Summary
Safety in cable systems is no longer a peripheral concern—it is central to responsible engineering, corporate governance, and sustainability. The CIGRE Working Group B1.86 has developed a comprehensive Technical Brochure: “Assessment, Prevention and Mitigation of Safety Risk in Cable Systems”, addressing the full lifecycle of both underground and submarine cable systems. This work aligns with CIGRE’s strategic focus on Environment, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG), emphasizing human safety as a core component.
The brochure responds to the increasing demand for structured safety risk management in cable systems, building upon the foundational work of WG B1.71. It identifies gaps in existing literature and CIGRE publications and offers practical guidance for stakeholders across the industry—from manufacturers and installers to utilities and offshore developers.
Table of content
1. Introduction
1.1. Background
1.2. Terms of Reference
1.3. Contents of the Technical Brochure
1.4. Membership
2. Safety Policies
2.1. Comprehensive Safety Policy and Safe Systems of Work
2.2. Developing a Safety Policy: Key Considerations
2.3. Implementation and Oversight
2.4. Focus on Underground and Submarine High Voltage Cable Systems
2.5. Example / Outline Safety Policy / Safe System of Work
3. Risk Assessment Methodology
3.1. General Aspects
3.2. Hazard Identification (HAZID)
3.3. Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)
3.4. Bowtie Analysis
3.5. Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)
3.6. Preliminary Risk Assessment (PRA)
3.7. Safety Toolbox Talk
3.8. Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
3.9. Event Tree Analysis (ETA)
3.10. Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
3.11. SWOT Analysis
3.12. Scenario Analysis
4. Safety Risk Classes
4.1. Electrical Risks
4.2. Mechanical Risks
4.3. Chemical Risks
4.4. Biological Risks
4.5. Ergonomic Risks
4.6. Environmental Risks
5. Lifetime Phases
5.1. General
5.2. Planning, Design and Engineering
5.3. Manufacturing
5.4. Storage / Transportation
5.5. Installation
5.6. Site Acceptance Tests / Commissioning
5.7. Operation
5.8. Maintenance / Repair
5.9. Dismantling / Decommissioning
6. Safety Risks Assessment, Prevention and Mitigation
6.1. General
6.2. Risk Prevention & Mitigation in General
6.3. Planning, Design and Engineering Phase
6.4. Manufacturing Phase
6.5. Transportation Phase
6.6. Installation Phase
6.7. Site Acceptance Tests / Commissioning Phase
6.8. Operation Phase
6.9. Maintenance / Repair Phase
6.10. Dismantling / Decommissioning Phase
Appendix A. Definitions and Abbreviations
Appendix B. Standards and References
B.1. Standards General
B.2. Standards Related to Safety Policies
B.3. Standards for Underground Cable HV Testing
B.4. CIGRE Technical Brochures
B.5. Standards and CIGRE Technical Brochures for Submarine Cable HV Testing
B.6. Offshore Legislation
Appendix C. Risk Assessment Methodologies
C.1. Hazard Identification (HAZID) - Step by Step
C.2. Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) - Step by Step
C.3. Bowtie Analysis - Step by Step
C.4. Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) - Step by Step
C.5. Preliminary Risk Assessment (PRA) - Step by Step
C.6. Safety Toolbox Talk - Step by Step
C.7. Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) - Step by Step
C.8. Event Tree Analysis (ETA) - Step by Step
C.9. Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) - Step by Step
C.10. SWOT Analysis - Step by Step
C.11. Scenario Analysis - Step by Step
Appendix D. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Appendix E. Collective Protective Equipment (CPE)
Appendix F. Reported Accidents and Prevention Measures
F.1. Japan
F.2. Australia
F.3. South Africa
F.4. France
F.5. Spain
F.6. China
F.7. Italy
Appendix G. Golden Rules / Life Saving Rules
G.1. Brazil
G.2. France
Additional informations
| Publication type | Technical Brochures |
|---|---|
| Reference | 991 |
| Publication year | |
| Publisher | CIGRE |
| ISBN | 978-2-85873-696-6 |
| Study committees | |
| Working groups | WG B1.86 |
| File size | 7 MB |
| Pages number | 119 |
| Price for non member | 220 € |
| Price for member | Free |
Authors
Julio LOPES, Convenor (BR)
Carl Erik HILLESUND (NO),Christopher DONAGHY-SPARGO (GB), Uberto VERCELLOTTI (IT), Ricardo GOMEZ (ES), Toni WUNDERLIN (CH), Grazia BERARDI (IT), Harry ORTON (CA), Imane KAMAL (FR), Jan MARKHOFF (DE), Sander MEIJER (NL), Paolo LABINI (IT), Peter TIRINZONI (US), Frédéric POCHAT (FR),Yuichi OSADA (JP), Xiaofeng XU (CN), Vusi CELE (ZA), Ryosuke ISHII (JP), Zoltán Ádám TAMUS (HU), William Leong (AU)
Corresponding Members
Nic MOFFA (AU), Russell CATHCART (NZ)
Keywords
Insulated Cable Systems, Safety Risks, Risk Assessment, Risk Prevention, Risk Mitigation
