BS 6907-3:1988 PDF Download
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Electrical Installations for Open-Cast Mines and Quarries: Recommendations for Equipment and Ancillaries
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BS 6907-3:1988 is a standard that provides recommendations for the installation and operation of electrical equipment in open-cast mines and quarries. The main objective of this standard is to ensure the safety of personnel, livestock, and property, as well as the proper functioning of the plant.
The standard emphasizes the need for adherence to safety guidelines and proper installation practices to minimize the risk of electrical hazards. It provides guidance on various aspects such as selection of suitable equipment, proper grounding and bonding techniques, and the use of appropriate protection devices.
Additionally, the standard highlights the importance of regular inspection, testing, and maintenance of electrical equipment to ensure its continued safe and reliable operation. It also offers recommendations for the implementation of emergency procedures and the provision of appropriate signage and warnings.
| Descriptors | Selection, Control devices, Electric conductors, Circuits, Fire-escape routes, Fire detectors, Outdoor electric equipment, Leakage currents, Electric cables, Fire alarms, Mines, Electrical installations, Drums (materials handling equipment), Occupational safety, Mining equipment, Interrupters (circuit-breakers), Enclosures, Quarries, Electric connectors, Control equipment, Electrical equipment, Bending, Static convertors, Fault currents, Safety devices, Electric machines, Electrical safety, Design, Earthing, Earth conductors, Electrical components, Transformers, Flexible cables, Switchgear, Rotating electric machines, Firefighting equipment, Colour codes, Industrial electrical installations, Fire safety, Fire extinguishers |
| ICS Codes | 13.260 - Protection against electric shock. Live working 29.260.10 - Electrical installations for outdoor use 73.100.01 - Mining equipment in general |
| Language(s) | English |
| ISBN | 0 580 16370 9 |
| File Size | 419.8 KB |
