• Interface with the public electricity supply authority• Who is responsible/liable for the HV system• Can the responsibility be subcontracted?• What should be maintained by protection systems, HV

switchgear & transformers• Contractors emergency response, what to specify• Locking of substations• Locking of switchgear• Spares holding• Insurance cover when subcontracting essential assets• Record keeping

+ Free “Keeping Electrical Switchgear Safe” (HSG230)

Advanced Two Day Course

Minimum 8 - Maximum 12 Delegates

8:30am to 3.00pm

CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS

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Other Bespoke Training Courses ESUK Offer:

• Site Specific Access to Substation Course• BESC – Basic Electrical Safety Competence

(For Working on Utilities & National Grid Sites)• Arc Flash Assessment• Low & High Voltage Operations Training• Electrical Health & Safety Legislation• Electrical Safety Rules Reviewing & Assessment





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Bespoke & Site Specific

Access to Substation Training

Electrical Safety UK Limited offer full training solutions

aimed at helping businesses to achieve its goals and

objectives. An accredited centre, recognised by Energy

and Utility Skills, it offer bespoke and off the shelf

training assessments, by using a team of

trainers/assessors who are fully qualified with many

years of experience in the electricity distribution

industry and with blue chip companies.

The Access to Substation course is made bespoke to a

company’s specification and is a workplace competency

assessment intended for anyone who carries out work

either directly or indirectly, on or near operational plant

and equipment in accordance with the Electricity At

Work Regulations 1989. Successful delegates in both the

theoretical and practical assessments will receive a

competency certificate valid for three years. All

delegates receive a certificate of attendance.

Accidents within or in the proximity of substations are

more common than you think.

The severity is high and the chance of a fatality is 10

times more likely than for all other types of accidents,

but the human cost is only part of the story. Business

interruption, equipment damage through electrical

explosions and fires add to potential costs. It is often

quoted that 68% of all electrical accidents are caused

by inadequate or nonexistent safety rules and

procedures.

ESUK’s experience shows that the majority of

employees accept the instruction to work within or in

the proximity of substations without any safety rules or

the knowledge and experience to assess potential risk.

Under contract to ESUK, you and or staff will receive

site specific training along with a hands on mentoring

service, giving you confidence to work or put to work

staff in areas of great hazard.

Why train your staff?

We work with you to insure that your Staff are

fully trained and are working safely

Training will cover:

Entry/Exit into Substations Safely

Equipment Failure & Emergency Tripping Facilities

Hazard Spotting, Risk Assessment & Reporting

PPE Issue & Safety Equipment Records

Basic Emergency First Aid

Basic Electrical Theory & Appreciation of Fault Levels

General Supply Arrangements & Your System

Legislation & The Need For Safety Rules

Substation Buildings, Maintenance, Access & Lighting

Cause of electrical accidents:

68% Inadequate Working Practices

Safe systems of work not in place

Employer has not been suitably trained

19% Failure to maintain LV & HV switchgear

13% Miscellaneous

ESUK sits itself firmly in the majority sector by assisting

companies in implementing safe systems of work and

reducing their risk from accidents. Switchgear

maintenance has rightly so been a priority when

committing finances, however without the correct

management policies, more accidents happen!

13%

19%68%


RequirementsScottish Power Generation Ltd wanted to proactively review their riskassessment in line with the requirements of the Electricity at WorkRegulations 1989.

SolutionElectrical Safety UK Ltd were contracted to undertake an independentreview of both power stations and report results and make recommendationsfor improvements.

ApproachESUK and Scottish Power met to discuss the existing written proceduresand also the scope and methodology for the review. The inspection andreplacement of brushgear was observed at both power stations whilst theequipment was live and on load.

OutcomeReports were issued for both sites which examined the justification forenergised working on brushgear maintenance, management decisionmaking and planning, competence and supervision. Finally a number ofrecommendations were made for working procedures and instructions.

Please visit our website for further information or to arrange a consultation.

Scottish Power Generation LtdCase StudyName Of Project: Longannet & Dam Head Creek

Power Stations – Report IntoElectrical Safe Working On LiveBrush Gear Changes

Client: Scottish Power Generation Ltd

Project Completion Date: August & December 2009


ProblemThrough a process of listening to their customers in Europe, it was clearthat there was confusion in respect of the risk assessment of the arc flashhazard.

SolutionElectrical Safety UK Ltd was appointed in 2008 to produce an arc flashguide for the UK and then in 2009 to develop the guide further for useacross Europe.

ApproachThe DuPont™ Arc Guide was developed along the principles of a unique4P’s approach. This starts with Prediction of the severity of the arc throughcalculation tools and charts; Prevention techniques which examine theEuropean hierarchy of risk control measures and practical examples;Protection where there is any residual risk to workers and finally Publishingwhich includes printed risk assessments, equipment labels which areEuro compliant and training.

