Forester GIS Recreation Module Technical User Guide
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1. Management of Goalposts May 2014 Version 1 Contents T MREPOQUIEH OMlictnrottcuseetininaaeneteniia a EE nE 3 1 1 EAE GS sranna N E E A E a a N a 3 2 What s mandatory in this guide ic ciiccccscctesiasseeaisciewareenacas vances ca 3 3 PRAWN a coset enetn ce nanuaminein E E E E AE 4 3 1 When to put up and take down goalposts and other controls 5 3 2 Where are goalposts required on FC land sssssssssrrrrrrrrrrrrssrrrrrresere 7 3 3 SINJ E as E E E E E E E EE E E EE 9 3 4 What types of goalposts are acceptable ssssssssssssssrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrra 9 3 5 When to use types of goalposts oscar nin naraisratrasderayxiasirsraiareakrennes 11 3 6 Site layout for signs and goalposts ssssssssrrrrrrrrreresrserrrrrrrrrrrene 12 4 Re sponsibiltieSeniirdnin anaE AEE aa 14 5 Transporting erecting maintaining and dismantling GOAPOS S vanevocsecieieerectsunsinnctatiecreee bensinindieuntabtaleisantacssaas se 16 5 1 Methods of erection ssssrrrsssressssrrrrrrrrrrrrrreessrrrrrnrrrrrrrrreeeess 16 5 2 Maintenance include repair and replenish sssssssssssssrrrrrrrrrrrerrn 17 5 3 Framework CONC a ics wniticiedutrandeanneascndsdmacdedsetansndutkardideubardndeamanants 17 6 Emergency procedures wvvccssivertectecevetvessovsakdestbacdaesssveitasaueesas 19 Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 7 May2014 2 1 Introduction There have been several dangerous occurrences and serious accidents recently where2. 275 000 volts but lt 440 000 volts 7 6 8 1 Minimum height OHPL to be above ground metres 3 1 When to put up and take down goalposts and other controls FISA 804 states In consultation with the Landowner and Network Operator the FWM must find out the routes of all OHPL and underground cables that cross or are near the worksite and access routes and confirm this by onsite inspection These must be clearly marked on the site and the site maps Figure 1 shows when goalposts and other controls should be erected and taken down following operations near OHPLs If old goalposts and signs are present on site they must be fit for purpose if not they must replaced or removed Timely removal of goalposts and other controls after the operations are completed will ensure that old goalposts are not left Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 7 May2014 5 Figure 1 When goalposts and other controls removed should be erected and Contract Manager FWM meet with NO to Check line height Determine goalpost type Determine goalpost location Determine crossbar height J Record details of responsibilities for erection maintenance and removal of all goalposts and signs at PCM Erect Goalposts and signs on worksite roads as required i Carry out operation Responsible person to check and record integrity and visibility of goalposts and s
3. crossbar y If work is to be carried out during hours of darkness machines must be fitted with effective working lights that will illuminate the goalposts Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 7 May2014 1l Site layout for signs and goalposts Adhere to the following standards when working on sites where there are OHPLs I 2 10 I1 I2 The number of goalpost passageways must be kept to a minimum Consult the NO on the height of the line and they will specify the height for the crossbar and its location Goalposts should be positioned no closer than 10 m from the nearest conductor The NO may advise a minimum distance greater than 10 m depending on the voltage of the overhead line Where you use rope and bunting you will require a distance of at least 12 m Goalposts should be parallel to the OHPL where possible and clearly visible They must be constructed from non conducting materials A warning sign giving the crossbar clearance height should be positioned on or near the entrance to each goalpost and approximately 30 m away on forest roads and council roads if need be to alert drivers For single passageways less than 6m wide a rigid crossbar is required This should be clearly visible In exceptional situations where a single passageway is not sufficient you may use tensioned polypropylene ropes with hi viz or red and white bunting attached
4. Figure 3 sets out how it is likely to work when put in place Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 7 May2014 17 Figure 3 Using the framework contract WAYLEAVE FC liaises with NO over main programme and establishes working relationship and local contacts PLANNING Netwo rk TP is responsible for managing the Operator Goalposts on the Worksite TP gives 2 months notice to NO FINANCE FC negotiates standard costs with NO Via FWM Height measurement Agree and arrange power out timings and co ordinate operations on site FC bills NO once at standard costs per new installation Timber Purchaser Forest Works Manager FC SALES CONTRACT FC manages contract FWM manages site INSTALLATION TP FWM agrees installation needs and timing TP FWM alerts Goalpost Contractor of issues Contractor repairs moves FRAMEWORK CONTRACT dismantles as agreed with FWM FC procures framework contractors and materials suppliers Goalpost Contractor FC manages contract and establishes client service relationship Contractor re uses stock or buys as required and bills FC for materials and time as per contract Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 7 May2014 18 6 Emergency procedures 1 Assume that all OHPL wires are live even if they are broken not arcing or sparking or if they otherwise appear to be dead 2 When erecting goalposts if any part of the goalpost touc
