Transfer responsibility of electrification and plant equipment and components

This standard is about the transfer of responsibility of electrification and plant equipment and components, having confirmed they are fit for entry into the operational system. It also covers the transfer of responsibility for the operation of the equipment. You will be able to provide suitable and sufficient evidence to confirm the operational status of the equipment and/or components including recommending whether the:

1. system is fit for entry into service
2. system is fit for entry into restricted service
3. system is not fit for entry into service

You will ensure that the equipment and/or components are transferred back only after sufficient evidence exists to ensure safe working and the information supplied accurately and clearly identifies the operational status of the equipment and/or components.

P1 maintain safe working practices and comply with all relevant health and safety regulations, directives, and guidelines
P2 confirm and define the condition of the engineering equipment and/or components in accordance with the specification
P3 ensure that all tasks, tests and checks have been completed in accordance with your organisation's procedures
P4 confirm that everyone involved accepts the equipment and/or component is in a satisfactory condition for transfer of responsibility to take place
P5 identify any unusual features, defects or discrepancies relating to the condition of the equipment and/or component
P6 make the transfer of responsibility and obtain an agreement between everyone involved on the precise moment of transfer of responsibility
P7 ensure that clear, accurate and complete records of the transfer are made

K1 the relevant health and safety regulations, directives, guidelines, and safe working practices and procedures as defined by your organisation
K2 your organisation's procedures for transfer of responsibility of equipment and/or components
K3 how to determine the condition of the equipment and/or components prior to transfer of responsibility
K4 your organisation's requirements for the completion of work and testing activities prior to returning equipment to operational service
K5 what constitutes an unacceptable equipment or component condition
K6 the implications and necessary actions when transfer of responsibility activities cannot be completed
K7 the relevant reporting lines and procedures that are approved by your organisation
K8 the limits of your own authority and how to deal with situations that go beyond such authority