Electrical Safety Plan

Revision No. 0
Date: 19-Apr-2019

Prepared by: Jagdish Kumar Singh

Approved by: A.KISHORE REDDY
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE 5
2. SCOPE 5
3. DEFINITIONS 6
4. PROCEDURE 10
4.1 Principles for Electrical Safety at GS 10
4.1.1 Electrical Exposure 10
4.1.2 Primary hazards 10
4.1.3 Hierarch of controls 10
4.1.4 Defenses necessary when Using Portable Electrical Equipment 10
4.1.5 Defenses necessary when Working on Extra-Low Voltage Equipment 11
4.1.6 Defenses necessary when Working on Low or High Voltage Equipment 11
4.1.7 Defenses necessary during Normal Operation of Disconnecting Devices 12
4.2 Safe Work Practices for All Electrical Work and Equipment 13
4.2.1 Working with Protective Devices and Circuits 13
4.2.2 Appropriate Clothing, Jewelry, and Long Hair 13
4.2.3 Working in Wet and Dangerous Conditions 13
4.2.4 Ensuring Adequate Lighting and Visibility 13
4.2.5 Storage and Cleaning 13
4.2.6 Residual Current Devices (RCD) 14
4.2.7 Selecting and Using Extension Cords and Power Strips 14
4.2.8 F
4.2.9 Selecting and Using Measurement and Detection Instruments 15
4.2.10 Selecting and Using Temporary Lighting 16
4.2.11 Selecting and Using Hand Tools and Ladders 16
4.3 Administrative Control Defenses 16
4.3.2 Training and Qualification 17
4.3.3 Electrical Work Authorization 17
4.3.4 Emergency Preparedness for Work on Low or High Voltage Energy. Equipment 18
4.3.5 Job Briefing 19
4.3.6 G
4.4 Defenses for Work on De-Energized Equipment 21
 4.4.1 LOTO and Verifying Zero Energy State 21
4.4.2 Temporary Protective Grounding 22
4.5 Defenses for Work on or near Energized LV or HV Equipment 22
4.5.1 Prohibition on Work in Extreme Danger Conditions 22
4.5.2 Avoiding Work on Energized Equipment 22
4.5.3 General Rules for Working on Energized Equipment 23
4.5.4 Evaluating Shock Rick and Determining Protection 24
4.5.5 Evaluating Arc Flash Risk and Determining Protection 25
4.5.6 Insulated Tools and Live Line Equipment 28
4.6 Defenses for Low Voltage Electrical Areas 30
4.7 Defenses for High Voltage (HV) Electrical Test Areas 30
4.7.5 Design of Permanent High Voltage Electrical Test Areas 31
4.7.6 Design of Temporary High Voltage Test Areas 32
4.7.7 Test Isolation and Grounding of High Voltage Equipment for Testing 33
4.8 Work atGS Customer Sites 34
4.9 Relationships with Contractors 34
4.10 GS Facility Responsibilities34
4.10.2 Electrical Equipment Maintenance 35
4.10.3 Assured Equipment Grounding Program 35
4.10.4 Incident Energy Analysis (Arc Flash Study) 35
4.10.5 Arc Flash Hazard Labeling 36
4.11 Project & Service Work in Transmission or Distribution EHV Substations 37
4.11.1 General Requirements 37
4.11.2 Demarcation of Work Areas 37
4.11.3 Customer Electrical Safety Management Systems 37
4.11.4 Safety Precautions during Project Work 38
4.11.5 Mobile Plant and Equipment 38
4.11.6 Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)-Trapped Charge 39
4.11.7 Rise of Earth Potential 39
5. RECORDS 39
6. RESPONSIBILITIES 39
6.1 Organization Leader 39
6.2 Organization EHS Leader 40
6.3 Organization Employees 40
7. COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING 40
7.1 Communication 40
7.2 Training for Qualified Employees 40
7.3 Training for Unqualified Employees 42
7.4 Training for Electrical Emergency Response Employees 42
8. EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT 43
9. REFERENCES 43
10. APPENDIXES 44
APPENDIX A Using the Incident Energy Analysis Method to Select Arc Flash PPE 45
APPENDIX B Identifying Arc Flash Hazards and Using the PPE Categories Method
To Select ARC Flash PPE 47
APPENDIX C Electrical Work Flowcharts 54
APPENDIX D Job Briefing Form 57
APPENDIX E Insulated Tools and Equipment 58
APPENDIX F Grounding Cables 63
APPENDIX G Approach Distances 64
APPENDIX H Example Checklists for Electrical Test Area Inspections 66
APPENDIX I Example Temporary Test Area Sign 68
APPENDIX J Example Checklist for Periodic Random Audits of Electrical Activities 69
APPENDIX K Example Power System Study Specification 72
APPENDIX L Example Skills Competency Checklist & Restricted Work Authorization Form 73
APPENDIX M Example Zero Energy Verification of Extreme Danger Equipment 77
APPENDIX N Temporary Protective Grounding 78
APPENDIX O Assured Equipment Grounding Program 80
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1. PURPOSE
This procedure describes effective minimum electrical safety programs that each business and
organization is expected to adopt where applicable based on their specific operational risk profile.
Operations and Businesses may add content specific to their operations in Section 11.0 Non-
Controlled Annexes to effectively provide for employee safety.
This document does not fulfill all regulatory requirements, and organizations are expected to
understand and comply with applicable local regulations.
2. SCOPE
This procedure applies to all electrical work at GS sites and all work under GS contract scope at
customer locations. If regulatory or customer requirements differ from this Procedure, follow the
most stringent requirement.
Table 2-1 offers procedure to help an organization determine what parts of this Procedure apply to
it.GS strongly recommends that each organization also compare its program with this procedure
document to make sure that the two are compatible.
Table 2-1. Applicability matrix

4.10
Does your organization:

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9

4.1
1
Use plug and cord powered office equipment such computers,
X X X
printers, fax machines
Use plug-and-cord powered portable equipment to perform
construction or maintenance work or perform work in wet X X X X2
or
damp locations
Use portable electric equipment in locations with potentially
X X X X2
ignitable or explosive atmospheres
Operate circuit breakers, disconnect or isolation switches,
contactors, or starters above 100 Vac that . . . . X X X X1 X3
are included in a facility switch maintenance program 1 X2
are NOT in a facility switch maintenance program X X X X X X2
Conduct low voltage (LV) testing of OEM product, products being
X X X X X X X2
serviced, or products in development (e.g., R&D labs)
Conduct voltage (HV) testing of OEM product, products being
X X X X X X X2 X3
serviced, or products in development (e.g., R&D labs)
Take voltage measurements or verify zero energy state with
X X X X X X2 X3
voltage instruments or detectors on low or high voltage systems
Install, maintain, or repair low voltage or high voltage equipment,
X X X X X2
premise wiring, switchgear, or power distribution systems
X3
Perform some of the work on exposed energized conductors or
X X X X X X2
circuit parts (also known as “live electrical work”)
Own the facility electrical system or installed powered equipment X X X X3
Contract with independent contractors to perform electrical work
X X2 X X X3
on behalf ofGS orGS’s customers
Work in Transmission or Distribution EHV substations where
x x x x x x x x
there is complex isolation and grounding (earthing) requirements
in
 proximity to live equipment where there is a risk of impressed
voltage hazards
Note 1: A facility switch maintenance program is a program that ensures that switch equipment is being maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and applicable industry codes and standards. Refer to
Section 4.10 for more information.
Note 2: 4.8 applies if the activity is conducted at a customer site.
Note 3: If this activity has the risk of impressed or induced voltages, then the requirements of 4.11 apply.

3. DEFINITIONS

AED Automated External Defibrillator

ANSI American National Standards Institute
Arc Flash Hazard A dangerous condition associated with the possible release of
energy caused by an electric arc.
Arc Flash Suit A complete Arc Rated clothing and equipment system that covers the
entire body. This includes pants, jacket, gloves, and beekeeper-type
hood fitted with a face shield.
Arc Rating The value attributed to materials that describe their performance to
exposure to an electrical arc discharge. The arc rating is expressed in
cal/cm2.
ASTM American Society for Testing & Materials
Back Feed Electrical current from an alternative energy source flowing from the
load side of the circuit or in the opposite direction from normal flow such
as current from an emergency GSnerator or a motor that is being rotated
by a conveyor belt

CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Electrical Equipment
Energized Electrical work
Equipment Specific
Lockout/Tag Out
Procedure
This document uses the term “electrical equipment” expansively as
aGSneral term for material, fittings, devices, appliances, fixtures, and
apparatus that are used as a part of or in connection with an
electrical installation. The term applies to power-generation,
distribution and electronics equipment.
Any work on or near energized conductors or equipment where the
employee is exposed to the energized conductors or circuit parts, where
there are no panels or barriers between conductors and the employee or
where some or all of the normal arc containment system has been
removed. Near is defined as being outside the limited approach
boundary if there is the potential to drop tools or parts onto the
energized component.
Procedure for completion of all LOTO steps including but not limited to
selection of isolation points, verification of zero energy, and affixing
appropriate locks and tags to energy-isolating devices to prevent
inadvertent energizing or start-up of machines or equipment while
service or maintenance is being performed.
Exposed Energized Exposed (as applied to energized electrical conductors or circuit parts).
Conductor or Circuit Part Capable of being inadvertently touched or approached nearer than a safe
distance by a person. It is applied to electrical conductors or circuit parts
that are not suitably guarded, isolated, or insulated.
Extra-low voltage or ELV As defined by country regulation. In the absence of a country regulation that
defines extra-low voltage,GS has adopted the ranges of less than 50 Vac and
less than 100 Vdc to be extra-low voltage.
GFCI Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter. Also, known as a residual-current device
(RCD)
Grounded Physically and intentionally connected to the earth, or to some conducting
body that serves in place of the earth, through a ground connection of
sufficiently low impedance and with sufficient current-carrying capacity to
prevent the buildup of voltages that may result in undue hazard to
connected equipment or persons.
High Voltage or HV As defined by country regulation. In the absence of a country regulation
that defines High Voltage,GS has adopted the ranges of greater than 1000
Vac and greater than 1500 Vdc to be High Voltage.
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
Impressed (Induced) The term Impressed Voltage is defined as conditions which could cause
Voltage dangerous induced voltages or currents, where there are differences in
earth potential and situations where voltage differences can occur across
any break in a conductive path. Impressed Voltages, commonly referred to
as Induced Voltages, are voltages that can appear on any conductive
material by one or a multiple of the following.
• Capacitive coupling (electric field from a voltage source)
• Inductive coupling (Magnetic Field from a current source)
• Conductive coupling (caused by a rise in earth potential)
• Trapped charge (stored charge on equipment with capacitive
characteristics)

Impressed Voltage Drain Provides a connection between a HV Equipment and Earth (Ground) via an
Grounding (Earth). (IVDE) approved lead with a cross section area of sheathed 50 mm2.

Impressed Voltage Drain Indicates the Impressed Voltage Drain Grounding (Earthing) requirements
Grounding (Earth) for each stage of the work including an extract of the layout drawing
Schedule identifying the points of application of both ends of each Impressed Voltage
Drain (Ground) Earth.
Grounding (Earthing) An approved device used for the application of an Impressed Voltage Drain
Application Device Ground (Earth).

