EWT - Substations
Learning objectives
- Safely and compliantly enter a substation n reporting in to the employee-in-charge, and checking for any unusual conditions.
- Work safely within substations, including: maintaining adequate access; clearly marking (flagging) energized versus de-energized areas; reviewing and field-checking written switching orders; and managing breakers and breaker circuits for safe removal and insertion.
- Comply with mandated fencing/signage to block unauthorized entry to substationsa#39; rooms and spaces.
- Comply with mandated physical guards/barriers to isolate substationsa#39; energized lines and equipment.
Course overview
The lesson covers compliance with: entry/reporting-in procedures; maintaining a safe work space (ensuring access, marking energized and de-energized areas, and managing breakers); using fencing/signage to restrict access; and using physical guards or barriers to isolate lines and equipment.
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: 159
English
Course Outline
- Entry Requirements
- Working Safely
- Preventing Unauthorized Access
- Guarding Lines and Equipment
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910.269 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
- 29 CFR 1910.269 Subpart R: Special Industries - Section (u)
- 29 CFR 1910.333 Subpart S, Electrical - Selection and use of work practices
- 29 CFR 1910.333 through .335 Occupational Safety and Health Standards
- 29 CFR 1910.334 Subpart S, Electrical - Use of equipment
- 29 CFR 1910.335 Subpart S, Electrical - Safeguards for personnel protection