Only qualified employees are permitted to work on or near energized equipment. That safe work practices will be adhered to at all time. In addition to the joint and the base metals, soldering. Pcbus must manage electrical risks at the workplace so they are eliminated so far as is reasonably practicable, or if this isnt possible, minimised so far as is reasonably practicable.
Unsafe work performance ways to protect the workers there exists a number of ways to protect workers from the threat of electrical hazards. Over the last ten years, more than 30,000 workers have been injured in workplace electrical accidents. Extreme conditions and rough treatment can change electrical equipment from safe to hazardous. The safe work procedures templates presented herein are a sample guide to the subject. Controlling electrical hazards as well as other hazards reduces the. Work carried out on electrical installations used on construction and demolition sites must also be carried out in accordance with asnzs 3000.
New zealand electrical code of practice for electrical safe distances nzecp 34. Electrical transmission and distribution construction contractors and trade association osha partnership best practices purpose. Section content objective 1 introduction to electrical safety participants will be able to. Turn off and unplug equipment instead of relying on interlocks that can fail before removing the protective cover to clear a jam, replace a part, adjust or troubleshoot. In this process, the metals being joined are heated to the soldering temperature but do not become liquid, only the solder liquefies.
Safe work practices are an important part of your safety program and weve compiled a list of links for safe work practice that you can download and use on your job site. Has been trained to avoid electrical hazards when working on or near exposed energized parts. Matthew early, vp for campus services administering divisiondepartment. It is the policy of berea college to protect all employees, students, and other personnel from potential electrical hazards. Qualified employees must be trained in electrical safe work practices by attending marquettes nfpa 70e seminar and they must be authorized by marquette to perform the work. Electrical practices construction and demolition sites fact. Explain the different boundaries associated with electrical safe work practices. The permit is to be originated by the individual requesting that the energized work be completed. This program provides electrical safety principles, controls, and procedures applicable in all.
The fourth key electrical safety principal is to use safe work procedures, tools, and ppe. Failure by any employee to comply with safety rules will be grounds for corrective discipline. Most electrical arcs occur as a result of a short circuit. We will study about injuries and then develop some understanding about electrical hazards. These safe working practices apply to any person performing electrical work at the plant. No matter how small the job, always use safe work practices. Electrical safety special training is required for work on electrical equipment. Todays electricians are also legally able to perform electrical fitting work e. Maintain at least 30 inches of clearance in front of electrical panels to ensure a safe environment for facilities workers. Outer insulation is intact and no internal wires are exposed on power tools, cords, etc cords are kept out of water, walkways, roadways, and vehicle traffic unless protected.
Explain safe work practice requirements for nonelectrical workers. The more hazardous the work, the greater degree of diligence required. Safe work practices should be developed as a result of completing a hazard assessment and should closely reflect the activities most common in the companys type or sector of construction. Electrical safe work practices responsible official. Remember that if you are using sitedocs paperless safety management you can upload these pdf s right into the sitedocs app for easy access by your workers on site. Integrate safe electrical design practices and safe work procedures into. Electrical safety in the workplace is the most important job of an. Electrical cords and power tools extension cords are not used for permanent installation. Soldering is the process of combining two base metals via a filler solder metal with a lower melting point. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action. If the program outline is discussed before the video is. According to the bureau of labor statistics, 289 employees were killed by contact with electric current in 2002. The standard for electrical safety related work practices was developed to complement the existing electrical standards. To minimize the risk of injury from electrical sources, it is necessary to assure that electrical sources are properly insulated and grounded, that circuitprotecting devices are utilized, and that safe work practices are followed.
