BS 6907-3:1988

This standard BS 6907-3:1988 Electrical installations for open-cast mines and quarries is classified in these ICS categories:

• 73.100.01 Mining equipment in general
• 29.260.10 Electrical installations for outdoor use
• 13.260 Protection against electric shock. Live working

This Part of BS 6907 gives recommendations for good practice for the safe and efficient installation and use of electrical equipment and ancillaries.

For winning, stacking and processing machinery, pumps and low signal level and communications systems, exemptions from these recommendations and supplementary recommendations are given in BS 6907-4, which should, therefore, be read in conjunction with this Part.

NOTE 1 A glossary of terms used in this standard is given in BS 6907-1.

NOTE 2 The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Guiding principles for installation and operation of electrical equipment to ensure safety of persons, livestock, property and the proper functioning of the plant.