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Electrical Safe Work Practices

Knowledge & Skills Evaluation Qualified Persons
Employee Name:
Supervisor Name:
Date:

Checkpoint Key Points
EE
Initials
Supv
Initials
Explain the facilitys power distribution system. Provide site-specific overview and identify key
equipment.
Able to locate One-Line Diagram.

Identify and explain the information on arc
flash hazard warning labels.
(1) At least one of the following:
a. Available incident energy and the
corresponding working distance
b. Minimum arc rating of clothing
c. Required level of PPE
d. Highest Hazard/Risk Category (HRC) for
the equipment
(3) Arc flash protection boundary
(2) Nominal system voltage
(4) Shock protection boundaries

Explain the required clothing and electrical PPE
for each category (0-4) for Qualified Persons.
Explain proper storage and pre-use inspection
steps.
Category 0 Arc-Rated Long-Sleeve Shirt &
Pants or Arc-Rated Coverall
ALL Categories (0-4):
Voltage-Rated Gloves w/Protectors (if
breaking shock protection boundaries)
Hard Hat
Safety Glasses or Goggles
Hearing Protection
Leather Work Shoes

Category 1 Arc-Rated Long-Sleeve Shirt &
Pants or Arc-Rated Coverall
Arc-Rated Face Shield (Balaclava required if
back of head is within Arc Flash Boundary)

Category 2 Arc-Rated Long-Sleeve Shirt &
Pants or Arc-Rated Coverall
Arc-Rated Face Shield w/Balaclava (Sock Hood)
or Arc-Rated Flash Suit Hood

Category 3/4 Coverall and/or Arc-Rated Flash
Suit Jacket and Pants
Arc-Rated Flash Suit Hood
FR Liner for Hard Hat

Explain restrictions on personal clothing. Fibers that melt are not permitted, and include
things such as acetate, nylon, polyester,
polypropylene, and spandex.

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Checkpoint Key Points
EE
Initials
Supv
Initials
Explain the various types of Voltage Meters
used at your facility.
Site-specific, including detecting voltages
above 480V.

Demonstrate proper use of Volt Meter. Test volt meter prior to use on known source,
test circuit to work on, test again on known
source.

Demonstrate proper use of Insulation Tester.
Demonstrate proper use of Amp Meter.
Explain why and when to use Insulated Tools,
and their proper inspection.

Explain proper inspection, condition and care
of basic electrical tools.
Screw Drivers, Side Cutters, Lineman Pliers,
Needle Nose Pliers, Crimper

Explain the live components of electrical
equipment.
Motor Circuit, Control Circuit, Capacitor Banks
Demonstrate technique for determining
exposed live parts in electrical equipment.
Everything considered live until proven dead
phase to ground, phase to phase.

Explain nominal voltages used at your facility
and the equipment that pertains to those
voltages.
Site-Specific
Explain the Arc Flash and Shock Protection
Boundary diagram and required safeguards for
each level.
Refer to diagram in GP Compliance Standard,
Appendix E, F, & G.

Explain necessary planning and PPE
requirements when working on lighting
circuits.
Knows information or can describe how to find
it.

Explain necessary planning and PPE
requirements when working on control
circuits.
Knows information or can describe how to find
it.

Explain necessary planning and PPE
requirements when working on motor circuits.
Knows information or can describe how to find
it.

Explain when an Attendant is required. Refer to GP Compliance Standard, Appendix I
Explain when energized electrical work can be
performed without an Energized Work Permit
being completed.
Troubleshooting, Testing (voltage, current,
phasing and system tuning), identifying circuits
and visual inspections if not crossing the
restricted boundary.

Explain the purpose and use of the Safety
System Override (SSO) procedure, tag, and log.
Knows when SSO procedure is required, and
can locate tags and log and describe their use.
Refer to GP SSO supplemental standard.

Retain this completed checklist, and record completion in LMS:
BP Electrical 203 (SAF_BP-ELECTRCL_SAFTY_203_FV)