Some of the methods are for the protection of qualified employees doing work on electrical circuit and other methods are geared towards nonqualified employees who work nearby energized equipment. Under the occupational health and safety act and regulations for construction projects the green book, employers, supervisors, and workers each have legal responsibilities to ensure that work is being carried out in a safe manner. Written electrical safe work practices program university. These general job procedures cover some basic industry hazards found in construction. Identify requirements for electrical safe work practices specified in osha 29 cfr. The electrical arc flash hazard protection standard mandates the minimum safety rules, design criteria and practices for personnel working within the electrical arc flash hazard boundary of electrical systems operating at greater than 50 volts, ac or. The following safe work practices can prevent electrical shock. Special training is required for work on electrical equipment. For example, the regulations specify certain safe work practices requirements for work in confined spaces, or for demolition work, or work involving asbestos products. Generic safe work procedures are discouraged as they may tend to overlook. Electrical safety safe work practices electrical hazards are an area of major safety concerns in construction and account for a large number of injuries and fatalities. By providing maintenance personnel with proper training in safe electrical work practices, company name hopes to reduce the risk of such incidents.
The safe work practices covered in this standard are designed to avoid all incidents and injuries related to electrical systems. Compliance with these safe work practices is mandatory. Osha, electrical safety related work practices, 29 cfr part 1910. Ask a qualified person to do the work if it involves opening equipment and creating. These safe work practices include, but are not limited to, the following. This model code of practice has been developed to provide practical guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking on managing electrical risks in the workplace. Understand the specific hazards associated with electrical energy. A brief description of the program and the subject that it addresses. Flash protection boundary distance beyond which appropriate flash protection equipment is required to prevent incurable 2nd degree burns. All sources of electrical energy will be controlled to minimize the exposure to electrical hazards. Electrical safe work practices including electrical safety principles, guidelines for qualification of personnel, job planning requirements and management and personal responsibility will be covered. It includes advice for managers and supervisors who control or influence the design, specification, selection, installation, commissioning, maintenance or operation of electrical equipment. United states labor law spells out safe work practices and employee training requirements.
Skilled employees trained in electrical safety procedures. Electrical safety and electrical work procedure prepared. Safe work practices procedures instruction electrical. Electrical arc flash hazard protection is to prevent such injuries to our workers. Electrical safe work practices wiki odesie by tech transfer. Electrical safety special training is required for work on electrical equipment only authorized employees may conduct electrical work. The electrical safety work practices will be developed based on the existing electrical system and equipment using uptodate drawings. Nfpa 70e standard for electrical safety in the workplace 5. After viewing this program, electrical workers and supervisors will have an understanding of those responsibilities and be convinced that always following electrical safe work practices and procedures is the only way for electrical workers to stay safe. All energized electrical work permits should be submitted to the electrical. All electrical tools and equipment must be inspected daily for wear or damage.
Training can ensure your employees recognize electrical hazards and use safe work practices to control or eliminate those hazards. Its not a secret electricity can be dangerous and when things go wrong lives can be at stake. To add a logo onto this label, use a high resolution logo on a transparent background. Advice on safe work practices for energized circuits and parts, or high. Electrical safety in the workplace 3 4 safety related work practices participants will be able to. Electrical safety work practices plan this safety procedure provides guidelines for safely working around electrical hazards. For the purposes of electrical safety related work practices, there are two types of employees in the work place that may come in contact with electrical equipment on a jobsite. Electrical pdf files you can use in your safety training programs.
For more information on managing risks see identify, assess and control hazards and the model code of practice. Explain how the creation of an electrically safe work condition can involve hazards. Electrical safe work practices program inspection form. Approach distances must be established whenever work is to be conducted on electrical systems or components not in an electrically safe work condition. Present safety briefings to workers at the job site. Electrical practices construction and demolition sites. Code of safe practices general it is our policy that everything possible will be done to protect employees, customers and visitors from accidents. Company name safe work practice extension cords special equipment required none introduction safe work practices for use of electrical extension cords can help workers identify and remove potentially dangerous conditions. Qualified person according to nfpa 70e 2015, the standard for electrical safety in the work place, a qualified person is defined as. Electrical safety safe work practices continued on next page these talks are a valuable part of your membership to the ndsc. For nonhazardous electrical workequipment in an electrically safe work conditionthe plan is. Identify the personal protective equipment required to work on or in the vicinity of energized equipment.
