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SAFETY MEASURES
September 2010
Introduction
Hazards of Electrical Energy
Electrical Safety Program
Safety-Related Work Practices
Electrical Safety Procedures
Presented By:
Ken Schmerber, MS, CIH, CSP
Principal EHS Consultant
Hellman & Associates, Inc.
303-384-9828
kschmerber@ehscompliance.com
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Regulations/Standards ( 50 Volts):
OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Subpart S, Electrical
1910.331, Scope
1910.332, Training
1910.333, Selection and Use of Work Practices
1910.334, Use of Equipment
1910.335, Safeguards for Personal Protection
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
OSHA
Reference
NFPA
Qualified Person/Training
Refers to
Subpart I
Hazard/Risk
Category
INTRODUCTION
Hazards include:
Shock;
Electrocution;
Arc Flash/Blast; and
Burns.
Breaker Racking
General
Implement overall program that is appropriate to manage
the degree of hazard
Electrical safety procedures are one component
LO/TO also plays a critical role
Job Briefing
Personal Protective Equipment
Training
Auditing
Or is infeasible:
Diagnostics and testing (e.g., start-up and troubleshooting);
and
Part of continuous process segment.
Hazard Analysis
Coordination Study
Electrical Hazard Analysis
Shock Hazard
Process described in NFPA 70E 130.2, Approach Boundaries
to Energized Electrical Conductors or Circuit Parts
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Procedures (Routine)
Purpose of task
Qualifications and number of employees involved
Hazardous nature and extent of task
Limits of approach
Safe work practices to be utilized
Required PPE including insulating materials and tools
Electrical diagrams
Equipment details
Reference data
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LOTO
Approach boundaries
PPE and inspection
Others
Flash Protection
Distance at which the incident energy is 1.2 cal/cm2 (i.e.,
point at which second degree burns may occur).
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Required PPE
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Procedure
SUMMARY
OSHA and NFPA 70E
50 V
Qualified Worker
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