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There is no higher priority at National Grid Electricity Distribution than the safety of our staff contractors and third parties who could be affected by our works

We are Our ambition is to be the Five points to remember 1 We do BIG Work that makes a real difference keeping the power flowing to millions of homes and businesses every day 2 Customers need more electricity than ever to power their lives That means finding smarter ways to deliver the service our customers expect at an affordable cost 3 We re a growing business so we need to work differently We re going to plan more work centrally and deliver it locally 4 The way we work and how we behave matters The NGED Way means doing the right thing finding a better way and making it happen 5 Over the next year we re going to focus on three big things Safety Customer and Respect

NGED number one DNO 6 500 colleagues A big and important part of National Grid Group 7 5bn invested over ED2 A strong successful and growing business Serving 25 million customers Doing valuable and purposeful work

Our three big things for Safety Customer BIG on Safety NGED will be a safe place to work everyone will have a voice and feel safe to speak up We ll have a clear plan to improve our safety performance and reporting How we ll get better Increase near miss reporting so we can learn and proactively stop serious incidents from happening BIG on Customer Customers will rely on us more than ever before with millions more EVs heat pumps and batteries connecting in the years ahead We ll deliver a reliable network that s easy to connect to at an affordable cost How we ll How we ll get better Deliver great customer service with a focus on affordability BIG on Respect The way we do things matters so we ll focus on how we work Everyone will feel like they belong they re listened to they can speak up and they want to do a great job for our customers How we ll get better Help people feel it s safe to say Grid voice

this year are and Respect Our values e ll get better Find a better way Do the right thing Make it happen

You are responsible for your safety and the safety of others See it Sort it Report it if you see something that looks unsafe it probably is sort it out immediately and don t assume someone else will Focus on the Task Is your body sometimes at work doing a safety critical task you have done 1000 s of times but your mind is elsewhere Stay focused on the task don t let your mind wander Challenge Remind if you see someone doing something unsafe it s your responsibility to stop them Remember one day the outcome of an unsafe act could be an accident Bad Habits Repeating something for an average of 21 days will make it become a habit good or bad Identify your bad habits and change them Time vs Risk Rushing on and off the back of the van Using the wrong tool as it s too much hassle getting the correct one off the van Take your time do the job right don t take a chance The more you rush the higher your chance of having an accident Lead by Example Set your standard high and others will follow Remember if you are experienced less experienced staff will look up to you So set the right standard I ____________________________________ agree to follow the behaviours above Signature ____________________________ Date dd mm yyyy

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Safe use of vibrating tools and equipment Type of tool Hammer Drill Disk Cutter Angle Grinder Chainsaw Road Breaker Wrench Reciprocating saw Jig Saw Duckbill HAV points per minute 3 Points 2 Points 2 Points 2 Points 5 Points 4 Points 5 Points 4 Points 16 Points

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Golden Distribution Safety Rule If you re not sure stop and ask for help

Resilience In the past couple of years with the unusual circumstances we find ourselves in resilience skills have been required in everyday living and worklife Each and everyone of us have the ability to adapt learn change and cope in different situations Individual s attitudes and beliefs associated with the environment they are in affect their behaviour and consequent actions taken in a situation Individual resilience has been linked with the psychological concept of locus of control Locus of control has two parts Internal This is the belief that the outcome of events is caused by controllable factors influenced by the individuals attitude effort and reactions to experiences causing either success or failure Concentration focuses on factors that can be controlled such as diet exercise sleep and maintaining communication External This is the belief that the individual is not in control of their life That success or failure is attributed to fate chance or the powers of others Concentration focuses on uncontrollable factors such as statistics 24 hour news Individual resilience can be improved by applying lifestyle choices to your daily routine Volunteering Social networking can increase confidence whilst interacting with others can decrease the likelihood of depressive symptoms Having a sense of purpose meaning and support helps mental well being and can be sought from volunteering Exercise When aerobic exercise is performed the body s natural endorphins are released which are the body s natural chemicals to relieve stress and pain whilst protecting the brain and lowering blood pressure A single bout of physical exercise can help protect against mild depression the negative emotional consequences of stress and improve the body s immune system Promoting work life balance Being able to recognise and prioritise work can empower individuals thus increasing productivity and mental resilience allowing for an effective work life balance

Sleep Good sleep patterns and sleep preparation has proven to have a positive association between stress resilience and sleep disturbance By dimming your electrical devices or not using them in the bedroom as the blue white light given off suppresses the production of melatonin and disrupts the natural circadian sleep cycle The sleep council www sleepcouncil org uk has a 7 step approach to a better nights sleep CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy are also been found to have positive results in sleep disturbances and returning the client to a healthy sleep pattern Talking Therapies Help to recognise previous events and stressors and establish strategies to help manage the symptoms of mental ill health The types of talking therapies range from EAP CBT Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing EMDR and specialist counselling services that focus on the specific trigger Having simple open communication with your manager workplace can also help Volunteering Social networking can increase confidence whilst interacting with others can decrease the likelihood of depressive symptoms Having a sense of purpose meaning and support helps mental well being and can be sought from volunteering Hydration Stress can cause a physiological response to perspire increase respiration and increase urination thus causing dehydration that can lead to an increase in release of the stress hormone cortisol Nutrition Cutting out High fat sugars refined foods processed meats junk food high carbohydrates and stimulants to prevent peaks and troughs in the individuals blood sugar that can cause nutritional stress leading to tiredness hunger and stress By stabilising the blood sugar and eliminating peaks and troughs improvements in mood levels improved mental performance and helping reducing anxiety and fluctuations in weight Mindfulness Incorporates the use of mindfulness therapies to reduce stress by altering cognitive and affective processes decreasing anxiety and having a positive impact on health More information can be found at www anxietyuk org www mind co uk www getselfhelp co uk

National Grid Electricity Distribution operational areas

South West South West Distribution Areas 1 Redruth 2 Bodmin 3 Plymouth 4 Torbay 5 Mid East Devon 6 North Devon 7 Somerset 8 Mendip Weston 9 Mendip Bath 10 Bristol Key to symbols Head O ce Training O ce Depot Helicopter Unit