5. Signs A ELEVATION Goalpost Height specified by Network Operator Parallel line Warning No markers Warning No Entry sign trees and or Entry sign high stumps Warning amp Height Signs Minimum 10m gt Minimum 10m p gt Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 7 May2014 13 4 Responsibilities For every site we must establish who is responsible for the safe access routes goalposts and signage operator briefing including contractors and hauliers on those routes Table 3 sets out the responsibilities for the situations given in Table 2 Responsibilities must be discussed during PCM Agreement will be reached between the FWM and NO on the appropriate level of protection An engineer from the NO will visit the site and measure the ground clearances to ensure the minimum distances as detailed in Table 2 are being met and stipulate the distance away from the line for siting the goalposts Depending on site conditions and the voltage of the OHPL the NO may specify greater distances from the outer conductor to the position of ground level protection Emergency number and how to identify the OHPL must be provided by the NO at the site meeting For further information see FISA804 Electricity at work Forestry The responsibilities must be discussed and agreed during the Pre commencement meeting process Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 7 May2014 14 Table 3 Responsibilities for managing sig
6. of a package that includes e site planning including liaison with the NO e pre commencement meeting e training site safety rules tool box talks and induction e line height warning signs and goalposts e inspection repair and maintenance arrangements and e safe and timely removal Where OHPLs cross roads which are used by vehicles the height of the overhead power lines depends on their voltage The regulated minimum heights are shown in Table 1 However these may not be achieved and the NO must check and rectify or issue additional control measures before operations start It is important that there is good and regular communication between the NO Engineer and the FC landowner and both parties discuss long term programmes and scheduled power stoppages well in advance of any work being carried out The agreed procedure is that the FC informs the NO at least two months before starting any operations within specified distances from OHPL Note that goalposts alone will not stop contact with an OHPL A They are intended as a visual final warning and height indicator Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 7 May2014 4 Table 1 Regulated minimum heights for OHPLs Line voltage Height not over Height over roads roads including forest roads lt 33 000 volts 5 2 5 8 33 000 volts but lt 66 000 volts 6 0 6 0 66 000 volts but lt 132 000 volts 6 7 6 7 132 000 volts but lt 275 000 volts 7 0 7 4
7. of the need to consider the transport erection and eventual dismantling of the goalposts Inspection regimes need to be discussed at the Pre commencement Meeting 5 1 Methods of erection With the variety of site conditions and varying lengths of time goalposts are erected it is difficult to recommend a best practice method for erecting that would be suitable for the full range of cases encountered by site managers Before any digging takes place you must check the location of any underground cables or services using local records or by using a Cable A Avoidance Tool CAT The precautions for digging holes to secure goalposts is described in guidance document HS G 47 Avoiding danger from underground services and is only practised if the ground conditions allow for this method of excavation Manual lifting should follow the guidance in Getting to grips with manual handling HSE INDG143 2nd rev and only use mechanical assistance after approval has been granted by the NO Follow all current guidance on manual lifting and handling when erecting or dismantling goalposts Lifting the uprights into position is at least a two person operation and should not be carried out in windy conditions that will reduce control and increase physical strain while raising and positioning the uprights Guy ropes can provide additional support and control during erection and dismantling N Consider the fall distance of the goalpost during erection or r
8. the outer conductor This increased distance is essential to reduce danger from the loss of safety clearance if ropes are stretched by cranes and other appliances moving towards the line Temporary Guardian type goalposts are an alternative to the fixed goalposts However restrict their use to short duration jobs These systems are easily transported and can be installed by one person However due to their construction and fixing methods are easily knocked down or stolen For examples of goalposts that may be used see Plate 2 Plate 2 Examples of goalposts Rigid Crossbar Goalpost with bunting Guardian Goalposts Rigid crossbars must be used for all spans of 6 metres or less For spans greater than 6 m hi viz or red and white safety marker bunting attached to 6 mm polypropylene rope may be used Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 7 May2014 10 3 5 When to use types of goalposts The chart in Figure 2 may help you decide on the type of goalpost to use Figure 2 Which type of goalpost Does plant and machinery need to pass under OHPL s Yes Record reason and No gt _ agree other control measures with NO Can goalposts be erected Yes Is worksite short or long term Is carrage way lt 6m No working Short Yes Long x b Erect solid Erect solid goalposts with solid goalposts with rope Portable goalpost crossbar and bunting may be used
