Example maintenance procedure in ace 3t sop format and. Fist procedures, practices, and schedules that appear in black bold and bracketed text are considered reclamation standard practice. Pdf management and maintenance of electrical equipment in. There are many mechanical maintenance planners, and few or no electrical planners. Maintenance procedures health and safety executive. Maintenance electrician duties and responsibilities.
The established documentation for the elimination and control of hazards is henceforth referred to as electrical safety procedure. Preventive maintenance, electrical preventive maintenance. It is simple perform routine electrical maintenance on your equipment and. These policies should be made available and accessible to all maintenance personnel. Give students handout c electrical safety scenario. Lack of knowledge by maintenance staff of the working environment where maintenance is being carried out i.
Fist 38, operation, maintenance, and field test procedures for protective relays and associated circuits 5a. Electrical preventive maintenance will keep you safe and warm. It may be performed by the owner or manager of the site or by an outside contractor. Preventive and predictive maintenance 700zb00102 42 preventivepredictive maintenance the guiding principle of ppm is the regular and systematic application of engineering knowledge and maintenance attention to equipment and facilities to ensure their proper functionality and to reduce their rate of deterioration. This pdf contains 77 electrical inspection checklists taken from the 2014 electrical inspection manual with checklists. The first neta maintenance testing specifications for electrical power equipment and systems was published in 1975. The technical meaning of maintenance involves functional checks, servicing, repairing or replacing of necessary devices, equipment, machinery, building infrastructure, and supporting utilities in industrial, business, governmental, and residential installations. Sop for operation and maintenance of low tension lt.
Predictive maintenance pdm definition techniques that help determine the condition of inservice equipment in order to predict when maintenance should be performed primary goal minimize disruption of normal system operations, while allowing for budgeted, scheduled repairs. Over time, this has come to include multiple wordings that describe various costeffective practices to keep equipment operational. Certain procedures need to be taken to ensure enough measures are established and that everyone from the management down to the workforce should follow for the enforcement and management of safety. The intent of periodic maintenance is to keep the system operating at an acceptable level of service to the public. The work is commonly performed on a schedule based on the age of the building, the complexity of the. Since 1989, revised editions of the maintenance testing specifications have been published in 1993, 1997, and 2001. Electrical maintenance spares are not kept in the store. We feel this combined effort is providing an effective plant maintenance program. Chapter 9 electrical system maintenance general all electrical systems require periodic maintenance in addition to nonscheduled maintenance caused by unpredictable events such as storms, accidents, and equipment failure.
Safety and protection of equipment as well as working personnel is also a considerable factor. Handbook on maintenance of electrical general services substation photo credit. Facilities instructions, standards, and techniques. Ensuring that procedures for the management of electrical safety in his or her school are established and implemented in consultation with employees and their elected safety and health representative, this includes conducting an annual electrical safety checklist appendix 5. Routine maintenance can help minimize the frequency of cable faults, and these procedures are classified as follows. Example maintenance procedure in ace 3t sop format and with. Diagnose problems and then repairreplace defective parts. Burlington northern santa fe will achieve this vision. Electrical construction and maintenance workers safety manual.
Electrical preventive maintenance too many people mistakenly think a lack of moving parts means little can go wrong with electrical systems. Carroll county public schools has developed and implemented such a plan. Infrared this should be used to find hot spots in electrical equipment such as transformers, switch gears, and cables. The checklists are intended to help inspectors keep track of the numerous aspects of an electrical installation. Ensure that the connectors are properly used and installed in accordance with manufacturers specifications. There was no standard followed for electrical drawings and, hence, most modifications occurred with handdrawn sketches at best. Kits are available that include the necessary parts needed, except for the 9volt battery that must be replaced annually. The mission of femp is to facilitate the federal governments implementation of sound, cost. In 2005, this document was approved for the first time as an american national standard.
Safe practices operators of electrical equipment, tools, systems, components, etc. General electrical safety awareness for more information. Standard for an electrical preventive maintenance epm program 3. Preventative maintenance, pm, manual as a service and guideline to all. This program shall include designating personnel who are responsible for specific maintenance areas. Apply an antioxidant compound to all aluminumto copper connections. Implementing electrical preventive maintenance a guide. Department of energys federal energy management program femp. Implementing electrical preventive maintenance a guide for business and industry introduction. Maintenance guidelines for electrical equipment travelers insurance.
A preventive maintenance checklist for electrical distribution systems in commercial buildings. Performing preventive maintenance on electrical systems at industrial. Should you be doing electrical preventive maintenance. Osburn bureau of reclamation hydroelectric research and technical services group denver, colorado 5f.
