ElectricalSafetyRefresherforSubcontractElectricalWorkers.pptVIP

Shock Approach Boundaries Limited Approach Boundary (LAB) Level II authorization required Only qualified workers may cross * Boundary must be physically established Restricted Approach Boundary (RAB) No unqualified workers Shock PPE required Shock PPE mainly consists of insulating gloves and tools Refer to slide 44 for LAB and RAB approach distances and required PPE. Arc Flash Protection PPE and flash protection boundary (FPB) in CSSP will match that of arc flash hazard (AFH) label on equipment If the electrical equipment is not provided with an AFH warning label, PPE and FPB in CSSP will be determined using the table in slide 44. Hazard Risk Categories (HRC) Hazard Risk Above Forty Calories: All equipment identified with a Level V (red) Arc Flash Hazard label Hazard Risk Greater Than 600 volts: Obtain flash hazard analysis. Exception: HRC 2 PPE shall be worn In 15 kV manholes. Head, face and glove protection may be removed during cable terminations if no other work is being performed in the manhole. Boundary and PPE Table Performing Your Work All circuits must be considered energized until LOTO’d and verified de-energized Several events at SNL have been the result of failure to verify de-energized Performance of the 0 energy verification still requires PPE and boundary establishment (slide 44) Do you have to do this hot? Physically establish the limited approach boundary (slide 44) Boundary must keep unqualified workers out of area Boundary must warn workers of the hazards inside the area * * Arc Flash - 2006 Operating Breakers and Disconnects Use one hand when possible. For side-handled switches, stand as far away to the side as possible to operate the switch. For panel-mounted breakers, do not stand in front of the panel when operating the breaker. Do not expose unprotected portions of the body/face to the potential blast. Review – Switching Operations Disconnect Rating Required PPE (Hazard Category) Up to and including 60 amps ( 600 volts) HC 0 * 60 up