Model Safety Operating Procedures 2011 forElectric Distribution Utilities

A Collaboration ofthe Northeast PublicPower Association andthe Massachusetts Departmentof Labor Standards


ModelSafetyOperatingProcedures forElectricDistributionUtilities
AcollaborationoftheNortheastPublicPowerAssociation andtheMassachusettsDepartmentofLaborStandards Thesemodelsafetyoperatingproceduresforelectricdistributionutilitiesare primarilybaseduponregulationscontainedinthefederalOccupationalSafety andHealthAdministration(OSHA)performancestandardsforworkonornear electrictransmissionanddistributionlinesandrelatedwork(1910.269).In addition,industrybestpracticeshavebeenincludedinsomeareasandare denotedinitalics.(Bestpracticesmaynotberequiredbyregulationbutmay berecommendedinothergenerallyrecognizedindustrystandardsand [Link]). Pleasenotethattheprocedurescontainedinthisdocumentarenotintendedto becomprehensiveinscope,butrathercoverthemostcommontasksinvolvedin [Link] areintendedtoprovideguidancetopublicpowerofficialsinthedevelopmentof [Link] modifytheseproceduresasappropriate. ItisalsoimportanttonotethatwhileOSHAstandardshavebeenusedtocompile theseprocedures,someNewEnglandstates(Maine,NewHampshireandRhode Island)[Link], electricutilitiesineachNewEnglandstateshouldassurethattheyarein [Link],whileOSHA doesnotcoverpublicsectorworkplaces,itisthepolicyoftheDepartmentofLabor StandardsthatMassachusettsmunicipalemployeesshallcomplywithOSHA standardsasaminimum.

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 TableofContents

QualifiedEmployee1 JobBriefings WorkingonornearExposedEnergizedParts InsulateandIsolateProcedures MinimumApproachDistances GroundtoGroundRubberGlove/SleeveRules WorkingConditionsandRubberGlove/SleeveRequirements UndergroundRubberGloveRule GloveMaintenanceandInspection ExceptionstotheRubberGloveRule FlameRetardantClothing(FR) InstallingorRemovingMeters AppendixAHazardousEnergyControl(Lockout/Tagout) AppendixBGroundingfortheProtectionofEmployees AppendixCOverheadLines AppendixDConfinedandEnclosedSpaces AppendixEGeneralRequirementsforPersonalProtectiveEquipment

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QualifiedEmployee 1. Qualifiedemployeesshallbetrainedandcompetentin: a. Theskillsandtechniquesnecessarytodistinguishexposedlive partsfromotherpartsofelectricequipment. Theskillsandtechniquesnecessarytodeterminethenominal voltageofexposedliveparts. Theminimumapproachdistancescorrespondingtothe voltagestowhichthequalifiedemployeewillbeexposed. Theproperuseofthespecialprecautionarytechniques, personalprotectiveequipment,insulatingandshielding materials,andinsulatedtoolsforworkingonornearenergized partsofelectricequipment.

b. c. d. JobBriefings

1. Theemployershallensurethattheemployeeinchargeconductsajob [Link] briefingshallcoveratleastthefollowingsubjects: a. b. c. d. e.

Hazardsassociatedwiththejob Workproceduresinvolved Specialprecautions Energysourcecontrols Personalprotectiveequipment

WorkingonorNearExposedEnergizedParts 1. Onlyqualifiedlineworkersmayworkonorwithexposedenergizedlinesor equipment. 2. Atleasttwoqualifiedlineworkers,oneofwhichshallbeajourneyman lineworker,shallbepresentwhilethefollowingtypesofworkarebeing performed: a. b. Installation,removal,orrepairoflinesthatareenergizedat morethan600volts. Installation,removalorrepairofdeenergizedlinesifan employeeisexposedtocontactwithotherpartsenergizedat morethan600volts. Installation,removalorrepairofequipment,suchas transformers,capacitors,andregulators,ifanemployeeis exposedtocontactwithpartsenergizedatmorethan600 volts. Workinvolvingtheuseofmechanicalequipment,otherthan insulatedaeriallifts,nearpartsenergizedatmorethan600 volts.

