[Company Name]

Electrical Safety Plan

Plan last updated: [date]

 Electrical Safety Plan
Table of Contents
Policy Statement 3

Authority and Scope 3

Authorit y 3
Scope 3
Program Administration 4
On-Site Contractors and Subcontractors 5
Program Review and Update 6

Definitions 7
Hazard Assessment 8
Arc Flash and Shock Risk Assessments 8
Accident Investigations 8
8
Safe Work Practices
Electrically Safe Working Condition 8
9
Energized Electrical Work Permit

General Safe Work Practices 9

Electrical Maintenance and Repair Operations 13
Reporting Injuries 14

Preventive Maintenance 15

Personal Protective Equipment 16

Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) 16

16
Selection and Use
Inspection 16
17
Storage
17
Cleaning and Electrical Testing
17
Conductive Apparel
18
Emergency Procedures
18
Emergency Removal of Tag and Lock
19
Electrical Code Compliance
 Inspectors 19

Certified Equipment 19

Utilization Eq uipment 19

Training 20
Qualified persons 20

Unqualified persons 20
21
Refresher Training
Recordkeeping 21

In jury Recordkeeping 22

Su pp orting Materials 23
 Policy Statement
It is the policy of [Company Name] to protect all employees from electrical hazards,
including shock, electrocution, arc flash, arc blast, and fires. All electrical work will be
conducted in a manner consistent with existing regulations and with recognized safe work
practices. This Plan establishes safe work practices for routine operations. Operations that
involve high voltage (i.e., above 600 volts, nominal) and other unique hazards will need
additional procedures for the specific situation.

Authority and Scope

Authority
This Plan complies with OSHA electrical safe work practice regulations at 29
CFR 1910.331 to 1910.335 [replace with the state regulations if applicable.]

Scope
The Electrical Safety Plan covers electrical safe work practices for qualified persons
(i.e., persons trained to avoid the electrical hazards of working on or near exposed
energized parts) and unqualified persons (i.e., persons with little or no training) who
work on or near machines, equipment, or circuits that have not been placed in an
electrically safe work condition (i.e., not locked/tagged out). It applies to:
• Premise wiring (i.e., installations of electric conductors and equipment within or on
buildings or other structures and on other premises such as yards, parking and other lots, and
industrial substations)
• Wiring for connection to supply
• Installations of other outside conductors on the premises
• Installations of optical fiber cable where such installations are made along with
electric conductors

This Plan does not apply to electrical generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
 Program Administration
Table [number] provides the employees and contact information for the
administration of the electrical safety program.

Table [number]
Program Contact Information
[Modify the table and job descriptions that follow the table as applicable to
your organization.]
Function Name, job title, or Contact Information
department
Plan Administrator [Name] Work phone:
Cell phone:
Supervisor(s) Work phone:
Cell phone:
Maintenance Work phone:
Manager Cell phone:
Purchasing Work phone:
Manager Cell phone:
EHS Manager Work phone:
Cell phone:
Training Manager Work phone:
Cell phone:
Safety Committee Work phone:
Chairperson Cell phone:
[Other] Work phone:
Cell phone:

Plan Administrator. The Electrical Plan Administrator will provide safe work
procedures and permits for electrical work as required, and provide and implement other
critical procedures such as lockout/tagout, testing, and safety-related work practices as
required by regulation. Specifically, the Administrator will:
• Ensure that employees who work or who may potentially work near exposed
energized parts are trained and qualified.
• Ensure that approved, maintained, and tested personal protective equipment (PPE)
and other electrical safety equipment are provided, available, and used properly.
• Establish, implement, and maintain procedures that will ensure electrical safe work
practices.
• Establish and maintain records as required.

The Administrator will also ensure that workers of all disciplines and their immediate
supervisors working with, or in proximity to, electrical equipment receive:
• Electrical safety awareness training
• General and job-specific training in safe electrical work practices
• Training in NFPA and ANSI codes and standards

Supervisor(s). Supervisors will:

• Complete applicable training.
• Ensure that employees follow all electrical safety practices and procedures.
• Ensure that employees receive required training at the prescribed times.

Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Manager will develop and institute an

electrical safety maintenance program, provide qualified persons, and review and approve
live work permits to work on or near energized parts.

Purchasing Manager. The Purchasing Manager will specify that only electrical
equipment and appliances that are listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory
(NRTL) such as Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. (UL) are purchased.

EHS Manager. The EHS Manager will facilitate the administration of the
Electrical Safety Plan, including performing periodic program audits.

Training Manager. The Training Manager will develop and oversee electrical safety
training courses, including any site-specific electrical safety training courses, as required,
and assist other managers with their employee training responsibilities.

Safety Committee Chairperson. The Safety Committee Chairperson and other Safety
Committee members will assist the Plan Administrator with interpreting electrical
codes and regulations.

Employees. All employees, including employees of contractors working at [Company

Name] work sites, are responsible to comply with all safety rules and policies as directed
by [Company Name] management that apply to their own actions and conduct, including
immediate reporting to management of unsafe and unhealthful conditions.

On-Site Contractors and Subcontractors

All references in the Plan to “employees” or “workers” apply to the employees of on-
site contractors and subcontractors.

All on-site contractors and subcontractors will ensure that they and their employees:
• Have received electrical safety training corresponding to each employee’s work
requirements, and that such training is documented
• Report all electrical hazards to [name or department].
• Report all electrical injuries, including but not limited to shocks, burns and arc flashes
to [name or department].
• Read, understand, and follow applicable electrical safety-related operating
 procedures prescribed by electrical safety regulations and by [Company Name].
• Adopt and implement safe electrical work practices.
• Use appropriate PPE and electrical safety equipment
• Communicate electrical safe work practices with [name, job title, department, or
safety committee representatives].

Program Review and Update

This Plan will be reviewed and updated periodically and whenever:
• New types of electrical utilization systems or equipment are introduced into the
workplace
• Evaluations of workplace hazards, injuries, and near-misses demonstrate that the
current plan is outdated or not effective.
• When regulatory or national consensus standards change that require this Plan to be
updated
Definitions
Circuit breaker (600 volts nominal, or less)—a device designed to open and close a
circuit by nonautomatic means and to open the circuit automatically on a predetermined
overcurrent without injury to itself when properly applied within its rating.
Circuit breaker (over 600 volts, nominal)—a switching device capable of making,
carrying, and breaking currents under normal circuit conditions, and also making,
carrying for a specified time, and breaking currents under specified abnormal
circuit conditions, such as those of short circuit.
Certified equipment—equipment that (a) has been tested and found by a nationally
recognized testing laboratory to meet nationally recognized standards or to be safe for
use in a specified manner, or (b) is of a kind whose production is periodically inspected
by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, and (c) it bears a label, tag, or other record
of certification.
Electrically safe work condition—a state in which the conductor or circuit part to
be worked on or near has been disconnected from energized parts, locked/tagged in
accordance with established standards, tested to ensure the absence of voltage, and
grounded if determined necessary.
Equipment—material, fittings, devices, appliances, fixtures, and apparatus used as part
of, or in connection with, an electrical installation.
Ground—a conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, between an
electrical circuit or equipment and the earth, or to some conducting body that serves in
place of the earth.
Ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI)—A device whose function is to interrupt the
electric circuit to the load when a fault current to ground exceeds some predetermined
value that is less than that required to operate the overcurrent protective device of the
supply circuit
Qualified person—a person that has received training in and has demonstrated skills
and knowledge in the construction and operation of electric equipment and installations
and the hazards involved, and has training to avoid the electrical hazards of working on
or near exposed energized parts.
Buddy—a person whose specific duties are to observe workers and operations that
involve electrical work.
Unqualified person—an employee with no familiarization with or training in the
construction and operation of the electrical equipment and hazards involved.
Utilization equipment—utilizes electric energy for mechanical, chemical, heating,
lighting, or similar useful purpose, and includes laboratory and shop equipment,
appliances, or other devices that operate from an electrical energy source.
 Hazard Assessment
[Name] has conducted an assessment of electrical hazards at this facility. See the
Job Hazard Analysis Worksheet attached to this Plan.