9. 110mm as supplied by Polypipe Building Products For further information contact your Operational Support Officer The HSE Guidance refers to two types of goalposts and can be summarised as 1 Rigid Crossbar rigid non conducting material such as suitable timber or plastic pipe and distinctively marked with for example red and white stripes 2 Rope and Bunting taut polypropylene rope Coloured bunting can be attached to the tensioned rope to make it more visible Determining which type of crossbar to use is governed by the width of the passageway required HSE guidance states that for single passageway of 6 m or less a rigid crossbar is required and it is only for goalposts that cannot be confined to a single passageway that you may consider a non rigid horizontal material Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 7 May2014 9 Crossbars need to give a clear indication of the maximum height of vehicle that may pass safely underneath the OPHL Rigid crossbars are more durable than the rope and bunting type and provide a physical barrier to restrict the height of vehicles Rope and bunting tends to stretch thus reducing the tension and so lowering the protective height indication This system is also more prone to damage caused by the weather and may be blown towards the line causing flash over In situations where rope and bunting is used goalposts will need to be situated at least 12 metres horizontally from the path of
10. a contributory cause has been poor goalpost provision repair or maintenance Unfortunately some of these incidents have led to serious injury and death We must take a clear and consistent approach to providing goalposts to avoid further serious incidents The specific requirements for safe working on or near overhead power lines OHPLs in forestry are set out in the FISA804 Electricity at Work The information in this publication is aimed at giving guidance on the requirements and types of goalpost on all worksites including harvesting civil engineering forest management and recreation 1 1 Wayleaves The FC operates a standard wayleave agreement with each Network Operator NO The Wayleave Agreement sets out the terms and a price per hectare for the NO to operate their service over our land Under the FC Wayleave Agreement NOs are required to pay for erecting and maintaining goalposts on FC land and this is set out in the FC Master Wayleave Agreements for each country In general the FC carries out this work and transfers the cost to the NO 2 What s mandatory in this guide Timely removal of goalposts and other controls after the operations are completed will ensure that old goalposts are not left Rigid crossbars must be used for all spans of 6 metres or less For spans greater than 6 m hi viz or red and white safety marker bunting attached to 6 mm polypropylene rope may be used The responsibilities must be disc
11. be fenced or marked to define the route There must be goalposts at each end to act as gateways Taped barriers must be placed parallel to the overhead line to direct access under the goalposts See Figure 2 6 When the forest road is the worksite The NO must establish the line height and the height for crossbar Line height as for a public road Dependant on voltage see Table 2 The passageway must be fenced or marked to define the route Goalposts at each end to act as gateways Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 8 Warning Goal posts signs No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 7 May2014 3 3 Signage Warning notices See Plate 1 should be put at either side of the passageway on or near the goalposts and on approaches to the crossing giving the crossbar clearance height Signs may also give instructions to drivers to lower jibs booms tipper bodies etc and to keep below this height while crossing Plate 1 Examples of warning signs 3 4 What types of goalposts are acceptable Neither HSE nor NOs have set out a standard specification for a goalpost however it is clear that any we build and use must be suitable sufficient and visible day or night This means that they must alert people approaching them warn of the dangers ahead and restrict passage to suitably sized vehicles The FC specification is to use new UV stable bright yellow pipe UG460 plain ended pipe 6m x
