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.)
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 20 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 3
- Course ID: 142
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