Incident Energy The amount of thermal energy impressed on a surface, at a distance from
the source,GSnerated during an electrical arc event. The greater the
distance from the source, the lower the incident energy. Incident energy is
typically expressed in units of calories per square centimeter (cal/cm2).
Live/Energized Parts An electrically conducting part carrying any voltage (but typically more
than 50 Vac or 100 Vdc) or that shall be assumed to be at such a voltage
range, by virtue of its design, until proven otherwise by LOTO procedures.
Live-Line Tools Tools specifically designed to permit working on electrical conducting parts
in a live/energized condition.
Low Voltage or LV As defined by country regulation. In the absence of a country regulation
that defines Low Voltage,GS has adopted the ranges of greater than or
equal to 50 Vac and less than or equal to 1000 Vac and greater than or
equal to 100 Vdc and less than or equal to 1500 Vdc to be Low Voltage.
NEC National Electrical Code
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NRTL Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
Nominal System Voltage A nominal value assigned to a circuit or system to conveniently designate
its voltage class, for example, 120/240 V, 480/277 V, 600 V, which is
equivalent to phase to phase voltage for multiphase circuits and phase to
ground voltage for single phase circuits. The actual voltage at which a
circuit operates can vary from the nominal within a range that permits
satisfactory operation of the equipment.
Permanent Test Area Any test area that is established within a facility and where test equipment
cannot be moved without unbolting incoming electrical connections and /
or the test set from the floor.
Power systems engineer Person educated in the field of engineering that deals with theGSneration,
transmission, distribution and utilization of electric power and the electrical
devices connected to such systems includingGSnerators, motors and
transformers. Companies that conduct arc flash incident energy analyses
as described in this Procedure hire power systems engineers.
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
Qualified person A person who has demonstrated skills and knowledge related to the
construction and operation of electrical equipment and installations and
has received safety training to identify and avoid the hazards involved.
Residual Current Device An electrical wiring device that disconnects a circuit whenever it detects
(RCD) that the electric current is not balanced between the energized (line)
 conductor(s) and the return (neutral) conductor. RCD’s are designed to
break the circuit quickly to prevent serious injury from shocks. Also, known
as a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) in the US and Canada.
Restricted Work A written permission issued by the responsible manager to a qualified
Authorization (RWA) employee and which is valid for a specific period of time, typically one year,
for the work activities stated in the authorization. See 0 for an example of a
Restricted Work Authorization form.
Risk Assessment A process that identifies hazards, estimates the likelihood and potential
severity of injury, and determines if protective measures are required.
Arc flash risk assessment and shock risk assessment are types of risk
assessments.
Safety Attendant A person assigned to monitor the safety of equipment and personnel, by,
among other things, staying in a place where he or she can see and hear
workers. May also be known as a Safety Watch.
Shock Hazard A dangerous condition associated with the possible release of energy
caused by contact or approach to energized electrical conductors or
circuit parts.
Single-Line Diagram A diagram that shows, by means of lines and graphic symbols, the
course of an electric circuit or system of circuits and the component
devices or parts used in the circuit or system.
Step Potential The difference in surface potential experienced by a person bridging a
distance of 1m with his feet contacting any other grounded (earthed)
object
Synchronous Training Web-based training delivered by a live instructor via teleconference, and
in which participants can ask questions andGSt answers.
Temporary Test Area Any test area within a facility where test sets are mobile, or any area
in which a one-job test takes place outside a Permanent Test Area.
Temporary Wiring Electrical wiring that is temporarily installed for a limited time to complete
a specific task, such as construction of a new facility or performance of
R&D work.
Touch Potential The potential difference between earth potential rise (EPR) and
surface potential at the point where the person is standing whilst
simultaneously touching a grounded (earthed) structure
Transferred Potential A special case of touch voltage where a voltage is transferred into or out
of a substation, from or to a remote point external to the substation site.
V Abbreviation for voltage, as in 1000 V
Working On Energized Intentionally coming in contact with energized electrical conductors or
Electrical Conductors or circuit parts with the hands, feet, or other body parts, with tools, probes, or
Circuit Parts with test equipment, regardless of the personal protective equipment (PPE)
a person is wearing. There are two categories of “working on”: Diagnostic
(testing) is taking readings or measurements of electrical equipment with
 approved test equipment that does not require making any physical
change to the equipment; repair is any physical alteration of electrical
equipment (such as making or tightening connections, removing or
replacing components, etc.). See Section 4.2.9