Arc Flash and Shock Risk Assessments

Before work is started on or near equipment that exposes workers to an electrical hazard,
the specific hazards will be identified, the risks or likelihood of exposure to arc flash and
shock will be assessed, and the hierarchy of risk control methods will be implemented to
protect workers, including the use of PPE.

Hierarchy of risk controls. The most effective single measure or combination of

measures to eliminate or reduce risk of arc flash and shock will be implemented, in the
order of most (1) to least (6) effective:

1. Elimination of the hazard (e.g., electrically safe work condition)

2. Substitution (e.g., replace control circuitry to reduce energy)
3. Engineering controls (e.g., guard conductors)
4. Awareness (e.g., hazard signs and other alerting techniques)
5. Administrative controls (e.g., job plans and procedures)
6. PPE

Accident Investigations
All electrical incidents that result in injury to workers, as well as near misses,
regardless of their nature, will be reported and investigated. Investigations will be
conducted by [Name] or other competent person as soon after an incident as possible to
identify the cause and means of prevention to eliminate the risk of reoccurrence.

In the event of an incident that results in serious injury, this Plan will be reevaluated by
[Name] to determine if additional controls, practices, procedures, or training is necessary
to prevent similar future incidents.

Safe Work Practices

Electrically Safe Working Condition
Exposed energized equipment and parts will first be deenergized, locked/tagged out, and
tested by a qualified person to verify that an electrically safe work condition exists. Only a
qualified person will deenergize, lock/tag out, and test electrical parts and equipment. See
the Electrically Safe Working Condition Checklist form attached to this Plan.
 Energized Electrical Work Permit
If it is not feasible to deenergize, a written energized electrical work permit is required
that establish the safe work practices that must be followed. Only a qualified person
will work on or near exposed live parts following the requirements of the work permit.
See the Energized Electrical Work Permit form attached to this Plan.

General Safe Work Practices

All employees working on or near electrical equipment will follow general safe
work practices, including:
• Maintain good housekeeping procedures.
• Plan and analyze for safety in each step of a project.
• Document work.
• Use properly rated test equipment and verify its condition and operation before and
after use.
• Practice applicable emergency procedures.
• Become qualified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid and maintain
current certifications.
• Always wear appropriate PPE when working on or near electrical equipment.
• Refer to system drawings and perform system walkdowns.
• Maintain electrical equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Plan work projects through an approved work control process.

Housekeeping Duties
Where live parts present an electrical contact hazard, employees may not perform
housekeeping duties at such close distances to the parts that there is a possibility of
contact, unless adequate safeguards (such as insulating equipment or barriers) are
provided. Electrically conductive cleaning materials (including conductive solids such
as steel wool, metalized cloth, and silicon carbide, as well as conductive liquid
solutions) may not be used in proximity to energized parts unless procedures are
followed which will prevent electrical contact.

Conductive Materials and Equipment

Conductive materials and equipment that are in contact with any part of an employee’s
body will be handled in a manner that will prevent them from contacting exposed
energized conductors or circuit parts. If an employee is expected to handle long
dimensional conductive objects (such as ducts and pipes) in areas with exposed live
parts, the following work practices will be implemented to minimize the hazard:
• Insulate the conductive objects
• Provide guarding against contact
• Implement material handling techniques
Portable ladders. Portable ladders will have nonconductive siderails if they are
used where the employee or the ladder could contact exposed energized parts.

Flammable or Ignitable Materials

Where flammable materials are present only occasionally, electric equipment capable of
igniting them will not be used, unless measures are taken to prevent hazardous conditions
from developing. Such materials include, but are not limited to: flammable gases, vapors,
or liquids; combustible dust; and ignitable fibers or flyings.
[Electrical installation requirements for locations where flammable materials
are present on a regular basis are contained in 29 CFR 1910.307.]

Illumination
Adequate illumination will be provided to work areas that contain exposed
energized parts to enable workers to perform their tasks safely.

[Modify or delete the following overhead lines and confined space subsections
as applicable to your facility.]