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3. Thisdoesnotapplytothefollowingoperations: a. b. Routineswitchingofcircuits,iftheemployercandemonstrate thatconditionsatthesiteallowthisworktobeperformed safely. Workperformedwithlivelinetools(hotsticks)ifthe employeeispositionedsothatheorsheisneitherwithin reachof,norotherwiseexposedto,contactwithenergized parts.

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Emergencyrepairstotheextentnecessarytosafeguardthe generalpublic.(NOTE:Handsonworkonprimarylinesshould notbeperformedaloneunderanycircumstances).

Insulate&IsolateProcedures 1. Theworkershallbeprotectedfromanytwosimultaneouspointsofcontact withenergizedand/orgroundedconductors. 2. Theworkershallbeinsulatedbywearingapprovedrubbergloveswith protectorsandsleeves. 3. Theworkershallbeisolatedfromallenergizedandgroundedconductors withtheuseof: a. b. c. MaintenanceofInsulatingMaterials Rubberinsulatingblanketsshouldbetestedbeforebeingissuedand every12monthsthereafter. Rubberinsulatinglinehoseandcoversshouldbetestedupon indicationthatinsulatingvalueissuspect. Bucketlinersandboomsshouldbedielectricallytestedonayearly basis. Livelinehotsticktoolsshouldberemovedfromserviceevery2years forexaminationandtesting.
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Minimumapproachdistances(seebelow) Coverup:approvedinsulatinghoses,hoods,blankets,and cutoutcovers. Bucketliners,upperfiberglassbooms,andfiberglassinsertsin lowerboom.

MinimumApproachDistances 1. Aminimumof2feet1inchclearanceshallbemaintainedphaseto ground,[email protected],between unprotectedenergizedpartsnotbeingworkedonandanyunprotected partofyourbody. 2. Aminimumof2feet4inchesshallbemaintainedphasetoground,2 [email protected],betweenunprotected energizedpartsnotbeingworkedonandanyunprotectedpartofyour body. 3. Thesedistancesaremeasuredfromthefingertipswiththearms outstretchedandextendedandnotfromthetorso. 4. Allconductorsorequipmentwithintheseminimumapproachdistances shallbecoveredwithapprovedprotectiveequipmentforthevoltage beingworkedon,exceptforthatportionwhichisactuallybeingworked on. GroundtoGroundRubberGlove/SleeveRules 1. Employeesshallwearrubbergloveswithleatherprotectorsandrubber sleeveswheneverascendingapoleorstructure,orraisinganaerial [Link] shallnotberemoveduntilemployeeshavedescendedthepoleor structureorreturnedtheaerialdevicetothegroundorcradle. [Link] performinganyhandsonprimarylineworkfromapoleoraninsulated aerialbuckettruck.

[Link] exceptwhenwearingprotectiveequipmentapprovedfortheworking [Link] fromtheTESTvoltageasseeninthechartbelow:

TypesofRubberGloves
Class Test Voltage (ac) 5,000 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 Working Voltage (ac) 1,000 7,500 17,000 26,500 36,000