South Wales South Wales Distribution Areas 11 East Wales 12 West Wales 13 Swansea Area 14 Cardiff Area Key to symbols Head O ce Training O ce Depot Helicopter Unit

West Midlands West Midlands Distribution Areas 15 Gloucester 16 Hereford and Ludlow 17 Worcester 18 Birmingham 19 Tipton 20 Telford 21 Stoke Key to symbols Head O ce Training O ce Depot Helicopter Unit

East Midlands East Midlands Distribution Areas 22 Derby 23 Chesterfield 24 Nottingham 25 Coventry and Warwickshire 26 Northants and Milton Keynes 27 Leicester and Kettering 28 South Lincolnshire 29 North Lincolnshire Key to symbols Head O ce Training O ce Depot Helicopter Unit

National Grid Electricity Distribution Depot Addresses Site Alfreton Avonbank HQ Barnstaple Bideford Birmingham Bodmin Boston Brackla Brecon Bristol Airport Bude Burton Chesterfield Chipping Sodbury Church Village Coventry Crewkerne Derby Elton Evesham Exeter Gloucester Grantham Hednesford Hereford Hinckley Huthwaite Isles of Scilly Kettering Lamby Address Grange Close Clover Nook Industrial Estate Alfreton DE55 4QT Avonbank Feeder Road Bristol BS2 0TB Victoria Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 8PR East the Water Bideford Devon EX39 3AD Beacon House Long Acre Birmingham B7 5JJ Lostwithiel Road Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1DE Endeavour Park off Gilbert Drive Boston PE21 7TW Tremains Road Bridgend CF31 1TZ Scout Lane Brecon Powys LD3 7HW Helicopter Unit Bristol Airport Lulsgate Bristol BS48 3DP Bude Stratton Business Park Bude EX23 8LY Units H1 H2 Gresley Business Park Cadley Hill Rd Swadlincote DE11 9GE Carrwood Road Sheepbridge Industrial Estate Chesterfield S41 9QB Goose Green Way Yate BS37 7PG Duffryn Bach Terrace Church Village Pontypridd CF38 1BN Unit G Quinn Close Severn Stars Industrial Estate Coventry CV3 4LH South Street Crewkerne Somerset TA18 8AE Unit 11 Victory Park Victory Road Derby DE24 8EJ Lumbers Lane Elton Gloucester GL14 1JN Off A46 Twyford Evesham WR11 4TP Osprey Road Sowton Industrial Estate Exeter Devon EX2 7WP Saw Mills End Corinium Avenue Gloucester GL4 3DL Isaac Newton Way Grantham NG31 9RT Unit 3 Upper Keys Business Park Hednesford WS12 2GE Unit 1 Skylon View Rotherwas Industrial Estate Hereford HR2 6LB Hammonds Way Hinckley LE10 3EJ Nunn Brook Road Huthwaite NG17 2HU The Power Station Church Road St Marys Isles of Scilly TR21 0LL Robinson Way Telford Road Ind Est Kettering NN16 8PT Mardy Industrial Estate Lamby Way Rumney Cardiff CF3 2EQ

Site Address Leicester 98 Scudamore Road Leicester LE3 1TZ Lincoln Units B E Deacon Road Ind Estate Lincoln LN2 4JB Liskeard Trevecca Culverland Road Liskeard Cornwall PL14 6RF Llandrindod Unit 36 Ddole Road Industrial Estate Llandrindod Wells Powys LD1 6DF Llanfihangel ar arth Llanfihangel ar arth Pencader Carmarthenshire SA39 9HT Ludlow Eco Park Road Ludlow SY8 1FN Merthyr Unit 5 Goat Mill Road Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3TD Midsomer Norton Radstock Road Midsomer Norton BA3 2AA Milton Keynes Stacey Bushes Industrial Estate Milton Keynes MK12 6HS Northampton Kilvey Road Northampton NN4 7BQ Nottingham Harrimans Lane Lenton Lane Industrial Estate Nottingham NG7 2SD Pegasus Herald Way Pegasus Business Park Castle Donington DE74 2TU Plymouth Elliott Road Prince Rock Plymouth Devon PL4 0SD Pool Trevenson Lane Pool Redruth TR15 3RF Retford Hallcroft Road Retford Nottingham DN22 7QZ Spilsby Vale Road Spilsby PE23 5HE Stamford Cherry Holt Lane Stamford PE9 2EL Stoke Victoria Road Fenton Stoke On Trent ST4 2LW Swansea Millstream Way Llansamlet SA7 0AB Taunton Venture Way Priorswood Industrial Estate Taunton TA2 8DE Tavistock Tavistock Store Mill Hill Lane Tavistock Devon PL19 8NH Telford Units 2 3Epic Park Halesfield 7 Telford TF7 4EH Tipton Toll End Road Tipton DY4 0HH Torquay Pavor Road Watcombe Torquay Devon TQ2 8BQ Torr Quarry Torr Quarry Industrial Estate East Allington Totnes Devon TQ9 7QQ Totnes Belmont Terrace Totnes Devon TQ8 5QB Ty Coch Ty Coch Way Ty Coch Cwmbran Gwent NP44 7EZ Weston super Mare 1 Warne Road Winterstoke Commercial Centre Weston super Mare BS23 3UU Withybush Fishguard Road Industrial Estate Withybush Haverfordwest SA62 4EQ Worcester Blackpole Road Worcester WR4 9TB

