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2.5 Qualified personnel
Qualified personnel in accordance with these instructions are persons who are familiar with
transport, installation, commissioning, maintenance and operation of the product and have
appropriate qualifications for their work, as e.g.:
▪ Training and instruction or authorization to switch on, switch off, earth and identify power
circuits and equipment / systems as per the relevant safety standards.
▪ Instruction regarding the applicable specifications for the prevention of accidents and the
care and use of appropriate safety equipment.
▪ Training in first aid and behavior in the event of possible accidents.
2.6 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
The personal protective equipment must be determined by the switchgear operator depending
on the work to be performed at the switchgear and on the IAC classification of the switchgear.
To select the personal protective equipment, the local laws and regulations, among others, must
be complied with.
If covers are opened or removed from an operating switchgear, the IAC classification according
to IEC 62271 Part 200 is no longer fulfilled. The switchgear operator must take this into account
when selecting the personal protective equipment. In case of internal arc, full personal
protection is not provided then, even if the personal protective equipment is worn.
2.7 IT security
The software of Siemens protection devices is regularly checked for safety. If weak points are
identified in the process, which may allow third parties to access protection devices, information
thereto is distributed through the
SIPROTEC and SICAM Security Update Report Newsletter
.
The Newsletter can be subscribed to at the following website:
www.siemens.com/gridsecurity
Before commissioning the switchgear, it must be verified that the current firmware version is
installed on the protection devices. The latest version of firmware can be obtained from the
following website:
http://w3.siemens.com/smartgrid/global/en/products-systems-solutions/downloads/Pages/
Overview.aspx
For information on updates for other makes of protection devices, please contact the respective
manufacturer.
2.8 Hazardous substances
If hazardous substances are required to perform the work, the relevant safety data sheets and
operating instructions must be observed.
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