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?