1. The benefits of live working
In the early 1960s, 50% of service interruptions were due to operating incidents and 50% to work-related shutdowns. Continuity of service became a growing concern for Électricité de France (EdF) as French society became increasingly dependent on electricity.
There are many reasons for the introduction of live working in France:
safety issues. We need to reduce the number of accidents;
economic stake for the community. Continuity of service must be ensured;
social issue. We have to make sure that operators work during working hours.
1.1 Personal safety
The safety of people (and property) from electrical hazards...
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The benefits of live working
Specific regulations
Events
ICOLIM: European live working conference, held every three years.
Standards and norms
Main French standards used for live working
- Operations on electrical structures and installations and in an electrical environment – Electrical risk prevention - NF C 18-510 - 2012
- Live working on low-voltage electrical installations – Preventive measures implemented – Part 1: General requirements - NF C 18-505-1 - 2013
- Live working on low-voltage electrical installations – Preventive measures...
Regulations
Directive 89/654/EEC of November 30, 1989 concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace.
Directive 89/656/EEC of November 30, 1989 on the minimum health and safety requirements for the use by workers of personal protective equipment at the workplace.
Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating...
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Manufacturers – Suppliers – Distributors (non-exhaustive list)
CATU – 10/20 Avenue Jean-Jaurès – BP 210/20 – 92222 Bagneux Cedex (France) http://www.catuelec.com
DERANCOURT – Lieu dit Ste Eugénie – BP 5 – 66270 Le Soler (France) http://www.derancourt.com
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