0 I II III IV

(NoteNeverconfusetestvoltageswithactualvoltagesofrubbergloves! Utilitiesshalluseonlyrubberglovesandsleevesratedfortheirsystem voltage:phasetophasenotphasetoground). 4.Livelineworkonoverheadwiresandequipmentoperatingupto5kV betweenphasesmaybeperformedfromapoleorinsulatedaerial buckettruckwithapprovedrubbergloves,protectors,andsleeves. 5.Livelineworkonoverheadwiresandequipmentoperatingfrom15kV to34.5kVbetweenphasesmaybehotstickedifperformedfroma poleorstructurewithapprovedrubberglovesandprotectors,andonly withtheuseofapprovedandtestedlivelinehotsticktools.
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WorkingConditionsandRubberGlove/SleeveRequirements 1.InsulatedAerialBucketTrucks15kVlivelinerubberglovingworkshall onlybeperformedfrominsulatedbuckettrucksorinsulatedplatforms, withapprovedrubbergloves,[Link] willhaveupperandlowercontrols,afiberglasslinerinthebucketanda fiberglassinsertinthelowerboom. 2. 15kVrubberglovingworkshallconsistofworkassociatedwith inspectionandrepairstooverheadplantandapparatuswhichincludes thehandlingofwireenergizedupto15kVbetweenphaseswiththeuse ofapprovedrubbergloves,protectors,andsleeves. 3. Energizinganddeenergizingthroughtheuseofaswitchingdeviceora mechanicaltapshallonlybedonewhilewearingapprovedrubber glovesandprotectors,andwiththeuseofanapprovedhotstick,soas tomaintainsafeworkingdistancesfromapossiblearcflash. 4. TruckDerricksWhenworkingontruckderrickswhileswinging,raising, orloweringthederricktowithin10feetofanyenergizedconductor, approvedrubberglovesandprotectorsshallbewornbytheoperator. [Link], moved,orremovednearanexposedenergizedoverheadconductor,the employershallensurethateachemployeewearselectricalprotective equipmentorusesinsulateddeviceswhenhandlingthepole,andthat noemployeecontactsthepolewithuninsulatedpartsofhis/herbody. 5. ElevationsApprovedrubberglovesshallbeusedwhenworkingin trees,onladders,platforms,oranyelevationwithinpossiblereachof [Link] includesinstallation,connection,reconnection,removal,orreplacement [Link] eitherendoftheservicecableoncethepoleendhasbeentiedtothe pullinglineinpreparationforbeingpulledupapolecarryingenergized wires.

6. GroundLevelWhenworkingonconductorsatgroundlevelorinclose proximitytoconductorsthataresupportedbypolesorstructuresto whichareattachedanywiresthatareenergizedorcouldbecome energized,[Link] includesabovegroundvaults,padmountandsubsurfaceinstallations. Standingorkneelingoninsulatingmaterialorplatformsarenot [Link], rubberglovesmustbewornbeforeopeningtheouterdoorand continuetobewornforallprimaryorsecondaryworkperformedon/in thepadmountorsubsurfaceunit. UndergroundRubberGloveRules 1. Approvedrubbergloveswithprotectorsshallbeworn: a. WhenoperatingallUGswitches.(Note:Inadditiontorubbergloves, FRclothing,switchingcoats,protectiveswitchhood,safetyglasses andahardhatshouldbeworn). b. Whenworkingonanyexposedconductorwhichisconnectedtoany 5kVor15kVdistributioncircuit,untilsuchconductorhasbeen insulatedandshieldedtogroundforthenormalvoltagetowhichit maybesubjected. c. Whenworkingon5kVor15kVdistributioncables,ifworkinginan areaofthecablewherethesheath,shieldorconcentricwiresarenot continuousorbonded. d. Whenremovingleadfromanyleadcoveredcablesforwhichthe voltagesarenotknown,orwhichareenergizedormaybecome energizedatanyvoltage. e. Whenconnectingordisconnectinghighvoltagetestleadsand groundleadstoorfromequipmentlinesorcircuits.(Anexample wouldbetheleadsfromathumper).
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f. Whenworkingonapipeofanenergizedpipetypecable. g. Whenworkingonanysecondarycablewhichisenergizedormay becomeenergizedat50voltsormore. [Link] blanketswhileworkinginanenergizedmanholeorvault GloveMaintenanceandInspection 1. Allrubberinsulatingglovesshallbeelectricallytestedbeforefirstuse andevery6monthsthereafterinaccordancewithOSHA29CFR 1910.137.(Note:Duetotheimportanceofinsulatingrubbergloves,itis [Link] recommendedthatrubberglovesbetestedatalaboratoryonamonthly basis). 2. Allrubberinsulatingsleevesshallbeelectricallytestedbeforefirstuse andevery12monthsthereafterinaccordancewithOSHA29CFR 1910.137. 3. Leatherprotectorsforrubberglovesshallbeinspecteddailyfornicks, cuts,tears,andoilcontamination. ExceptionstotheRubberGloveRule [Link]: a. Whereclearanceorthedelicatenatureofthegiventaskissuch [Link] specialcircumstances,approvedalternativeinsulatingand/or isolatingmethodsmustbesubstitutedwiththeapprovalofthe safetyofficerorhis/herrepresentative.