4. PROCEDURE

Principles for Electrical Safety atGS

4.1.1 Electrical work may expose you to multiple hazards. While engaged in work involving
electrical equipment, if you are not confident that your protection is sufficient or you are
not able to follow established work practices, YOU MUST STOP WORK, contact your
supervisor and/or EHS, and perform steps, such as test before touch and zero energy
checks, to confirm that your protection is sufficient.
4.1.2 Primary hazards
You can be shocked and burned by touching exposed conductors or improperly
grounded equipment energized by an electrical fault. Severe shock can result in
death, called electrocution.
You can be burned or suffer blast effect injuries from an arc flash, sometimes
seriously enough to cause death.
a) An arc flash is a sudden, highly luminous and intensely hot discharge of
electrical current jumping a gap between two conductors or from a
conductor to ground that sometimes also creates a blast wave.
b) Many things can cause arc flash, including dust, dropped tools, accidental
contact, condensation, material failure, corrosion, and faulty Installation.
You must identify the risk level of your electrical activity and implement the risk-
related defenses to properly protect yourself from these hazards.
The risk level relates, in part, to the voltage level of the equipment and
conductors. This document associates the required defenses to one or more of
three voltage ranges: High, Low, and Extra-low. The limits for these voltage
ranges shall be as defined by country regulation. In the absence of a country
regulation,GS has adopted the following values for the ranges.
a. High voltage (HV): voltages greater than 1000 Vac or greater than 1500 Vdc
b. Low Voltage (LV): voltages from 50 to 1000 Vac or 100 to 1500 Vdc.
c. Extra-low voltage (ELV): voltages less than 50 Vac or less than 100Vdc.
4.1.3 Hierarchy of controls
This Procedure document describes administrative control and PPE defenses to
protect you from primary electrical hazards. However, you should always look
for opportunities to eliminate the need to use or work on electrical equipment,
substitute safer procedures, or implement engineered safety controls.
4.1.4 Defenses necessary when Using Portable Electrical Equipment
 If you use portable cord- and plug-connected equipment such as laptop
computers, printers, radios, fans, power drills, saws, or extension cords, then you
do not need electrical PPE, but you need to follow theGSneral Safe Work
Practices described in Section 4.2.
You also needGSneral EHS awareness training that includes information about
electrical safety and LOTO described in Section 7.3.
4.1.5 Defenses necessary when Working on Extra-low Voltage Equipment
Work on extra-low voltage (ELV) equipment isGSnerally not as risky as working
on higher-voltage equipment, but can still present danger from electrical shock
and electrical arc burns, especially dc equipment. This equipment includes
things like storage battery-powered equipment and telephone and other
communications lines.
You are “working on” equipment if you are performing electrical diagnostic,
adjustment, servicing, maintenance, or construction work on equipment that
exposes conductors or circuit parts.
If you are working on ELV equipment, you need to follow theGSneral Safe Work
Practices described in Section 4.2.
If you are working on ELV equipment, you must conduct a risk assessment to
determine whether you must de-energize the equipment before working on it.
The risk assessment will define the defenses you should use. If you are uncertain
about how to identify the hazards for ELV equipment, contact a qualified
employee or your EHS leader for assistance in conducting this assessment.
You also need electronics safety training andGSneral EHS awareness training
that includes information about electrical safety and LOTO. See Section 7.3.
4.1.6 Defenses necessary when Working on Low or High Voltage Equipment
The majority of electrical equipment operates at low voltage (LV) or high voltage
(HV). These voltages present serious hazards that you must defend against.
If you are working on LV or HV equipment, then you need to apply defenses to
protect yourself from arc flash and electrical shock. These defenses include
a. de-energizing equipment where feasible
b. applying safe work practices,
c. using administrative controls, and
d. where appropriate, using PPE and protective tools.
You must always follow Safe Work Practices for All Electrical Work and
Equipment (Section 4.2) any time you are working on de-energized or energized
LV or HV equipment.
The best defense is to de-energize the equipment before starting work unless
de-energizing introduces more hazards than working in energized condition or
unless the work is infeasible in de-energized state. (Section 4.5.2 explains
infeasibility in more detail).
 a. If the equipment is de-energized, you will need to follow LOTO, verify zero
energy, and, where appropriate, apply temporary protective grounding.
These defenses protect you by preventing re-energization and providing an
alternative path to ground for un-expected current. Once you have these
defenses in place you will not need electrical PPE.
b. See Section 4.4 for details on LOTO and temporary protective grounding
defenses.
c. If you are using a voltage testing instrument to verify that equipment is de-
energized, you are performing work on energized equipment. You will need
arc flash and shock protection PPE as described in Defenses for Work on or
Near Energized Low Voltage (LV) or High Voltage (HV) Equipment (Section
4.5).
d. In addition, you must implement the training, qualification and authorization
administrative controls. (Sections 4.3.1 through 4.3.3).
If you cannot de-energize and must perform work on or near energized
equipment, you will need multiple layers of defenses to prevent harm to you and
others who are not involved in the work in the event of the failure of one or more
defenses. These defenses consist of:
a. All of the administrative controls in Section 4.3;
b. Conducting shock and arc flash risk assessments;
c. Documenting your work plan (on an energized electrical work permit),
except for voltage measuring, infrared scanning, troubleshooting, and
diagnostic tasks, and obtaining your supervisor’s approval of that work
permit or work plan;
d. Wearing shock and arc flash PPE;
e. Using insulated tools and other insulated equipment;
f. Inspecting and testing the PPE, insulated tools and equipment.
g. See Section 4.5 for details on implementing these defenses.
4.1.7 Defenses necessary during Normal Operation of Disconnecting Devices
Operating disconnecting devices isGSnerally less hazardous than performing
work on energized electrical equipment, but you must still follow Section 4.3
(Safe work practices) and the requirements in this section.
Disconnecting devices isolate equipment or circuits from their source of power.
Circuit breakers, disconnect switches, isolation switch, and contactors are some
examples.
Normal operation means operating a device in the manner specified by the
manufacturer to perform the device’s intended purpose. If you are not
performing a normal operation, you must follow the defenses for working on LV
and HV equipment.
 Before operating a disconnecting device at a voltage greater than 100V, check
whether the facility’s maintenance program includes the disconnecting device.
Only employees who are qualified according to the requirements of Section 4.3.2
may operate disconnecting devices at voltages greater than 100 V that are not
in a maintenance program. Qualified or unqualified employees may operate
disconnecting devices at 100 V and below without regard to the facility
maintenance program.
Each time you operate a disconnecting device, first visually check to see that the
device’s cover is closed and secured and that there is no evidence of arcing,
overheating, loose or bound parts, or visible damage or deterioration.
If you observe an abnormal condition, do not operate the disconnecting device.
Place a DO NOT OPERATE tag and contact a qualified employee. Under these
conditions, qualified employees must conduct an arc flash risk assessment
(Section 4.5.5) or de-energize the source of power to the device at an upstream
disconnecting point prior to operating the device.
Safe Work Practices for All Electrical Work and Equipment
4.2.1 Working with Protective Devices and Circuits
Only qualified employees may re-energize circuits after determining it is safe to do
so following the activation of a circuit breaker or other protective device.
Do not modify or defeat protective devices or circuits (for example, over-current
protection) unless you are following a specific and documented risk assessment
(RA).
4.2.2 Appropriate Clothing, Jewelry, and Long Hair
Wear non-melting untreated natural fiber clothing (such as all-cotton) or arc-
rated under layers. Do not wear clothing made of fabric that contains acetate,
nylon, polyester, polypropylene, or spandex while performing electrical work.
Do not wear conductive clothing, jewelry, or other objects while performing
electrical work. This includes watches, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. key
chains, or metal headgear
If you have long hair, pull it back or restrain it while you work.
4.2.3 Working in Wet and Dangerous Conditions
Do not plug or unplug electrical equipment if your hands are wet.
Do not work in wet, damp, or other hazardous environments without mitigating
the hazard by, among other things, using equipment that is rated for such use.
Do not complete installations, connections, or disconnections during hazardous
weather conditions, including lightning storms.
4.2.4 Ensuring Adequate Lighting and Visibility
Do not work on or near electrical equipment if there is not enough light or there
are objects that block your vision.
 Do not enter an enclosed space that contains exposed energized parts unless
there is enough light and you can see clearly.
Do not reach blindly into an area that may contain energized parts.
4.2.5 Storage and Cleaning
Do not store materials or equipment near exposed energized conductors and
circuit parts. At a minimum, store materials outside the limited approach
boundary (described in Section 4.5.4.1) and make sure there is enough room to
move the materials safely.
Do not perform janitorial or cleaning-related activities near exposed energized
equipment or parts.
Do not clean switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers, and electrical
panels with compressed air if dust that may contain asbestos, combustible or
conductive materials is present.
4.2.6 Residual Current Devices (RCD)
The use of residual current devices (RCD), Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
or isolation transformers reduce the risk of serious electrical shock due to
leaking electrical current.
Use a residual current device (RCD), GFCI, or isolation transformer on outlets in
the following conditions.
a. wet or damp environments or conductive conditions
b. outdoors
c. with temporary wiring, such as extension cords, for maintenance,
remodeling, or repair activities involving buildings, structures, or equipment.
Where use of an RCD is not feasible for cord and plug connected equipment
under any of the conditions described in paragraph 4.2.6.2a through c, then you
must inspect cords, plugs, and receptacles for damage before each day’s use,
and your site or field service leader must implement an Assured Equipment
Grounding Program as described in APPENDIX O. Note that implementing an
Assured Equipment Grounding Program is difficult without pre-planning.
4.2.7 Selecting and Using Extension Cords and Power Strips
Only use extension cords as a temporary wiring solution. If you need to use an
extension cord to deliver power to the same location for more than 30 days, you
must install a permanent outlet instead.
EXCEPTION: Power strips labeled by a NRTL and used for low-powered loads,
such as computers, peripherals, or audio/video components according to the
labeling requirements may remain longer than 30 days.
Select an extension cord that is adequate for your task.
a. If you need an extension cord for low-amperage equipment like portable
test equipment, use an extension cord with a rating of at least 10 A (1.0 mm2
or 16 AWG).
 b. If you need an extension cord for higher-amperage equipment (over 10
amps) like portable tools or appliances, use a three-wire extra-heavy duty
extension cord, with a rating of at least 13 A (1.5 mm2 or 14 AWG) for
distances up to 25 meters (75 feet) or a rating of at least 15 A (2.5 mm2 or 12
AWG) for distances from 22.5 to 30 meters (75 to 100 feet).
Use power strips only for low-wattage equipment, and do not plug one power
strip into another plug power strip (known as “daisy chaining”).
Protect extension cords from damage due to traffic, sharp corners, or pinching.
Make sure that extension cords do not create a trip hazard in working spaces or
walkways.
Do not secure extension cords or other flexible electrical cords with staples or
anything else that could damage the insulation.
4.2.8 Selecting and Using Portable Electrical Equipment
When selecting electrical equipment or instruments, make sure that:
a. The equipment is rated and designed for the environment in which it will be
used. This includes explosive or damp environments.
b. The equipment is marked with its manufacturer's name or trademark and
with its voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary. Make sure
that the markings are durable enough to withstand work conditions.
Before using plug and cord connected portable electrical equipment, make sure
that:
a. The equipment is in good repair. If you see evidence of damage or defects,
do not use it and put a “Do Not Use” tag on it.
b. The non-current carrying metal parts of the equipment are properly
grounded unless you are using double- insulated tools that need not be
grounded. Remove the equipment from service if it fails the ground check.
Never lift portable electrical equipment by cords.
4.2.9 Selecting and Using Measurement and Detection Instruments
When you are measuring voltage or performing other detecting tasks on
energized conductors or circuit parts, you must use the defenses described in
Section 4.5 excluding energized electrical work permits.
When taking direct voltage readings on low-voltage equipment, select an
appropriately rated volt-ohm meter or other direct-reading instrument.
a. Voltage measuring instruments are rated with an IEC CAT Rating ranging
from CAT I (lowest) to CAT IV (highest).
b. To determine the necessary IEC rating for your equipment, consult Section
E.3 of APPENDIX E. When determining the voltage range that you may
encounter while performing the task, considering both static voltage and
spike voltage.
 c. If you don’t know the voltage range you might encounter during the task,
don’t use direct-reading equipment. Use a proximity voltage detector with
the proper voltage range for the system instead.
When using testing equipment, verify that it is calibrated and ensure that it is
working properly by testing a known source before and after the testing
measurement, if possible.
Before using phasing sticks for the first time on a given day, verify that the
phasing stick are working properly with a Hastings hot stick tester or similar
device.
When verifying zero energy on AC High Voltage systems, use a proximity non-
contact AC voltage detector with the proper voltage range for the system being
tested.
a. Proximity non-contact AC voltage detectors give only a relative indication,
such as energized or de-energized state and not magnitude of voltage
readings.
b. Examples of these detectors include Tic Tracers and Hot-Liners on
appropriate insulated extension equipment.
c. Test for voltage on the conductors to be touched.
d. Do not use Tic Tracers on DC systems and shielded cables. Tic Tracers
cannot detect the voltage.
When verifying zero energy on DC High Voltage systems, use a direct contact
multimeter or voltage phasing stick that includes appropriate DC voltage
ranges.
a. High voltage DC systems occur in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS),
variable speed drive systems, and multi-megawatt common DC bus
schemes, for example.
When conducting infrared scanning of energized equipment with arc flash
incident energy greater than 40 cal./cm2 (167 J/cm2), you must use infrared
testing portals.
4.2.10 Selecting and Using Temporary Lighting
If you need to use a hand lamp, use a lamp made of molded plastic or other
appropriate material. The lamp should have a handle and a guard over the
handle.
If you need to use temporary lighting in a damp location, only connect lamps to
an outlet protected by a RCD, GFCI, or an isolation transformer, or use lamps
that operate at a maximum of 12 Vdc.
Do not hang temporary lights by their cords unless the cords and lights are
designed for this means of suspension.
4.2.11 Selecting and Using Hand Tools and Ladders
 Use ladders with side rails made of fiberglass or another non-conductive
material when performing electrical work or working near exposed energized
conductors.
When using insulated hand tools, only use tools that meet the requirements of
IEC IEC60900, “Live Working - Hand tools for use up to 1000 V ac and 1500 V dc”,
ASTM F1505, “Specification for Insulated Hand Tools”, or an equivalent standard.
See APPENDIX E.
Administrative Control Defenses
4.3.1 This section describes administrative control defenses. These defenses include, among
other things, training requirements and limitations on the types of people who can
perform certain types of work.
To explain what persons are allowed to perform what tasks, this section uses the
terms “qualified,” “unqualified,” “authorized,” and “not authorized.”
The terms “qualified” and “unqualified” refer to levels of training and proven
competency in a given task.
The term “authorized” refers to permission given by a manager or supervisor for
a worker to perform a specific task.
4.3.2 Training and Qualification
All employees must complete some training on electrical safety-related
practices. Depending upon the nature of the employee’s duties, the employee
mayGSt this training through aGSneral EHS awareness course or a specific
electrical safety awareness course. The training may be conducted in a
classroom, online, on-the-job or a combination of these.
If your job requires you to conduct diagnostic, adjustment, servicing,
maintenance, or construction work on electrical equipment, you must be
qualified to perform that work by completing the appropriate training. This
includes fundamental principles training and operations-delivered technical
training specific to your job tasks. You must pass tests and competency
demonstrations to show that you have acquired and retain the necessary
knowledge and skills. See Table 7-1 and Table 7-2 in Section 7 for more specific
information on training required to qualify you for certain tasks. See APPENDIX L
for an example of an electrical skills competency checklist.
Only qualified persons may conduct energized electrical work. Qualification is
specific to work methods and equipment and must be documented. A person
can be considered qualified with respect to certain equipment and methods but
unqualified for others.
Work that unqualified employees may perform
a. If you have not been qualified according to 4.3.2.2 then you are considered
“Unqualified.”
b. If you are “unqualified” you may perform work activities on or near
energized electrical equipment under the direct supervision of a qualified
person if you are in training to be qualified, have completed the qualified
 employee training required in Section 7 Table 7-1, and have received
training to recognize and avoid the electrical hazards associated with the
work activities.
c. You may perform surveys in substations, switchyards, and electrical rooms
after receiving training to identify, avoid, and protect yourself from the arc
flash and shock hazards present in these areas. If you must enter the limited
approach boundary or arc flash boundary of an energized conductor, a
qualified person must escort you at all times.
d. See Section 4.5.4.3 for more information about work by unqualified persons
inside the limited approach boundary. Tasks assigned to unqualified
persons must be evaluated or risk assessed and appropriate training on
those risks and defenses provided prior to execution of the work.
4.3.3 Electrical Work Authorization
In addition to being qualified, you must be authorized to conduct energized
electrical work. Authorization is specific to the task you are performing and the
equipment you are working on.
In order to obtain authorization:
a. You must complete the training and competency demonstrations required
in Table 7-1. Qualified employee training requirements.
b. You must obtain authorization to work on the specific equipment and to
perform tasks associated with specific voltage ranges that you will
encounter in your job.
c. Your manager must document that authorization using a Restricted Work
Authorization (RWA) form, High Risk Work Authorization (HRWA) form, or
business equivalent process. See Appendix L for an example of a Restricted
Work Authorization form.
If you are a manager or supervisor, you must not authorize workers unless you
have first determined that the worker is qualified by education, training, and
experience to carry out the specific work activity safely. You must evaluate
records of training, competency demonstrations, and work experience to
determine whether the worker has:
a. Prescribed technical and safety training that is current;
b. Knowledge of the equipment to be worked on, including methods of
equipment checkout and troubleshooting;
c. The ability to direct others in the procedures required for the work;
d. The skills and knowledge to recognize exposed energized electrical
conductors and circuit parts from other parts of electrical equipment;
e. The ability to determine the nominal voltage of and the safe approach
distances for exposed energized electrical conductors;
f. The ability to determine the hazards present and to select and properly use
necessary PPE.
 g. The country-required medical approval or certifications, if applicable.
(Contact the EHS leader or HR leader for verification).
4.3.4 Emergency Preparedness for Work on Low Voltage (LV) or High Voltage (HV) Energized
Equipment.
If you are working on LV or HV energized electrical equipment, you also must
make sure that you canGSt first aid responders with knowledge on responding
to electrical injuries, and AED and CPR assistance quickly. (Local regulations may
specify a response time.) There are three ways you can ensure the necessary
assistance.
a. By relying on on-site emergency service workers, if those workers are
briefed in advance of your work activity;
b. By relying on other on-site employees who are trained in First Aid/AED/CPR,
if there are at least two such employees on-site, and if at least one of them
stays outside the limited approach boundary while you do your work (see
Section 4.5.4.1 to learn about limited approach boundaries);
c. If you are working at a customer site (including remote sites), by verifying in
advance that the customer, contract or affiliate teams have trained First
Aid/AED/CPR responders who can respond quickly.
If you are working on high voltage equipment and may be exposed to energized
conductors, you must be in verbal contact with a second qualified person who
can provide first aid or call for medical assistance in an emergency. The second
qualified person can be aGS employee, a Customer employee or a Contractor
employee.
4.3.5 Job Briefing
You must participate in a Job Briefing or Job Review before working on
energized equipment (Both: diagnostic/troubleshooting and repair). This can be
accomplished through job leader, work supervisor, or individual review prior to
starting work. This review will need to include affected employees in the area of
energized work. For repetitive types of troubleshooting and diagnostic activities
on low voltage systems, such as recurrent troubleshooting of the electrical
system for an automated assembly line, you may conduct the job briefing at the
beginning of each shift of such work.
The purpose of the Job Briefing or Job Review is to review safe work practices
before commencing work. These reviews or briefings can be performed verbally
or documented, and shall cover such subjects as hazards associated with the
job, work procedures, special precautions, energy source controls, PPE
requirements, and the information on the energized electrical work permit. You
can use a Job Briefing and Planning checklist such as the one in Appendix D of
P2003 Electrical Safety procedure or a checklist with similar content. Other
examples of job reviews could include RA's, JSA's, Job Briefings, Field Level
Hazard Assessment, or similar. Safety Signs and Tags, Barricades, and
Attendants for Alerting
 Use one or more of the following alerting techniques to warn and protect
employees from electrical hazards, keep unqualified and unauthorized
employees a safe distance away, and prevent mistaken equipment identity
when energized equipment similar in size, shape, and construction is located
nearby.
a. Safety signs or tags
b. Barricades
c. Safety attendants
Choose safety signs and tags that conform to your country-specific standard or,
in the absence of such a standard, signs in local official language using ISO
3684-1, ANSI Z535, or a similar standard as a model. See Figure 1 for an
example. Avoid using signs smaller than a standard letter-sized document.

