Transcript Electrical Safety Responsibilities Hazard Control Electrical Equipment Personal Protective Equipment 11/6/2015 Responsibilities • Management – Training – Safety – Corrective action – Meets code and regulations • Employees – Report deficiencies immediately –

Electrical Safety
Responsibilities
Hazard Control
Electrical Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
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Responsibilities
• Management
– Training
– Safety
– Corrective action
– Meets code and regulations
• Employees
– Report deficiencies immediately
– Only perform work on equipment authorized / trained for
– Properly inspect all electrical equipment prior to use
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Hazard Control
• Engineering Controls
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Electrical panels, breakers, disconnects, etc… are enclosed
When required - water tight enclosures are in use
Electrical distribution areas are properly grounded
Clear approach of 36”side and front is maintained
Conduit is fully supported
All non-rigid cords have strain relief where necessary
• Administrative Controls
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Only trained & authorized employees conduct electrical repairs
Barriers & warning signs - prevent unauthorized entry
Lockout / tagout
Electrical control devices properly labeled
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Electrical Equipment
• Examination - free from recognized hazards
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suitability of equipment for an identified purpose
mechanical strength and durability
electrical insulation
heating effects under conditions of use
arcing effects
classification by type, size, voltage,current capacity & use
safeguarding of employees using or coming into contact with equipment
• Identification of Disconnecting Means & Circuits
– shall be legibly marked to indicate its purpose
– at the point where the circuit originates
– each service, feeder, and branch circuit
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Shall be used when contact with exposed electrical sources are likely
Shall be designed for the job and environment
Shall be inspected or tested before use
Non-conductive head PPE required where overhead or energized parts
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Eye / face PPE required when electrical arcs, flashes or flying objects
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Shall maintain insulating capabilities at all times.
Electrically rated safety shoes / boots / gloves / head gear
Tools properly insulated
Electrically rated matting for all distribution panels / utility rooms
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PPE Continued
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Fuse handling equipment insulated for the circuit voltage
Ropes and other hand lines
Portable ladders shall have non-conductive side rails
Working on elevated platform - REQUIRES - safety watch on the
ground
• Personnel working in elevated platforms must wear safety harness and
lanyard
• Lockout tagout
– Locks attached to prevent operating the disconnecting source
– Tag contain a statement prohibiting unauthorized operation
• Warning signs and barricades and or a safety attendant
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Standard Operating Procedures
Electrical Pre-work Procedures
• Treat all electrical circuits as “Live”
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Obtain permission from supervisor
Lockout / tagout at electrical power sources
Verify de-energized conditions exist - operate controls
Voltmeter verification at live electrical source - must be rated for voltage
Check exposed circuits phase to ground
No voltage in exposed circuits - it’s ok to work
If voltage is detected - Stop - determine source & eliminate voltage
Conduct work
Close up exposed circuits, boxes, control panels and equipment
Remove lock and tag
Obtain supervisor permission to energize circuits
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Standard Operating Procedures
Working on Exposed Energized Circuits
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Obtain permission from manager
Lock out and tag out all circuits possible
Treat all circuits as energized
Remove all conductive clothing and jewelry
Use all required PPE - including shields & barriers
Inspect all overhead lines before starting
Provide adequate lighting
Don’t reach were you cant see
Approach distance see chart next slide.
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APPROACH DISTANCE FOR QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES
ALTERNATING CURRENT
Voltage range (phase to phase)
300V and less…………………………….
Over 300V, not over 750V…………….
Over 750V, not over 2kV………………
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2kV, not over 15kV…………….
Over 15kV, not over 37kV…………….
Over 37kV, not over 87.5 kV………….
Over 87.5kV, not over 121kV…………
Over 121kv, not over 140kV……………
Minimum approach distance
Avoid Contact
1 ft. 0 in. ( 30.5 cm)
1 ft. 6 in. ( 46 cm)
2 ft. 0 in. ( 61 cm)
3 ft. 0 in. ( 91 cm)
3 ft. 6 in. (107 cm)
4 ft. 0 in. (122 cm)
4 ft. 6 in. (137 cm)
• Employees entering a confined space with exposed energized parts,
must use protective barriers, shields, or insulated materials rated at or
above the present voltage.
• Secure all doors to prevent contact with employee and causing
employee contact with energized parts
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Re-energizing Electrical Circuits After Work is
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Qualified person shall
– conduct test and visual inspection
– verify all tools / equipment have been removed
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Warn all employees that the system is going to be re-energized
Remove all locks and tags (by the individual that installed them)
Conduct a visual determine that all employees are clear and energize the
system
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Powered Equipment Safety Rules
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PEE = Cord or plug-type electrical devices including extension cords
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damage free - no stapling, nailing or door jams
visually inspected - if damage is present repair immediately
do not over load circuits
ground type plugs - to - ground type receptacles
never alter plugs
if moisture is present - equipment must be double insulated or rated for the job
it’s not a good idea to be standing in water while operating PPE
locking-type connectors shall be properly secured when connected to a
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Electrical Circuits Safety Procedures
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Electrical power and light circuits are devices designed to connect or reverse
circuits under a power load condition
– cable connectors, (not load-breakers) fuses, terminal plugs or cable splice
connectors may not be used, unless an emergency, to connect, disconnect or
reverse in place of proper electrical circuits
– once a protective circuit is disconnected or opened, it may not be connected or
closed until it is determined safe to energize
– over current protectors or circuits or connected circuits are never modified
– only qualified employees may perform electrical circuit or equipment tests
– all test equipment must be inspected before use - if damaged remove from service
– test equipment must meet or exceed the voltage being tested & environment
– electrical equipment is may not be used around flammable material unless the
proper measures have been taken to prevent the hazardous condition from
developing
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