12. emoval to ensure that the safety zone is not breached should they collapse Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 7 May2014 16 5 2 Maintenance include repair and replenish Regularly inspect goalposts on active sites to ensure their integrity and the FWM must note the inspections in the site diary The level of inspections will need to be increased for goalposts which do not use a fixed crossbar Draw up a schedule of inspection to include goalposts which are not near the site or are not used for considerable periods The responsibilities for inspections must be agreed at the pre commencement meeting PCM Also make inspections immediately after high winds Personnel noticing any damage MUST report it to the FWM or Contract Manager as soon as possible This must be recorded in AlRs as a near miss If defects are found then the crossing must be closed until it is made fit for purpose Goalposts must be inspected and their condition recorded in site diaries as agreed at the PCM Personnel noticing any damage MUST report it to the FWM or Contract Manager as soon as possible and this must be recorded in AIRs as a near miss 5 3 Framework contract The FC is currently setting up a framework contract for supplying erecting maintaining and removing goalposts and signs Once set up timber purchasers TP will have the opportunity to use the services of the framework contract with the FC recovering the costs from the NO
13. hes the OHPL do not attempt to remove it Contact the FWM and NO and ensure everyone stays away until the NO advises that the situation has been made safe 3 If you come in contact with or bring down a set of goalposts do not continue to drive through the site as you will be within the safe distance specified by the NO from the line Contact the FWM and close the crossing to prevent further use until repairs have been carried out 4 If you are in contact with or close to a OHPL move away as quickly as possible and stay away until the NO advises that the situation has been made Safe 5 If your vehicle has touched an OHPL and cannot be moved either stay in the vehicle or if you really must get out to avoid fire for instance jump out of it as far as you can keeping arms and legs close Do not touch the vehicle while standing on the ground Do not return to the vehicle until it has been confirmed that it is safe to do so by the NO 6 If you see a machine that is in contact with an OHPL keep everyone at least 30m away from it even if someone is inside the cab Do not approach or touch the machine until the NO has confirmed that it is safe to do so All emergencies must be reported to the NO s emergency number Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 7 May2014 19
14. igns On site operations complete All timber to roadside Responsible person to remove on site goalposts and signs If old goalposts and signs are present on site are they fit for purpose If not replace them y Harvesting Operations Timber at roadside affected by OHPL s Responsible person to check and record integrity and visibility of goalposts and signs y Civil Engineering Works Where civil Engineering operations has altered the OHPL clearance consult NO to determine if line height meets minimum standards see table 2 If under minimum standard agree course of action Timber haulage complete i Responsible person to remove remaining goalposts and signs Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 6 7 May2014 3 2 Where are goalposts required on FC land The controls required depend on the nature of the work on the site and its location and will increase as you move from the public highway to the worksite On the public highway the method of control is the height of the line and the maximum height of the vehicle including its load When machinery has moved to the forest roads the control measures used are the height of the line warning signs and the height of the vehicle including its load Once machinery has entered the worksite the increased controls will include height of the line height of the vehicle includi
15. ng its load restricting machine reach warning signs and goalposts to show the hazards and routes of safe passage Table 2 identifies where goalposts and other control measures are necessary for carrying out work safely where OHPLs cross the National Public Forest Estate Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 7 May2014 7 Table 2 Requirement for goalposts and signage 1 General forest roads that do not lead to and from a worksite Line height as for a public road Dependant on voltage See Table 2 2 Forest roads that lead between the county road network and the worksite i e specified access and exit routes The NO must establish the line height Line height as for a public road Dependant on voltage See Table 2 3 Forest tracks and roads between nearby worksites used by machines and hauliers e g where it is foreseeable that machines will travel between two adjacent worksites The NO must establish the line height and height for crossbar Line height as for a public road Dependant on voltage See Table 2 4 Forest tracks and roads crossing the worksite The NO must establish the line height and height for crossbar Line height as for a public road Dependant on voltage See Table 2 5 On the worksite itself where machinery has to pass under an overhead electricity line The NO must establish the line height and height for crossbar Minimise the number of these type of passageways The passageway must
