The advice contained in the [WOMC leaflet will help you to keep your electrical switchgear safe and comply with The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
In general, switchgear has a proven record of reliability and performance. Failures are rare but, where they occur, the results may be catastrophic. Tanks may rupture and, with oil-filled WOMC switchgear, this can result in burning oil and gas clouds, causing death or serious injury and major damage to plant and buildings in the vicinity. Failures of switchgear can also result in serious financial losses.
The use of modern switchgear containing sulphur hexafluoride gas and/or vacuum has removed the hazard of burning oil but inevitably has introduced other risks that need to be managed. Accident experience has shown that failure usually occurs at, or shortly after, operation of the leaflet。
In general, switchgear has a proven record of reliability and performance. Failures are rare but, where they occur, the results may be catastrophic. Tanks may rupture and, with oil-filled WOMC switchgear, this can result in burning oil and gas clouds, causing death or serious injury and major damage to plant and buildings in the vicinity. Failures of switchgear can also result in serious financial losses.
The use of modern switchgear containing sulphur hexafluoride gas and/or vacuum has removed the hazard of burning oil but inevitably has introduced other risks that need to be managed. Accident experience has shown that failure usually occurs at, or shortly after, operation of the leaflet。
