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LEGAL COMPLIANCE OF ALL

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
IN TERMS OF THE
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT
Act 85 of 1993

Presented by: MEL WILMANS

Hazardous Compliance Specialist
National Moderator Specialized Codes
SAFA MIE Committee Member

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 TOPICS
• INTRODUCTION
• OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH and SAFETY Act. (Act 85 of 1993)

• Act (Definitions)

• CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (E.I.R.)

• Authority for issuing the C.o.C (as per SANS 10142-1 Annex P)
• What is a certificate of compliance ?
• Why must a C.o.C be issued ?
• When must it be issued ?
• What supporting documentation must submitted with certificate?
• Who can issue the C.o.C ?

• HAZLOC (PLANT) INSPECTION (E.M.R. Section 9)

• Management actions
• Plant

• SUMMARY / CONCLUSION
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 INTRODUCTION
THE COMPLIANCE OF AN
E L E C T R I C A L I N S TA L L AT I O N
I S T H E OW N E R ’ S
RESPONSIBILITY(E.I.R 2009).

THIS AC C O U N TA B I L I T Y CAN

“ N E V E R ” B E H A N D E D O R D E L I G AT E D T O

S U B - O R D I N AT E S

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R E SPO N SI BI L IT I E S
OF ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN HAZLOC COMPLIANCE PROCESS

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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• M A N AG E M E NT ( a n d /o r G M R 2. 1 )

• S YS T E M E N G I N E E R ( R e s p o n s i b l e Pe r s o n )

• R E G IS T E R E D PERSON(S) M.I.E’S

• E N G I N E E R I NG , M A I N T E NA N C E A N D
O P E R AT IN G S TA F F

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 RESPONSIBILITIES
Management ( and/or GMR 2.1)
• Enforcem ent and maintaining of all legal
requirements

• A re a c l a s s i fi c a t i o n A pp rova l a n d Fre q ue n t R e -
classifications ( 4 – 5 year int er vals)

• Pe r s o n n e l ( Tr a i n i n g , A u t h o r i z a t i o n ,
Appointments)

• P rovi d e s t a ff wi t h p ro pe r t o o l s a n d s a fe t y
equipment

• Budget to maintain plant compliance status

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 RESPONSIBILITIES

S y s t e m E n g i n e e r (Responsible Person)
• Ensure All Plants (fully compliant)

• Do cumentatio n and C .o.C (per area)

• All modifications well controlled

• Inspection and maintenance schedules in place

• Regular feedback to management

• Development and implementation of

procedures and standards

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 RESPONSIBILITIES

Registered Person(s) M.I.E’s

• Te s t a n d i s s u i n g o f C . o . C ’s

• Assist with area classifications

• Inspections (all types)

• Involved in plant maintenance

• Super vise / C ontrol electric al modifications

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 RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering, Maintenance and Operating staff

• Design approved modifications

• Preservation of documentation and certifications

• Maintain standards & requirements

• Electronic capture of legal documentation

• Operate plant as per OEM requirements

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OCCUPATION HEALTH
AND SAFETY ACT
(Act 85 of 1993)

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 Proof - Section 39 of the ACT

MUST BE ABLE
TO
PROVE ALL,
AND HAVE RECORDS

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ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION
REGULATION
Wiring of premises (2009)

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 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REGULATION
of 2009

1.) Definitions
2.) Responsibilities Section 4
3.) Certificate of Compliance Section 9
 Process for issuing a C.o.C
 What is a C.o.C ?
 Need for issuing a C.o.C ?
 What test is required to issue a C.o.C ?
 What documents must support the C.o.C ?
 Who may issue a C.o.C ?
 When can a C.o.C be issued ?

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 1.) DEFINITIONS

 “point of supply”

 “point of control”

 “point of outlet”

 “point of consumption”

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 2.) RESPONSIBILITY
(1) The user or the lessor of the electrical
i n s t a l la t i on , a s t h e c a s e m a y b e , s h a l l b e
r e s p o n s i b le f o r t h e s a f e t y , s a f e u s e a n d
maintenance of the electrical installation
h e o r s h e u s e s or l e a s e s a n d , e x c e p t f o r
w o r k a s p e r m it t e d i n r e g u l a t i o n 1 1 ( 3 ) ,
s h a l l not tamper with or allow any
tampering on any installation whether
o r n o t a c e r t i f ic a t e o f c o m p l i a n c e h a s
been issued

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 R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y FO R E L E C T R I C A L
I N S TA L L AT I O N S

IN SHORT:

Each user of an electrical

installation is RESPONSIBLE for
the safe use and maintenance, of
the installation under his/her
c o n t r o l , a n d W I L L h a v e a VA L I D
certificate of compliance for
every such installation.