Emergency Call Information This information is referenced from STANDARD TECHNIQUE HS1N National Grid Electricity Distribution Emergency Numbers The following emergency numbers are for use by our staff and Contractors They should not be issued to members of the public for whom other emergency numbers are available National Grid Electricity Distribution Life and Limb Control Engineer l South West and South Wales Lamby Way 0330 123 9969 l West Midlands Pegasus 0121 623 9050 l East Midlands Pegasus 0133 282 7099 National Grid Electricity Distribution PMR Central Dispatch Lamby Way Pegasus 999 and await call back pick up handset or press to answer NOTE To dial a telephone number from a PMR enter the full number followed by the button To dial a National Grid Electricity Distribution office extension dial 7 followed by the six digit extension number followed by the button National Grid Electricity Distribution emergency numbers are shown on the sticker on the back of a PMR handset All staff are advised to store these numbers in their mobile phones for quick access in the event of an emergency Emergency Services Numbers 999 or 112 from a telephone You can also register in advance to be able to text 999 and 112 in an emergency Send the word register in an SMS message to 999 and 112 to start the registration process When texting in an emergency be sure to include which service is required what the problem is which county you are in and where you are

Methods of communication There are several methods of communication that may be available depending on the work location The following examples are the most likely Mobile phone When calling the Emergency Services from a mobile phone its location can be triangulated When a mobile phone network is not available it is possible for emergency calls to be made via other available networks It is free to call the Emergency Services from a mobile phone but not our emergency numbers Landline Many operational and non operational sites are fitted with landline telephones In less frequented operational sites these telephones should be checked on arrival as faults may exist PMR It should be noted that although telephone numbers can be dialled from a PMR it is not currently possible to call the Emergency Services via 999 or 112 from this device The PMR system only works within National Grid Electricity Distributions distribution area Outside of this area it will not be possible to use the PMR If other DNO staff enter our distribution area to carry out work on behalf of us e g in a storm scenario Mobile PMR kits are available to be issued when required Local landowner business Arrangements may need to be made with a local landowner business or resident to use their telephone in the event of an emergency BT payphone Although unlikely the nearest means of communication may be a BT payphone It is free to call the Emergency Services from a BT payphone but not our emergency numbers

What is First Aid First aid is immediate care for someone who is injured or suddenly becomes ill During an emergency Minutes even seconds can mean the difference between life and death First aid is intended to fill the time gap until professional medical help arrives This guide gives you the basics It is a guide only and should be used alongside a recognised First Aid course It is not intended to replace attendance on a formal course l Slightly different procedures may apply to babies and young children relevant training is needed for these circumstances What to do in an emergency Assess the situation Quickly and calmly work out what happened Note whether there are any dangers fire electrical contact etc Decide what kind of help you might need Put safety first Remove the danger from the person who is injured the casualty or if necessary remove the casualty from the danger Only do this if it can be done without putting yourself and anyone else at risk Never move a person with a possible neck or back injury unless they are in a life threatening situation or need to be placed in the recovery position see later section Infection control Reduce the risk of spreading infection use disposable gloves if possible Avoid touching wounds or burns with bare hands Dispose of waste safely Wash your hands afterwards Assess the casualty Check the casualty s airway and breathing Take action if there are no signs of life e g if the casualty is not breathing Get help call 112 or 999 Call for any necessary help immediately If possible get someone else to call 112 or 999 and ask for an ambulance This guide does not replace qualified medical treatment which must be sought as soon as possible in an emergency

About Resuscitation If a casualty is unconscious you will need to act quickly Remember the ABC rule of resuscitation priorities A Airways B Breathing C Circulation Assess if the person is conscious Speak loudly to the casualty and grasp their shoulders Check their face for a response If there s no response shout for help and then A Open the airway Tilt the head and lift the chin as shown B Check for normal breathing Look listen and feel for breath for no more than 10 seconds If the casualty is breathing normally place in the Recovery Position See page 6 of this guide If the casualty is not breathing normally telephone 112 or 999 immediately for an ambulance If available obtain a defibrillator and start Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR C Start Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR This procedure refers to chest compressions and rescue breathing which together can help maintain circulation Immediate action Performing CPR l Put the heel of one hand in the centre of the casualty s chest l Put the heel of your other hand on top of the first hand and interlock your fingers l Keeping your arms straight press down on the breastbone so the chest goes down by 5 to 6 cms 2 3 ins Compress the chest 30 times at a rate of about 100 120 compressions per minute l After 30 compressions open the airway again and give two rescue breaths each lasting no longer than one second

Rescue breaths l Keep the head tilted back and pinch the casualty s nose closed l Place your mouth tightly over their mouth l Blow into the casualty s mouth and watch their chest rise Remove your mouth and let their chest fall no more than one second per breath l Repeat the procedure THEN Continue CPR l Return your hands to the centre of the chest immediately and give a further 30 chest compressions l Continue in cycles of two rescue breaths then 30 compressions l Do not stop to check casualty or discontinue CPR unless they start to show signs of regaining consciousness i e starts to breathe normally coughing opening eyes speaking or moving purposefully l If you are unwilling or unable to give rescue breaths give chest compressions only at the rate of 100 120 per minute Regurgitation during CPR l Common occurrence during CPR especially in drowning victims l Turn the casualty away from you l Keep the casualty on their side to prevent toppling onto their front l Ensure the head is turned towards the floor and mouth is open at the lowest point allowing vomit to drain away l Manually clear airway with your finger Turn the casualty over onto their back re establish airway and continue CPR at the recommended rate

The Recovery Position Use the recovery position for unconscious casualties who are breathing This position helps maintain an open airway 1 Kneel next to the casualty Tilt the head and lift the chin to open the airway Remove any glasses 2 Straighten the casualty s legs Then place the arm nearest you at a right angle to the body with the elbow bent and the palm facing upwards 3 Bring the other arm across the chest Hold the back of the casualty s other hand against their nearer cheek until you complete step 4 4 Pull up the knee of the leg that is furthest away from you Keep the foot flat on the ground at this stage Then pull from just above the knee to roll the casualty towards you and onto their side 5 Make sure the casualty is stable Position the upper leg at a right angle 6 Make sure the airway is open Adjust the hand under the casualty s cheek to keep the head tilted 7 Call 112 or 999 Monitor the casualty s breathing regularly until an ambulance arrives