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Forsplicerswhoareworkingfromplatformsorinaerialliftson terminationswithinpossiblereachofenergizedwires,provided thatalloverheadwithinreachoftheworksarecoveredwith protectiveequipmentandgroundedwiththeapprovalofthe safetyofficerorhis/herrepresentative.

FlameRetardantClothing(FR) 1. Employeeswhoareexposedtothehazardsofflamesorelectricarcsmust notwearclothingthat,whenexposedtoflamesorelectricarcs,could increasetheextentofinjurythatwouldbesustainedbytheemployee. 2. EffectiveJanuary1,2009,employersmustperformanassessmentto determinepotentialexposuretoanelectricarcforemployeeswhoworkon [Link] potentialemployeeexposuregreaterthan2cal/cm2exists,theemployer shallrequireemployeestowearclothingoraclothingsystemthathasan effectivearcratingnotlessthantheanticipatedlevelofarcenergy (NationalElectricSafetyCodeRule410A3).AllelectricaljobsrequireFR clothingtobeworn,evenifdeenergized. InthisDepartment,thefollowingFRclothingisrequired: Job (Note:[Link] includes100%[Link]
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FRClothingRating

Comments

typeofswitching@substationsorvaultsshouldwearswitchingcoats, switchinghoods,andrubbergloves,alongwiththeirFRclothing). InstallingorRemovingMeters 1. Rubbergloveswithprotectorsshallbewornwheninstallingorremoving energizedelectricmeteringequipment. 2. Whenconnectingordisconnectingenergizedserviceconductorsin meteringequipment,rubberglovesshallbeworn. 3. Afaceshieldwithsafetyglassesismandatoryprotectiveequipmentfor employeesworkingonornearenergizedmeteringequipmentunderthe followingconditions: a. Wheninstalling,changing,removing,repairing,ortesting energizedmeterandrelatedequipment. b. Whenconnectingordisconnecting,inanenclosedspace.
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AppendixA HazardousEnergyControl(Lockout/Tagout) 1. Adesignatedemployeerequeststhatsystemoperatordeenergizealineor [Link] andisresponsiblefortheclearance. 2. Allswitches,disconnects,jumpers,taps,andothermeansthroughwhich knownsourcesofelectricenergymaybesuppliedtotheparticularlines [Link] renderedinoperable,unlessitsdesigndoesnotpermit,andtaggedto indicatethatemployeesareatwork. 3. Automaticandremotelycontrolledswitchesthatcouldcauseopened disconnectingmeanstocloseshallbetaggedatthepointofcontrol. 4. Tagsshallprohibitoperationofthedisconnectingmeansandindicatethat employeesareatwork. 5. Aftertheabovestepshavebeentaken,thelineorequipmenttobeworked shallbetestedtoensureitisdeenergized. 6. ProtectivegroundsshallbeinstalledinaccordancewithOSHA1910.269(n). 7. Thelineorequipmentmaynowbeworkedasdeenergized. 8. Iftwoormoreindependentcrewswillbeworkingonthesamelinesor equipment,eachcrewshallindependentlycomplywiththeabovesteps. 9. Transferofclearanceshallbecommunicatedtothesystemoperatorand [Link] responsiblefortheclearance. [Link] employeesunderhis/herdirectionthattheclearanceistobereleased, determinethatemployeesinthecrewareclearofoverheadlinesand

