Electrical Safety Program Sample PDF
Electrical Safety Program Sample PDF
Electrical Safety Program Sample PDF
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
II. OBJECTIVE
III. SCOPE
b. Supervisor
g. Isolated Not readily accessible to persons unless special means for access are used.
h. Non-Qualified Worker One who is not exposed to hazards and will not approach
exposed parts of electric circuits operating at 50 volts or more to ground.
i. Outlet A point on the wiring system at which the current is taken to supply
utilization equipment.
The following procedures apply to both qualified and non-qualified personnel unless
specifically referenced to qualified employees.
a. Job Briefing Before starting each job involving exposed live equipment, the
employee in charge shall conduct a Job briefing with the employees involved. The
briefing shall cover the following:
Hazards associated with the job where applicable. This includes identifying
the exposures of shock (nominal voltage) and arc flash hazards.
Work procedures
Special precautions include unshunted CTs, draining capacitors for 5 minutes
and gradient potential issues.
Energy source controls includes all lockout tagout points
Personal protective equipment
Emergency Response Procedures
2) If working alone, the items listed above shall be carefully considered before
working on or near energized systems.
b. Selection and Use of Safe Work Practices Safety-related work practices shall be
employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from electrical contacts.
6) Conductive materials and ladders shall be handled in such a manner that will
prevent them from encroaching clearances as specified in table 1. Only non-
conductive ladders are allowed for use near energized parts.
7) Conductive apparel such as chains, watches or rings shall not be worn while
working within the limited approach boundary.
10) Work on exposed energized systems greater than 600 volts is not permitted unless
specifically trained. Two qualified workers are required to open/close, rack
out/in, test, and install temporary grounds on medium voltage equipment. Before
grounding and working on medium voltage parts as de-energized, the parts must
be tested using a proper tester rated for the voltage with a hot stick only.
11) Unqualified personnel are restricted from access to exposed energized parts of
voltages greater than 50 volts. Qualified personnel shall place a barricade, guard
energized parts, or have an attendant to prevent unqualified personnel from
encroaching the limited approach or flash protection boundary, whichever is
greater.
13) All Troubleshooting (and or) Testing above 50Volts, require voltage insulating
gloves and other appropriate PPE (as outlined in section e).
* If an arc flash study has been completed, the arc flash boundary shall be as
indicated on the arc flash label.
1) This equipment shall be handled in a manner which will not cause damage.
Avoid raising and lowering the equipment using flexible cords. Do not fasten
cords with staples or other fasteners that may damage the outer jacket.
2) Portable cord and plug equipment shall be inspected before use. If damage is
detected it shall be removed from service. Extension cords shall periodically be
given a continuity test along with the inspection to determine open points or short
circuits (test for full continuity on each wire and zero continuity from wire to
wire).
3) Grounded type tools or equipment shall have the grounded-type plug and shall be
inspected to ensure compatibility with the receptacle. Adapters may not be used.
4) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) devices shall be used for all cord and
plug activities unless permanent GFCI installations are available. Wet locations
such as vehicle parking areas, loading docks or where receptacles may be used to
plug in equipment outside. Devices in these locations may include GFCI
receptacles, receptacles protected by GFCI breakers, or field operations - portable
cord-connected GFCI.
d. Power and Lighting Circuits Includes the use of circuit breakers and fuses.
1) Load rated circuit breakers shall be used for opening and closing circuits. Fuses,
terminal lugs and cable splice connections shall not be used to make or break
load.
2) After a circuit has been de-energized by a circuit protective device, the circuit
shall not be reenergized until it has been determined safe to do so by a qualified
employee.
4) Electrical equipment capable of igniting a spark shall not be used near flammable
or ignitable material. Combustible material shall be removed if in proximity of an
electrical panel or cabinet before work is allowed.
TASK RATING
Electrical work on systems rated 240 volts or less including: Operate circuit breakers or fused 0
switches and disconnects with doors closed, cable trough or tray cover removal, work on control
circuits 120 volts or less.
Working on electrical systems rated at 240 volts or less including: removal of bolted covers on 1
control circuit enclosures and voltage testing.
Working on or near exposed energized parts rated at 600 volts or less where exposed to electrical 2
parts where the arc flash hazard is determined to be less than 8 cal/cm and no physical work is
performed that may cause a serious arc flash and that is not listed in HRC 3 or 4 categories.
Working on or near exposed energized parts rated at 600 volts or less including removing bolted 3
covers on exposed 480 volt cabinets where the hazard risk category is greater than 8 cal/cm or
unknown, open cover to exposed parts of an ATS, racking in or out 480 volt generator breakers on
an energized bus.
