Terminology 1

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Standards & Electrical Safety Overview

Applicable Standards

Electrical Safety Overview

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What does the term “standard” mean?

Why do we have standards?

Why do we have to follow standards?

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ANSI does not develop standards.

Monitors the development of standards by other organizations – focuses on how the standard was developed

Objective is to ensure a complete and open process for organizations that produce standards.

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Section 5 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970  Each employer - (a)(1) shall furnish to each of his

employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees;

 (b) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.

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General Industry, 1910

 Subpart S, Electrical Standards

Subpart J, Lockout/Tagout

 Subpart R, Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution

Construction, 1926

 Subpart K, Electrical Standards

Subpart V, Power Transmission and Distribution

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Published by National Fire Protection Association – NFPA 70

Focuses on installation of electrical equipment.

Largely concerned with eliminating fires under normal operations and adequate maintenance.

NFPA 70B – Electrical Equipment Maintenance

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Published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Addresses the utility industry and provides information intended to protect the general public form hazards associated with the transmission and distribution of electricity.

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Objective is to promote interchangeability among products and provide minimal acceptable safety.

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Tests the safety of products to protect the general public.

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Purpose is to provide a practical safe working area for employees relative to the hazards arising from the use of electricity.

 Goal is to de-energize

 When energized work is justified…

 Shock risk assessment

 Arc flash risk assessment

 Adequate PPE must be used

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Prescriptive

Article 90.2 explains what is covered and not covered by this standard

OSHA does not enforce 70E

OSHA is the shall, 70E is the how

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