Pdf electrical safety hazards handbook yasir ahmed. How to identify employees appropriate training and protection requirements. Practices that will help keep you safe and free of injury are. Study 10 electrical safetyrelated work practices, level 2 flashcards from zack s. Special training is required for work on electrical equipment. Give students handout c electrical safety scenario. Electrical safetyrelated work practices for schools. Work area safety you must be able to see what you are doing when working on energized equipment do not work on energized electrical parts without adequate illumination if there is an obstruction that prevents seeing your work area if you must reach blindly into areas which may contain energized parts. Osha, electrical safety related work practices, 29 cfr part 1910. It presents ways to meet the standards and reduce the hazards.
Ensuring the electrical safe work practices program is integrated into the daily operations of cornell. Electrical safetyrelated work practices and a written copy of safety procedures including lockout and tagging available for inspection. Electrical safety michigan water environment association. Electrical safetyrelated work practices only qualified workers who have been trained in the avoidance of electrical hazards are permitted to work on or near exposed energized parts. Explain safe work practice requirements for nonelectrical workers. Safetyrelated work practices shall be employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries. Article 110 general requirements for electrical safetyrelated work practices. It is a guide for improving electrical safety and contains information about governmental regulations, industryaccepted standards and work practices.
You may also be interested in the following related products and services from ccohs. Chapter 1, safetyrelated work practices article 100, definitions article 110, general requirements for electrical safetyrelated work practices article 120, establishing an electrically safe work condition article, working on or near live parts. Electrical safety work practices southwestern community college. The importance of electrical safetyrelated work practices. Are the circuits and equipment to be worked on disconnected from all energy sources. Safetyrelated work practices shall be employed at the university of denver du to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work is performed. Are safe procedures determined before circuits or equipment is deenergized. Safetyrelated maintenance requirements chapter 1 safetyrelated work practices applies generally to electrical safety in the workplace safety requirements for special equipment. Most electricallyrelated fatalities and injuries could easily be avoided. Electrical transmission and distribution construction contractors and trade association osha partnership best practices purpose. Electrical transmission and distribution construction. Electrical safetyrelated work practices inspection. This website is not the official or final authority to determine osha compliance responsibilities, which are set forth in osha standards themselves, and the occupational safety and health act of 1970.
Electrical safetyrelated work practices osha standards 1910. Electrical safety handbook, 3e let experts make onthejob safety simple the electrical safety handbook is an easytouse, illustrated source of lifesaving information tailored to fit specific work environments written by renowned experts in electrical construction safety and medicine, the electrical safety handbook is the reference professionals trust for uptodate and easytofollow. In addition to electrical safety related work practices, qualified workers receive training on emergency procedures, including methods to release. Osha 10hour safety course electrical safety page 1 of 5 osha safety electrical safety nec provisions directly related to employee safety. 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. It provides advice on how working safey can be achiel ved and maintained by every electrical. Electrical safetyrelated work practices, level 2 studyblue. Safety related work practices are employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contact when work is performed near or on equipment or circuits which are or may be energized. Electrical safety in the workplace 3 4 safety related work practices participants will be able to. Their document number 70e is recognized by many regulatory authorities and organizations as the best.
Nfpa 70e, standard for electrical safety in the workplace. Ask each group to identify at least three things that could have been done to. Has been trained to avoid electrical hazards when working on or near exposed energized parts. Selection and use of work practices safetyrelated work practices shall be employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries from directindirect electrical contacts, when working on or near equipmentcircuits that are or may be energized. 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. Responsibilities company name management is responsible for providing employee safety training, conducting electrical safety inspections, correcting all electrical safety hazards, and ensuring that all new electrical equipment. Electrical safetyrelated work practice 3rd edition. Nfpa 70e, standard for electrical safety in the workplace 2018 online training series. Article 105 application of safetyrelated work practices and procedures. Electrical safety special training is required for work on electrical equipment only authorized employees may conduct electrical work. Electrical safetyrelated work practices national joint apprenticeship and training committee, hickman, palmer on. Identify requirements for electrical safe work practices specified in osha 29 cfr 1910.
Personnel that are required to perform work on electrical devices and systems, to include testing and troubleshooting, shall be trained to identify the hazards and reduce the risk associated with electrical work including safety related work practices, procedures and requirements that pertain to their respective work. A safe work environment is not always enough to control all potential electrical hazards. This is similar to the electromotive force, or voltage v divided i v low of water. This booklet covers, in general terms, basic electrical safety practices. In no case will work be permitted on energized electrical equipment andor conductors. Advice on safe work practices for energized circuits and parts, or high. Electrical safety related work practices 4th edition. The njatcs authoritative electrical experts train topquality electrical workers across the country. A person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a. Qualified persons those familiar with the construction and operation of electrical equipment, and the hazards involved and who have training in avoiding the electrical hazards of working on or near energized parts. This 40 question written is a companion to the handbook above titled 2018 nfpa 70e. This electrical safety hazards handbook was developed for general education.
This third edition text covers electrical safety requirements and safetyrelated work practices of osha and the national fire protection association electrical safety in the workplace code, nfpa 70e. The njatc trains topquality electrical workers across the country. In most cases, a safe work procedure swp will provide a systematic process to follow to ensure that all safety considerations and precautions are in place prior to starting the job. Osha training requirements electrical safety related. 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. Elements of osha electrical safety regulation 29 cfr 1910. Employees in occupations listed in table s4 face such a risk and are required to be trained. Observe safe work practices 45 working on deenergized equipment 22 5. Electrical safety related work practices 4th edition on. Osha training requirements electrical safety related work practices. Variations in the work environment, whether related directly to electricity supply or. 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. The electrical safetyrelated work practice standards that do exist are distributed in other subparts of 29 cfr 1910.
Although unsafe work practices appear to be involved in most workplace electrocutions, osha has very few regulations addressing work practices necessary for electrical safety. 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. The work practices must be consistent with the nature and extent of the hazard. Maintain at least 30 inches of clearance in front of electrical panels to ensure a safe environment for facilities workers. Have employees who work on high voltage systems or who are at risk of exposure to arc. One of the leading authorities on electrical safety is the national fire protection association, the nfpa. Electrical safety related work practices introduction.
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