IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PRODUCT
PCS6000
DOCUMENT KIND
User manual
DOCUMENT ID.
3BHS600000 E40
REV.
G
LANG.
en
PAGE
2.5. The 7 steps that save lives
ABB’s 7 steps that save lives concept is a series of actions that must take place prior to
commencing work on or near electrical installations.
1) Prepare for the work: do an on-site risk assessment or job hazard analysis
that considers the limits of approach for shock and arc-flash.
• Be in possession of a clear work order to execute the work.
• When required, the access or work permit is to be obtained by a person who
is authorized for the specific electrical system.
• Engage the person responsible for electrical equipment or system to review
single-line diagrams, schematics, switching plans, etc.
• Ensure the competence of workers.
• Check for proper tools for the job.
• Determine and select the proper arc-rated Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE).
• Decide of the appropriate work methods and initiate the Permit To Work
(PTW) process.
2) Clearly identify the work location and equipment.
• Use your senses (sight, hearing and smell) to identify problem areas.
• Define the work area via barriers and barricading and label equipment.
• Avoid distractions such as talking or texting on the phone.
3) Disconnect all sources of supply and secure against reconnection by
applying Lockout/Tagout.
• If ABB is responsible for switching and it cannot be done remotely, then the
person performing the switching must be properly trained and wearing the
proper PPE identified in step 1.
• The Person in Charge of Work (PICW) must ensure that switching is
performed in the proper manner by witnessing it from a safe distance if
present on site or by engaging the person responsible for switching to
identify all isolation points.
• Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) to the energy isolation device and if multiple
energy isolation devices are involved, then Group LOTO must be
implemented with the PICW serving as the Group LOTO Leader.
