Disposal of one 40mva transformer at rockdale substation

Eskom Life-Saving Rules (Revision 6) mandate five rules with zero-tolerance enforcement:

1. OPEN, ISOLATE, TEST, EARTH, BOND, AND/OR INSULATE BEFORE TOUCH: No person may work on or near electrical networks/apparatus unless trained and authorised, a valid permit to work exists where required, a pre-task risk assessment is conducted, the isolation/earthing/bonding/insulation requirements are followed, the authorised person certifies the apparatus is safe, the electrical environment is made safe, and appropriate PPE (including face shield and insulated gloves for low voltage) is worn.
2. HOOK UP AT HEIGHTS: No person may work at height with fall risk unless medically fit, a pre-task risk assessment is done, appropriately trained, secured during ascent/descent, and using an Eskom-approved fall arrest system where applicable.
3. BUCKLE UP: Seat belts mandatory for all drivers, operators, and passengers in all vehicles/equipment during Eskom business travel, on any road or parking lot, regardless of speed or direction.
4. BE SOBER: No person under the influence of alcohol or drugs (any level) may enter or remain on Eskom sites, conduct Eskom business, or operate vehicles/equipment.
5. ENSURE YOU HAVE A PERMIT TO WORK: No work without required Permit to Work (PTW) governed by Plant Safety Regulations, Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems, or other permit-required activities. Plant not returned to service without permit cancellation unless permitted for redundant systems.

Consequences: Violations treated as serious misconduct, disciplinary process per Eskom Disciplinary Code. Contractor violations may lead to suspension of contractor activities. Contractor must remove violating employee immediately, investigate and initiate disciplinary process within 5 working days, and provide Eskom with sanction copy.

Roles: Sustainability Systems compiles/reviews rules, develops awareness material, communicates rules, monitors compliance, consolidates violations. Business units implement rules, communicate importance, ensure awareness material displayed, ensure employees sign understanding confirmation, investigate violations within 5 days, apply consistent sanctions. All employees must observe rules, avoid shortcuts, perform only authorised work, exercise right to refuse unsafe work.

Monitoring: Business units responsible for understanding and compliance. Line management monitors and reports via performance reporting. Revised standard implemented immediately, auditable after 6 months.

Consequences of violating a Life-Saving Rule: Violations are treated as serious misconduct resulting in a disciplinary process per Eskom Disciplinary Code and Procedure. Eskom enforces zero tolerance. Where a contractor manager/supervisor allows a violation, Eskom reserves the right to suspend the contractor's activities while determining an appropriate sanction. For a contractor employee allegedly violating a rule, the contractor shall immediately remove the employee from site and initiate the disciplinary process. The contractor shall investigate any violation and initiate the disciplinary process within five (5) working days of the violation, and after the disciplinary process furnish Eskom with a copy of the sanction.

The document references ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and Eskom document 32-727 (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Policy) as normative references. No tender evaluation criteria are present in this safety standard.