210 | Working in the vicinity of DNO / IDNO equipment (incl. G39)

Duration: 1 day

Suitable for: Managers, clients, those in overseeing organisations and contractors in public lighting, signs, traffic signals and/or other Highway Electrical specialist areas who may enter highway electrical equipment containing a Distribution Network Operator or Independent Distribution Network Operator supply

Course Aim: This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector with the appropriate safety knowledge and practical key skills required for work in the vicinity of DNO or IDNO equipment. This includes overhead power lines and the removal and replacement of DNO or IDNO cut-out fuse carriers in a safe and responsible manner and to comply with the responsibilities under organisation and legislative policies

Course Objectives

On completion of the course learners will be able to

• State the associated Hazards and Risks.
• State the acceptable clearances between highway electrical columns, posts or poles and overhead lines.
• State the different methods of providing a mains supply.
• Describe the responsibilities regarding commissioning, maintenance, repair and emergency attention.
• State the method of work to be adopted when working in the vicinity of live conductors.
• List the PPE requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to correctly remove and replace a cutout fuse carrier for isolation purposes and fuse replacement.
• Carry out a polarity check