Rule 2017 WORKING AROUND ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

1. Purpose ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
2. General …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
3. Overhead Line Equipment …………………………………………………………………………. 4
3.1. Management of the Electrified Network ………………………………………………. 5
3.1.1. General ……………………………………………………………………………… 5
3.1.2. Electrical Control Officer ……………………………………………………….. 5
3.2. Status of OLE ………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
4. Working in an Electrified Area ……………………………………………………………………. 6
4.1. Danger from Live Equipment …………………………………………………………….. 6
4.2. Electric Shock …………………………………………………………………………………. 6
4.3. Work Proximity ………………………………………………………………………………… 6
4.3.1. Work Greater than Three (3) Metres from Live OLE …………………. 7
4.3.2. Work Less than Three (3) Metres but Greater than One (1) Metre
from Live OLE …………………………………………………………………….. 7
4.3.3. Work Less than One (1) Metre from Live OLE …………………………. 7
4.3.4. Work Above OLE…………………………………………………………………. 7
4.3.5. Work Near Western Power Lines …………………………………………… 7
4.4. Portable Ladders ……………………………………………………………………………… 8
4.5. Scaffolding ……………………………………………………………………………………… 8
4.6. Use of Umbrellas Prohibited ……………………………………………………………… 8
4.7. Use of Metal Tape Measures Prohibited ……………………………………………… 8
4.8. Pipes ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
4.9. Water Use in the Electrified Area ……………………………………………………….. 9
4.10. Electrical Appliances and Power Tools ……………………………………………….. 9
4.11. Foreign Objects ……………………………………………………………………………….. 9
4.12. Attachments ……………………………………………………………………………………. 9
4.13. Electric Multiple Unit Equipment ………………………………………………………… 9
4.14. Locomotives and All Other Vehicles in the Electrified Area ………………….. 10
4.14.1. Safe Clearance From OLE ………………………………………………….. 10
4.14.2. Stowing a Locomotive in the Electrified Area …………………………. 10
4.15. Electrical Infrastructure and OLE ……………………………………………………… 10
5. Mobile Plant …………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
5.1. Rail Maintenance Vehicles ………………………………………………………………. 11
5.1.1. Stabling Rollingstock or Road Rail Vehicles ………………………….. 11
5.1.2. Track Vehicle Entering Electrified Area …………………………………. 12
5.2. Cranes ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
6. Fire ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13

7. Infrastructure Faults ……………………………………………………………………………….. 14
7.1. Damage to OLE …………………………………………………………………………….. 14
7.2. Defective Rail or Traction Bond ……………………………………………………….. 14
7.3. Boundary Fences …………………………………………………………………………… 14
7.4. Track Magnets ………………………………………………………………………………. 15
8. Faulty Power Supply Authority Equipment …………………………………………………. 15
9. Rollingstock and Wagons ………………………………………………………………………… 15
9.1. Loading Outlines ……………………………………………………………………………. 15
9.2. Wagon Tarpaulin and Covers ………………………………………………………….. 15
9.3. Diesel or Steam Locomotives ………………………………………………………….. 16
10. Permit to Work ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
10.1. Planned Permits to Work ………………………………………………………………… 16
10.2. Permits to Work ……………………………………………………………………………… 16
10.2.1. Issue of OLE Permit to Work ……………………………………………….. 16
11. Vicinity Form ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18
12. Substation Access Requirements …………………………………………………………….. 18
13. Underground Services …………………………………………………………………………….. 18
14. Faults in Electrical Infrastructure ………………………………………………………………. 19
15. Reference ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
16. Effective Date ………………………………………………………………………………………… 22