Alerting Techniques
Safety signs and tags. Safety signs, safety symbols, or accident prevention tags will be
used where necessary to warn employees about electrical hazards which may endanger
them. Such signs and tags will be designed and used in accordance with regulations
(29 CFR 1910.145).

Barricades. Barricades will be used in conjunction with safety signs where it is

necessary to prevent or limit employee access to work areas exposing employees to
uninsulated energized conductors or circuit parts. Conductive barricades may not be
used where they might cause an electrical contact hazard.

Attendants. If signs and barricades do not provide sufficient warning and

protection from electrical hazards, an attendant will warn and protect employees.

Portable Equipment and Extension Cords

Portable equipment will be handled in a manner that will not cause damage. Flexible
electric cords connected to equipment may not be used for raising or lowering the
equipment. Flexible cords may not be fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a
fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation.
Inspection. Portable cord and plug-connected equipment and flexible cord sets
(extension cords) will be visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects
(such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation)
and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).
Cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) which
remain connected once they are put in place and are not exposed to damage need not be
visually inspected until they are relocated.

If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury,

the defective or damaged item will be removed from service, and no employee may
use it until repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe have been made.

When an attachment plug is to be connected to a receptacle, the relationship of the plug

and receptacle contacts will first be checked to ensure that they are of proper mating
configurations.

Grounding-type equipment. A flexible cord used with grounding-type equipment will

contain an equipment grounding conductor. Attachment plugs and receptacles may not be
connected or altered in a manner that would prevent proper continuity of the equipment
grounding conductor at the point where plugs are attached to receptacles. Additionally,
these devices may not be altered to allow the grounding pole of a plug to be inserted into
slots intended for connection to the current-carrying conductors. Adapters which
interrupt the continuity of the equipment grounding connection may not be used.

Conductive work locations. Portable electric equipment and flexible cords used in
highly conductive work locations (such as those inundated with water or other
conductive liquids), or in job locations where employees are likely to contact water or
conductive liquids, will be approved for those locations.

Connecting attachment plugs. Employees’ hands may not be wet when plugging and
unplugging flexible cords and cord and plug connected equipment, if energized
equipment is involved. Energized plug and receptacle connections may be handled
only with insulating protective equipment if the condition of the connection could
provide a conducting path to the employee's hand (if, for example, a cord connector is
wet from being immersed in water). Locking type connectors will be properly secured
after connection.

Test Instruments and Equipment

Only qualified persons may perform testing work on electric circuits or equipment.

Visual inspection. Test instruments and equipment and all associated test leads, cables,
power cords, probes, and connectors will be visually inspected for external defects and
damage before the equipment is used. If there is a defect or evidence of damage that
 might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item will be removed
from service, and no employee may use it until repairs and tests necessary to render the
equipment safe have been made.

Rating of equipment. Test instruments and equipment and their accessories will be
rated for the circuits and equipment to which they will be connected and will be designed
for the environment in which they will be used.

Electric Power and Lighting Circuits

Routine opening and closing of circuits. Load rated switches, circuit breakers, or other
devices specifically designed as disconnecting means will be used for the opening,
reversing, or closing of circuits under load conditions. Cable connectors not of the load
break type, fuses, terminal lugs, and cable splice connections may not be used for such
purposes, except in an emergency.

Reclosing circuits after protective device operation. After a circuit is deenergized by

a circuit protective device, the circuit may not be manually reenergized until it has been
determined that the equipment and circuit can be safely energized. The repetitive manual
reclosing of circuit breakers or reenergizing circuits through replaced fuses is prohibited.
Note: When it can be determined from the design of the circuit and the overcurrent
devices involved that the automatic operation of a device was caused by an overload
rather than a fault condition, no examination of the circuit or connected equipment is
needed before the circuit is reenergized.

Overcurrent protection modification. Overcurrent protection of circuits and conductors

may not be modified, even on a temporary basis, beyond that allowed by the installation
safety requirements for overcurrent protection. [See regulation 29 CFR 1910.304(e) for
more information about safe work practices for overcurrent protection.]