There is a dial tone when we pick up the telephone and the lights turn on at the flick of a switch. Electrical safety in the workplace 2 course goal the aim of this program is to provide comprehensive onsite training to high risk workers i. Standard for testing specifications electrical power. Air force handbook 321282 volume 2, field guide for inspection, evaluation. Maintenance personnel who are not following what is termed best maintenance repair practices substantially affect these failures. Without a reliable source of electrical power, operations of any facility would not be possible.
Handbook on maintenance of electrical general services. Preventive maintenance this aims to thwart possible faults that arise from outright negligence of the power distribution infrastructure. Need to act quickly when a breakdown occurs, must be able to tell management whether the problem can be corrected and whether business can continue as usual. This book does not purport to be complete nor is it intended to be specific for the products of any manu facturer, testing procedures, or maintenance routines. General safety checklist for electrical inspections. As always, it is recommended that the manufacturer be consulted for speci. Preventive maintenance, electrical preventive maintenance pm. Keep generator, lighting, and electrical systems in working order. Procedures for inspection, maintenance, repair, and. Operation, maintenance, and field test procedures for.
Electrical distribution and control systems are the heart of any facility, yet it is often the most underappreciated utility. Policies must outline the roles and responsibilities of managers, supervisors and employees within the maintenance program. The standard considered describes a process to derive a maintenance strategy for the installations of the electrical power system and what. They are listed separately because of their special nature.
Implementing electrical preventive maintenance a guide for. Standard for an electrical preventive maintenance epm. May 2020 page 5 of 24 this document is uncontrolled when printed. University of embu maintenance policy and procedures manual university of embu university of embu p. Through the utilization of various nondestructive testing and measuring techniques, predictive maintenance determines equipment status before a breakdown occurs. Fist 41b, maintenance scheduling for electrical equipment 5c. Maintenance scheduling for electrical equipment bureau of. The checklists are in pdf format and can be completed electronically or printed and used as hard copy. Pdf electrical power equipment maintenance and testing 2nd. In fact, the institute of electrical and electronics engineers ieee reports that the failure rate of electrical components is three times higher for systems without preventive maintenance programs. May 01, 2020 electrical maintenance is the upkeep and preservation of equipment and systems that supply electricity to a residential, industrial or commercial building. Electrical safety and any kind of safety for that matter, in any situation, be it in the workplace or at home, is very crucial. Due to operating conditions and the process involved, more frequent and thorough inspections than recommended in these guidelines may be required. This pdf contains 77 electrical inspection checklists taken from the 2014 electrical inspection manual with.
Predictive maintenance is the complement of preventive maintenance. In todays world we seem to take so many things for granted. Construction and maintenance workers safety manual. Applicable to tata power operating and project sites which cover but not limited to plant premises, switchyards, substations, offices. Authors paul price, nate myers, jim dehaan bureau of reclamation hydropower technical services group denver, colorado 5d. Electrical maintenance is the upkeep and preservation of equipment and systems that supply electricity to a residential, industrial or commercial building.
With much of the nation buried under mountains of snow or enduring freezing temperatures, now is the time to make sure that your industrial facilities have been inspected for potential electrical problems. Electrical distribution maintenance services guide schneider. Standard for an electrical preventive maintenance epm program page 210 andor connectors are used together, examine connections for signs of galvanic action. This rule should be observed, due to the difficulty of dressing the sides of the wheel. An neda 1604ac heavyduty alkaline type battery is required. Our vision is that burlington northern santa fe will operate free of accidents and injuries. Electrical maintenance practices that impact safety ehs. Ask each group to identify at least three things that could have been done to. Electrical panels and equipment needs to be deenergized prior to being serviced following proper lockouttag out procedures, whenever possible. Electrical maintenance practices that impact safety ehs today. With predictive devices currently available, it is incumbent upon. Check wet procedure locations for protection by gfci devices.
Electric power research institute epri electrical power reference series. Similarly, equipment that is used intermittently or equipment critical to a key process should be considered for a more frequent program. Electrical safety in the workplace 2 course goal the aim of this program is to provide comprehensive onsite training to highrisk workers i. The maintenance department has the prime responsibility for buildingequipment maintenance based on specific areas of responsibilities.
You have to admit that energy is a necessity and even in its abundance, it will soon run out because of how people use it. Maintenance manual chapter 9 electrical system maintenance. This is where engineers with expertise in electrical wirings and maintenance come in. Ask each group to identify at least three things that could have been done to prevent this death. Electrical safety and electrical work procedure prepared.
The safety checklists follow the same procedures as the inspection checklists. Pdf this paper discusses the importance and reasons for methods for management. Standard for an electrical preventive maintenance epm program. Often, they are kept locked in cupboards and draws of individuals. Preventive maintenance checklist for electrical distribution.
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