What is BS IEC 60092-509 – Operation of electrical installations about?
BS IEC 60092-509 focuses on electrical installations in ships. The aim of BS IEC 60092-509 is to provide requirements for electrical installation on the ship which prevents incorrect operation and safety of the operator.
BS IEC 60092-509 is the 509th part of the BS IEC 60092 series of standards is applicable to all operation of and work activity on electrical generation, conversion and distribution systems and electrical equipment in ships, including all a.c and d.c voltages.
BS IEC 60092-509 sets out the requirements for the safe operation of work and activity on, with, or near electrical installations. These requirements apply to operational, working and maintenance activities. It applies to all electrical work activities as well as non-electrical work activities such as structural work near electrical equipment and cables.
Note: BS IEC 60092-509 does not apply to ordinary persons when using installations and equipment, provided that the installations and equipment are designed and installed for use by ordinary persons and comply with relevant requirements of the IEC 60092 series.
Who is BS IEC 60092-509 - Operation of electrical installations for?
BS IEC 60092-509 on electric installations is useful for:
- Electrically skilled person
- Electrical engineers
- Supervisors
- Shipbuilders
- Shipowners
- Quality control department
- Safety department
Why should you use BS IEC 60092-509 - Operation of electrical installations?
An assessment of the electrical risks shall be made before carrying out any complex operation of or work activity on, with, or near an electrical installation. This assessment shall
specify how the operation or work activity shall be carried out to ensure safety. All personnel involved in a work activity on, with, or near an electrical installation shall be instructed in the safety requirements, safety rules and company instructions applicable to their work. No person shall undertake any work activity where technical knowledge or experience is needed to prevent electrical danger or injury, unless that person has such technical knowledge or experience, or is under such supervision as is necessary for the work undertaken.
BS IEC 60092-509 provides electrical installations in sea-going ships, incorporating good practice and coordinating, as far as possible, existing rules. BS IEC 60092-509 form a code of practical interpretation and amplification of the requirements of the International Convention on Safety of Life at Sea, a guide for future regulations which may be prepared and a statement of practice for use by shipowners, shipbuilders and appropriate Organizations.
BS IEC 60092-509 provides basic principles, standard operational procedures, and maintenance activity while working with electrical installations. This ensures that the personnel carrying out the measurements shall use personal protective equipment and take precautions against electric shocks.