Interlocks
Only a qualified person may defeat an electrical safety interlock, and then only
temporarily while he or she is working on the equipment. The interlock system will be
returned to its operable condition when this work is completed.

Overhead Lines
If work will be performed near energized overhead lines, either adequate clearance
distance must be maintained, the lines must be deenergized and grounded, or other
safety measures must be taken to protect all employees from electrical hazards.
Protective measures may include:
• Keep vehicles, mechanical equipment, and unqualified persons at least 10 feet from
overhead lines, adding 4 inches for every additional 10,000 volts. Qualified
 personnel must maintain approach distances as per OSHA Table S-5 (located in
29 CFR1910.333(c)(3)).
• Guard or place barriers between the lines and work areas.
• Have the lines insulated with brush guards by the company that supplies the power,
and follow the company’s requirements for working near the insulated lines.

Confined Spaces
[Company Name] will provide and employees will use approved protective shields,
protective barriers, or insulating materials to protect employees from contact with
energized parts when working in confined spaces. Doors, hinged panels, and other
moveable objects that may move and push a person towards electrical hazards need to
be secured.

See the Confined Space Plan and confined space permits.

Electrical Maintenance and Repair Operations

[Modify, add to, or delete the following list of safety practices as applicable to
your facility.]
Only qualified persons will perform repair or maintenance work on electrical conductors
or circuits. If an electrical hazard is discovered while repairs or maintenance work is
performed, any further work must be suspended until the hazard is addressed and
corrective actions instituted.

Qualified persons performing such tasks as electrical repairs, modifications, and tests
on energized conductors and circuit, parts, and equipment will comply with the
following work practices.

Energized Parts and Equipment

• All circuits and equipment are considered energized until opened, locked/tagged out,
and tested by a qualified person who verifies with an approved testing device that it is
deenergized.
• Energized parts to which an employee might be exposed will first be deenergized and
locked/tagged out unless [Company Name] can demonstrate that deenergizing introduces
additional or increased hazards or is infeasible due to equipment design or operational
limitations. If live work is demonstrated, the live work permit needs to be completed.
• [Optional policy] Operation of circuit breakers by employees is prohibited except in
case of personal emergency.
 Lockout/Tagout
Before repair or maintenance work is performed on electrical equipment, the electrical
energy isolating device will be turned off, and locked/tagged. See the Lockout/Tagout
Plan for information about lockout/tagout procedures used at the facility.
[Insert the lockout/tagout procedures to this Plan, or add the LO/TO Plan to
this document as an attachment.]

Tools
• Electrically insulated-rated tools and insulated protective equipment, such as gloves,
blankets, sleeves, and mats, will be used while working on energized circuits. Employees will
use tools and protective equipment with the proper rating for the task (see NFPA 70E standard).
Tools will be inspected and tested according to the manufacturers’ specifications.
• Electrical tools will be plugged into ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
receptacles.
• Extension cords are for temporary use with portable appliances, tools, and similar
equipment that are not normally used at one specific location. Extension cords will not to be used
as a substitute for fixed wiring. [Name, job title, or department] will install receptacles when
needed for new equipment.
• Any employee who is unsure if a hazard exists will contact [Name] or a supervisor
before using electrical tools or equipment.

Reporting Injuries
Any electrical injury, such as shocks and burns, will be reported immediately to
a supervisor and to [name, job title, or department].

[Modify or delete the following subsection about safety watch employees

as applicable to your facility.]
 Preventive Maintenance
The Maintenance Manager will establish an electrical preventive maintenance program
to ensure safe and reliable operation of electrical wiring, protection devices, and
operating equipment such as switches, circuit breakers, utilization equipment, flexible
cords, and appliances. The manager will ensure that adequate resources are available to
provide for compliance with applicable codes and standards. In addition, the manager
will ensure that:
• Procedures are established for EPM intervals, inspections, tests, and servicing
requirements.
• Records are maintained of all tests, inspections, servicing, and inventories.
• Documentation, tests, test intervals, and procedures are guided by the
recommendations of NFPA 70B, manufacturer’s recommendations, industry standards, or
[Company Name] -adopted standards or regulations.
• Copies of all manufacturer’s installation, operating, and maintenance instructions are
maintained in a department file.
• Electrical preventive maintenance work is performed only by qualified persons.
 Personal Protective Equipment
All managers and supervisors will ensure that adequate resources are available to provide
employees with PPE in compliance with applicable codes and standards. Furthermore, they
will ensure that employees use the appropriate PPE for their assigned task.

Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

[Name or department] will conduct a JHA for each electrical task to determine the type
and level of PPE needed to adequately protect workers from shock, burns, or
electrocution. JHAs will be conducted according to NFPA 70E Arc Flash and Shock
Risk Assessments, or other JHA procedures.

Selection and Use

Personnel will wear or use PPE and protective clothing that is appropriate for safe
performance of work. Qualified workers will use appropriate arc-rated PPE
whenever they work near electrical equipment that could create an arc flash hazard.

Managers and supervisors will ensure that:

• Employees are trained in PPE use in accordance with documented procedures.
• Procedures are established and implemented for documented controls of PPE such as
inventory, storage, maintenance, inspection, and testing.
• PPE requirements and usages are specified in the safe operating procedures.
• PPE is inspected prior to each use.
• Flame resistant clothing and other PPE rated for the specific arc flash category that
will be worked in are inspected.
• Electrical insulating PPE and other protective equipment will be inspected before
each use, and tested as per the manufacturers’ and OSHA requirements (29 CFR 1910.137).
• Specialized PPE for voltage equipment will be inspected prior to each use according
to appropriate recognized standards

See the Electrical Personal Protective Equipment Checklist attached to this Plan.

Inspection
All PPE will be inspected by employees prior to initial use for a work task. Employees
will visually inspect rubber-insulated PPE at the beginning of each workday prior to use
and after any work performed that could damage the equipment.

Other Electrical Equipment

Grounding equipment, cables, clusters, and sticks will be inspected annually and prior to
each use.

Storage
Electrical insulating and protective clothing and equipment should be stored lying flat,
undistorted, right-side out, and unfolded, as appropriate, in protective containers.
Blankets may be stored rolled provided the inner diameter of the roll is at least 2 in.
Rubber goods will be stored in a location as cool, dark, and dry as possible. The location
must be as free as practicable from ozone, chemicals, oils, solvents, damaging vapors
and fumes, and away from electrical discharges and sunlight. Rubber gloves should be
stored cuff-down in a bag, box, or container designed for rubber glove storage. Rubber
gloves may be kept inside of leather protectors.

Cleaning and Electrical Testing

Rubber-insulated PPE issued for use will receive periodic cleaning and electrical testing
in accordance with the requirements of [list the standard, e.g., ANSI/ASTM
standards, used for cleaning and testing PPE]. The intervals of retest for rubber goods
issued for service will not be more than 6 months for gloves and 12 months for sleeves
and blankets. Gloves or sleeves that have been electrically tested but not issued for
service will not be placed into service unless they have been electrically tested within the
previous 12 months.

All testing methods, apparatus, and facilities shall meet the applicable ANSI/ASTM
Standard. The method used and the results of such tests shall be documented and made
available for inspection. Testing apparatus will be operated and maintained by
personnel trained for such work.

Retested rubber-insulated PPE will be identified to indicate the date of the latest test
or date of retest in accordance with the appropriate standard. Manufacturer’s
recommendations will be followed on the type of paint or ink to be used.

Conductive Apparel
Conductive articles of jewelry and clothing (e.g., watch bands, bracelets, rings, key
chains, necklaces, metalized aprons, cloth with conductive thread, or metal headgear)
may not be worn if they might contact exposed energized parts. Such articles may be
worn if they are rendered nonconductive by covering, wrapping, or other insulating
means.
Emergency Procedures
In the event of a medical emergency, the person(s) requesting assistance will contact
[name, job title, or department] by [method, e.g., radio, intercom, or telephone]
at [radio frequency, or phone number].

The emergency contact list is located [location(s)].

See the Emergency Services Personnel Contact Information list attached to this Plan.

