3 P's - Philosophy

Question 1

what is Philosophy 2.1

Answer 1

2. 1
   - electrical and mechanical equipment interconnected to form electromechanical systems
   - systems contain inherent dangers
   - but are design so that when operated normally they are safe

Question 2

what is Philosophy 2.2

Answer 2

2. 2
   - when work is to be carried out on, or near to these systems
   - rules need to be specified to achieve safety from inherent dangers.

Question 3

what is Philosophy 2.3

Answer 3

2. 3
   - safety rules are based on a philosophy that persons are protected from inherent dangers
   - this is achieved by making them safe from the system.

Question 4

what is Philosophy 2.4

Answer 4

2. 4
   - the rules define procedures and responsibilities for achieving safety of persons from the inherent dangers.

A - making available the equipment concerned for work
B - establish safe work conditions for work
- achieved by either limiting the scope of work or
- isolation from the system.
- specialised procedures will be applied when the work has to be done on equipment which remains energised.
C - authorised the commencement of work
D - receive authority to commence work, executing the work, supervising safety during the work and clearing the authority when work is terminated.
E - cancelling the authority on termination
F - restore system to normal

Question 5

what is Philosophy 2.5

Answer 5

2. 5
   - further dangers are those arising for the environment which persons undertake work
   - the way in which these dangers are managed shall be specified in management procedures

Question 6

what is Philosophy 2.6

Answer 6

2. 6
   - rule supported by NSI ( national safety instructions).

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