Training Questions and Answers
Q: What training does CONVEX require?
Our procedure requires that a person successfully complete a class on CONVEX O.I. # 6401- Protective Switching and Tagging Procedures in order to be placed on the CONVEX Qualified Personnel List (QPL).
Q: To whom does all of this apply?
The above applies to Field Personnel for any operating company within the CONVEX Service Area, Generation Personnel for any unit/station connected to the CONVEX Transmission System and any Regional Dispatch Personnel within the CONVEX Service Area.
Q: Why does CONVEX require training to be on the CONVEX Qualified Personnel List?
For purposes of consistency, as related to the knowledge and understanding of the switching and tagging rules and procedures of the transmission system under the dispatching jurisdiction of CONVEX (OSHA 1910.269(m)(3)).
Q: How does one qualify to be on the CONVEX Qualified Personnel List?
Part 1 – A person shall be trained and knowledgeable of all physical and safety requirements necessary to perform switching and tagging related to transmission, distribution and generating plant equipment where applicable. This training is the responsibility of the operating company and/or local dispatching authority/owner of the equipment.
Part 2 – After the person is trained and knowledgeable in the physical and safety aspects of switching and tagging, that person shall qualify to be on the CONVEX QPL only after attending and successfully completing a two day training session, on CONVEX O.I. # 6401- Protective Switching and Tagging Procedures, presented by a member of the CONVEX staff.
Q: How does one get on the CONVEX Qualified Personnel List?
After completing the above training session, a person shall be placed on the CONVEX Qualified Personnel List after CONVEX receives a formal written request from that person's supervision indicating their requested level of qualification (I – Issue, R – Request, S – Switch)
Q: How does one remain on the CONVEX Qualified Personnel List?
The individual will be placed on the Qualified Personnel List (QPL) for the location specified by their supervisor. If the individual transfers to another location, CONVEX will need to receive a letter from their Supervisor or New Supervisor that the individual is knowledgeable of the equipment at the new location and request the QPL be changed to the new location.
Everyone on the Qualified Personnel List (QPL) is required to attend a one-half day Protective Switching and Tagging Refresher Course every three (3) years to remain on the Qualified Personnel List.
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