Automated External Defibrillators AED All National Grid Electricity Distribution depots have at least one AED installed Do you know where yours is AEDs can also be found in many public places such as shopping centres leisure centres and doctors dentists surgeries What is an AED An AED is a lightweight battery operated portable device that checks the heart s rhythm and sends a shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm When should an AED be used The device is used to help people having sudden cardiac arrest i e not responsive and not breathing normally A person s chance of surviving a cardiac arrest drops by 10 every minute without treatment How should an AED be used Open the lid or switch the AED on and following the verbal prompts Ideally somebody should continue CPR while waiting for the AED to arrive This will give the casualty the best chance of survival If you are on your own leave the casualty and return with the AED as quickly and as safely as possible

Fracture or dislocation Open wound Sprain or strain Bruising A SINGLE CAUSE Switched

Near Misses Good Catch Identification and reporting of a set of circumstances or conditions that has the potential to cause injury or ill health What is a Near Miss A Near Miss is an unplanned event which could have caused personal injury disruption and or damage to plant property or systems if circumstances had been slightly different Why Report Near Miss Incidents Positive Near Miss reporting provides us with an opportunity to learn from incidents and to put in place revised arrangements and control measures so as to reduce the likelihood of a more serious incident from occurring in the future which under slightly different circumstances may involve personal injury disruption and or damage to plant property or systems Reporting a Near Miss The current process for reporting Near Miss incidents allows for anonymity in reporting However if you wish to receive feedback on the outcome of your Near Miss it is necessary to provide your name and location on your Near Miss report Near Miss incidents can be reported either via i the Near Miss element within the Risk Assessment iPad App ii on a Site Specific Risk Assessment Checklist form or iii using a Near Miss Safety Flash Form copies available on local safety noticeboards Recording a Near Miss Near Miss incidents submitted by staff should be logged in CROWN by the relevant Line Manager or the Safety Team using the CROWN Incident Reporting tool Further Information If you ve experienced or witnessed a Near Miss event and are unsure what to do please contact the National Grid Electricity Distribution Safety Helpline on 0121 623 9299 or visit the Safety Team Intranet Page and follow the link for Near Miss Reporting Additional information is available in the Standard Technique ST HS20C via the company Policy Index

Risk Assessment A Risk Assessment is about identifying sensible measures to control risks in the workplace How do we carry out a Risk Assessment 1 Identify significant risks 2 Decide who might be harmed and how 3 Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions 4 Record the significant findings 5 Review your assessment and update if necessary Are you switching or testing YES NO Are you connecting equipment YES to a live network NO Will the activity involve the risk of falling from height NO or access to a confined space YES Dynamic Risk Assessment Complete the Site Specific Risk Assessment on your iPad Are you going to excavate near a suspect or damaged YES cable NO Are you going to work on a large capital project YES NO Check if Project Specific Risk Assessments exist Complete the Site Specific RiskAssessment on your iPad Are you going to work on a new building site YES Check if Site Specific Risk Assessments exist NO Are you going to undertake work detailed in a Standard YES Technique NO Complete the Site Specific Risk Assessment on your iPad Stop discuss what you intend to do with your Line Manager Complete the Site Specific Risk Assessment on your iPad When thinking about your Risk Assessment remember l A hazard is something with the potential to cause harm such as chemicals electricity working from ladders an open drawer etc l The risk is the chance high or low that somebody could be harmed by these and other hazards together with an indication of how serious the harm could be

What s and incident and A what s a hazard Lo tra Mc An incident A hazard Why Smoke from burning container of flammable liquid Smoke from a failing charger Smoke due to a dangerous Ve str situation Smoke is minimal and can be simply controlled Smoke from Sl burning container of flammable liquid Container dropped while Property damage being picked up No injury or property damage Container of Tr chemicals tips over and Chemical br splashes on person Container of chemicals tips contact over Minimal spill before righting Spill can Spill does not be easily reach drain cleaned up

An incident Load comes off a trailer onto Bill McDonald A hazard Load not properly tied down on trailer Why Traffic consequences and time lost to reload Condition noted before any consequences Vehicle of bicycle strikes pedestrian Vehicle of bicycles moving too fast on site Slip and fall on ice Icy patch of walkway noticed Trip and fall on bricks Missing bricks noticed Contact occurred Condition noted that situation can be addressed before an injury occurs Injury occurred Situation can be addressed before injury occurs Injury occurred Situation can be addressed before injury occurs

Reporting saves Lives Would you prefer to report a hazard or a fatality H N M A

Reporting HAZARDS helps reduce NEAR MISSES and prevents ACCIDENTS HAZARD NEARMISS ACCIDENT

Procedure for low voltage cable identification Have you got all Utility Maps for the area YES YES GET PLANS OR CONTRACT NO LOCAL OFFICE FOR ADVICE Have ALL the cables in the work position been exposed NO YES Can you see an LV connection Service Street Light NO Does the cable have a black PVC sheath with 600 1000 volt markings YES NO Are HV cables shown on the plans in the vicinity of the work position YES NO Using the cable locator is this the only cable YES NO ACTION Is the cable plastic sheathed and can it be positively identified via embossed markings YES stating its operating voltage NO Can you excavate to an adjacent identifiable LV connection YES NO Has an Approved LV cable identifying tool been used to positively ID the cable to be worked on YES NO Has an SAP identified all HV cables at the work location YES NO Has an SAP identified the LV cable by signal injection or other approved methods YES NO Are you certain that the cable to be worked on is LV YES NO Is the LV cable identified as the cable to be worked on NO YES Use Approved Live working techniques to open the cable Remember if in doubt stop and seek advice