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equipment,determinethatprotectivegroundshavebeenremoved,report thisinformationtothesystemoperator,andreleasetheclearance. [Link] requestedit,unlesstheresponsibilityhasbeenproperlytransferred. [Link] released. [Link],maythelines andequipmentbereenergized. a. Ifnosystemoperatorisinchargeofthelinesorequipmentand theirmeansofdisconnection,oneemployeeinthecrewshallbe [Link] chargeshallthentaketheplaceofthesystemoperatorand completesteps2through13above. b. Ifonlyonecrewwillbeworkingonthelinesorequipmentandif themeansofdisconnectionisaccessibleandvisualtoandunder thesolecontroloftheemployeeincharge,thensteps1,3,4,8,and 12neednotbetaken. [Link]: a. AredtagorredandwhitestripedDoNotOperate(DNO)tag shallbeinstalledattheopenpoint,switches,disconnects, jumpers,tapsorothermeansthroughwhichknownsourcesof energymaybesuppliedtothelinesandequipmenttobe deenergized. b. Aworkmantag(usuallyblue)shallbeplacedontopoftheredor redstripedDNOtagforeachcrewworkingonthedeenergized lineorequipment,toindicateworkerspresentonthatlineor equipment.

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c. Ayellowgroundtagshallbeinstalledontopoftheblueworkman tagifthecreworcrewsgroundthelineorequipmenttobe worked. d. Thisprocedurewillshowthatthelineisdeenergizedwiththe placementofredtagorredstripedDNOtag,workersareonthe lineorequipmentworkingunderthebluetagortags,andthat thelineisalsogroundedbytheplacementoftheyellowtag. e. Toreenergizeafterrepairshavebeenmade,thetagsshouldbe [Link] [Link] crewscompleterepairandclearoffthelineorequipmentand [Link] notifiedbythecreworcrewsthatallpersonalareclearoftheline orequipmentandthelinecanbereenergized.
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AppendixB GroundingfortheProtectionofEmployees 1. Thisappliestothegroundingoftransmissionanddistributionlinesand equipmentforthepurposeofprotectingemployees. 2. Groundingisrequiredunlesstheemployer/safetyofficercandemonstrate thatinstallationofagroundisimpracticable,orthatconditionsresulting fromtheinstallationofagroundwouldpresentgreaterhazardsthan [Link],thelineandequipmentmaybe treatedasdeenergized,providedthefollowingconditionsaremet: a. Thelinesandequipmenthavebeendeenergized. b. Thereisnopossibilityofcontactwithanotherenergized source. c. Thehazardofinducedvoltageisnotpresent. 3. Temporaryprotectivegroundsshallbeplacedatsuchlocationand arrangedinsuchamannerastopreventeachemployeefrombeing exposedtohazardousdifferencesinelectricalpotential. 4. Beforeanygroundisinstalled,linesandequipmentshallbetestedand foundabsentofnominalvoltage,unlessapreviouslyinstalledgroundis present. 5. Orderofconnection:Whenagroundistobeattachedtoalineorto equipment,thegroundendconnectionshallbeattachedfirst,andthenthe otherendshallbeattachedbymeansofalivelinetool(hotstick). 6. OrderofRemoval:Whenagroundistoberemoved,thegroundingdevice shallberemovedfromthelineorequipmentusingalivelinetool(hot stick)beforethegroundendconnectionisremoved. 7. Rubberglovesaretobewornondeadandgroundedcircuits.
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AppendixC OverheadLines 1. Ifconductorsbeinginstalledorremovedcrossoverenergizedconductorsin excessof600volts,andifthedesignofthecircuitinterruptingdevices protectingthelinessopermits,theautomaticreclosingfeatureofthese devicesshallbemadeinoperative. AppendixD Confined&EnclosedSpaces