Figure 1. Example safety warning sign

NOTE: Danger warning labels with the letters of the word DANGER outlined in
black remain readable if the red background color fades in the sun.
Use barricades with safety signs to restrict employee access to work areas that
contain exposed energized conductors or circuit parts. Place the barriers at
distance from the energized points that is no less than the limited approach
boundary and the arc flash boundary. Choose barricades of non-conductive
materials where electrical contact hazards exist.
Station a warning attendant when signs and barricades do not adequately warn
and protect employees from the electrical hazards.
4.3.6 Energized Electrical Work Permits
You must complete an Energized Electrical Work Permit (EEWP) if your work:
a. involves physical changes to energized low voltage (LV) or high voltage (HV)
electrical equipment; or
b. poses a risk of arc flash injury to you on LV or HV equipment where
conductors or circuit parts are not exposed.
You do not need an EEWP for voltage measuring, infrared scanning,
troubleshooting, and diagnostic tasks, and minor adjustments to
potentiometers, rheostats, relays and similar devices.
The responsible project, site, or area manager for the work must sign your
Energized Electrical Work Permit.
See APPENDIX C for an example of an Energized Electrical Work Permit form and
applicability flow chart.
Evaluate, conduct, or determine the following to complete the Energized
Electrical Work Permit.
a. Justification for conducting the work in an energized condition.
i. Work on or near energized equipment is prohibited unless de-
energizing introduces additional or increased hazards or de-
energization is not possible.
ii. The supervisor, project leader, or service operations leader must
demonstrate that de-energizing electric equipment introduces
additional hazards or increased risk or is infeasible due to equipment
design or operational limitations. For example, shutting down a
hazardous area ventilation system may increase hazards. Completely
shutting down a continuous industrial process to enable work on one
circuit or piece of equipment may be infeasible. (Inconvenient is NOT the
same thing as infeasible.)
iii. Repair work on energized systems greater than 1000v is prohibited.
b. Major steps to complete the job.
c. Description of safe work practices.
d. Shock and arc flash risk assessments and locations of the shock and arc
flash protection boundaries. See Sections 4.5.4.2 and 4.5.5.1 for information
on risk assessments and determining shock and arc flash protection
boundaries.
e. Potential hazards such as energized parts, confined spaces, rotating parts,
voltage of lines and equipment by reviewing all original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) requirements for the testing or troubleshooting and
evaluating the job to be performed.
f. Appropriate test instruments, insulated tools, and electrical equipment rated
for the equipment to be tested and the environment in which the work will
be performed. Select items with the proper voltage rating, and, if necessary,
designed for hazardous or damp conditions, or intrinsically safe for potential
explosive environments.
g. Potential hazards associated with the placement of test leads and the
positioning of test instruments. Choose leads with the proper rating for the
voltage level and physical constraints.
h. Safety equipment and PPE necessary to perform the work including
temporary barriers to prevent unauthorized access to the work area.
i. CPR/AED/First Aid emergency responders
j. Emergency procedures and equipment, including fire extinguishers of the
correct type.
 k. Process for emergency shutdown of energized equipment
l. Any inherently dangerous procedures to be undertaken such as the use of
phasing sticks. Contact your EHS Manager to discuss such tasks. Complete
specific risk reviews and work permits where required.
As a best practice, consider posting the permit for immediate access to
information in the event of an emergency.
Defenses for Work on De-Energized Equipment
4.4.1 LOTO and Verifying Zero Energy State
Follow the protection requirements in Section 4.5 Defenses for Work on or Near
Energized Low Voltage (LV) or High Voltage (HV) Equipment until you have
verified a zero energy state and applied necessary temporary protective
grounding.
Follow the requirements of theGS Lockout/Tagout P2001 Procedure to de-
energize, and verify zero energy state on equipment. If work continues to
additional shifts, re-verify zero energy at the beginning of each shift.
Select the proper instrument for zero energy verification to prevent harm to you,
harm to the instrument, or an incorrect indication of energy state. Refer to
Section 4.2.9 for procedure on selecting and using the correct voltage
measurement or detection instrument for zero energy verification.
Do not verify zero energy directly on a conductor which presents an arc flash
hazard greater than 40 cal./cm2 (167 J/cm2) (extreme danger). Instead, use a
voltage detector at one or more locations where the arc flash hazard is less than
40 cal./cm2 and can verify that the extreme danger conductor is at zero energy.
See APPENDIX M for an example.
4.4.2 Temporary Protective Grounding
Apply temporary protective grounding to the de-energized conductors and
circuit parts that meet one or more of the following criteria: (Refer to APPENDIX
N for details on grounding procedures and cable selection.)
a. high voltage
b. conductors or circuit parts that may contact other exposed energized
conductors or circuit parts.
c. equipment that may contain induced voltages or stored electrical energy or
present a back feed risk. To further protect against back feed risk, lock the
shaft of a large motor or a motor installed in multi-motor driven system
such as a conveyor belt when other forces could cause the de-energized
motor to rotate andGSnerate a current.
Remove all temporary protective grounds prior to re-energizing the equipment.
Defenses for Work on or Near Energized Low Voltage (LV) or High Voltage (HV) Equipment
4.5.1 Prohibition on Work in Extreme Danger Conditions.
 You may not, under any circumstances, work on or around energized
conductors or circuit parts which present an arc flash hazard greater than 40
cal./cm2 (167 J/cm2), also known as an Extreme Danger condition.
a. You must de-energize the equipment in this situation, and then follow the
procedures in Section 4.4 Defenses for Work on De-Energized Equipment.
4.5.2 Avoiding Work on Energized Equipment
You must de-energize the equipment prior to starting work on it unless de- energizing
introduces more hazards than the energized condition or renders the work infeasible.
Work is infeasible if, among other things, it would require:
a. Interruption of life support equipment;
b. Deactivation of critical or emergency alarm systems;
c. Shutdown of hazardous location ventilation equipment
d. The need to perform diagnostic testing or operational troubleshooting, or
start-up equipment during installation.
“Inconvenient” is not the same thing as “infeasible.” You must not perform work
in an energized state just because it is inconvenient to de-energize.
4.5.3 General Rules for Working on Energized Equipment
Prior to performing any work on energized equipment, you must be qualified
and authorized for the work tasks
You must also conduct a shock risk assessment (Section 4.5.4.2) and an arc flash
risk assessment (Section 4.5.5.2.) prior to work on energized equipment.
If your work will involve tasks within the restricted work boundary (Section
4.5.4.1) or the arc flash boundary (Section 4.5.5.1), you must do the following
prior to commencing the work.
a. Prepare a documented plan or method statement of the work and conduct
a Job Briefing. (Section 4.3.5)
b. Prepare an energized electrical work permit (EEWP) for the work (Section
4.3.6) excluding voltage measuring, infrared scanning, troubleshooting, and
diagnostic tasks, and minor adjustments to potentiometers, rheostats,
relays and similar devices.
c. Obtain approval of the plan, risk assessments, and EEWP by the responsible
operational and EHS managers.
d. Obtain the PPE and insulated tools and equipment identified in the shock
and arc flash risk assessments.
e. Verify that the date of the most recent dielectric inspections of the PPE and
insulated tools and equipment comply with the more stringent of regulatory
required inspection intervals or the intervals in APPENDIX E, Table E-1.
f. Deploy the means to warn and restrict unqualified persons from the work
area.
While conducting the work on energized equipment you must
 a. Adhere to the approved plan for the work and the terms of the EEWP
b. Inspect and use required PPE.
c. Inspect and use insulated tools and equipment.
Other rules for working on energized equipment
a. Do not attach clips or clamps to energized buses. You may attach the
equipment to low voltage buses after de-energizing the bus. Use insulating
rubber blankets to prevent a phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground
connection.
b. Do not replace fuses when either side is energized unless the fuse or fuse
carrier is designed to be operated while energized.
c. Consider all taped or compound insulated bus, connections, terminations,
non-shielded cable in non-metallic duct or shielded cable where the ground
attachment is not visible as un-insulated or exposed.
4.5.4 Evaluating Shock Risk and Determining Protection
Shock Protection Boundaries
a. Your risk of being shocked by exposed energized electrical conductors or
circuit parts depends in part on your distance to the conductor. Shock
protection boundaries describe zones of risk depending on how far away
you are from the conductors or parts.
b. Figure 2 illustrates the shock protection boundaries around an exposed
energized conductor

Illustration from NFPA 70E Handbook

Figure 2. Shock protection boundaries

c. The limited approach boundary is the radius within which a shock hazard
exists.
 d. The restricted approach boundary is the radius within which an elevated risk
of shock from arc-over or inadvertent movement contact exists.
Shock Risk Assessment
a. A shock risk assessment determines the shock hazards, approach boundary
distances, PPE requirements, and insulated tools and equipment for a
specific electrical work task.
b. To conduct a shock risk assessment, first determine the voltage to which
you will be exposed,
c. Then use the tables in APPENDIX G Approach Distances to determine the
radii of the restricted and limited approach boundaries for your voltage and
current type.
i. If you are working above 914 meters (3000 feet) elevation, apply the
correction factor for your altitude.
ii. For moveable conductors, such as suspended over-head power lines,
follow the requirements for the specific voltage and associated
approach distance in the “Exposed Movable Conductor” column of the
tables. Example: 12.470 kV ac overhead line’s approach boundary is 3
meters or 10 feet.
d. Once you have determined the approach boundary distances, use Sections
E.1, E.2, and E.4 of APPENDIX E to select the proper PPE and insulated tools
and equipment for work within the restricted approach boundary.
i. You must wear electrical insulated gloves with an outer covering of
leather for protection when working inside the restricted approach
boundary. Refer to the tables and instructions in APPENDIX E to select
and care for the gloves.