Switched Healthy Eating and Portion Size A balanced diet consists of a diet that provides all the nutrients in certain quantities and proportions that an individual requires to stay within the recommended daily calorie intake Having a good nutritional diet allows for a healthy weight reduces body fat and provides energy for the body whilst aiding good sleep to Health Plate starches Whole grain starches are good for your heart and keep you feeling fuller longer Such as potatoes whole wheat pasta rice cous cous and brown bread Portion size your plate Plate vegetables Fill half your plate with a colourful assortment of different vegetables for good Nutrition and tastes to please your palate Plate proteins Low fat proteins are good for your heart and better for your waistline Bake boil or grill your way to a delicious and healthy meal such as chicken fish beans lentils and pulses Hints to reduce the amount you eat l Swap High fat and Highsugar food for alternatives with fewer calories l Swap High sugar and calorie drinks for lower sugar and fewer calories l Remember ALCOHOL is high in CALORIES l Don t to overfill your plate and don t choose large meals when out eating l Read food labels for calorific values l Use healthier cooking techniques Another way of measuring portion sizes is by using your own hand The palm not including the fingers and thumb is about 3 ounces of cooked and boneless meat The thumb is about 1 teaspoon or 1 serving of margarine mayonnaise or other fats or oils The fist is about 1 cup or about 30 grammes of carbs for foods such as 1 cup of ice cream or 1 cup of cooked cereal The thumb is about 1 tablespoon or 1 serving of regular salad dressing reduced fat mayonnaise or reducedfat margarine

How to look after your Mental Health 10 top tips for improving your mental health 1 Talk About Your feelings Talking about your feelings with someone you trust can help you to stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled 2 Keep Active Regular exercise can boost your self esteem and can help you concentrate sleep and feel better Exercise keeps the brain and your other vital organs healthy and is also a significant benefit towards improving your mental health 3 Eat Well Your brain needs a mixture of nutrients in order to stay healthy and function well just like the other organs in your body A diet that s good for your physical health is also good for your mental health 4 Drink Sensibly We often drink alcohol to change our mood Some people drink to deal with fear or loneliness but the effect is only temporary When the drink wears off you feel worse because of the way the alcohol has affected your brain and the rest of your body Drinking is not a good way to manage difficult feelings 5 Keep in Touch There is nothing better than catching up with someone face to face but that is not always possible You can always give them a call drop them a note or chat to them online instead Keep the lines of communication open it s good for you 6 Ask for Help None of us are superhuman We all sometimes get tired or overwhelmed by how we feel or when things don t go to plan If things are getting too much for you and you feel that you can t cope ask for help Your family or friends may be able to offer practical solutions or a listening ear Local services are also there to help you 7 Take a Break A change of scene or a change of pace is good for your mental health It could be a five minute pause from cleaning your kitchen a half hour lunch break at work or a weekend away exploring somewhere new A few minutes can be enough to de stress Give yourself some me time

8 Do Something You re Good At What do you love doing What activities can you lose yourself in What did you love to do in the past Enjoying yourself can help to beat stress Doing an activity that you enjoy probably means that you are good at it and achieving something boosts your selfesteem 9 Accept who you are We re all different It s much healthier to accept that you are unique than to wish you were more like someone else Feeling good about yourself boosts your confidence to learn new skills visit new places and make new friends Good self esteem helps you to cope when life takes a difficult turn 10 Care for others Caring for others is often an important part of keeping up relationships with people close to you It can even bring you closer together Friends are really important We help each other whenever we can so it s a two way street and supporting them uplifts me Improve your Mental Health Download these guides at www mentalhealth org uk

KEYS TO HAPPIER LIVING Giving Holding out a helping hand makes other people happy and will make you feel happier too Give it a go Share your skills or support Ask friends family or colleagues how they are and listen without judgement Find out more about the 10 Keys to Happier Living at structure Give it a go Choose a goal that is meaningful to you not what someone else expects of you Remember to celebrate progress along the way Visit mhfaengland org to learn about Mental Health First Aid and how you can support a friend family member colleague or student with their mental health pool of support so it s important to Give it a go Meet up with someone you haven t seen in a while Turn to chat with friends or family about your day Resilience Although we can t always choose what own response to what happens Give it a go Find an outlet such as talking to friends or it down Take to improve your resilience skills

Exercising endorphin boost and increase Trying out Give it a go Find an that suits you and your schedule Swap the car on short journeys and cycle or walk to work Give it a go Take on a new role at work or school Try out a new hobby club or that interests you changes in the brain to help maintain wellbeing Give it a go Take to what you re grateful for and focus on the good aspects of any Set aside to have fun Awareness be in the moment is a great tool to combat stress Give it a go Pay to your senses what can you see hear or feel around you Choose a regular point in the day to Acceptance No one is perfect Longing to be making the most of our own happiness Give it a go Be kind to yourself when things go wrong the focus away from what you don t have and can t do to what you have and can do Meaning People who have meaning in their lives experience less stress anxiety and depression Give it a go the people and beliefs that bring you the strongest sense of purpose Voluntefeorr a cause be part of a team how your make a for others

We all use unhelpful coping strategies sometimes but as with any skill we can learn new helpful coping strategies Here s some self care tips to help protect against stress Try Get moving Physical and mental health are connected so eat well and exercise to release endorphins Find a fun activity that suits you and your schedule Setting aside time to have fun or indulge yourself positive emotions can help build a buffer against stress Learning a new skill whether painting playing guitar or a new language Sharing how you re feeling it s OK to ask for help and support Switching off from distractions make time for yourself as a regular part of your ON routine Schedule a reminder if you need to OFF There are simple steps you can take to AddressYourStress Check out our resources atmhfaengland org

Overdoing it on sugar caffeine or alcohol can increase stress in the long term Avoid Overworking and checking your emails out of hours we all need time to unwind Spending too much of SWOFITFCH your free time in front of a screen phone included Don t feel pressured to always be doing something Chasing perfection it can create unrealistic expectations Accept that mistakes will happen ANGER Bottling up your feelings and assuming they will gAoNXIETY away this can make FEAR things worse in the long run

Union contact details Trade Union Prospect Contact details www prospect org uk Unit 4 Midland Court Central Park Leicester Road Lutterworth LE17 4PN Tel 01455 555200 The GMB www gmb org uk 4 Hide Market Waterloo Street Bristol BS2 0BH Tel 0117 9554470 Unison www unison org uk The Crescent Taunton TA1 4DU Tel 01823 285303 Unite the Union www unitetheunion com No 1 Pullman Court Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3ND Tel 01472 223440