1. Theemployershallensuretheuseofsafeworkpracticesforentryintoand workinenclosedspacesandfortherescueofemployeesfromsuchspaces. 2. Onlyemployeeswhohavebeenproperlytrainedonthehazardsassociated withconfinedorenclosedspaceworkshallbeallowedtoenteraconfined orenclosedspace. 3. Employeeswhoenterenclosedspacesorwhoserveasattendantsshallbe trained in the hazards of enclosed space entry, enclosed space entry procedures,andenclosedspacerescueprocedures. 4. Employersshallprovideequipmentsuchastripod,harnessandwinchesto ensurethepromptandsaferescueofemployeesfromtheenclosedspace. 5. Allemployeeswhoenteramanholeorvaultwillwearaharnessattached to the rescue retrieval system which will be set up on every manhole or vaultentryjob. 6. Before any entrance cover to a confined or enclosed space is removed, it shallbedeterminedthattherearenotemperatureorpressuredifferences,
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orotherhazardousconditions,thatmayinjuretheemployeesremovingthe cover. 7. When covers are removed, the openings shall be guarded by railing, temporarycover,orothertemporarybarrier. 8. Beforeenteringaconfinedorenclosedspace,alllevelsofthespaceshallbe testedforlackofoxygenandthenforthepresenceofflammableortoxic gasesandvaporsusingacalibratedgasmonitor. 9. Theairshallbemonitoredduringtheentireentry. [Link] flammable or toxic gases or vapors are detected or if an oxygen deficiency is found, the space shall be continuously tested and forced ventilationshallbeusedtomaintainoxygenatasafelevelandtopreventa hazardousconcentrationofflammableortoxicgasesandvapors. [Link] work is being performed in an enclosed space, a person with CPR and basic first aid training shall be immediately available to render emergencyassistance. [Link] monitoring instrumentation must be calibrated. (Responsibility for maintaining and calibrating gas monitors should be assigned to a specific employee). [Link] attendant shall maintain continuous communication with employees authorizedtobeintheconfinedorenclosedspace. AppendixE GeneralRequirementsforPersonalProtectiveEquipment 1. Personalprotectiveequipmentmustbewornwheneverjobconditions involvehazardsorconditionswhichmayresultinpossibleinjuryorwhen directedbymanagement,foreman,orotheremployeeincharge. 2. Onlyapprovedpersonalprotectiveequipmentshallbeworn.
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3. Eachemployeeisresponsibleforcompliancewiththeprotective [Link] employeesupervisingordirectingtheworkwillbeheldresponsiblefor [Link] alloftheworkuntiltherequiredprotectionisinplace. 4. Personsresponsibleforemployeesand/orcontractorsshallmakecertain thatwhenthejobassignmentorconditionswarrant,thatpersonal protectiveequipmentshallbeworn. 5. AllemployeesengagedinelectricalworkarerequiredtowearFRclothing thathasaneffectivearcratingnotlessthantheanticipatedlevelofarc energy. 6. Allcontractorswillfollowallthesafetyrules,workprocedures,andpolicies oftheutilitytheyareemployedby. 7. EyeProtection: a. Eyeprotectionequipmentshallbewornwhileperformingany outdoororindoorwork. b. Examplesforsafetyglasses:

