A B C D

Voltage: valid for AC and DC <25V±20% <25V±20% >25V±20%, 230/415V 230/415V…1000V ≥1000V
and <13A
and ≥13A and <63A and ≥63A and ≥300mA

Sub/main High Voltage

Small distribution Transformer
Revision 9 distribution Switchgear

HAZARD LEVEL ACTIVITIES

Connecting, installing, assembling &

These works may not be executed unless they are technically necessary. When required additional training and level of competence,
1 LIVE WORKING dismantling, maintaining, greasing,
a specific operating instruction and special equipment (not covered by this standard) are necessary
covering & cleaning

• Switch off switchgear /distribution

Outerwear
• Identify equipment to be worked on; Outerwear:
class 2 (IEC) or hazard cat 3 (NFPA >25cal/cm2 )
• isolate and lock off & tag class 1 (IEC) or hazard cat 2 (NFPA >8cal/cm2 )
• test circuits are dead Trousers:
Trousers:
• apply earthing and short circuiting. class 1 (IEC) or hazard cat 2 (NFPA >8cal/cm2 )
class 1 (IEC) or hazard cat 2 (NFPA >8cal/cm2 )
• protect against other live parts
PROCEDURES TO
2 ACHIEVE SAFE Helmet with visor
switch on switchgear /distribution(1) Helmet with visor
WORKING
Removing or inserting fuse cartridges
Gloves
which are not protected against direct Gloves
class 1 < 7 500V
contact. class 00< 500V
class 2 <17 000V
Examination works class 0 <1 000V
class 3 <26 500V
Diagnostic measurements
class 4 <36 000V

WORKING NEAR e.g. Work on equipment where other Outerwear: class 1 (IEC) or hazard cat 2 (8cal/cm2 ) as per NFPA.
3
LIVE PARTS parts are live in the working area Trousers: class 1 (IEC) or hazard cat 2 (8cal/cm2 ) as per NFPA

e.g. work on equipment where there is

WORKING IN
no electrical risk, where the electrical
DEAD CONDITION No requirements for arc flash PPE
4 supply has been physically isolated and
OR WITHOUT ARC PPE to be available if status of equipment alters
where there will be no intervention on
FLASH HAZARD
the electrical installation

NB 1 For switching where touch or step potentials are not likely, voltage rated gloves may be replaced with flame resistant or leather.
NB 2 Hierarchy of controls applies in all cases with greater emphasis on risk prevention measures over protection measures.
NB 3 230V means 230V phase to earth and 415V means phase to phase
NB 4 Employees shall be instructed on the added potential dangers of wearing synthetic underwear.
NB 5 The ABB policy and matrix defines the minimum acceptable standard. Legal compliance shall always be achieved. Where local legal requirements or customer standrds are higher then that higher standard shall be followed.