Transporting NGED to Net Zero Why are we electrifying our fleet In addition to the UK legal requirement for the nation to be Net Zero for carbon emissions by 2025 The International Panel on Climate Change IPPC has concluded that humanity needs to reduce carbon emissions by at least 50 by the end of this decade In the UK transport makes up around a quarter of our emissions while in NGED transport and fuel combustion make up almost two thirds of our carbon footprint So we cannot simply reduce our carbon footprint and become a net zero organisation without decarbonising transport Why electric vehicles While technologies like synthetic fuels and hydrogen fuel cells are likely to play an important part in transport sectors where batteries are impractical shipping aviation heavy plant etc battery electric vehicles BEVs are the only available technology that can be deployed quickly enough for us to have the impact that is needed While alternatives to cars and vans like walking cycling and public transport are also essential are teams will need cars vans and other fleet vehicles for a long time to come BEVs are also becoming quickly cheaper with improving range and a longer life as shown below A cleaner vehicle for National Grid Electric vehicles often receive criticism for the larger carbon footprint associated with their manufacture compared to internal combust engine vehicles ICE and understandably so It s true if an EV is manufactured in a facility powered by fossil fuels then charged with electricity generated by fossil fuels it could take some vehicles up to 60 000 miles of driving to pay back that carbon debt However as renewables play an ever greater role is electricity generation both in the UK and across the globe it will be possible to both manufacture and charge an EV using renewable energy When this is the case then the carbon footprint of an EV could be zero And this may not be too far away at least one EV manufacturer currently has a target to make a Net Zero EV by 2030

As customers we can further the impact the carbon footprint of our EV charging and energy use by choosing to charge vehicles and use high demand appliances when electricity is its cleanest thanks to apps like National Grid s When To Plug In app But aren t EV batteries wasteful and impossible to recycle No in fact developments in battery component extraction mean processing centres can extract 98 of battery materials for recycling or reuse Arguments that electric vehicle batteries either can t be recycled or are difficult to recycle and ultimately end up in landfill are quite simply untrue EVs may be okay for short trips but aren t they impractical for long trips and operational duties The sweet spot for the range of an EV is between 200 and 300 miles This gives the optimal balance between cost battery size and range Whether at work or for personal use most people don t need a range of more than this after the time it takes to drive this distance most of us need a pit stop anyway So it s really not about range it s about access to good reliable fit for purpose charging infrastructure so whether it s on a road trip with the family or a busy day on standby we can charge quickly while we re having a rest taking a break or talking to colleagues

Charging an EV results in around 70 less carbon emissions than it did a decade ago As we help the grid get cleaner we help EVs get cleaner Across the UK charging infrastructure is accelerating at a rapid rate as can be seen using apps such as ZapMap while in NGED we will soon have access to one of the largest private charging networks in the UK Does the electricity grid have enough capacity for charging EVs Peak demand for electricity in recent years in the UK was for 62GW in 2002 Since then the nation s peak demand has fallen by roughly 16 due to improvements in energy efficiency Even if we all switched to EVs overnight we National Grid ESO estimate demand would only increase by around 10 Plus a significant amount of electricity is used to refine oil for petrol and diesel Experts estimate that refining 1 gallon of petrol would use around 4 5kWh of electricity so as we start to use less petrol or diesel cars some of that electricity capacity could become available Of course as energy use changes so our network will have to change and adapt with it and as more and more cars are connected in areas that previously didn t have much demand we ll have to both get smarter around network management and also in

some cases reinforce our network That s not just the case for EVs but for heating and the connection of renewable generation to our network So yes the energy transition will require new ways of doing things of thinking and of working But for the future of humanity we have to change and society cannot make these changes without our network and our staff being up to the challenge One thing is for sure the future will be exciting challenging and there will be no shortage of work And 2024 is just the beginning

Cyber Security How the Cyber Team can help you The Cyber Team is on hand to help you with any queries you have or if you wish to speak to someone regarding suspicious behaviour General Cyber hygiene tips l Think before you click on a link or open an attachment l Use strong and varied passphrases if attackers know one of your passwords they will try to use it on all types of websites and services Try using 3 separate words that are easy to remember to make a passphrase l Keep your devices updated your computer phone tablet etc Most updates are for security l Lock your keyboard windows key L key will lock your computer for when you are away from your desk l Careful oversharing info online whether it s personal or company information think who can see it before uploading l Tailgating physical protection of our premises is equally as important as digital security Check if someone is displaying their Id pass before letting them into a building l Drones if you spot any drones flying over our premises please report these to the Cyber team and site security Reporting suspicious activity Emails Phone calls Training and awareness Organise briefings and training General advice Any queries or questions nged itcyberteam nationalgrid co uk

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Index of Company Directives Below is a list of Health and Safety Standard Techniques taken from the company directives These are also available to view on Portal or on iPad POL HS1 Health and Safety Policy ST HS1A Safety Action Plan 2023 ST HS1B Policy into Practice ST HS1C Annual Company Safety Report ST HS1D Occupational Health Safety Management System ST HS1E Site Safety and Policy Compliance Visits ST HS1F Additional Safety Requirements for Trainees working on the NGED Distribution System ST HS1G Provision of First Aid at Work ST HS1H Guidance Related to Management of Working Hours and Risk of Fatigue ST HS1I New and Expectant Mothers at Work ST HS1J Health and Safety Legislation into Policy ST HS1K Corporate Level Actions to Warn the Public of the Dangers from Activities in Proximity of Overhead Lines and Electricity in General ST HS1M Occupational Health Surveillance and Fitness for Work of NGED Staff ST HS1N Emergency Contact Preparation and Procedures POL HS2 Relating to Safety Management of Contractors ST HS2A Safety Requirements for Contractors Undertaking Grounds Maintenance ST HS2C Use of Contractors for Minor Works ST HS2D Health Safety Questionnaire for Contractors ST HS2G General Health Safety Requirements for Contractors ST HS2J Management of Safety Checks and Audits for Contractors POL HS3 The Noise and Vibration Issues Associated with Tools Plant and Equipment used in NGED ST HS3A The Control of Noise at Work ST HS3B Control of Hand Arm Vibration ST HS3C Control of Whole Body Vibration POL HS4 Diving Operations ST HS4A Diving Operations

