What should personnel maintain to ensure safety around equipment at a 230KV or 500KV receiving station?

Maintaining safe working clearances is essential for ensuring safety around high-voltage equipment such as that found in a 230KV or 500KV receiving station. High-voltage equipment poses significant electrical hazards, and proper clearances help to prevent electrical shock or arc flash incidents. These clearances are defined in operational standards and regulations, dictating the minimum distances that personnel must maintain from energized parts and equipment to minimize the risk of accidental contact.

By adhering to safe working clearances, workers reduce the chances of being exposed to dangerous electrical voltages. It also allows for a safer work environment in case of equipment failure or unexpected faults. Understanding and applying these clearance requirements is a fundamental part of substation safety training that protects both personnel and equipment from potential hazards.