Working On or Near Energized Conductors and FR Clothing

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AGENDA ITEMS APPA SAFEY MANUAL – See 406 Clothing OSHA RULES AND REGULATIONS NEW 2012 NATIONAL ELECTRIC SAFETY CODE MANUAL

(When you pull a meter from its base, “YOU ARE EXPOSED” to more than 50 volts). Inspecting meter sockets during a meter installation or removal. Before installing a meter, voltage readings need to be made using rubber gloves. When installing or removing a meter, the use of portable meter pulling devices is recommended.

Employer responsibility for employee training. OSHA (a)(2)(i),(ii) and (iii). Appropriate Flame Retardant Clothing when exposed to 50 volts or more.

Employee Training Employee Training a) Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety related work practices, safety procedures, and other safety requirements in this section that pertain to their respective job assignments.

JOB BRIEFING OSHA , (c) Job Briefing a) The employer shall ensure that the employee in charge shall conduct a job briefing with the employees involved before the start of each job.

The job briefing will at least cover the following subjects: (1)Hazards associated with the job. (2)Work Procedures involved. (3)Special Precautions and risk mitigation. (4)Energy Source controls (5)Personal Protective Equipment Requirements. (6) Emergency response information (APPA)

Job Briefing Cont’d (3) Working Alone. An employee working alone need not conduct a job briefing. However, the employer shall ensure that the task to be performed are planned as if a briefing ere required.

 APPA Safety Rules; Metering a) Appropriate clothing and PPE shall be worn when installing or removing meters from energized meter sockets and meter sockets equipped with bypass capabilities. Note: Refer to part 4, Personal Protective Equipment, for specific requirements.  Hard Hats  Safety Glasses  Rubber Gloves

 b)Meter sockets shall be inspected before the meter is installed and/or the service is energized. Checks shall be made to ensure there is no socket damage, loose connections, or foreign objects present that could cause a short circuit or flashover.

C)Voltage readings between the source, load, and ground shall be made to prevent cross-phasing, feedback, or phase-to-ground fault through the meter or meter socket.

For a Qualified Employee, training in the following is required: 1. Safety-Related work practices, safety procedures, and other personnel safety requirements that relate to their job assignments. 2. Any other safety practices, including applicable emergency procedures (for example, pole-top and manhole rescue) that are related to their work and necessary for their safety.

 (b) Medical Services and First Aid  (I)When employees are performing work on or associated with exposed lines or equipment energized at 50 volts or more, persons trained in first aid and CPR shall be available as follows:

(1)Cardio resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. For field work involving two or more employees at a location performing work on exposed lines or equipment energized at 50 volts or more, two trained persons must be available. However, only one trained person need be available if all new employees are trained in first aid, including CPR, within 3 months of their hiring dates.

4. Skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed energized parts from the other parts of electric equipment, machines, and processes. 5. Skills and techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts. 6. Knowledge and understanding of the clearance and minimum approach distances required when working with the voltages to which employees will be exposed. 7. Proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools, when required.

(i) When work is performed within reaching distance of exposed energized parts of equipment, the employer shall ensure that each employee removes or render nonconductive all exposed articles, such as key or watch chains, rings, or wrist watches or bands, unless such articles do not increase the hazards associated with contact with the energized parts.

(l)(6) APPAREL (l)(6)(iii) The employer shall ensure that each employee who is exposed to the hazards of flames or electric arcs does not wear clothing that, when exposed to flames or electric arcs, could increase the extent of injury that would be sustained by the employee.

NOTE: Clothing made of the following types of fabrics, either alone or in blends, is prohibited by this paragraph, unless the employer can demonstrate that the fabric has been treated to withstand the conditions that may be encountered or that the clothing is worn in such a manner as to eliminate the hazard involved: acetate, nylon, polyester, rayon.

The employer shall ensure that an assessment is performed to determine potential exposure to an electric arc for employees who work on or near energized lines, parts, or equipment. If the assessment determines potential employee exposure, clothing made from Nylon. Polyester, or Polypropylene shall not be worn, unless arc rated.

2012 National Electric Safety Code Section 41; 410 General Requirements “The employer shall provide training to all employees who work in the vicinity of exposed energized lines and parts.

(1)General. Only qualified employees may work on or with expose energized lines or parts of equipment. Only qualified employees may work in areas containing unguarded, un-insulated energized lines or parts of equipment operating at 50 volts or more.

Rated for 1000 Volts A.C.

DANGEROUS! HIGH VOLTAGE & LOW VOLTAGE together Very close working conditions

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