POL HS5 ST HS5A ST HS5B ST HS5C ST HS5D ST HS5E ST HS5F ST HS5G ST HS5H ST HS5I POL HS6 ST HS6A ST HS6C ST HS6D POL HS7 ST HS7A ST HS7B ST HS7C ST HS7D ST HS7E ST HS7F ST HS7G ST HS7J POL HS8 ST HS8B ST HS8C Investigation of Incidents and Provision of Safety Related Information to Third Parties Investigation of Serious Accidents Major Operational Incidents Significant Plant Failures by a Panel of Enquiry Reporting and Investigation of Incidents incl Near Misses and Industrial Diseases The Response to Health and Safety Questionnaires or Requests for a Method Statement Domestic Electrocutions Provision of Information to Third Parties Carrying out Work on Construction Sites in the Vicinity of the NGED Distribution System Guidance to Support the Investigation of Serious Plant Failures and other Significant Incidents The Operation of ENA DIN SOP System in NGED Communication with the Health and Safety Executive HSE Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy BEIS on Safety Related Matters Actions where Third Party Activities are identified in Close Proximity to Overhead Lines owned by NGED The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Control and Use of Hazardous Substances at Work Precautions To Be Taken When Working With Creosote Impregnated Wood Poles Handling and Disposal of Discarded Items That May Contain Corrosive Substances Such As Acids Working at Height Attachment Systems and Equipment for Use When Working at Height Procedures for the Inspection and Safe Use of Portable Ladders and Step Ladders Rescue from Height Techniques and Procedures Safe use and Maintenance of Wood Pole Climbing Irons Procedures for the Erection Inspection and Dismantling of Scaffolding Safe Access to and Working on Roofs Procedures for the Selection Inspection Use and Care of Ropes Safe Working Methods for Arboriculture Activities Personal Protective Equipment Insulating Gloves for Electrical Purposes PPE Skincare

ST HS8D PPE Eye Protection ST HS8E PPE Head Protection ST HS8F PPE Hearing Protection ST HS8G PPE Respiratory Protection ST HS8H PPE Arc and Flame Resistant Coveralls ST HS8I Protective Footwear POL HS9 Compliance with the Construction Design Management Regulations ST HS9A Compliance with the Construction Design Management Regulations low risk simple projects ST HS9B Compliance with the Construction Design Management Regulations high risk complex and notifiable projects POL HS10 Control of Radon POL HS12 Environmental and Biological Agents ST HS12A The Prevention or Control of Legionellosis including Legionnaires Disease ST HS12B The Prevention of Animal and Poultry Diseases ST HS12C Microbiological Risks When Working In Contaminated Conditions ST HS12D Staff Working in the Vicinity of Pesticides ST HS12E Precautions To Be Taken With Man Machine Made Mineral Fibres MMMFs ST HS12F Handling and Disposal of Syringes and Needles Found on Company Property or Encountered During Work ST HS12G The Control of Lead at Work ST HS12H Staff Working in the Vicinity of Diesel Fumes and Fuel ST HS12I The Management of Contractors Engaged to Apply Pesticides in NGED Premises ST HS12J Working on Land Known or Suspected to be Contaminated ST HS12K Dealing with Dogs ST HS12L Prevention or Control of Legionellosis including Legionnaires Disease in Cooling Towers on the Isles of Scilly Power Station ST HS12M Preventing Spread of Infections ST HS12N Actions to be taken in the event of a Flu Pandemic ST HS12P Working in Areas Affected by Flooding ST HS12R Occupational Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields POL HS13 Fire Safety Precautions and Arrangements ST HS13B Fire Safety Arrangements ST HS13D Fire Extinguishing Equipment in Vehicles ST HS13E Local Fire Policy for the Isles of Scilly Power Station

POL HS14 General ST HS14A Staff Working in Confined Spaces ST HS14B Excavation and Shoring ST HS14C Lone Working ST HS14D Compliance with NRSWA Chapter 8 and Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice ST HS14E The Examination and Use of Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations ST HS14F Avoiding Gas Pipe Infrastructure during NGED Work POL HS15 General Requirements for Purchase Use and Maintenance of Tools and Equipment ST HS15A Safe Use of Paint Spray Booths ST HS15B Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels ST HS15C Use Maintenance and Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG Equipment ST HS15D The Safe Use of Welding Brazing and Flame Cutting Equipment ST HS15E The Safe Use of Woodworking Machines ST HS15F Steam Water Pressure Washers ST HS15G The Safe Use of Pressure Systems ST HS15H Safe Use and Maintenance of Chainsaws ST HS15I Safe Use of Forklift Trucks and Pallet Trucks ST HS15J The Purchase Use Inspection Testing Maintenance and Repair of Electrical Equipment ST HS15K Use of Mobile Cranes for Contract Lifting Operations ST HS15L Use of NGED Owned Gantry Cranes for Lifting Operations ST HS15M Lorry Loaders HIAB s ST HS15N Safe Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms MEWPs ST HS15O Hire of Manned Excavators and Use of Hired Excavators Operated by NGED Staff ST HS15Q The Safe Use of Hand Held Compressed Air Tools ST HS15R Winching Operations ST HS15T Use of Telescopic Mobile Cranes for Lifting Operations Within NGED Depots ST HS15U Safe Working Procedures for the Test Bay Central Plant Units Ty Coch and Huthwaite Depots ST HS15V Safe Use of Passenger and Goods Lifts in NGED Owned Premises ST HS15W The Moving of Heavy Plant and Equipment Using Manual Techniques ST HS15X Maintenance and Inspection of Pallet Racking and Storage Systems