OutcomeESUK are at the heart of the DuPont™ Arc Guide project group in proposingand implementing ongoing improvements and also promoting the guidethrough Seminars and Webinars. In addition ESUK act as a consultantto DuPont™ for electrical technical issues.


DuPont™ International Operations S.A.R.LCase StudyName Of Project: DuPont™ Arc Guide

Client: DuPont™ International Operations S.A.R.L.

Project Completion Date: November 2011

ProblemThere was a need for a systematic approach to the electrical workundertaken on the University by direct staff and contractors.

SolutionElectrical Safety (UK) Ltd was appointed to help to write and implementspecific Leeds Metropolitan University low voltage electrical safety rules.

ApproachMike Frain from Electrical Safety (UK) Ltd visited site and meetings wereheld with the Engineering Manager, Engineering Officer and trades unionrepresentatives. Mike then carried out an initial audit to determine currentauthorisations, documentation, individual responsibilities, workingenvironment, tools and equipment, design and complexity of electricalsystems, communications and supervision.

DraftingFollowing the acceptance of the initial visit report, the first draft of the newsafety rules was written together with the preparation of training materials.The rules and training materials were then presented to LMU staff andwere approved following some agreed alterations.

Lamp ChangingThe University employs dedicated lamp change operatives and so aspecific lamp changing policy document was written and appended to therules.

Continues next page.


Leeds Metropolitan UniversityCase Study - Page 1 of 2

Name Of Project: Low Voltage Safety Rules

Client: Leeds Metropolitan University

Project Completion Date: January 2006


Printing & PublishingThe rules were then published into small rugged individual binders thatcould be carried by staff and contractors. The rules, training notes,manager’s notes, approvals processes and training slides were placedonto an interactive CD ROM for supervisors and managers.

TrainingTraining was carried out to staff and contractors at the University whichtook a full day for each training session and a qualified trainer gaveemergency electric shock first aid instruction during the afternoon sessions.Training certificates were issued to all attendees.

AuthorisationAn authorisation procedure was developed and a named Assessing Officerinterviewed each staff member or contractor before the issue of rules &specific authorisation. Mike Frain from Electrical Safety (UK) Ltd wasappointed as the Assessing Officer for the technical and managerial staff.


Leeds Metropolitan UniversityCase Study - Page 2 of 2


ProblemCE Electric UK Ltd is a Distribution Network Operator owning YorkshireElectricity Distribution Ltd and Northern Electrical Distribution Ltd coveringan area of 25000km² and 3.8 million customers. Management wereundertaking a review of their PPE requirements for staff and contractorsand decided that a more sophisticated approach to the arc flash hazardwas needed.

SolutionElectrical Safety UK Ltd, who had the capability of undertaking complexarc flash hazard analysis and had good knowledge of US standards forelectrical safety, were contracted to undertake assessments.

ApproachESUK alongside CE Electric UK Ltd staff examined three high risk workstreams including low voltage underground operations, LV overhead linesand secondary high voltage operations. Due to the criticality of workingspace, stance and distance, extensive measurements of operator bodyparts to prospective arc fault sources were undertaken and complimentedwith photography.

System models were constructed within complex modelling software whichallowed for a plethora of scenarios to be run. This meant that data couldbe converted into tables and graphs created to indicate worst and averagecase situations; then conclusions could be drawn in respect of incidentenergy to various parts of an operators body.

Those involved in the study were surprised by some of the conclusions;such as the paradox that the highest incident energy values were not atthe highest fault levels. For instance, the highest predicted severity ratingsfor a jointer working on an LV main were not next to the secondarysubstation but over 360 metres away. Please visit our website for furtherinformation or to arrange a consultation.

Northern Power Grid (Formally CE Electric UK Ltd)Case StudyName Of Project: Arc Flash Consultancy

Client: Northern Power Grid(Formally CE Electric UK Ltd)

Project Completion Date: June 2008


RequirementsScottish Power Generation Ltd wanted to proactively review their riskassessment in line with the requirements of the Electricity at WorkRegulations 1989.

SolutionElectrical Safety UK Ltd were contracted to undertake an independentreview of both power stations and report results and make recommendationsfor improvements.

ApproachESUK and Scottish Power met to discuss the existing written proceduresand also the scope and methodology for the review. The inspection andreplacement of brushgear was observed at both power stations whilst theequipment was live and on load.

OutcomeReports were issued for both sites which examined the justification forenergised working on brushgear maintenance, management decisionmaking and planning, competence and supervision. Finally a number ofrecommendations were made for working procedures and instructions.


Scottish Power Generation LtdCase StudyName Of Project: Longannet & Dam Head Creek

Power Stations – Report IntoElectrical Safe Working On LiveBrush Gear Changes

Client: Scottish Power Generation Ltd

Project Completion Date: August & December 2009





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Electrical Safety UK Limited Portfolio May 2012