Eaton SVS/12, User Manual

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SVS/12
130 994.530 G01 02
8. GLOSSARY
8.1 Safety and qualification of personnel
Applicable European standard
The applicable standard is: EN 50110-
1, chapter 4 „Basic
principles‟. This paragraph sets out the main requirements
for safe operation as regards personnel.

Supplier:
Eaton Electric B.V. or its representative.

User:
The person or body responsible
for operation and maintenance of the switchgear.

Competence
The following requirements apply to operating
personnel:
1.
Operating personnel shall be „competent‟. A
COMPETENT PERSON has relevant training and
experience so that he or she is capable of
preventing dangers which may be caused by
electricity, for instance, during switching
operations.
2. Operating personnel must hold a written
certificate of authorisation to perform switching
operations signed by the management of the
(power) company involved.

Responsibility
It must be clear who is responsible for operations.

All operations come within the area of
responsibility of the WORK OPERATIONS
MANAGER (this person must be designated in
accordance with EN 50110-1 as the person
directly in charge of the operations).

An INSTALLATION MANAGER must be
appointed (in accordance with EN 50110-1 the
INSTALLATION MANAGER is directly
responsible for operation of the installation). If two
or more installations are in close proximity to each
other, it is essential that appropriate
arrangements are made between the
INSTALLATION MANAGERS.

The responsibility which persons have for the
safety of those involved in the operations, and of
those who (may) have to deal with the
consequences of the operations, must conform to
national legislation.

Before operations are begun, while they are being
carried out and prior to commissioning of the
installation, the WORK OPERATIONS MANAGER
must ensure that all requirements, rules and
instructions are complied with.

Communication
Before starting operations, the INSTALLATION
MANAGER must be informed of the intended
operations. See EN 50110-1 § 4.4 for additional
requirements.

Instruction
All personnel involved in operations carried out on,
with or near electrical installations must have been
instructed (using these operating instructions)
concerning the safety requirements, safety rules and
operating instructions applicable to operating the
installation.

Clothing
Personnel must wear suitable clothing which fits the
body closely.

Local rules and regulations
Naturally, local rules and regulations (including
operating instructions) must be followed.