If there is a person nearby trained in first aid, he or she will be contacted immediately
to give assistance.

Emergency Removal of Tag and Lock

In the event of an emergency in which the person responsible for removing the tag and
lock cannot be located, [Name] may remove the device. Details for removal are provided
in the [name of lockout/tagout safety document].
 Electrical Code Compliance
[Name] will ensure that [Company Name] complies with all applicable electrical
requirements of [Company Name] orders, the NFPA, ANSI C2, and the respective parts
of 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926.

Inspectors
Inspectors will be qualified in:
• National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
• Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E)
• National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2)
• 29 CFR 1910, Subpart S

Certified Equipment
All electrical equipment and materials for facility wiring as defined by NFPA 70 will
be certified and approved in accordance with [name of applicable codes or code
sections for your facility].

Utilization Equipment
Utilization equipment is subject to the same approval and acceptance requirements as that of
electrical equipment. To be acceptable for installation and use, utilization equipment will be
listed or labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Utilization equipment that is
not listed or labeled will meet one of the requirements of 29 CFR
1910.399, Acceptable, (i)(ii), or (iii). Utilization equipment that is not listed or labeled
will be examined, accepted, and documented by a qualified person. Utilization equipment
will be used in accordance with its listing and labeling requirements.
 Training
Qualified persons will be trained before they are permitted to perform work on electrical
utilization systems or equipment. Unqualified persons will be trained before they work
near electrical utilization systems or equipment.

Qualified persons
Electrical training for qualified persons will include on-the-job demonstrations, exercises,
and classroom sessions. Qualified employees will be trained on:
• Safety-related work practices, including proper selection and use of PPE, that pertain
to their respective job assignments
• Skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of
electrical equipment
• Skills and techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live
parts, clearance distances, and the corresponding voltages to which the qualified person will be
exposed
• The clearance distances specified by regulation (29 CFR 1910.333(c)) [insert state
rule if applicable] and the corresponding voltages to which the qualified person will be exposed
• Procedures on how to perform their jobs safely and properly
• How to lockout/tagout energized electrical circuits and equipment safely
[The following additional training topics are recommended; modify the list
as applicable to the activities of workers at your facility.]
• National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
• National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2)
• NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Use of temporary protective grounding equipment
• Use of testing equipment
• Work permit and work authorization procedures
• Use, inspection, and care of personal protective equipment
• Proper clothing and other PPE required for arc flash or arc blast protection
• First-aid, CPR, and AED training

[29 CFR 1910.332 also requires training for persons other than qualified persons if
their job assignments bring them close enough to exposed parts of electrical
circuits operating at 50 V or more to ground for a hazard to exist.]
Safety employees designated to support electrical safety programs will be
knowledgeable and trained at levels commensurate with their duties.

Unqualified persons
Unqualified employees will be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work
 practices that pertain to their respective job assignments.

Any employees who are at risk of electric shock but who are not qualified persons will be
trained in:
• Electricity-related safety practices that pertain to their job and work area
• Any electricity-related safety practices not specifically addressed in the OSHA rule but
that are necessary for their safety

Refresher Training
Refresher training will be given to qualified and unqualified persons at least once
every [interval in months or years] to provide an update on new regulations and
electrical safety criteria. Additional training will be provided whenever:
• New types of electrical utilization systems or equipment are introduced to the workplace
• A new hazard is identified
• New electrical tasks are created
• Electrical injuries occur

Recordkeeping
Training for all qualified and unqualified persons will be documented. Training
records will be kept [location] for [duration].
Injury Recordkeeping
[Name, job title, or department] will maintain comprehensive accident/ injury records
and will maintain records of all accident investigation reports and data for [duration].
Supporting Materials
Attachment [number]—Job Hazard Analysis Worksheet Attachment
[number]—Emergency Services Personnel Contact List Attachment
[number]—Electrical Personal Protective Equipment Checklist Attachment
[number]—Energized Electrical Work Permit Attachment [number]—
Electrical Safe Work Practices
Attachment [number]—Electrically Safe Work Condition Checklist