i. Performinganyworkrequiringrubbergloves. ii. Workinginmanholes,vaults,orstationcubicles. iii. Workingonenergizedparts,conductorsorequipment. iv. Replacingfusesinenergizedcircuits. v. Replacingstreetlightbulbsorphotocells. vi. Operatinganypower,pneumatic,hydraulicorhandtools. vii. Usinganysolvents,silicone,epoxymixtures,syntheticor hydrocarbonlubricants. viii. Clearingbrushortreebranches.
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ix. Workinginandaroundsubstations,transformervaults,and switchyards. c. Examplesforgoggles: i. Handlingacids,solventsorcausticchemicals.(Note:Mayneed faceshieldovergogglesforseverechemicalsplashpotential) ii. Sprayingepoxiesorfastdryingpaints. [Link]. d. Examplesforfaceshieldwithsafetyglasses: i. Operatingortestinganyoverheadswitchingdeviceorhigh voltageequipmentsuchasreclosers,switches,cutoutsand elbows. ii. Workingonenergizedandopenbreakerboxes. iii. Workingonequipmentenergizedabove240volts,suchas terminalboxes,meters,orprimarywiringcabinets. iv. Performinganybatteryworkinsubstations. v. Operatingpadmountequipment. [Link]: Ifhandlingchemicals,refertotheMaterialSafetyDataSheetandglove manufacturersinformationtodetermineifglovesarerecommendedand, ifso,thetypethatareneededtopreventexposures. Forelectricalexposures,refertoRubberGloveGroundtoGroundRubber Glove/Sleeveinformationpreviouslycitedinthisdocument.
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[Link]: ApprovedprotectiveClassEheadgearwhichmeetsANSIStandardZ89.1 2003shallbewornbyallemployees,[Link] nottobeusedasasubstituteforelectricalswitchingheadgear. [Link]: Employeeswhoareexposedtotoeinjuriesonadailybasisshallwear appropriatesafetyshoesatalltimes.(Ifpossible,shoeswornwhileengaged inelectricalworkshouldbeapprovedforelectricalhazardsaswell). [Link]: a. Hearingprotectionequipmentshouldbewornbyemployees whenjoboperationsandconditionsmayinvolveexcessivenoise andexposure,orwhendirectedtodosobymanagement, foremen,orotheremployeeincharge. b. Hearingprotectionisrequiredwhen: i. Workingatanylocationwherethesoundlevelsexceed85 dB(A).(Note:Noiselevelsarelikelyabove85dbAifyouare atarmsdistancetosomeoneandyouhavetoraiseyour voicetobeheard) ii. Closinganyoverheadfusedcutouttoenergizedwires, cablesorconnectedload. iii. Usingajackhammer,rotaryhammer,orchainsaw. [Link]: a. Fallarrestequipment,workpositioningequipment,ortravel restrictingequipmentshallbeusedbyemployeesworkingat elevatedlocationsmorethan4feetabovethegroundonpoles, towers,orsimilarstructures,ifotherfallprotectionhasnotbeen provided.

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b. Harnesseswithlanyardsmustbeattachedandwornwhen workingfromaeriallifts. Note:Fallprotectionshallbeusedbyaqualifiedemployee climbingorchanginglocationonapole,towers,orsimilar structures,unlessconditions,suchas,butnotlimitedto,ice,high winds,thedesignofthestructure(forexample,noprovisionfor holdingonwithhands),orthepresenceofcontaminantsonthe structure,couldcausetheemployeetolosehisorhergripor footing. [Link]: a. AClass2highvisibilityvestshallbewornbyemployeeswhen workingonanyroadwayindaylighthoursasaminimum. b. AClass3highvisibilityvestwithpantsshallbewornfor nighttimeroadworkorwhenevertrafficspeedsexceed50mph. c. ThesevestsandpantsshouldbeFRtreatedforallelectrical workers.

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AssignmentofResponsibilityforSafetyOperatingProcedures NameofUtility_________________________________________________ Tobeeffective,safetyoperatingproceduresmustbecommunicatedtoall managers,supervisorsandemployees,sothateachindividualintheorganization [Link],itisimportantthat specificdutiesandresponsibilitiesbeclearlyassigned,andthatsuchassignments [Link],responsibilityforthefollowing activitiesoutlinedinthisdocumentshallbeassignedasfollows: Responsibility Assuringthatallhandsonworkonprimarylines isperformedbyatleasttwoqualified lineworkers Planningandconductingjobbriefings Assuringmaintenanceofinsulatingmaterialsand hotsticktools Assuringthatallrubberinsulatingglovesare electricallytestedbeforefirstuseandatleast every6monthsthereafter Assuringthatallrubberinsulatingsleevesare electricallytestedbeforefirstuseandevery12 monthsthereafter Assuringthatleatherprotectorsforrubber insulatingglovesareinspecteddaily Approvingtheuseofalternativemethodsthat deviatefromthestandardglove/sleeverule Maintainingandcalibratingallgasmonitors Assignedto(Name&Title)

Itistheresponsibilityofallemployeestofollowtheorganizationssafety proceduresandtoreportunsafeconditions,unsafeworkpractices,ornear missestomanagement.