SSW Forms and Relevant Guidance Documents

Avoiding Danger from Overhead Power lines Guidance Notes (GS6 Fourth edition) States:

“This general series guidance note is for people who may be planning to work near overhead power lines where there is a risk of contact with them – it is primarily aimed at employers and employees who are supervising or in control of work near live overhead lines, but it will be also useful for those carrying out the work”

Avoiding Danger from Underground Services (HSG47) States:

“This guidance is aimed at all those involved in commissioning, planning, managing and carrying out work on or near underground services – It outlines the potential dangers of working near underground services and gives advice on how to reduce any direct risks to peoples health and safety, as well as the indirect risks arising through damage to services”

Look Out Look Up States:

“Every Year in the UK on average, two people are killed and many more are injured when mechanical plant and machinery comes in to contact or close proximity to overhead electricity lines – This booklet has been produced for anyone who uses mobile plant (such as HIABS, MEWP’s, Tipper Lorries and trailers, Grab Lorries, Concrete Conveyors, and Excavators) for short duration work and provides general guidance on how to avoid becoming part of these statistics”

Safe System of Work (SSW) Documentation

Risk Assessments / Method Statements are an important part of controlling hazards and Risks so they can be reduced to an acceptable level. Once Underground Utilities have been located and Overhead Powerlines have been measured control measures need to be identified and recorded. This information then needs to be communicated to the person carryout the work so they understand what is required and more importantly agreed to.

SHOC Consultancy Ltd have produced Essential Information Documentation that can be used to relay this information and will assist in creating an SSW that will be both suitable and sufficient in communicating this relevant information.

All the above are available on request