Work on exposed parts rated greater than 25 cal/cm including energized parts of pad-mounted 480 4
volt transformers, main switchgear bus, racking in or out medium voltage breakers and transfer
switches, phasing or other energized work, testing and grounding with a hot stick.
Note 2: The hazards may be identified on an equipment label where an arc flash study has been
conducted. This data will take precedence over information in Table 2.
f. Personal protective equipment shall be used to protect from electrical hazards that
have not been eliminated by de-energizing or guarding. All personal protective
equipment shall be inspected prior to each days use and immediately following any
incident.
1) Eye Protection Plastic rimmed safety glasses with side shields meeting Z87
standards shall be used at all times while working on or near exposed live parts.
(HRC 0-4)
2) Face Protection A tinted arc shield with a balaclava-style hood shall be worn
when working where there is a danger of flying objects from an electrical arc for
HRC 1 or 2 hazards. Safety glasses shall be worn in conjunction with the shield.
A full FR hood (beekeeper style) shall be used for high incident energy levels on
category 3 or 4.
(Hazard Rating 1-4)
3) Head Protection Non-conductive hard hats shall be worn where employees are
exposed to electrical conductors that could contact the head such as open bus
work. (Hazard Rating 0-4)
5) Insulated Equipment
a.) Rubber gloves rated for the voltage shall be worn when working withing the
restricted approach boundary on exposed parts with voltages over 50 volts.
Rubber gloves shall be air tested before each days use and dielectrically tested
every 6 months (or every month if used in mine facilities governed my
MSHA, Title 30 of the code of Federal Regulations). Class 0 rubber gloves
may be used on voltages up to 750 volts (or 1000 volts DC). Class 2 rubber
gloves are required for voltages greater than 750 volts but less than 15,000
volts, however direct contact with energized parts using rubber gloves with
voltages exceeding 750 volts from a ground position is prohibited. (Hazard
Rating 0-4)
b.) Insulated barriers (rolled rubber material) approved for use on energized
equipment may be used to isolate the employee from the energized parts in
lieu of using rubber gloves to avoid contact on lower voltages. Rubber gloves
shall be used to install barrier material. (Hazard Rating 1-4)
7) Hot-Line Tools Hot line tools shall be used to test voltages or place protective
grounds on systems greater than 600 volts. An approved hot-line voltage tester
connected to a hot-stick (shotgun) shall be used to verify that all circuits to be
worked on are de-energized. The tester shall first be brought into contact with a
live source (if possible) to ensure it operates correctly, then it shall be put into
contact on all phases of the previously energized parts and then again to an
energized source. If no such source is available, the self-test method shall be
utilized by engaging the test mechanism on the tester.
9) Foot Protection Safety-toe leather boots shall be worn at all times. Electrical-
rated boots shall be considered to provide additional resistance for protection of
the worker. Extreme care shall be maintained in the immediate area where
hazardous step potential or voltage gradients on the earth may be present. Short
heel-to-toe steps will minimize gradient potential should be used when a fault
occurs on medium voltage equipment.
VI. TRAINING
The training requirements contained in this section apply to employees who face a risk
of electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by electrical installation requirements.
Employees that face such a risk are required to be trained. Other employees who may
reasonably be expected to face comparable risk of injury due to electric shock or other
electrical hazards must also be trained.
a. Type of training The training required by this section may be of the classroom or
on-the-job type. The degree of training provided must be determined by the risk to the
employee.
b. Content of Training Qualified employees shall be trained in and familiar with the
safety-related work practices that pertain to their respective job assignments.
c. Frequency of Training - For the purposes of this document a person must have the
above training in order to be considered qualified. Qualified persons whose work on
energized equipment involves either direct contact or contact by means of tools or
materials shall be capable of working safely on energized circuits and shall be
familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective
equipment, insulating and shielding materials and insulated tools. New hires shall be
trained upon assignment. Refresher training shall be done if a deficiency is identified
during an audit but should not exceed 3 years. Training shall be documented.
d. Each qualified electrical worker shall be instructed in CPR, first aid, AED and
techniques needed to safely releasing victims.
1) The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from other
parts of electric equipment by identifying exposed conductive parts that are
isolated from ground and performing a voltage test.
2) There is a change in the workplace that requires different safe work practices than
those an employee would normally use.
VII. COMPLIANCE:
All electrical work shall be done to electrical standards. No short cuts are permitted.
Electrical work will be performed by qualified personnel only. On-site training will be
conducted by qualified personnel.
Workplace Safety Observations shall be conducted for each affected employee at least
once annually using Attached Form B Workplace Observation Form.
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Approvals:
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Supervisor Owner or Designee