General Electrical Safety Sample Clauses

General Electrical Safety. Only qualified personnel are permitted to work on unprotected energized electrical systems. • Only authorized personnel are permitted to enter high-voltage areas. • Do not touch electrical wiring and equipment unless qualified to do so. All electrical wiring and equipment must be considered energized until lockout/tagout procedures are implemented. • Inspect electrical equipment, power tools, and extension cords for damage prior to use. Do not use defective electrical equipment, remove from service. • Documented inspections monthly for all cord sets. Must include appropriate color-coded tape for the month (See Attachment 5). • All temporary wiring, including extension cords and electrical power tools, must have ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) installed. • Extension cords must be: • Equipped with third-wire grounding. • Covered, elevated, or protected from damage when passing through work areas. • Protected from pinching if routed through doorways. • Not fastened with xxxxxxx, xxxx from nails, or suspended with wire. • Electrical power tools and equipment must be effectively grounded or double-insulated UL approved. • Operate and maintain electric power tools and equipment according to manufacturers' instructions. • Maintain safe clearance distances between overhead power lines and any electrical conducting material unless the power lines have been de-energized and grounded, or where insulating barriers have been installed to prevent physical contact. Maintain at least 10 feet from overhead power lines for voltages of 50 kV or less, and 10 feet plus ½ inch for every 1 kV over 50 kV. • Temporary lights shall not be suspended by their electric cord unless designed for suspension. Lights shall be protected from accidental contact or breakage. • Protect all electrical equipment, tools, switches, and outlets from environmental elements. • Electrical cords and welding leads shall be suspended 7 feet in the air with non conductive material. • Electrical cords shall be rated for hard construction use. • Damaged cords shall be taken out of service immediately.
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General Electrical Safety. Electrical systems and equipment that use or control electrical power can only be worked on by qualified electricians. • Do not operate electrical tools or equipment in wet areas where potentially flammable dusts, vapors, or liquids are present, unless specifically approved for the location. Intrinsically safe tools are required in areas where the potential for a hazardous atmosphere exist due to raw sewage or sludge. • Ensure that a qualified electrician checks the circuit and equipment and corrects the problem before resetting the breaker when a circuit breaker or other protective device trips. • The Contractor shall erect barriers and post warning signs to ensure non-authorized personnel stay clear of electrical work areas. • The Contractor must report hazards (lack of protective guards or covers, damaged equipment etc.) to the WPCB Shift Supervisor, Safety Specialist or the WPCB designee immediately. • Do not leave electrical boxes, switch gear, cabinets, or other electrical rooms open when not directly attended. Insulate energized parts when covers have been removed or doors are ajar. Use of cardboard, plywood, or other flammable materials to cover energized circuits is prohibited. • Contractors must establish and maintain an effective electrical safety-related work practices program. References for such a program include OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910.331 to 1910.333 – Electrical Safety Related Work practices and CFR 1926 Subpart K Electrical. • All electrical work shall be in compliance with the most recent (NFPA) National Fire Protection Association, NEC (National Electrical Code) and NFPA 70-E guidelines. • Unqualified persons i.e. WPCB or Contrators shall not be allowed to work or operate equipment within 10 feet of energized overhead power lines or crossing clearance from electrical distribution lines and 50 feet from transmission lines. Special permission in writing must be obtained from the power company for all work that involves 50 feet or less working clearance from overhead lines. The writtem documentation must be provided to the appropriate WPCB point of contact or designee prior to the beginning of work. • Extension cords used with portable electric tools shall be the 3-wire type, shall be protected from damage. Extension cords shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with the Contractor’s Assured Grounding Program. Worn or frayed cords shall not be used. Cords used in damp or wet areas must be GFCI protected. • Bulbs on temporary lig...
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