ii. You must wear ASTM F2413 EH-rated or equivalent-rated electrical

shock resistant safety shoes or boots when working within the
restricted approach boundary.
e. Record your shock risk assessment information, including approach
boundaries and PPE requirements, on your energized electrical work permit
form.
Work within the Limited Approach Boundary
a. Both qualified and unqualified persons may work within the limited
approach boundary, but a qualified person must advise the unqualified
person of the hazards and escort them while inside the boundary.
b. The person responsible for the energized work activity shall ensure the
limited approach boundary is marked using signs, barriers, or safety
attendants. See Section 4.3.5.2 for details on alerting methods. This person
also shall ensure unqualified persons working near the energized work area
are instructed to stay outside of the limited approach boundary.
Work within the Restricted Approach Boundary
 a. Only qualified persons may work within the restricted work boundary.
b. Qualified employees may not cross, work within, or extend a conductive
object across this boundary unless they do all of the following:
i. Wear the insulated electrical safety gloves and other PPE and use
insulated tools and equipment determined in their shock risk
assessment.
ii. Insulate the energized conductor from themselves and from all other
conductive objects at a different potential by using an insulated cover
or barrier, or confirm it is insulated already.
4.5.5 Evaluating Arc Flash Risk and Determining Protection
Arc Flash Boundary
a. The arc flash boundary is the radius within which a serious arc flash burn
hazard exists. At the arc flash boundary, the energy from an arc flash, called
incident energy, is 1.2 cal./cm2.
Arc Flash Risk Assessment
a. In an arc flash risk assessment you determine whether an arc flash hazard
exists, and, if it exists, you determine the arc flash boundary, the appropriate
safety-related work practices, and PPE that you must wear within the arc
flash boundary.
b. Record your arc flash risk assessment (RA) information on your energized
electrical work permit (EEWP) form if your task requires an (EEWP).
Otherwise, you do not need to record the RA.
c. Begin your risk assessment by determining whether an arc flash hazard
exists for your work task by using Table B-1 in APPENDIX B. For some tasks
arc flash PPE may or may not be required depending upon conditions. In
those cases, do the following before deciding arc flash PPE is not required.
i. Confirm the equipment is in the facility’s electrical maintenance
program
ii. Visually check to see that the device’s cover is closed and secured and
that there is no evidence of arcing, overheating, loose or bound parts, or
visible damage or deterioration
d. If PPE is not required, then no arc flash hazard exists; your arc flash risk
assessment is complete; and you can skip the remainder of Section 4.5.5.
Otherwise, an arc flash hazard exists.
e. If the equipment has an arc flash hazard warning label with the arc flash
boundary distance, use the Incident Energy Method for the risk assessment.
Otherwise, use the Arc Flash PPE Categories Method.
PREFERRED: Incident Energy Method
a. Obtain the arc flash boundary value from the arc flash hazard warning label.
If all of your work activity will be outside the arc flash boundary, then arc
 flash PPE is not required; your arc flash RA is complete; and you can skip the
remainder of 4.5.5.
b. Obtain the incident energy and working distance values from the arc flash
hazard warning label on the equipment. (Section 4.10.1).
c. If your work activity will require you to place your face and chest area closer
to the arc source than the working distance on the label, then you will need
to adjust the incident energy value. Use the equation in Appendix A,
paragraph A.3 to calculate the incident energy at the working distance of
your task.
d. Select PPE from Table A-1 in APPENDIX A based on the incident energy
value.
e. Any PPE used must meet or exceed the incident energy expected.
ALTERNATIVE: PPE Categories Method
a. Option 1: If you confirm the electrical system is less than 250 Vac and fed by
a transformer smaller than 125 kVA, and the working distance of your task
(i.e. distance of face and chest area from the arc source) is at least 18 inches
(455 mm), then proceed with the remaining steps in this option. Otherwise,
skip to Option 2.
i. Use Table B-2.1 in Appendix B to determine the arc flash boundary and
PPE category. You may assume the fault clearing time and available
short current are acceptable under these conditions.
ii. If you will work inside the arc flash boundary, use Table B-3 to
determine the required PPE for the PPE category. If you will only work
outside the arc flash boundary, then arc flash PPE is not required; your
arc flash RA is complete; and you can skip the remainder of 4.5.5.
b. Option 2: If you confirm the electrical system is 600 V or less, then proceed
with the remaining steps in this option. Otherwise, skip to Option 3.
i. Find your equipment in Table B-2.1 (for ac) or Table B-2.2 (for dc) in
Appendix B.
ii. If the working distance of your task is less than the working distance for
that equipment in the Appendix B table, skip to Option 3.
iii. For work on ac systems verify conformance to the fault clearing time
parameter in Table B-2.1. Determine the type and interrupting rating of
the breaker or overcurrent protection device (OCPD) immediately
upstream of each point where a fault and arc flash could occur on the
equipment associated with your work task. If the OCPD is one of the
types in Table 4-1, then use the Response Time as the fault clearing
time. If that fault clearing time exceeds the value in Table B-2.1, skip to
Option 3.
iv. For work on ac systems also verify conformance to the available short
circuit current parameter in the Table B-2.1. Use the short circuit amps
from Table 4-2 for the size and phase of transformer upstream of your
 equipment. If the circuit includes motor loads, account for the
contribution to fault current from motors by adding four times the
motors’ full load current (from the nameplate on the motor) to the short-
circuit current value in Table 4-2.

Table 4-1. Response times for overcurrent protection devices

Response Time
Type of Overcurrent Protection Device
(seconds)
Current limiting fuse (600V & below) .004
Standard molded case circuit breaker without .0167
short-time-delay (600V & below)
Insulated case circuit breaker without short-time- .033
delay (600V & below)
Low voltage power (air frame) circuit breaker .05
without short-time-delay (600V & below)
Current limiting molded case circuit breaker (600V .004
& below)
If the OCPD is not in this table, then you must determine the clearing time
for that device. Note: Any time delay included in the device will typically
result in clearing times exceeding the maximum clearing time parameter
when that parameter is 2 cycles (0.03 seconds).
v. If the short circuit current, including the contribution from motor loads
exceeds the value in Table B-1, skip to Option 3.
vi. If you will work within the arc flash boundary, use Table B-3 in Appendix
B to determine the required PPE for the PPE category. If you will only
work outside the arc flash boundary, then arc flash PPE is not required;
your arc flash RA is complete; and you can skip the remainder of 4.5.5.
c. OPTION 3: If this is an emergency that requires the work to be conducted
while the equipment is energized, contact an electrical engineer familiar
with power systems engineering and arc flash risk assessments to help you
determine the appropriate arc flash PPE.
Additional information on Arc Flash Hazard PPE
a. Choose safety shoe or boots with an all-leather upper or otherwise arc-
rated when there is potential exposure to an arc flash.
b. Inspect arc-rated clothing before each use. Do not use work clothing or arc
flash suits contaminated with grease, oil, flammable liquids or combustible
materials or whose protective qualities have been impaired by
contamination or damage.
c. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations when laundering arc-rated
clothing. Do not treat the clothing with bleach, fabric softeners, starch or
any other substance that can interfere with or harm the arc-rating of the
garment.
4.5.6 Insulated Tools and Live Line Equipment
Use approved insulated tools and live-line tools in good condition. Refer to
APPENDIX E for procedure on the selection, care and inspection of these tools.
Wipe clean and inspect live-line tools for defects daily before use.
Conduct dielectric tests of gloves, live-line tools, and other insulating electrical
equipment in APPENDIX E, Table E-1 on the frequency indicated in the table.

Table 4-2. Short Circuit Currents Available from Various Size Transformers

Voltage Short
Impedance†† Circuit
kVA Amps (Nameplate) Amps†
 Data in Table 4-2 are courtesy of Cooper Bussmann and based upon actual field
nameplate data or from utility transformer worst case impedance.
Defenses for Low Voltage Electrical Test Areas
4.6.1 This section applies to all testing-related work on energized low voltage
equipment including inspection, testing, and adjustment atGS locations and in
work areas underGS scope at customer sites.
4.6.2 This section and does not apply to maintenance electrical workers performing
electrical troubleshooting on energized circuits or installed equipment. Refer to
Section 4.5 for the defenses for this work.
4.6.3 Design low voltage test areas using one or more of the following defenses. These
defenses prevent employees from intentionally or inadvertently contacting low voltage
or higher energized conductors and circuit parts during electrical testing.
PREFERRED: Design or equip the electrical test sets with internal
controls, interlocks and shrouded or protected connectors that prevent
activation of the test cycle unless all conductors and circuit parts are
properly connected, configured, and insulated;
Provide physical barriers or access controls such as fences, rooms with
doors, or barrier guards that prevent access to or contact with energized
conductors.
Interlock the access portals and entrances to de-energize the test when
opened;
Use Presence-sensing devices such as light curtains, area scanners, or
pressure- sensitive mats to de-energize the test when someone crosses
the arc flash boundary or limited approach boundary while the test cycle
is in progress. See Sections 4.5.4.1 and 4.5.5.1 for information on arc flash
and shock protection boundaries.
4.6.4 If the testing requires test workers to perform energized electrical work tasks within
the arc flash boundary or the limited approach boundary, implement the defenses for
work on or near energized equipment, Section 4.5.
Defenses for High Voltage (HV) Electrical Test Areas
4.7.1 This section applies to electrical testing at high voltage inGS locations and in work
areas underGS scope at customer sites.
4.7.2 This section does not apply to maintenance electrical workers performing electrical
troubleshooting on energized circuits or installed equipment. Refer to Section 4.5 for the
defenses for this work.
4.7.3 Test Leaders must clear the test area of unauthorized personnel prior to each time
equipment is energized. Only those qualified employees required for the testing protocol
may remain inside the test area during active testing. Employees who remain inside must
limit their work activities to those which directly support the test in progress once the test
set is energized. Additional local testing procedure requirements may apply. Contact your
test leader.
4.7.4 If the testing requires test workers to perform energized electrical work tasks within the
arc flash boundary or the limited approach boundary, implement the defenses for work on
or near energized equipment, Section 4.5.
4.7.5 Design of Permanent High Voltage Electrical Test Areas
Test Area Sizing and Controls
a. Where feasible, use one or both of the following defenses to eliminate or
minimize test worker activities inside the arc flash boundary or limited
approach boundary that involve exposed energized conductors and circuit
parts during testing. See Sections 4.5.4.1 and 4.5.5.1 for information on arc
flash and shock protection boundaries.
i. Design or equip the electrical test sets with internal controls, interlocks
and shrouded or protected connectors that prevent activation of the
test cycle unless all conductors and circuit parts are properly
connected, configured, and insulated;
ii. Use remote-controlled test equipment and place test controls outside
the perimeter barrier.
b. Size the permanent test area to accommodate the largest space
requirement of expected test jobs.
c. Document control designs, preferably on single-line diagrams. Include
switching points, power flows, interlocks, emergency stops and overcurrent
protection devices in the documentation.
Perimeter Access Barrier.
a. Restrict un-authorized person access to permanent test areas using a fence,
walls, light curtains, laser scanners, or a combination of these along the
entire perimeter of the test area at a distance from the shock and arc flash
hazard that is no less than the limited approach boundary and the arc flash
boundary. As a best practice, a barrier constructed of metal mesh with clear
polycarbonate sheet on the inside allows visibility while providing protection
from items ejected by faults.
b. Extend the barrier from the floor to at least two meters (six feet) above the
floor and position it such that persons standing outside the barrier cannot
touch any electrical hazards inside the test area.
 c. Obtain Operations and EHS approvals in writing for barrier designs that
facilitate a temporary expansion beyond the permanent test area boundary
for special circumstances. Submit a full written description of the flexible
arrangement and a written procedure describing the use of the flexible
arrangement and associated safety systems for the review.
Entrance controls
a. Interlock all entry points with the permanent test sets.
i. The interlocks must de-energize the permanent test sets that supply
power within the test area when any interlocked entry point is open.
b. If you cannot interlock the entrances, then lock them as follows.
i. Design the locking means to allow exit by persons inside the test area at
any time and comply with local regulations regarding emergency
egress.
ii. Provide EMERGENCY STOP buttons near the entry points to de-energize
the test sets in an emergency situation.
iii. Develop and implement a written entrance lock control plan that
includes a key custody log. Qualified Test Operators and Test
Supervisors must maintain control of the keys.