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R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y FO R E L E C T R I C A L
I N S TA L L AT I O N S

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R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y FO R E L E C T R I C A L
I N S TA L L AT I O N S

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 Manufacturer ID plate
(no information) GENERAL CONDITION
UNSAFE FOR USE
Cover bolt missing

UNIT INSTALLED IN A
FLAMEPATH ? ZONE 21 LOCATION
Dent on cooling fan
restrict air flow Rust

Open entry hole

Cable gland Ex e, but

PROOF THAT NO motor Ex d ???
INSPECTIONS , OR
PROPER CLEANING WERE Name plate
EVER DONE ON UNIT missing
 3.) CERTIFICAT E OF COMPL IANCE

(1.) Subject to the provisions of

sub-regulation (3) every user or
lessor of an electrical installation,
as the case may be, shall have an
original valid certificate of
compliance in the form of
annexure 4, which shall be
accompanied by a test report in
the format approved by the chief
i ns pe cto r, in r es p ect o f eve r y s uch
electrical installation:
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 AUTHORITY FOR ISSUING A TEST REPORT AND A C.O.C
SANS 10142-1 Annex M

Type of Specialized Installations

Two Phases
installation SINGLE (hazardous, medical,
PHASE
Three Phases explosive, petroleum,
DC etc..

Electrical Contractor, or any

Electrical Contractor, or any
Electrical person under control of
May be person under control of a
Contractor or - Installation electrician , or
- master installation
installed by Any person* - master installation
electrician
electrician

Test Report Electrical Tester

and C.o.C for single phase ,
or Installation Electrician , or
may be Master Installation Electrician
Installation
issued only Master Installation Electrician
Electrician , or
by MIE

* Any person who undertakes to perform electrical installation work on behalf of any other
person, but excluding an employee of such first-mentioned person, is legally required to
register as an electrical contractor
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 SANS 10142-1 Annex M

O c c u p a t i o n a l H e a l t h A n d S a f e t y A c t
 T Y P E o f I N S T A L L A T I O N

NEW PLANT
EXISTING PLANT NO
Have all HIGH risk areas been classified, and been
approved by Management
Conduct detailed Risk Assessment (follow
Are VALID C.o.C’s issued YES
NO classification process). Does the RA constitutes
& available @ all points
Have certified Ex Equipment been installed that the plant MUST be classified in terms of
of control NO SANS 10108
YES YES
YES NO
BUT, never inspected - Re-certify Ex Equipment or NO
Replace non-approved HAZLOC Committee to
NO replace with new approved type
equipment with classify by applying Apply rules for
certified type; all YES YES Classification Process to normal electrical
repairs / replacements YES required Zoning, and has installations..
Ex Equipment in order (all with valid certified
must be in line with management approve
certificates, documentation)
standards and installed NO
classification of areas
by competent staff YES

NO Have all non-compliances be rectified and is the plant ready to

NO
be tested to have a VALID C.o.C issued
NOTE:
YES
Inform management about
Conduct C.o.C required testing and complete documentation, the risk of possible
NO
complete with TEST REPORT explosions and their
responsibilities
YES

Compile all documentation (drawings, test certificates, OEM

instructions, inspection schedules.) per area, into plant file Planned inspections program developed and
linked to maintenance system

Plant owner can relax for now, but compliance status MUST be maintained,
by regular inspections, and by competent staff.
All modifications MUST also be well managed and documented

Developed by: Mel Wilmans

082 895 6741
O c c u p a t i o n a l H e a l t h A n d S a f e t y A c t
 It’s a declaration of safety
issued by a competent person in
terms of the installation he/she
is responsible after electrical
installation work was done.

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O c c u p a t i o n a l H e a l t h A n d S a f e t y A c t
  It’s a legal requirement, issued by a competent person
 Chief Inspector of Machineries prescribed format of proof

 Ensure compliance of the electrical installation

 Peace of mind for management to maintain safety integrity

 Basic principle for a safe electrical environment , and insurance

 Electrical Supplier may request it

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O c c u p a t i o n a l H e a l t h A n d S a f e t y A c t
  E a r t h i n g a n d b o n d i n g ( Te s t 1 & 2 )
 E a r t h f a u l t l o o p i m p e d a n c e ( Te s t 4 )
 P r o s p e c t i v e S h o r t C i r c u i t C u r r e n t ( Te s t 5 )
 E l e v a t e d Vo l t a g e N e u t r a l t o E a r t h ( Te s t 6 )
 I n s u l a t i o n R e s i s t a n c e ( Te s t 8 )

 Vo l t a g e s ( n o l o a d , f u l l l o a d , f u r t h e s t
c o n n e c t i o n ) ( Te s t 9 , 1 0 , 1 1 )
 Op e r a ti o n o f E /l e ak a ge + Te s t b u tt o n
( Te s t 1 2 & 13 )

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O c c u p a t i o n a l H e a l t h A n d S a f e t y A c t
  The test report (as required by the E.I.R)
 Detail scope of project or upgrade (modification)

 The attached Hazloc classification report & approval

 All supporting documentation (drawings, schematics)

 All installed equipment’s OEM certification & local IA certification

 The calibration certificates of all used test equipment

 The M.I.E’s & Contractors proof of registration @ D.o.L

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O c c u p a t i o n a l H e a l t h A n d S a f e t y A c t
 O N LY a c o m p e t e n t p e r s o n
registered as a M.I.E and
appointed by the Chief Inspector
of Machinery

