EWT - Electrical Clearances
Learning objectives
- Safely obtain an electrical clearance, tag out, and de-energize lines and equipment.
- Compliantly transfer, and release, electrical clearances; and safely re-energize lines and equipment.
Course overview
This lesson introduces electrical workers to safe, OSHA-compliant procedures for de-energizing and re-energizing transmission or distribution lines and equipment. (For de-energizing procedures that apply to electric power generation facilities, see the Hazardous Energy Control Procedures lesson.)
- 20 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Obtaining Clearances and De-energizing
- Transferring and Releasing Clearances
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910.269, Subpart R: Special Industries Section (m), Deenergizing lines and equipment for employee protection