Warning lights
a. At each perimeter entry point provide a warning light that illuminates during
energized testing periods. Provide a test button to allow entrants to confirm
the warning light is functional or a second light that illuminates when the
test is de-energized.
Momentary Access System
a. A momentary access system temporarily disables or bypasses the test set
power interlock on the entrance to the test area allowing persons to enter or
exit without de-energizing a test. Such systems commonly use a press and
hold button or a timer switch to activate the bypass.
b. New high voltage test areas SHALL NOT include a momentary access
system or any other type of system which would allow persons to enter the
test area without de-energizing the test sets.
c. Existing test areas SHALL NOT be modified to add a momentary access
system.
d. Organizations currently using a momentary access system, also known as a
bypass system, must remove that feature or system from their test areas no
later than December 31, 2017.
All 110 V or 220 V receptacles within the perimeter of the high voltage test area
must be supplied from an isolating transformer rated for the maximum fault
voltage of the test area. This prevents injection of the test area high voltage into
the building low voltage supply.
4.7.6 Design of Temporary High Voltage Test Areas
 You may use a temporary test area in place of a permanent test area for
infrequent, non-routine test requirements that your permanent test area cannot
handle or for tests conducted at customer locations.
Prior to any work, including setup of a temporary test area, de-energize, LOTO,
and ground the equipment on which work is planned or is near to that
equipment.
Provide barriers within the test area to control access to equipment under test
or other adjacent connected equipment that may become energized to low
voltage or higher as part of the testing by either direct or inductive coupling.
Provide test area perimeter barricades, barriers or a warning system to prevent
unauthorized employees from entering.
a. PREFFERED METHOD – Guard the test area with a fence, walls, light curtains,
laser scanners, or a combination of these that limits access to the test area.
The test barriers must guard all sides and encircle the test subject. Post
danger signs stating only authorized personnel are permitted inside the test
area.
b. ALTERNATE METHOD – Guard the test area using distinctively colored safety
tape such as Red Caution Tape which reads “Danger – Authorized Personnel
Only.” Place waist high. The test barriers must guard all sides and encircle
the test subject and can include portions of fencing or other permanent
barriers. If available, post signs which read: “Danger – Authorized Personnel
Only” in addition to the red danger tape.
Station one or more test observers to guard the test area. Position them so that
they can monitor the entire area and have access to an emergency stop button.
You do not need test observers for the PREFERRED METHOD (4.7.6.4a) if you can
interlock the temporary barriers with the test set, and the test operator can
easily monitor the area.
Use any other warning devices provided with electrical test equipment per the
test equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
Remove the perimeter access control barriers when no longer needed.
4.7.7 Test Isolation and Grounding of High Voltage Equipment for Testing
After implementing LOTO on equipment to be tested, completely isolate the
equipment using one of the following methods.
a. PREFERRED METHOD – Isolate equipment via an adequate air gap (2.54 cm or
1 inch per 1000 V) with safety grounds attached immediately outside the test
isolation.
b. ALTERNATE METHOD – Isolate equipment by disconnecting conductors and
placing an opaque rubber insulating blanket rated at least twice the voltage
capacity of the test. Choose rubber insulating material at least 30 cm by 30
cm (12 inches by 12 inches) that has been dielectric tested within the last 12
months. Visually inspect it before each use. Attach grounds immediately
outside the test isolation.
 Install the grounding prior to electrical testing. Place grounds on equipment
immediately outside of the isolation of the test specimen. The goal of grounding
is to ensure that any hazardous energy is contained to the equipment under test
and not permitted to impact other work areas.
Apply grounds for equipment isolation in addition to any safety grounding
performed during initial LOTO of the equipment.
Select the grounding type and size according to the testing type and test set
instructions.
Work atGS Customer Sites
4.8.1 Arrange for the customer or customer-designated representative to do all switching on in-
service non-GE equipment. Otherwise, do not operate switches, disconnects, circuit
breakers, or other isolation devices required to de-energize and re-energize the
equipment in your work scope unless you have prior customer or contractor authorization
in writing.
4.8.2 Follow the requirements of theGS Lockout/Tagout P2001 Procedure to de-energize, and
verify zero energy on the equipment. If the customer-designated representative operates
the isolation devices, you still must place your own locks and tags on the isolation devices
and verify zero energy.
4.8.3 Arrange for the customer to perform all necessary temporary protective grounding on the
equipment. If the customer is unable or unwilling to perform the grounding, you may
ground the equipment yourself using the procedure outlined in 4.4.2 Temporary Protective
Grounding.
4.8.4 Apply the hierarchy of controls to determine and use appropriate engineering controls,
safe work practices and PPE if you may contact energized electrical lines or equipment
4.8.5 You must consider all equipment to be energized until proven otherwise by testing.
Relationships with Contractors
4.9.1 Follow the requirements of EHS Framework 2.0 Element 11- Contractor Management
when you contract work to independent contractors or hireGS supervised contractors to
perform work.
4.9.2 Include the following in the communication to the contractors prior to initiating work:
Information about GS’s facility or leased premises that the contractor needs to
make any shock and arc flash risk assessments necessary for their work scope.
Hazards known to GS that are related to the contractor’s work, and that might
not be recognized by the contractor’s employees;
GE Facility Responsibilities
4.10.1 All GS facilities must:
 Ensure all new, retrofitted, refurbished, or redesigned electrical equipment is
rated and designed for the environment in which it will be used, such as
explosive or damp conditions.
Install appropriate covers on all outlets, switches, junction boxes, pull boxes,
panel boards, and conduit fittings that are in service, even if some of the wiring
is temporary. Cover openings from such as knockouts and breakers and repair
or replace bent panels.
Contact appropriate owners or authorities to identify and mark the locations of
underground electrical lines or equipment prior to the start of any excavation.
4.10.2 Electrical equipment maintenance
GS facilities must maintain or arrange with contract service providers to
maintain electrical equipment and overcurrent protective devices, including
electrical circuit breakers, disconnect switches, isolation switches, and starters,
according to manufacturers’ instructions or industry consensus standards.
The following reference documents provide guidance on recommended
electrical system maintenance work scopes, methods, and intervals.
a. NFPA 70B, “Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance.”
b. FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 5-19 “Switchgear and Circuit
Breakers” and 5-20 “Electrical Testing”
c. Hartford Steam Boiler’s “Standard for an Electrical Preventive Maintenance
(EPM) Program.”
d. International Electrical Testing Association (NETA), “Maintenance Testing
Specifications for Electrical Power Distribution Equipment and Systems.”
Prioritize equipment included in the program as follows in descending priority.
a. Transformers
b. Generators
c. Motors
d. Cables
e. Circuit breakers
f. Controllers, switches, switchgear, and switchboards
4.10.3 Assured Equipment Grounding Program
If aGS facility permits the use of plug and cord portable equipment connected
to outlets without a RCD, GFCI, or isolation transformer under any of the
conditions described in paragraph 4.2.6.2 a through c, then it must implement
an assured equipment grounding program as described in APPENDIX O.
4.10.4 Incident Energy Analysis (Arc Flash Hazard Study)
An incident energy analysis, also called an “arc flash hazard study,” provides
more accurate information for electrical workers to evaluate arc flash risk
(Section 4.5.5.3) and select arc flash PPE than the alternative method of using
Arc Flash PPE Categories tables (Section 4.5.5.4).
 GS acilities must conduct an incident energy analysis of their electrical system
where required by country regulation or by business or region.
GS recommends that other facilities also conduct an incident energy analysis.
Organizations should prioritize incident energy analyses for facilities with system
voltages greater than 250 V or system voltages less than or equal to 250 V
supplied by a 125 kVA or larger transformer.
Facilities that conduct an incident energy analysis must update their incident
energy analysis when a major modification or renovation takes place, and
review it at least every five (5) years to account for changes in the electrical
distribution system. These facilities must update arc flash hazard warning labels
where necessary.
The scope of an incident energy analysis should include at least all portions of
the electrical system in the facility having voltages greater than 250 V and those
portions having voltages less than or equal to 250 V supplied by a 125 kVA or
larger transformer. IEEE Std. 1584 is the preferred method for determining the
incident energy and arc flash boundary. Information from the analysis should
be used to label equipment per Section 4.10.5.
An incident energy analysis typically requires contracting with a company
staffed with specialists in electrical power systems engineering. See APPENDIX K
for an example statement of work for an incident energy analysis contract.
The incident energy analysis process uses information from a short-circuit study
and a protective device coordination study. The facility may conduct these pre-
requisite studies as a separate contract and use the resulting short circuit and
fault clearing time information in applying the PPE Categories Method of arc
flash risk assessments (Section 4.5.5.4) until the such time as an incident energy
analysis is completed. Alternately, the facility may incorporate those studies into
the scope of the incident energy analysis.
4.10.5 Arc Flash Hazard Labeling
Arc flash hazard labeling provides employees with the arc flash boundary and
information to select the proper arc flash PPE for energized electrical work.
GS facilities must provide arc flash hazard warning labels when required by
country regulation or by business or region.
GS recommends that other facilities also label electrical equipment with an arc
flash hazard warning label according to the following guidelines.
a. Label switchboards, switchgear, panel boards, industrial control panels,
meter socket enclosures, and motor control centers that are likely to require
examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance work while energized.
b. The arc flash hazard warning label should contain the nominal system
voltage, the arc flash boundary, and at least one of the following:
i. Available incident energy and the corresponding working distance as
determined by an incident energy analysis (Section 4.5.5.3) or the arc
 flash PPE category for the equipment as determined by the Arc Flash
PPE Categories Method (Section 4.5.5.4), but not both;
ii. Minimum arc rating of clothing;
iii. Site-specific level of PPE.
c. See Figure 3 for an example on an arc flash hazard warning label.