16. ns and goalposts Warning Goal Who s Responsibility signs posts 1 General forest roads that do not lead to and from a worksite 2 Forest roads that lead between the county road network and the worksite i e specified access and exit routes 3 Forest tracks and roads between nearby worksites used by machines and hauliers e g where it is foreseeable that machines will travel between two adjacent worksites 4 Forest tracks and roads crossing the worksite 5 On the worksite itself where machinery has to pass under an overhead electricity line 6 When the forest road is the worksite Management of Goalposts Version 1 Network Operator The FC to report faults to NO Line height as for a public road FC The FC has responsibility to establish the safe access routes with the FWM who will brief operators including contractors and hauliers on those routes The FC as Landowner must Establish safe access routes Contact NO to measure line height Erect warning notices Pay for erect inspect maintain and remove The NO must establish the line height Line height as for a public road Where FC is FWM The FC as FWM knows what machines are on site and method of work As FWM you have the responsibility to establish the safe access routes and brief operators including contractors and hauliers on those routes The FC as FWM must Establish safe access routes Contact NO to measure line heigh
17. t Erect warning notices and goalposts Manage the erection inspect maintain and remove Where FC is NOT FWM i e Timber Purchaser is the FWM The Timber purchaser as FWM knows what machines are on site and methods of work As FWM they have responsibility to establish the safe access routes on the worksite and must brief operators including contractors and hauliers on those routes The Timber Purchaser must Establish safe worksite access routes Contact NO to measure line height Erect warning notices and goalposts Manage the erection inspect maintain and remove The NO must establish the line height and height for crossbar Richard Deboys 7 May2014 5 Transporting erecting maintaining and dismantling goalposts The variability of sites and situations that you are likely to encounter when transporting goalposts makes it impossible to be too prescriptive about standard techniques All goal post erections will require site specific risk assessments that cover activities such as transport erection and takedown Erection requires a minimum of two people and ideally three Heights for crossbars must be specified by the NO or their representatives Powerlines crossing existing FC roads should already have a clearance of 5 8 metres as in table 1 They must be checked and or confirmed as being at the correct specification by the NO All sites where goalposts are required will be risk assessed individually in recognition
18. to the tensioned ropes to improve visibility On worksites the entrance to the goalposts must be clearly marked with a barrier for 10 m on either side of the goalpost The NO may advise a greater distance Clearly define and mark the passageways between goalposts to show the route that must be taken On exposed sites support uprights to withstand high winds This may require polypropylene guy ropes on each post Where sites are to be worked at night all vehicles must be equipped with effective working lights that will illuminate the goalposts regardless of direction of approach On roads where maintenance work has been carried out that may have adjusted the road height the NO must re measure the line height Diagram 1 shows how the site should be laid out to these standards Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 7 May2014 12 Diagram 1 Site layout Worksite Warning amp Height Signs Posts and tape Goalpost A Rigid crossbar A Markers trees and or Warning No high stumps parallel to Entry sign Warning No line across whole site Agreed Entry sign Safe Path Minimum 10m p gt Markers trees and or Warning No high stumps parallel to Entry sign line across whole site A _ gt oe Worksite Warning No A Entry sign Posts and tape Minimum 10m p gt Minimum 12m gt Goalpost Non rigid crossbar F VVV YW V VNA gt Worksite Warning amp Height
19. ussed and agreed during the Pre commencement meeting process All sites where goalposts are required will be risk assessed individually in recognition of the need to consider the transport erection and eventual dismantling of the goalposts Inspection regimes need to be discussed at the Pre commencement Meeting Goalposts must be inspected and their condition recorded in site diaries as agreed at the PCM Personnel noticing any damage MUST report it to the FWM or Contract Manager as soon as possible and this must be recorded in AIRs as a near miss All emergencies must be reported to the NO s emergency number Management of Goalposts Version 1 Richard Deboys 7 May2014 3 3 Planning Planning safe working procedures is important and the first step in avoiding danger is to confirm whether there are any overhead power lines within or immediately adjoining the work area If we find OHPLs we must consider whether we can e avoid them altogether e divert them clear of the work area or e make them dead while the work is in progress or e work around them using the accepted precautions such as goalposts signs and barriers In most cases the work needs to be done and power line diversions or cut offs are difficult or dangerous themselves They are expensive and limited in how long or how often they can be applied In these cases it may be necessary to use suitable combinations of all these measures They must be part
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