ELECTRICAL

SAFETY-RELATED

WORK PRACTICES

Qualified Persons

Those people that

have training in

avoiding electrical

hazards while

working on or near

exposed energized

parts.

Unqualified Persons

Those people with

little or no training

in avoiding

electrical hazards

while working on

or near exposed

energized parts

Additional Training for Qualified Persons

The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electrical equipment

The skills and techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts

The clearance distance specified in 1910.333(c) and the corresponding voltages to which the qualified person will be exposed

Approach Distances 1910.333(C)

Voltage range (phase to phase) Minimum approach distance

300V and less ........................... Avoid Contact

Over 300V, not over 750V ........ 1 ft. 0 in. (30.5 cm).

Over 750V, not over 2kV .......... 1 ft. 6 in. (46 cm).

Over 2kV, not over 15kV ........... 2 ft. 0 in. (61 cm).

Over 15kV, not over 37kV ......... 3 ft. 0 in. (91 cm).

Over 37kV, not over 87.5kV ...... 3 ft. 6 in. (107 cm).

Over 87.5kV, not over 121kV .... 4 ft. 0 in. (122 cm).

Over 121kV, not over 140kV ..... 4 ft. 6 in. (137 cm).

Types of Training

Section 1910.332 requires

that instruction utilize either

a classroom lecture or on-

the-job training strategy. The

degree of training provided is

determined by the amount of

risk to the employee

Safety Related Work Practices to which the Standard Does Not Apply

Generation, transmission and distribution installations

Communications installations

Installations in vehicles (i.e., ships, watercraft, railway, aircraft or automotive vehicles)

Railway installations

Less than 50 volts to ground

If de-energized, all Lockout/Tagout procedures apply

Employer Responsibilities

Safety related work practices to prevent electrical shock

A written maintained copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) - Lockout and tagging written program

Proper equipment for working around or near energized parts:

Portable ladders, non-conductive siderails

Employer Responsibilities(continued)

Method to prevent any conductive materials or equipment from making contact with live electrical

Method of making conductive apparel, such as jewelry, non-conductive

Clothing such as wool, cotton or better

Cleaning materials such as steel wool and conductive liquids from coming into contact with live electrical

Employer Responsibilities(continued)

A visual inspection of all flexible cord sets (extension cords) and portable cord and plug connected equipment

Proper illumination in confined or enclosed work spaces

Providing appropriate insulated tools

Tools must be tested annually

Personal Protective Equipment

Hard Hat - Type ‘B’ Rubber Gloves ASTM Label on Glove Testing and Maintaining Gloves If possible damage to rubber glove, then

protective outer glove (leather glove) Note: Leather gloves alone are not recommended.

Personal Protective Equipment

Class Of Gloves:

(1) 10,000 Volts - Type 1

(2) 20,000 Volts - Type 2

(3) 30,000 Volts - Type 3

(4) 40,000 Volts - Type 4

(5) 1,000 Volts - Type 0 *

(6) 500 Volts - Type 00 *

* (leather glove required over the top)

Personal Protective Equipment

Face Shield or Safety Glasses

Flying particles

Face Shield - electric arcs, flashes resulting from electrical explosion.

Protective Tools & Equipment

1. Insulated tools, handling equipment

If equipment comes into contact

with energized parts.

2. Protective shields, Barriers,

Insulating materials.

Alerting Techniques

Signs Symbols Tags Barricades Attendants

Preventing Shock

Safety Planning before Starting the Work– Determine location of work– Determine voltage– Determine Fire - Explosion Hazard

Preventing Shock

Personal Qualification– Have you received the necessary training

to do the job?– Do you feel good about the work

assignment?– Are you familiar with the equipment?

Preventing Shock

Personal Qualification (continued)– Do you understand exactly how to get the

job done safely?– Do you have all the necessary parts, tools

and PPE?– Have you studied the work to be done and

thought it through?– Can you deenergize?

Preventing Shock

Never take the work of another employee. Is the lockout labeled correctly? Were the prints and drawing correct? Can I guard the electrical parts? Have I checked and tested my PPE? Is my PPE the correct type for the work?