Figure 3. Examples of arc flash hazard warning labels

Project & service Work in Transmission or Distribution EHV substation
4.11.1 General Requirements
The basic principle is that live working is NOT permitted. The system to be
worked on must be Isolated, the points of isolation secured, Grounded (Earthing)
applied) and the system proved safe.
Equipment on which work or testing is to be carried out must be readily
identifiable or have fixed to it, a means of identification that will remain effective
throughout the course of the work or testing. Where necessary, a means of
temporary identification must be fixed to the Equipment and remain effective
throughout the course of the work
4.11.2 Demarcation of Work Areas
The work area must be clearly defined and where practicable it must be
protected physically to prevent Danger to individuals in the area from System
hazards in proximity to the work area.
4.11.3 Customer Electrical Safety Management Systems
WhereGS is undertaking work on a customer system and working to the
customer’s electrical safety rules the customer must provide evidence that all
personnel establishing safety precautions and issuing safety documentation are
authorized and competent.
Where the customer has responsibility for establishing safety precautionsGS
will assess the customer’s Safety Rules to determine whether the procedures for
 establishing and maintaining of Isolation and Grounding (Earthing) are adequate
and satisfyGS’s Electrical safety program and Lock out Tag Out requirements.
Where the customer’s Safety rules have been deemed consistent withGS
requirements andGS personnel are required to work on equipment under
customer’s safety rules an appropriate customer authorization must be held. In
addition, the appropriate training underGS Electrical Safety Program must be
undertaken to ensure competence of theGS person who will check the safety
precautions provided. (Must meet or exceedGS Requirements)
Where the customer’s safety rules are not approvedGS shall not commence
work until the customer has agreed to the requirements in theGS Electrical
Safety Program. Where agreement cannot be reached, the customer must allow
application ofGS LOTO Safety Locks and caution notices to all points of isolation
and where practicable to any Grounding (earthing) applied. If this is not
permitted by the customer, work is prohibited and the issue escalated to a
supervisor or manager.
Where complex isolation is required that includes isolation at other Transmission
or Distribution substations that are remote long distances from the work
location theGS LOTO requirements are not required as long as the customer
can demonstrate a process is in place to ensure the integrity of the remote end
isolation for the duration of the work. This requires a centralized dedicated
control Room function with responsibility for management and co-ordination of
remote isolation and Grounding (Earthing) as part of the customer’s
Transmission and Distribution License holder responsibilities.
4.11.4 Safety Precautions during Project work
During the construction of electrical Equipment an Effective point of separation
must be maintained all times between the assets being constructed and all
electrical Systems. To ensure an effective point of separation an appropriate
insulation gap must be achieved and the gap must not be readily connectable.
Where an effective point of Separation cannot be achieved or maintained the
assets must be declared as part of the electrical system and points of isolation
and grounding (earthing) established and an appropriate safety document
issued.
When constructing Electrical and Mechanical Equipment in aGS controlled
demarcated Construction area the potential hazards from Impressed Voltages
derived from third party controlled Electrical Systems in proximity must be
considered.
The management of Impressed Voltage Hazards must be controlled by an
Approved Procedure and a site-specific risk assessment must be undertaken to
identify all potential Impressed Voltage hazards. An Impressed Voltage
Grounding (Earthing) Schedule must be used to specify the Impressed Voltage
Grounding (Earthing) requirements for each stage of the construction work.
Country specific requirements must be followed unless they do not meetGS
minimum requirements. If the local regulations are of a lower standard theGS
minimum requirements must be applied.
 4.11.5 Mobile plant and equipment
In an Electrical Substation, vehicles, mobile Equipment, Scaffolding and
temporary metal fencing may also accumulate electrical charge from Live
adjacent circuits. To avoid potential risk of electric shock, explosion and fire,
Grounding (Earthing) must be applied to these items as soon as it is practical to
do so.
4.11.6 Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) - Trapped Charge
When Gas Insulated Switchgear has been Isolated there is still the potential for
electrical trapped charge or capacitive stored energy arising from the electrical
arrangement of the SF6 or similar gas filled Equipment and the quality of SF6 or
other similar gas as a dielectric. Prior to undertaking invasive GIS work, all HV
Equipment, associated contacts and Conductors to be worked on must be
Grounded (Earthed) to ensure adequate dissipation of trapped/capacitive
charge on every part of the HV Equipment. All operators working with SF6 or
similar switchgear must be specifically trained and authorized before
commencing this type of work.
4.11.7 Rise of Earth Potential
A phenomenon whereby an electrical fault in a substation causes a large
current to flow in ground. This results in a change of voltage over distance
(Potential Gradient) and there is a risk of electric shock from Touch, Step and
transferred Potentials.
The earth grid (or earth mat) helps protect people against the hazards of touch,
step and transferred potential. The earth grid is normally buried under a layer of
crushed stone that helps to protect people from voltages in the ground (earth)
grid.
If the earth grid has been accidentally damaged or uncovered by digging
operations or there is any damage to an earth cable or tape it must be reported
immediately and must not be touch in any circumstances. Work on earth
(Ground) systems can only be conducted by authorized persons to an approved
procedure.
5. RECORDS
Retain energized electrical work permits and electrical-related Permit to Work permits for two (2)
years.
Retain records of electrical safety training completion and competency demonstrations for the
duration of employment. Retain training materials and, lesson plans for five (5) years.
Retain records of electrical safety program reviews, audits, inspections, and corrective actions one
(1) year.
Electronic versions of records, such as attendance history inGSnsuite Training Tracker or PDF
scans of paper copies, satisfy the requirements in this section.
6. RESPONSIBILITIES
Organization leader
 6.1.1 Ensure the organization creates and implements an electrical safety program.
6.1.2 Reinforce messages on electrical hazards and the importance of working safely.
6.1.3 Enforce electrical safety-related work policies, procedures, and process controls.
6.1.4 Provide assets to support the electrical safety program.
6.1.5 Ensure completion of required training, program reviews, and audits of work practices.
6.1.6 Assign corrective action responsibilities for deficiencies identified in audits and reviews.
Organization EHS Leader
6.2.1 Develop, communicate, and implement an electrical safety program consistent with this
Procedure that addresses the risks of the organization’s electrical work.
6.2.2 Schedule and provide electrical safety, LOTO, and emergency response training.
6.2.3 Schedule and conduct periodic inspections of electrical work activities and electrical test
areas. Identify and track completion of corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
6.2.4 Schedule required electrical PPE and insulated tool and equipment inspections and
dielectric testing in accordance with the frequency identified in Appendix E.
6.2.5 Schedule and conduct the electrical safety program reviews.
Organization Employees
6.3.1 Complete applicable electrical safety-related training.
6.3.2 Follow all electrical safety procedures in the organization’s electrical safety program and
training when performing electrical work activities.
7. COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING
Communication
7.1.1 Organizations must communicate their electrical safety program annually to qualified
employees and triennially to all other employees.
7.1.2 Organizations must communicate program revisions to affected employees at the time of
the revision.
Training for Qualified Employees
7.2.1 If your work responsibilities require electrical qualification, you must complete the training
in Table 7-1 and demonstrate the competencies described in the table before you will be
allowed to work as a Qualified Employee. Refer to Section 4.3.2 for more information on
electrical qualification.
7.2.2 You may complete the Electrical Safety Advanced training requirement by attending an
external vendor’s training class if the vendor’s training is approved by your EHS Manager,
and it meets country-specific requirements.
7.2.3 You must complete additional training (or retraining) selected by your supervisor and
demonstrate competency in the work practices if:
new technology, new types of equipment, new tasks, or changes in procedures
require different safety-related work practices, or
 More than a year has passed since you last performed the task, or
a supervisor or auditor observed you inconsistently or incorrectly using required
safety-related work practices.

Table 7-1. Qualified employee training requirements

Training Topic Frequency

Electrical Safely (ES) Initial Training: Electrical Safety
ES Competency Demonstration: Electrical Skills and
Knowledge competency demonstration
ES Refresher Training: Refresher training on hazards
and work methods appropriate to assigned electrical
work. May be done as on-the- job training.
LOTO Initial Training: Lockout/Tagout training
with equivalent content. 4
LOTO Competency Demonstration: Lockout/Tagout
hands-on and knowledge competency demonstration,
LOTO Refresher Training: Training on hazards and
work methods appropriate to assigned LOTO work.
First aid Classroom
Electrical Safety: Power Generation,
Transmission and Distribution
Required prior to working as a Qualified Employee.
Required following initial Electrical Safety
Advanced training and annually thereafter.
Minimum triennially
Required prior to working as a LOTO Authorized
Employee.
Required following initial LOTO Authorized training
and annually thereafter.
Minimum triennially.
Initial and as required to maintain
certification according to country
regulations. Minimum triennially.
Module required only for Project work
authorized training and annually thereafter.4
Training for Unqualified Employees
7.3.1 If you do not conduct work requiring electrical qualification, you must complete the
training.
7.3.2 If you plan to assist qualified employees on work protected by LOTO, you must complete
the LOTO Authorized training and annual LOTO competency demonstrations in Table 7-1.

Table 7-2. Unqualified employee training requirements

Training Topic Frequency

First aid Classroom , As required to retain certification according to country regulations.
CPR Minimum triennially.

Training for Electrical Emergency Response Employees

7.4.1 If employees at your site work on Low Voltage or High Voltage electrical equipment, then
persons at the site who are designated to respond to electrical emergencies shall
complete the training
 If you are responsible for your organization’s training program, then:
7.5.1 Make sure your employees can access electrical safety training that uses a language and
vocabulary they understand.
7.5.2 Document employees’ names and dates of training completion and demonstration of
work practice competencies. Retain the records as required by Section 4.11 – Records.

8. EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT

Organizations must review their electrical safety program against this Procedure and local
applicable requirements at least annually, document the review, and implement actions to correct
any identified deficiencies.
Organizations must randomly audit activities covered by this Procedure at least annually to
evaluate employees’ understanding and adherence to the Organization’s electrical safety program.
They must document the audits and implement actions to correct any identified deficiencies.
Operations may conduct these audits in concert with random LOTO audits required by theGS
Lockout/Tagout P2001 Procedure . APPENDIX J contains a recommended checklist for the
electrical activities audit.
Electrical test operations must inspect their electrical test area(s) annually using APPENDIX H,
document the inspections, and implement actions to correct any identified deficiencies.

9 Appendix
APPENDIX A
Using the Incident Energy Analysis Method to Select Arc Flash PPE
A.1
Table A-1

Simplified PPE as a Result of Using the Arc Flash Incident Energy Label Information
Calculated Incident Energy
Description of PPE Exposure (cal/cm2)
< 1.2 ≥1.2 - 12 > 12
Non-melting untreated natural fiber clothing (such as all-
X X X
cotton) or arc-rated underlayers (when used)
Non-melting or untreated natural fiber long sleeve shirt & long
X
pants or coverall
Arc-rated long-sleeve shirt & arc-rated pants (or arc-rated
coverall) or arc flash suit rated equal to or greater than the SR
determined incident energy established from analysis3
Arc-rated long-sleeve shirt & arc-rated pants (or arc-rated
coverall) and/or arc flash suit rated equal to or greater than SR
the determined incident energy established from analysis3
Arc-rated face shield and arc-rated balaclava or arc flash suit hood
rated greater than the determined incident energy SR2
established from analysis
Arc-rated arc flash suit hood greater than incident energy
X
established from analysis
Arc-rated: jacket, parka, rainwear, hard hat liner AN AN
Face shield for projectile protection AN2
Hard hat electrically insulated rated for the task X X
Non-conductive safety glasses with side shields or goggles SR SR SR
Hearing Protection (Ear canal inserts) X X X
Heavy duty leather gloves AN1 X1
Arc-rated gloves greater than incident energy established
X1
from analysis
All leather upper work safety shoes or boots AN X X

1. Rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors provide arc flash protection in addition to shock
protection. Higher class rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors, due to their increased
material thickness, provide increased arc flash protection.
2. Face shields are to have wrap-around guarding to protect not only the face, but also the forehead,
chin, ears, and neck area, or, alternatively, an arc-rated flash suit hood is to be worn.
3. Arc Rating can be either the arc thermal performance value (ATPV) or energy of break open
threshold (EBT), whichever is the lower measured value. (This results in a more protective garment)
A.2 LAYERING OF ARC-RATED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
An individual may be routinely dressed in an 8 cal/cm2 shirt and 12 cal/cm2 pants. If the
determined incident energy is greater than 8 but less than 12 cal/cm2, the individual must add
an additional protective layer of Arc-Rated fabric to cover the shirt.
The layer added must be of the same fabric type to be able to add the ATPV rating of each layer.
The ATPV rating of dis-similar Arc-Rated fabrics may not be routinely added together to obtain a
total ATPV rating. Dis-similar fabric layers must be tested in a certified lab before the total
combination ATPV can be established. The decomposition products of the outer layer fabric
during an arc flash may interfere with the ability of the layer beneath to protect the individual
properly if they are dis-similar fabrics.

A.3 ADJUSTING INCIDENT ENERGY VALUE FOR DIFFERENT WORKING DISTANCE

If you will be conducting your work activity at a distance from the arc flash source different from
the working distance appearing on the label, you must adjust the incident energy value that you
will use in Table A-1.
Use the following equation to calculate the incident energy at the working distance of your task.

Etask = Elabel x (Dlabel / Dtask)N where

Etask = incident energy at working distance of your task
Elabel = incident energy on the label
Dlabel = working distance on the label
Dtask = actual working distance of your task
N is the distance exponent from IEEE Std. 1584’s Table 4

Type of equipment System voltage N

Open air or Cables 208V to 15kV 2.000
Switchgear 1 kV or less 1.473
Switchgear >1kV to 15kV 0.973
MCC’s and Panels 1 kV or less 1.641
From IEEE Std. 1584 Table 4

The equation above was derived from the IEEE Std. 1584 equation that was included
in the 2015 NFPA 70E Appendix D as Equation D.4.3(c).
 APPENDIX B
Identifying Arc Flash Hazards and
Using the PPE Categories Method to Select Arc Flash PPE

B.1 ARC FLASH HAZARD IDENTIFICATION: Determine whether an arc flash hazard exists for your electrical
work task by finding the task in Table B-1. If the table says arc flash PPE is required, then an arc flash
hazard exists for work within the arc flash boundary.

