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Region IV - OSHA
  

ë .331 Scope
ë .332 Training
ë .333 LOTO ± MAD¶s ± Safe Work
Practices
ë .334 Use of Equipment Portable,
Fixed, Test
ë .335 PPE and Warning
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on NFPA 70 E
 



è Installations of electric conductors
and equipment within or on
buildings or other structures, and
on other premises such as yards,
carnival, parking, and other lots,
and industrial substations;
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è A general term including material,
fittings, devices, appliances,
fixtures, apparatus, and the like,
used as a part of, or in connection
with, an electrical installation.
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è One familiar with the construction
and operation of the equipment and
the hazards involved.
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è If their work exposes them to electrical
hazards which would otherwise be
protected according to Subpart S ± x










   
è Hazards include: Shocks, Electrocution,
Arc last, urns, Explosions.
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è Normally protected by Subpart S.

However
è If their work exposes them to
electrical hazards which would
otherwise be protected according to
Subpart S ± They must be trained.
 


è Employees who face a risk of electric
shock that is not reduced to a safe level
by the electrical installation
requirements of 1910.303 through
1910.308.
 



è Employees who are covered by
paragraph (a) of this section but who
are not qualified persons shall also be
trained in and familiar with any
electrically related safety practices not
specifically addressed by 1910.331
through 1910.335 but which are
necessary for their safety.
  

 

ë Live parts (50 Volts or more)
shall be de-energized before
working on them.
ë Unless the employer can
demonstrate infeasibility or
greater hazard.
 

 

ë Written procedure.
ë De-energize equipment & release
stored energy.
ë Apply locks & tags.
ë Verify de-energization & test.
ë Re-energize.
 

 

 ´apable of working live & familiar with
techniques, PPE ± Insulating, shielding
materials, insulated tools.
 Overhead lines ± MAD¶s.
 Adequate illumination & no blind
reaching.
 Shielding provided for enclosed spaces.
  

Non-Rated tool Rated insulated tool .

with cushioned Tool should be
grip. marked with rating.
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 No conductive materials or
equipment.
 Nonconductive ladders.
 No conductive apparel.
 Housekeeping ± no steel wool or
conductive liquids.
  
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 ´overs cordsets (extension
cords).
 ´ord & Plug connected
equipment.
 For qualified & unqualified
workers.
  
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ë Don¶t abuse, damage, or use for a
rope. (a)(1)
ë Visually inspect before use. (a)(2)
ë Shall be removed from service &
not used until repaired. (a)(2)(ii)
  
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 Extension cords shall be grounded
unless used with double insulated
tools. (a)(3)(i)
 Don¶t mess with the grounding pin.
(a)(3)(ii)
 No 3-wire grounding adapters, unless
the ground continuity is maintained.
(a)(3)(iii)
  
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 Damp/Wet locations require
equipment approved for same. (a)(4)
see .303(b)(2)
 Don¶t plug in or unplug stuff with wet
hands. (a)(5)
 Twist lock connectors must be locked
before use. (a)(5)(iii)
  

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 Test instruments used only by
qualified employees.
 Visually inspected before use,
including leads and probes.
 Rating of equipment (voltage):
Test leads rated for full voltage.
Designed for environment.
  


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 Employees working in areas where
they are no potential electrical
hazards shall use electrical PPE.
 PPE ± 1910.132 - 1910.138.
 Electrical Protective Equipment ±
ASTM F Standards.
 Textile ´lothing ± NFPA 70E &
ASTM F1506.
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 Maximum use voltage to conform to
Table I-5.
 Equipment damage inspection:
No holes, tears, cuts, or
punctures; no ozone cutting or
checking; no embedded foreign
objects; no swelling, softening,
hardening, etc.
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Electric Arcs can reach temperatures of
34,000oF
The arcs can vaporize metal, burn skin,
and ignite clothing.
Vaporized copper expands 67,000 times
in volume.
High pressures can develop in enclosures,
causing covers and molten metal to fly.
 
When clothing ignites, it can greatly
increase the amount of skin area
burned, and the chance of a fatality.
Heat levels of 1.2 cal/cm2 per second
for one second can cause second degree
burns to exposed skin.
Most arc exposure times are less than 1
second.
 
 Regular cotton work
clothing will
typically not ignite at
heat levels up to 1-2
cal/cm2.
 Heavy denim might
work for about 5-10
cal/cm2.
 
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 480 Volt arc in a box. 6 cycles, at a
12 inch distance.
16,000A 8 - 11 cal/cm2
24,000A 9 ± 14 cal/cm2
38,000A 17 ± 24 cal/cm2
50,000A 32 ± 38 cal/cm2
 
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 Maintain & periodically test
according to .137.
 Protect the insulating capability
against damage.
 Nonconductive head protection.
 Face & Eye Protection for arc blast.
  



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 Shall use insulated tools and
handling equipment (ASTM 1505
specifications).
 Fuse pullers.
 Nonconductive rope.
 Protective shields & barriers.
  


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