Low Voltage Rescue Kit Inspection Frequency

Changed section 7 3 to be applicable to testing and fault finding only.

Low voltage rescue kit inspection frequency.

21st october 2009 yin taw fung 6 0 major revision incorporating changes introduced in as nzs 4836 2011 safe working on or near low voltage electrical installations and equipment and various changes in states and territories legislations. Delivery is conducted off job. The many different rescue kit types reflect the environments in which they are used. Some of the more common types of kits are pro response kit child response kits holster emergency kits weather alert survival kits xtractor auto rescue kits pole top rescue kits hv high voltage rescue kits and lv low voltage rescue kits.

Not approved for rescue from mv or hv switchboards. Or exceeding 1500 v d c. Check lvr kit before starting a job and certify every 6 months. Inspection of the rescue kit.

The low voltage rescue kit is excellent for use by electricians working on switchboards and other low voltage power equipment. Frequency generators counters timers high voltage test sets to 150kv ac dc hipot vlf testers to 150kv ac dc. Delivery strategies must be suitable for both theoretical and or practical learning. Traction systems have specific industry requirements for operating and testing equipment.

Lv rescue kits personal earthing device phasing sticks rescue hooks rescue sticks voltage detector electrical pressure torque personal protection equipment. Requirements to rescue a person from a live lv panel. For maximum 1000 v application. High voltage a nominal voltage exceeding 1000 v a c.

Rescue from confined spaces is not covered in the training delivered in conjunction with these notes. Precise calibration provides a comprehensive range of calibration. Pcbus should have pre start visual inspection procedures in place to ensure that equipment such as tools ppe rubber mats and lv rescue kits are in good working order before use. If your equipment is not listed above do not hesitate to contact us directly to see if it can be calibrated.

Used for safe rescue of victims of electric shock or other injuries when working on low voltage switchboards in electricity supply and industrial substations. All tools testing equipment and ppe should be visually inspected before each use for signs of damage. As such the requirements applicable to high voltage or low voltage may not be directly applicable. High quality fibreglass rescue hook tested and rated for lv use.

Practical demonstration of rescuing a person. For maximum 1000 v application. Voltage detector phasing sticks hv earth sticks hv hot sticks rescue sticks hv mats insulated gloves personal earthing device lv mats lv rescue kits. Rescue a casualty from a confined space for example a cable pit.