GI02_20 ESR 2019_0 Company Acknowledgement - Reminder
ASPs were advised that they will have a two (2) month transition period to update their ASP company systems in line with the updated ESR and return their ASP Company acknowledgement.
GI01_20 Siemens 8DJH 11kV Distribution Switchgear
Ausgrid have introduced another supplier of 11kV distribution switchgear for installation within chamber or basement distribution substations. The new switchgear is the Siemens 8DJH which is now available for purchase.
SA12_20 Stage 3 Live Work Tasks and Live Work Project Wrap Up v2
We have now completed the last of the risk assessments for the Live Work Project. These risk assessments have determined that the following Stage 3 Live Work Tasks are now able to be performed live in accordance with the Electrical Safety Rules 2020.
SA11_20 Excavating Cables in Preparation for Identification and Jointing
All cables and conduits detailed in underground plans in the vicinity of the proposed works must be exposed, and excavations must be cleared of spoil to a minimum of 200mm around any cable covers, joints, cables or conduits.
SA10_20 Managing Risks in Excavations Greater Than 1.5m in Depth
No worker should be in a trench greater than 1.5m deep unless support has been installed; and all excavations should be carried out in accordance with the SafeWork NSW’s Code of Practice for Excavation Work.
SA09_20_Electrical Safety Rules 20200 edition
ASP companies are required to review the attached ESR Amendment Advice 2020/0, understand and comply with the ESR changes, and complete the ASP company acknowledgement detailed in this Alert by 14 September 2020.
SA08_20 Live Work Changes to Support Customers During Covid-19
We have made some important changes to the way live work is planned and performed to help support our employees and minimise disruption to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SA07_20 Operator Danger Tags
Do not interfere or remove Operators Danger Tags unless authorised – as required by Clause 8.4.3 of Ausgrid’s Electrical Safety Rules.
SA06_20 Resumption of Stage 2 Live Work Tasks
This alert confirms that from 9 July 2020, appropriately authorised Ausgrid employees and, where appropriate, external partners and ASPs, will be able to perform the following Stage 2 Live Work Tasks (in accordance with the Electrical Safety Rules).
SA05_20 Incident - Incorrect Disposal of Asbestos Containing Meters
Asbestos may be found in Electrical Meters and Relays installed in customer’s premises within Ausgrid’s Network area.
SA04_20 - Metal Clad Fuses and Service Enclosures v2
Suitable controls should be identified and implemented for the operation (removal or installation of the fuse) of metal clad fuses.
SA03_20 Incident - Low Voltage Cross Polarity Transposed Conductors
Electrical installations must be constructed, connected and tested as per Ausgrid’s Network Standards. All workers must be suitably qualified, trained and authorised to conduct the work.
SA02_20: Unauthorised entry into Ausgrid pillars
Ensure only authorised ASP’s are entering and working in Ausgrid pillars with no opened pillar being left unattended.
SA01_20 Resumption of Stage 1 Live Work Tasks (Substations and Underground)
This alert confirms that from 27 March 2020 appropriately trained and authorised Ausgrid employees, and where applicable, contractors and ASPs will be able to resume Substation and Underground Stage 1 Live Work Tasks.
CN20-10: Correct Transformer Low Voltage Connections
A recent failure of a transformer neutral connection resulted in significant damage to a customer’s premises. The investigation revealed that the incorrect cable and connectors were used for the neutral
CN20-09: Three Core to Single Core Straight Joint Kits
A new kit is being introduced to assist with three-core to single core cable jointing.
CN20-08: Removal of AMPACT Wedge Clamps from Construction Standards
Essential Energy will remove the use of AMPACT Wedge Connectors from the Construction Standards and the Approved Materials List (AML) from 30 September 2020. Parallel Groove Clamps (PG Clamp) and Compression Sleeves will be the preferred connection metho
CN20-05: Revised Service Tee Joint now available for use
A revised Service Tee Joint has been developed to reduce costs to customers particularly where a two-lot subdivision is created requiring an additional supply.
CN20-04: Fitment of shrouds for Medium Voltage Regulator Bushings
Due to varying connection arrangements on MV Regulator Bushings, some regulator sites have not been suitably fitted with bushing shrouds.
CN20-03: Installation of Spare Conduits in New Installations
For all new cable installations, Essential Energy now specify a spare electrical conduit to be included to allow more efficient maintenance or replacement activities.
CN20-02: Standard Contestable (Approved) Materials List CEOM7004 Update
From 21 May 2020 all new installations must utilise items from the updated Approved Materials List subject to grace period and associated clauses noted in the AML.
CN19-07: Use of C-crimps for distribution earthing connections
C-crimps are being introduced into the Underground and Overhead Construction Manuals as the standard earthing connection for the Essential Energy distribution network.