Until you have verified the existence of an electrically safe work condition and all other provisions of article 120 have been met, the electrical conductors and circuit parts are not considered to be in an electrically safe condition and all safe work practices applicable to the circuit voltage and energy level must be used. Standard for electrical safe work practices delphi corporation facilities services group 1. Safe work practices the first step in developing a safe work environment is to have procedures in place which provide guidelines for employees to perform various tasks safely. Safety practices and requirements electrical arc flash hazard. Develop and implement an education and training program designed to instruct employees in safe work practices related to preventing injuries and illnesses from electrical hazards. The manual reclosing of circuit breakers or reenergizing circuits by. Power cords must be a minimum 3 wire, properly grounded and equipped with csa approved plug ends. If power supply to electrical equipment is not grounded or the path has been broken, or if there are live parts or bare wires, a fault current may travel through a workers body, causing electrical burns or death. The guidance covers the key elements to consider when devising safe working practices and is for people who carry out work on or near electrical equipment. Okanagan restoration services has developed specific restoration based safe job procedures practices. Electric shock or even electrocution can result from damaged extension cords. Safety rules help you control your and others risk of injury or death from workplace hazards.
Page 11 of 49 efcog electrical safety improvement project safe work practices eo1. General safe work practices swp are developed and included in this manual. Safety is a cooperative undertaking requiring participation by every employee. Berea college electrical safe work practices 2016 introduction electricity is a serious workplace hazard, capable of causing both employee injury and property damage. Identify requirements for electrical safe work practices specified in osha 29 cfr 1910. However, if not used or maintained appropriately, they can pose serious risks. It includes provisions for training, lockout requirements, and specific types of work practices and the required precautionary practices when using portable electric equipment.
All persons who install, maintain, repair, or just work near electrical power equipment need electrical safety training. Safe work practices procedures instruction electrical and. A qualified worker must be able to determine approach boundary distances. Discuss the qualifications required to work on energized electrical equipment. This means the carrying out of electrical installing work the installation of the fixed wiring, switchboards and connecting of mechanical plant etc.
The lockouttagout devices will conform to the locally approved devices. Safety practices and requirements electrical arc flash. Electrical safetyrelated work practices inspection. However, the reason were just now talking about 70e is because the nec national electrical code and osha occupational safety and health administration have both started referring to it in their documents, and citations are now being written on 70e. Increasing awareness of electrical safety hazards and understanding the importance of following a comprehensive electrical safety program are the critical first steps for improving the electrical safety of your workplace. A safe work environment is not always enough to control all potential electrical hazards. If a task or equipment changes, the safe work procedures that relate to this change must also be updated.
Take action to correct any observed or reported violation of safety rules in this instruction. This equates to more than one work related death every work day in america. The homeowner will be responsible to hire a qualified licensed electrical contractor and the electrical contractor will obtain a separate electrical permit to do the work. Electrical safe work practices new standard institute. This computer based training provides the information required by osha 29cfr1910 subpart s, as well as other important safety. Deenergizing electric power circuits andor equipment before working near, inspecting, or making repairs. Common electrical hazards its your life protect it. Electrical transmission and distribution construction.
Electricity and electrical products play a fundamental role in how we conduct business every day. Safe job procedures are usually developed by management and workers as a result of a hazard assessment, accident investigation andor as a supplement to a. Electrical safety michigan water environment association. This standard also includes safe work practices for employees performing other work activities that can expose them to electrical hazards as well as safe work practices for the following. The new standard includes requirements for work performed on or near exposed energized and deenergized parts of electric equipment, use of electrical protective equipment, and the safe use of electrical equipment. This will normally be the supervisor of the employee who will be completing the work. Electrical hazards on the job can be avoided by following approved nfpa 70e and osha guidelines. Electrical slide presentation occupational safety and. Okanagan restoration services has developed specific restoration based safe job procedurespractices.