Risk Management & Planning: Implement Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for all activities, including excavation, structural steel erection, and equipment installation.
Site Inspections & Audits: Perform daily safety walks to identify hazards (e.g., exposed live parts, inadequate earthing, improper scaffolding) and ensure compliance with site safety plans.
Permit to Work (PTW) Management: Issue and manage PTWs for high-risk activities, particularly ensuring proper LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and earthing of 33kV lines before maintenance or testing.
Safety Training: Conduct daily toolbox talks (TBT) and safety induction training for new personnel on substation-specific hazards.
PPE Compliance: Monitor and enforce the use of specialized PPE, including arc-rated clothing, rubber gloves, gumboots, and hard hats.
Equipment & Tools Safety: Inspect power tools for double insulation, verify earthing of machines, and ensure tools are safe for high-voltage application.
Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, preparing reports and implementing corrective actions.
Emergency Response: Ensure first-aid kits and fire fighting systems (CO2/Dry chemical) are available, and manage emergency evacuation plans.
Documentation: Maintain safety records, inspection checklists, and accident logs.
Skills
Safety Testing Technician
Additional Skills
Specific Safety Focus Areas for 33kV Works:
Working Near Energized Conductors: Ensuring proper shutdown, LOTO implementation, and safe working distances.
Earthing: Verifying the grounding of all equipment, structures, and tools to prevent induction shocks.
Fire Safety: Managing risks associated with transformer oil.
Working at Height: Proper use of platforms and fall protection systems.