Transcript Working On or Near Energized Conductors and FR

2015 METER SAFETY
WORKSHOP
Working On or Near
Energized Conductors and
FR Clothing
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GROUP DISCUSSION
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AGENDA ITEMS
• APPA SAFEY MANUAL – See 406 Clothing
• OSHA 1910.269 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 1910.269 (a)(2)(i),(ii)
and (iii).
• Appropriate Flame Retardant
Clothing when exposed to 50
volts or more.
Employee Training
115.1 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 1910.269, (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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Hazards associated with the job.
Work Procedures involved.
Special Precautions and risk mitigation.
Energy Source controls
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.
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APPA Safety Rules; 507.21 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
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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.
OSHA REGULATIONS
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.
OSHA REGULATIONS. CPR AND FIRST AID
TRAINING
1910.269 (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.
EMPLOYEE TRAINING (CON’T)
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.
OSHA 1910.269 APPAREL
(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.
OSHA STANDARD 1910.269
(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.
OSHA 1910.269 APPAREL
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.
OSHA 1910.269 (I) WORKING ON OR NEAR
EXPOSED ENERGIZED 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.
INSULATING SAFETY TOOLS
Rated
for
1000 Volts
A.C.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
HIGH
VOLTAGE
&
LOW
VOLTAGE
together
Very close
working
conditions
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