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O c c u p a t i o n a l H e a l t h A n d S a f e t y A c t
  The installation adhered to the requirements of
the required codes of practice,
 When all documentation have been obtained, as
per test report
 MIE agrees with approved area classification
 All test results within required values
 When the M.I.E is satisfied and confirmed that all
defects have been cleared, and accepted by the owner

 All IS loops have been approved and verified

O c c u p a t i o n a l H e a l t h A n d S a f e t y A c t
 AS PER

ELECTRICAL
MACHINERY
REGULATION 2011
SECTION 9 -- Electrical Machinery in Hazardous
Locations

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ELECTRICAL MACHINERY REGULATION

Reg 9.1
Responsible (management) to classify all potential areas

Regulation 9.3 - Labeling

– Certification of equipment
– Pe r m a n e n t L a b e l i n g p l a n t c o d e s

Regulation 9.8 - Inspection period

– Not exceeding 24 months or less, as required

Regulation 9.9 - Records

– Te s t c e r t i f i c a t e s , s c o p e o f w o r k , a r e a
classification, updated plant lay-out drawings,
all certified equipment listed in record book
and the Certificate of compliance for the
installation

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APPLICABLE CODES OF PRACTICE

SANS 10108 of 2017 (Ed6)

> The classification of Hazardous Locations

SANS 60079 – 10-1 of 2016

> Electrical equipment for explosive gas
atmospheres

SANS 60079 – 17 of 2014

> Electrical installation inspection and
maintenance

SANS 1014 2 – 1 of 2017(Ed 2)

> The wiring of premises

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 SANS 60079 – I7
SECTION 4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATIONS IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS :

Sec 4.1 D O C U M E N TAT I O N

Sec 4.2 Q U A L I F I C AT I O N O F P E R S O N N E L

Sec 4.3 INSPECTIONS

Sec 4.4 CONTINUOUS SUPERVISON BY SKILLED

PERSONNEL

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 SANS 60079 – I7
SECTION 4.1 DOCUMENTATION:
Up to date details of the following items shall be available:

a.) the classification of hazardous areas (see SANS 10108);

(REPORT, DRAWING)

b.) the equipment group and temperature class (EPL);

c.) sufficient records to enable explosion-protected equipment to

be maintained in accordance with its type of protection (for
example, list and location of equipment, spares, technical
information); and

d.) copies of previous inspection records.

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 SANS 60079 – I7
SECTION 4.2 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL:

The inspection and maintenance of

i n s t a l l a t i o n s co v e r e d b y t h i s s t a n d a r d
s h a l l b e c a r r i e d o u t o n l y b y e xp e r i e n c e d
personnel, whose training has included
instruction on the various types of
protection and installation practices,
 SANS 60079 – I7
SECTION 4.2 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL:

….the requirements of this standard, the

relevant national regulations/company rules
applicable to the installation and on the
general principles of area classification (see
Annex B). Appropriate continuing education
or training shall be undertaken by personnel
on a regular basis. Evidence of the relevant
experience and training claimed shall be
documented and available.
 SANS 60079 – I7
SECTION 4.3 INSPECTIONS:
Before plant or equipment in a hazardous area
is brought into service, it shall be given an
initial inspection. As part of the plant
commissioning and start up procedures , initial
inspection and other additional requirements
are provided in IEC 60079-14.
4.3.2 Grades of inspection
Visual, Close & Detailed

4.3.3 Types of inspection

Initial, Periodic, Sample and Special

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 IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT SUMMARIZED

0518
II 2 G D
Gas/Dust
Equipment Category
Equipment Group EPL
ATEX specific marking of explosion protection
Notified body I/D
CE marking

EEx deb II C T4
Explosion protected equipment (Europe)
Type of Protection
Group
Equipment group A, B or C
Temperature Class

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THE E.I.R of 2009

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 STAFF SHORT COMMINGS I.T.O THE E.I.R
of 2009
 Do not understand information required on a VALID C.o.C

 Have never witnessed the required test conducted by a

contractor, to validate the results !
 Has never seen a new certificate of compliance
 Has not read or understand the new EIR or the SANS 10142-1
 Doesn’t know their responsibility i.t.o the new regulation
(especially in the electrical field)

 Has never done any form of training in this field (practical

application)

 If and when to appoint an A.I.A, or Competent Person!!

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 CONCLUSION
 Understand the legal requirements and adhere to it, as
soon as possible. (Ensure all required systems in place)

 Compile all proof of compliance (meetings, plant walk

downs, inspections, etc.)

 Train, appoint and equip competent staff

 Ensure full compliance by having valid C.o.C’s for all

points of control (Db’s) for normal and specialized
electrical installations.

 Maintain your legal compliance . . . .

S U M M A R Y
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My Contact details:
Cell : 082 895 6741

E-mail : mel@hazloc.org.za