POL HS16 Safety in the Workplace ST HS16A Access to NGED Property by Visitors and Third Parties ST HS16B Display Screen Equipment and Workstation Assessments ST HS16C Slips Trips and Falls ST HS16D Guidance on Working in NGED Contact Centres ST HS16E Compliance with Legislation Dealing With Smoking in the Workplace POL HS17 The Control of Asbestos ST HS17A The Management of Asbestos Found In Operational Non Operational Buildings and Equipment ST HS17B The Management of Approved Asbestos Contractors ST HS17C Staff Working with Asbestos ST HS17D Guidelines for Staff who may become Accidentally Exposed to Possible Asbestos Containing Material ST HS17E Procedures To Be Followed When Changing Metal Clad Cut Outs Which May Contain Asbestos Components ST HS17F Procedure To Be Followed When Removing Replacing Fuses Testing or Termination Removal of Meter Tails in Metal Clad Cut Outs Which May Contain Asbestos Components ST HS17H Procedure to be Followed When Changing Meter Boards Which May Contain Asbestos POL HS19 Manual Handling ST HS19A Manual Handling Techniques and General Back Care Advice POL HS20 Proactive Safety Risk Assessment and Near Miss Reporting ST HS20A Site Specific Safety Risk Assessment and Near Miss Reporting ST HS20B Guidance about the Principles of Safety Risk Assessment ST HS20C Reporting of Issues Near Misses and Good Ideas SAFETY FLASH POL HS22 Managing Mental Health in the Workplace ST HS22A Managing Mental Health in the Workplace Guidance for Managers OS Operational Safety OS1 Operational Safety Management of Risk ST OS1A Operational Safety Management of Risk Specific Risk Assessment ST OS1B Procedures for Inspection Testing and Other Work on NGED Low Voltage Electrical Installations Which Do Not Form Part of the NGED Distribution System

ST OS1C ST OS1E ST OS1G ST OS1R ST OS1S ST OS1T ST OS1W ST OS1Y ST OS1Z OS2 ST OS2B ST OS2C ST OS2D ST OS2E ST OS2F ST OS2G OS3 ST OS3A ST OS3C ST OS3F OS4 ST OS4A ST OS4B OS5 ST OS5A ST OS5B The Operation of Padmount Transformers Work on Dual Circuit Terminal Heavy Angle or Tee Off Poles or Towers Work on Multi Panel and Single Panel Switchboards Procedures for Testing from Long Crawford T3GF RMU s Following MOD No 342 Zones of Work in Substations The Use and Movement of Mobile Plant and Vehicles Within Substations Precautions and Procedures to Insert a Stay Insulator into an Earthed Stay with the HV Overhead Line Live Operational Safety considerations when working on or around the DStatcom Equipment at Trusthorpe 33kV Substation Operations and Work on the High Voltage Training Networks at Taunton Training Centre Safe Methods of Working on or near the High and Low Voltage Distribution System Operational Earthing Equipment Fitting and Removal of Portable Earths on Overhead Lines of 33kV and 66kV 132kV 275kV and 400kV Steel Tower Construction Operation of Air Break Switch Disconnectors ABSD s ABI s or ABL s and other Pole Mounted Equipment Low Voltage System Operation Application of Additional Earths to Overhead Lines and Underground Systems Response following Loss of Substation Earthing Equipment Access to Operational Premises Access to Substations Operational Locking Procedures Site Access by Third Parties into NGED substations Location Identification and Proving Dead of Electrical Apparatus Location Identification and Proving Dead of Underground Cables Identification and Proving Dead of Overhead Lines Communication of Electrical Safety Communication of Risks and Control Measures using Permit to Work Safety Documents Procedures for the Communication of Risks and Control Measures using Sanction for Test Safety Documents

ST OS5C ST OS5E ST OS5F OS6 ST OS6C ST OS6D ST OS6E ST OS6F ST OS6G OS7 ST OS7A ST OS7B ST OS7C ST OS7D ST OS7E ST OS7F OS7H OS8 ST OS8A ST OS8B ST OS8C ST OS8G ST OS8H Procedures for the Communication of Risks and Control Measures using Limitation of Access Safety Documents Communication in Respect of Work on Substation Sites Complex Substations Safety Co ordination at the Interface Between the NGED Electrical Network and Other Third Party s Networks Co ordination of Electrical Safety of Work on Street Furniture in the Vicinity of the NGED Distribution System Co ordination of the Commissioning Connection and Energisation of Privately Owned or Operated Installations owned by a Single Customer Safety Co ordination at the Interface between NGED and Customer s Networks Co ordination of Emergency Works on Customer s Private Installations 132kV System Safety Co ordination Management of Competence of Staff and Contractors Training Requirements for Operational and Non Operational Authorisations In Field Development of Candidates for Operational Authorisations Examination and Appointment procedures for Operational Non Operational Authorisations Audit Procedures for Authorisations Authorisation of Non NGED Staff to Operate NGED Equipment at HV Intake Substations Competence of Non NGED Personnel who may be temporarily required to enter substations and or receive NGED Safety Documents Due Diligence Checks on Independent Connection Providers and Operational Induction Arrangements for Third Party SAP s The Selection Use Storage Transport and Maintenance of voltage Testing Devices Selection of Approved Voltage Testing Devices Use Storage and Transport of Approved Voltage Testing Devices Maintenance of Approved Voltage Testing Devices Overhead Line Operating Rods and Earthing Poles Operation Use and Maintenance of the Acvoke Cable Spiking Gun

ST OS8I GPS Telephasing OS9 Installation and Operation of Mobile Generators and Interrupter Cable ST OS9A General Requirements for Mobile Generators Leads and Connectors ST OS9B The Connection of Mobile Generators to LV Systems ST OS9C The Use of a Step Up Transformer to Connect a Mobile Generator to the 11kV System ST OS9D Checks on Mobile Generators to Avoid Environmental Damage OS10 Testing and Commissioning of High Voltage and Low Voltage Apparatus ST OS10A Pre Commissioning Apparatus that cannot be connected to the Distribution System by Normal Switching ST OS10B PRE COMMISIONING Apparatus connected to the Distribution System ST OS10C Pressure Testing of High Voltage Apparatus ST OS10E Confirmation of Phase Relationships for New or Altered HV Apparatus ST OS10F Ensuring the Polarity of Low Voltage Electricity Supplies is Correctly Maintained on Customer s Premises