Industrial Safety

Electrical Safety Program

I. Overview and Objectives

II. Purpose

III. Scope

IV. Policy

V. Definitions

VI. Responsibilities

1. Environmental Health and Safety
2. Physical Plant — Supervisors and Managers
3. Physical Plant Employees
4. Contractors

VII. General Electrical Safety Requirements

1. Electrical cords
2. Equipment
3. Wet Areas
4. Repair / Maintenance
5. Storage
6. De-Energized Work

VIII. Requirements for Qualified Personnel

1. Electric Rooms
2. Equipment / Tools
3. Personal Protection / Emergency Response
4. Lockout / Tagout
5. Potentially Hazardous Environments
6. Covers / Identification

IX. Personal Protective Equipment — Qualified Personnel

1. Employee protection
2. Clothing
3. Gloves
4. Face Shields / Hardhats / Hoods
5. Hearing Protection
6. PPE for Higher Categories

X. Emergency Procedures

1. Arc Flash
2. Electric Shock

XI. Employee Trainings

1. Qualified Employees
2. Non-qualified Employees

XII. Program Audits

XIII. Records

Appendix A — NFPA 70E Common Tasks (with synopsis and task limits)

Appendix B — Energized Electrical Work Permit [PDF]

Appendix C — Control of Hazardous Energy Sources — Lockout/Tagout

Appendix D — Post Electric Shock Procedures

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