02 — Capability · BC-1530.30
Switching & Clearance
Change network configuration safely by planning, approving and carrying out switching programs, and issue clearances that protect people working on equipment from it being energized.
- Switching Operations
- Safety Clearances
- Switching Orders
In scope
- Planned switching program preparation
- Switching execution and confirmation
- Clearances, tags and safety documents
- The as-operated network model
Out of scope
- Workplace safety rules and lockout programs in general (see BC-810)
- Scheduling of planned maintenance outages (see BC-680.20.40)
Decomposes into · 4
- BC-1530.30.10Switching Program PreparationWrite and check step-by-step switching programs for planned work, verified against the current network model before approval.
- BC-1530.30.20Switching Execution & ConfirmationInstruct, perform and confirm each switching step in sequence, remotely or in the field, and keep the network model in step with it.
- BC-1530.30.30Safety Clearance IssuanceIssue, track and cancel clearances so crews only work on equipment that is isolated, grounded and tagged.
- BC-1530.30.40As-Operated Network ModelKeep the operational network model showing open points, temporary jumpers, cuts and grounds exactly as the field is configured.