EWT - Working On or Near Exposed, Energized Parts
Learning objectives
- Work safely around energized equipment (including: prudent assumptions, voltage testing, guarding against contact, PPE, and crew sizing).
- Maintain a safe and compliant workspace, with appropriate insulating devices.
- Intelligently apply OSHA-mandated MADs (minimum approach distances) to minimize shock and contact risks.
- Ensure OSHA-mandated inspections of work practices and sites, complying with mandated intervals and scope.
Course overview
The lesson covers: Prudently assuming all electrical lines/equipment to be energized, unless verified de-energized; qualifications for working near equipment energized at 50+ volts; safe work and testing practices, including mandated PPE (personal protective equipment); circumstances that require a two-person (or larger) crew; exceptions that allow working alone; ensuring a safe work space, compliant with the OSHA standard; calculating and maintaining minimum approach distances (MADs); and inspection requirements.
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: 163
English
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Working Safely Around Energized Equipment
- Safe and Compliant Work Areas
- Minimum Approach Distances
- Inspections
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910.269 Appendix B: Working on Exposed Energized Parts
- 29 CFR 1910.269 Appendix C: Protection From Hazardous Differences in Electric Potential
- 29 CFR 1910.269 Appendix E: Protection From Flames and Electric Arcs
- 29 CFR, 1910.269 Subpart R:, Special Industries: 1910.269, Section (l): Working on or Near Exposed Energized Parts
- 29 CFR, Subpart I, Personal Protective Equipment: 1910.137, Electrical Protective Equipment
- 29 CFR, Subpart V, Electric Power Transmission and Distribution: 1926.960: Working on or Near Exposed Energized Parts