Work Practices
The Work Practices information provided on this page has been developed by either the VESI Work Practices Committee (disbanded 2016), or by the remaining formed VESI Committees.
The information is provided for industry best practice purposes only, for any further work practice advice it is recommended that you consult with your employer.
Safety Alerts
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Safe Work and Hygiene Practices When Working with Compounds, Substances and Chemicals. | Download |
This Safety Alert is provided to reinforce the requirement to all field workers performing work on the VESI, of the importance of maintaining safe hygiene practices when handling compounds, substances and chemicals.
Fieldworkers Handbook
The VESI FWHB, is a compilation of work practices for the use of VESI field based personnel. The FWHB incorporates a revision of the 2006 VESI Fieldworker Handbook. The Handbook is not intended to contradict the National Competencies or materials commonly used by RTO’s.
Ownership and copyright © of the FWHB lies with the VESI Distribution and Transmission businesses.
The FWHB is currently under review by VESI and industry SME’s.
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Complete 2008 FWHB | Download |
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Section 1. Health and Safety | Download |
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Section 2. Electrical Theory | Download |
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Section 3. Worksite Traffic Management | Download |
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Section 4. Overhead Lines | Download |
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Section 5. Servicing and Metering | Download |
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Section 6. Switching, Isolating and Earthing | Download |
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Section 7. Substations, Capacitors and ACR’s | Download |
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Section 8. Safe Approach Distances | Download |
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Section 9. Underground Distribution (URD) | Download |
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Section 10. Tools and Equipment | Download |
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Section 11. Fleet Safety | Download |
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Section 12. Manual Handling | Download |
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Section 13. Hazardous Goods | Download |
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Section 14. First Aid | Download |
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Section 15. Terminal and Zone Substations | Download |
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Appendix 1. Knots and Hitches | Download |
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Appendix 2. Crane Signals | Download |
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Appendix 3. Rigging | Download |
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Appendix 4. Tension Joints | Download |
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Appendix 5. Definitions | Download |
VESI Work Practice Guidelines
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Managing Open Pole Holes within the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry | Download |
This guidance note has been produced by VESI to provide practical guidelines for electricity supply industry personnel to identify and manage the risk associated with open pole holes when working for VESI Distribution Businesses.
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Guidance Note for Manoeuvring Loads with EWP’s | Download |
The above guideline has been produced following discussions with WorkSafe regarding the suitability of an EWP to lift and support crossarms and other materials on the basket rim.
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Guidance Notes for Drop Zone Management within the VESI | Download |
When working at height there is always a possibility of equipment, tools or other materials falling into the worksite below. This risk is managed by establishing a “Drop Zone” which is an established practice in the VESI and is underpinned by training and a knowledge of working aloft within the Electricity Supply Industry.
This guideline details the minimum requirements for the management of drop zones within VESI.
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Use of LV Insulated Cover Up When Working Live | Download |
Whilst no injuries have been sustained following a spate of work practice related incidents involving the clashing of LV conductors, VESI has released the following memo reinforcing the need to apply appropriate levels of LV insulation cover up when working live.
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Working On Overhead Substation LV Bus Conductors Live | Download |
This memo was raised after a recent query in relation to working on distribution Low Voltage) (LV) overhead substation bus conductors live. The memo outlines the principles of associated LV fusing and standard work practices requirements whilst performing works within the substation bus.
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Approved Tasks for the Application of Safe Approach Distance – Special | Download |
This guideline has been created to enable the application of SAD Special for safe access, operation or performance of approved tasks by an electrical trade person who holds an authority to receive EAPs, SFT or Operate HV.
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Network Switching Principles Toolbox Discussion | Download |
VESI members have identified basic principle breaches occurring in both High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) switching activities on Distribution Networks. These breaches whilst not directly resulting in any near misses or incidents to either the Operator or the Work Party undermine established safety rules designed to protect all parties accessing the Network safely. VESI has provided the following information to be discussed with all personnel authorised or permitted to perform HV or LV switching activities within the VESI.
HRC Fuse Reference Guide Downloads
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LV HRC Fuse Reference Guide | Download |
The purpose of this document is to provide reference to field, technical and engineering staff on HRC fuse test results, which have been collated from samples provided from the field in VESI.
The scope of this document itemises HRC fuses found on VESI networks.
Tools & Equipment
- Insulated Tools & Equipment
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HV Live Work Equipment – Awareness Bulletin | Download |
This Awareness Bulletin has been produced by VESI to highlight the responsibilities surrounding the maintenance and care of insulated live work equipment.
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Panther Tail Covers for Live Low Voltage Work within the VESI | Download |
VESI recommends that Tiger Tail Guards (Yellow and Black) should not be used by VESI field workers for Live LV work practices. VESI has agreed that the Balmoral Engineering brand all black LV Tree Guard (item no. TPP35) would be acceptable for use when performing Live LV work subject to any business procurement requirements.
- AMPACT
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AMPACT Taps, Stirrups, and Application Tooling Manual | Download |
A TE Connectivity instructional video for AMPACT tool use, maintenance and cleaning can be found on the following link.
AMPACT Instructional Video Click Here