Osha electrical safety requirements to pass inspection. Unfortunately there is not always an electrical receptacle located nearby to. Occupational safety and health administration 30 hour construction. Department of labor occupational safety and health. Electrical safety michigan water environment association. September 4, 2019 in regulatory compliance checklists. Application this policy applies to both qualified persons and unqualified persons see the definitions below who are working on, near, or with the following electrical installations. Sample written program electrical safety purpose electricity is a serious work place hazard, capable of causing both employee injury shocks, electrocution. It was developed through extensive research with vocational instructors, and we are grateful for their valuable contributions. Osha requires that live electrical parts be deenergized before the employee works on or near them, unless the employer can demonstrate that deenergizing introduces additional or increased hazards or is infeasible due to equipment. However, we need to be cautious and keep safety in mind.
Recall key electrical terms which are essential to understanding and meeting the requirements of key electrical safety standards. What all students need to know about electrical safety b. Conduct osha inspections on the safesite app for free ios, android, desktop. Osha 10hour safety course electrical safety page 5 of 5 use the threestage safety model to stay safe.
This guide is not meant to be either a substitute for or a legal interpretation of the occupational safety and health regulations. Occupational safety and health administration osha 29 cfr 1910. The uc berkeley electrical safety program must be applied to every individual piece of equipment, research experimental apparatus or facility that has electrical energy as a source of power andor utility distribution in compliance with calosha code, california electrical code, california building construction code and nfpa life safety code. Based on the number of questions i get from clients, the electrical safetyrelated osha training requirements can be confusing. This document contains doe developed explanatory material in support of osha regulations and nationally recognized electrical safety related standards and other information. This handbook is provided to owners, proprietors and managers of small businesses by the occupational safety and health administration osha, an agency of the u. In simple terms, a company has to provide electrical safetyrelated work practices and train employees on them. Strong track record performing arc flash hazard analysis and studies attention to detail and quality when personal safety is at stake arc flash mitigation solutions to lower incident energy levels arc flash safety training courses approved at state and national levels eaton arc flash prevention solutions. Choosing a backup generator plus 3 legal house connection options transfer switch and more duration. The manual is designed to engage the learner in recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards associated with electrical work. Give students handout c electrical safety scenario. Controlling electrical hazards osha laboratory safety. An understanding of these principles is essential for comprehension of osha s electrical safety standards. Arcflash and other electrical safety hazards 27 electrical safety hazards 27 electric shock 27 arcflash and arc blasts 28 arcflash metrics 29 arcblast effect 31 light and sound effects 31 electrical hazard analysis 32 shock hazard analysis 32 approach boundaries 32.
Promote an electrically safe workplace free from unauthorized exposure to electrical hazards for all employees and contractors. Electrical incidents cause an average of days away from work because of associated injuries and usually one fatality every day always use caution when working near electricity. Removal of an isolating circuit element such as a fuse blocking of a controlling switch opening of an extra disconnecting device. They refer to quick and easy meetings, around the toolbox as it were, designed to systematically educate workers in topics that will help keep them safe, and also allow workers to bring to the. Electrical hazards osha gfci information osha gfci information uw facilities services, pdf fast facts. Through the osha and afsa alliance, afsa developed this toolbox talk for informational purposes only.
This movement of electric charge is known as an electric current, usually measured in amperes. Many people who work in maintenance know that the occupational safety and health administration is a federal agency that operates under the authority of the department of labor. Or perhaps its a missing knockout plug on the side of an electrical box. Ask each group to identify at least three things that could have been done to. Electrical safety ppe best practices including 1910. The training requirements outlined in osha standard 29 cfr 1910.
Covering the full range of safety categories, this master checklist can be used for mock inspections and comprehensive audits. An understanding of these principles is essential for comprehension of oshas electrical safety standards. It does not necessarily reflect the official views of osha or the u. Download free toolbox talks, templates, signage and more. Osha toolbox talks free downloads toolbox talks are a mainstay of occupational job safety at the level where it counts. Electrical hazards can cause burns, shocks and electrocution death. Oshas standards for marine terminals, in 29 cfr 1917, and for longshoring, in 29 cfr 1918, reference the general industry electrical standards in subpart s of part 1910. This publication does not alter or determine compliance responsibilities, which are described in the osha standards and the occupational safety and health act. June 2010 tool box talks electrical safety always use caution when working with electricity. Working safely around downed electrical wires fact sheet osha fs 3941 2018 english. Many workers believe a little house power wont hurt anyone. However, niosh recommends that actual employment in the electrical trades or any of the. A tingling feeling when you touch an electrical appliance discolored or warm wall outlets a burning or rubbery smell coming from an appliance flickering or dimming lights sparks from an outlet q inspect your home for hidden electrical hazards. The portion of this nec that deals with electrical safety in the workplace is nfpa 70e.
Basic electrical safety avoid misuse of extension cords reference 1910 subpart s 1926 subpart k think of all the activities we perform at work that would be so much more difficult, if not impossible, to do without electricity. The ieee institute of electrical and electronics engineers, inc. Explain the issues statistics associated with poor electrical safety in the workplace. Occupational safety and health administration 30 hour. Osha s standards for marine terminals, in 29 cfr 1917, and for longshoring, in 29 cfr 1918, reference the general industry electrical standards in subpart s of part 1910. Electrical safety foundation international external icon. Safety tips have all electrical work done by a qualified electrician. Osha standards cover many electrical hazards in many different industries. Electrical protection handbook 1990 bussman, cooper industries, inc. The fact is that workers can be and have been electrocuted, burned, or shocked by simple house power. Osha, electrical safety related work practices, 29 cfr part 1910 9. Oshas general industry electrical safety standards are published in. Electricity is an important part of building houses today, but it can also be a deadly part.
Safety and health for electrical trades student manual cdc pdf pdf 1. Osha also has electrical safety standards for the construction industry, in 29 cfr 1926, subpart k. It functions under a mandate which not only develops. New osha regulations for arc flash safety what does this.
Occupational safety and health administration osha standards. Introduction to electrical safety practices and will introduce you to the electrical safety program. The following safe work practices can prevent electrical shock. Osha is utilizing the version of that publication 2009 which contains a great deal of guidance on the selection and use of personal protective equipment for protectionfrom electrical shock and arc flash. Table of contents emory environmental health and safety. Osha, electrical safety related work practices, 29 cfr part 1910. Pptsmes 2015 10 workers are divided into two categories when working. The two statuses given to electrical equipment are safe and unsafe. Electrical safety basic awareness provides basic electrical hazard awareness information in accordance with osha 29 cfr 1910 subpart s. Contact your supervisor for additional safety training if your job involves repairing, installing or working on energized parts. This document was revised to include electrical safety for enclosed electrical and electronic equipment, research and development, and the latest editions of 29cfr 1910. This will result in a publication that is a practical, if not essential, asset to not only designers. The responsibility for this electrical safety program should be delegated to someone with a complete knowledge of electricity, electrical work practices, and the appropriate osha standards for installation and performance. International electrical testing association neta organization external icon.