Table B-1

GE Arc Flash Hazard Identification Table for AC & DC

Systems
This table has been updated byGSneral Electric

to provide additional protection for employees when performing specific tasks. It differs and is more
stringent than NFPA 70E Table 130.7(c)(15)(A)(a).
Arc
Tasks Performed on Energized Equipment Equipment Condition Flash
PPE
Require
d
Reading a panel meter while operating a meter switch Any No
Normal operation of a circuit breaker (CB), switch, contactor, or
All of the following satisfied: No
starter that is less than 240V
The equipment is properly installed
The equipment is properly maintained
All equipment doors are closed and secured
All equipment covers are in place and
secured
There is no evidence of impending failure
One or more of the following: Ye
s
The equipment is NOT properly installed
The equipment is NOT properly maintained
Equipment doors are open and NOT
secured
Equipment covers are off or NOT secured
There IS evidence of impending failure
Normal operation of a circuit breaker (CB), switch, contactor, or
Equipment Greater than 240V Ye
starter that is 240V or greater
s
For ac systems: Work on energized electrical conductor and
Any Ye
circuit parts, including voltage testing
s

For dc systems: Work on energized electrical conductors

and circuit parts of series connected battery cells, including Any Ye
voltage testing s

TABLE CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE

 GE Arc Flash Hazard Identification Table for AC & DC Systems
This table has been updated byGSneral Electric to provide additional protection for employees when performing
specific tasks. It differs and is more stringent than NFPA 70E Table 130.7(c)(15)(A)(a).

Arc Flash
Tasks Performed on Energized Equipment Equipment Condition PPE
Required

Voltage testing on individual battery cells or individual multi-

All of the following satisfied: No
cell units that are less than 50 Volts (not a UPS)
The equipment is properly installed
The equipment is properly maintained
Covers for all other equipment are in place
and
secured
There is no evidence of impending failure
One or more of the following: Ye
s
The equipment is NOT properly installed
The equipment is NOT properly maintained
Equipment doors are open or NOT secured
Equipment covers are off or NOT secured
There IS evidence of impending failure

Voltage testing on individual battery cells or individual multi-

cell units that are greater than 50 Volts or installed in a UPS Any Ye
(Uninteruptible Power Supply) s

Any Ye
Removal or installation of CBs or switches s

Removal or installation of covers for equipment such as

wireways, junction boxes, and cable trays that does not All of the following satisfied: No
expose bare energized electrical conductors and circuit
parts.
The equipment is properly installed
The equipment is properly maintained
There is no evidence of impending failure
Any of the following: Ye
s
The equipment is NOT properly installed
The equipment is NOT properly maintained
There IS evidence of impending failure
Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare energized electrical
conductors and circuits parts). For dc systems, this includes Any Ye
bolted covers, such as battery terminal covers. s

Removal of battery intercell connector covers Any Ye

s
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 GE Arc Flash Hazard Identification Table for AC & DC Systems
This table has been updated byGSneral Electric to provide additional protection for employees when performing
specific tasks. It differs and is more stringent than NFPA 70E Table 130.7(c)(15)(A)(a).

Arc Flash
Tasks Performed on Energized Equipment Equipment Condition PPE
Required

Opening hinged doors(s) or cover(s) (to expose bare energized

Any Yes
electrical conductors or circuit parts)

Perform infrared thermography and other noncontact inspections

within the Arc Flash boundary. This activity does not include Any Yes
opening of doors or covers.

Application of temporary protective equipment after voltage test

Any Yes
verifying zero volts

Work on control circuits with exposed energized electrical

conductors and circuit parts, 120 volts or below without any other Any No
exposed energized equipment over 120 V including opening of
hinged covers to gain access

Work on control circuits with exposed energized electrical

Any Yes
conductors and circuit parts, greater than 120 V

Insertion or removal of individual starter buckets from motor

Any Yes
control center (MCC)

Insertion or removal (racking) of Circuit Breakers or starters from

Any Yes
cubicals, doors open or closed

Insertion or removal of plug-in devices into or from busways Any Yes

Insulated cable examination with no manipulation of the cable Any No

Insulated cable examination WITH manipulation of the cable Any Yes

Work on exposed energized electrical conductors and circuit

parts of equipment directly supplied by a panelboard or motor Any Yes
control center

Insertion and removal of revenue meters (kW-hour, at primary

Any Yes
voltage and current)

For dc systems, insertion or removal of individual cells or multi-

Any Yes
cell units of a battery system in an enclosure

For dc systems, insertion or removal of individual cells or multi-

Any No
cell units of a battery system in an open rack

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 GS Arc Flash Hazard Identification Table for AC & DC Systems
This table has been updated byGSneral Electric to provide additional protection for employees when performing
specific tasks. It differs and is more stringent than NFPA 70E Table 130.7(c)(15)(A)(a).

Arc Flash
Tasks Performed on Energized Equipment Equipment Condition PPE
Required

For dc systems, maintenance on a single cell of a battery system or

Any No
multi-cell units in an open rack
For dc systems, work on exposed energized electrical conductors and
circuit parts of utilization equipment directly supplied by a dc Any Yes
source

Arc-resistant switchgear Type 1 or 2 (for clearing times of < 0.5 sec with
a prospective fault current not to exceed the arc-resistant
rating of the equipment) and metal enclosed interrupter
switchgear, fused or unfused of arc resistant type construction,
tested in accordance with IEEE C37.20.7:
*Insertion or removal (racking) of Circuit Breakers from cubicals
*Insertion or removal (racking) of ground and test device
*Insertion or removal (racking) of voltage transformer on or off the bus
All of the following satisfied: No
The equipment is properly installed
The equipment is properly maintained
All equipment doors are closed and secured
All equipment covers are in place and secured
There is no evidence of impending failure
One or more of the following: Yes
The equipment is NOT properly installed
The equipment is NOT properly maintained
Equipment doors are open and NOT secured
Equipment covers are off or NOT secured
There IS evidence of impending failure

Opening voltage transformer or control power transformer

Any Yes
compartments

Outdoor disconnect switch operation (hookstick operated) 1 kV

Any Yes
through 15 kV

Outdoor disconnect switch operation (gang-operated from grade) 1

kV through 15 kV
*The phase properly installed , as used in this table, means that the
equipment is installed in accordance with applicable industry codes and
standards and the manufacturer's recommendations. The phrase properly
maintained , as used in this table, means that the equipment has been
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and
applicable industry codes and standards. The phrase evidence of
impending failure , as used in this table, means that there is evidence of
arcing, overheating, loose or bound equipment parts, visible damage,
deterioration, or other damage.
Any Yes
Note: Hazard identification is one component of
risk assessment. Risk assessment involves a
determination of the likelihood of occurrence of
an incident, resulting from a hazard that could
cause injury or damage to health. The
assessment of the likelihood of occurrence
contained in this table does not cover every
possible condition or situation. Where this table
indicates that arc flash PPE is not required, an
arc flash is not likely to occur.
B.2 PPE CATEGORIES METHOD - ARC FLASH BOUNDARY AND PPE CATEGORY: If you are using the PPE
Categories Method and arc flash PPE is required per Table B-1, use Table B-2.1 (for ac systems) or Table
B-2.2 (for dc systems) to determine the arc flash PPE category based on the enclosure type voltage and
associated fault clearing time and available short circuit current.
Table B-2.1
Arc-Flash Hazard PPE Categories for Alternating Current (ac) Systems
Arc Flash Arc Flash
Enclosure Type and Voltage Rating PPE Boundary
Category Feet Meters
Panelboards or Other Equipment Rated 240 V and below
Parameters: Maximum of 25 kA short circuit current available; maximum of 0.03 sec (2 cycle) fault
1 19 inches 485 mm
clearing time; working distance 18 in (455 mm)

Panelboards or Other Equipment rated >240 V and up to 600 V (molded case or insulated case circuit breakers)
Parameters: Maximum of 25kA short circuit current available; maximum of 0.03 sec (2 cycle) fault
2 3 900 mm
clearing time; working distance 18 in (455 mm)

600 V Class Motor Control Centers (MCCs)

Parameters: Maximum of 65 kA short circuit current available; maximum of 0.03 sec (2 cycle) fault
2 5 1.5
clearing time; working distance 18 in (455 mm)

600 V Class Motor Control Centers (MCCs)

Parameters: Maximum of 42 kA short circuit current available; maximum of up to 0.33 (20 cycle)
4 14 4.3
fault clearing time; working distance 18 in (455 mm)

600 V Class Switchgear (with power circuit breakers or fused switches) and 600 volt class switchboards
Parameters: Maximum of 35 kA short circuit current available; maximum of up to 0.5 (30 cycle)
4 20 6
fault clearing time; working distance 18 in (455 mm)

Other 600 V Class (277 V through 600 V, nominal) Equipment

Parameters: Maximum of 65 kA short circuit current available; maximum of 0.03 sec (2 cycle) fault
2 5 1.5
clearing time; minimum 18 in; working distance 18 in (455 mm)

NEMA E2 (fused contactor) Motor Starters, 2.3 kV through 7.2 kV

Parameters: Maximum of 35 kA short circuit current available; maximum of up to 0.24 sec (15
4 40 12
cycle) fault clearing time; working distance 36 in (910 mm)

Metal Clad Switchgear, 1 kV through 15 kV

Parameters: Maximum of 35 kA short circuit current available; maximum of up to 0.24 sec (15
4 40 12
cycle) fault clearing time; working distance 36 in (910 mm)

Arc-Resistant Switchgear Type 1 or 2 (for clearing times of <0.5 sec (30 cycles) with a perspective fault current
not to exceed the arc-resistant rating of the equipment), and metal-enclosed interrupter switchgear, fused or
unfused of arc-resistant-type construction, tested in accordance with IEEE C37.20.7, 1 kV through 15 kV
N/A N/A N/A

Parameters: Maximum of 35 kA short circuit current available; maximum of up to 0.24 sec (15 (doors closed) (doors closed) (doors closed)
cycle) fault clearing time; working distance 36 in (910 mm) 4 40 12
(doors open) (doors open) (doors open)

Other Equipment 1kV through 15 kV

Parameters: Maximum of 35 kA short circuit current available; maximum of up to 0.24 sec (15
4 40 12
cycle) fault clearing time; working distance 36 in (910 mm)

Note: For equipment rated 600 volts and below, and protected by upstream current-limiting fuses or current-limiting circuit breakers sized at
200 amperes or less, the arc flash PPE category can be reduced by one number but not belo w arc flash PPE catagory 1.
 Table B-2.2

Arc Flash Hazard PPE Categories for Direct Current (dc) Systems
Arc Flash Arc Flash Arc Flash
Storage batteries, dc switchboards, and other dc supply sources: 100 V >
PPE Boundary Boundary
Voltage < 250 V, or 250 V systems with parameters of a maximum arc
Category (feet) (meters)
duration of 2 seconds and the minimum working distance of 18 inches or 455 mm.

1 3 900 mm
Short-ciruit current of < 4 kA

4 kA < short-circuit current < 7 kA 2 4 1.2

7 kA < short-circuit curret < 15 kA 3 6 1.8

Arc Flash Arc Flash Arc Flash

Storage batteries, dc switchboards, and other dc supply sources: 250 V <
PPE Boundary Boundary
Voltage < 600 V, or 600 V systems with parameters of a maximum arc
Category (feet) (meters)
duration of 2 seconds and the minimum working distance of 18 inches or 455 mm.

1 3 900 mm
Short-ciruit current of < 1.5 kA

1.5 kA < short-circuit current < 3 kA 2 4 1.2

3 kA < short-circuit curret < 7 kA 3 6 1.8

7 kA < short-circuit curret < 10 kA 4 8 2.5

Note: Apparel that can be expected to be exposed to electrolyte must meet both of the following conditions:
(1) Be evaluated for electrolyte protection is accordance with ASGM F1296, Standard Guide for evaluating Chemical Protective Clothing
(2) Be arc-rated in accordance with ASTM F1891, Standard Specification ofr Arc Rated and Flame Resistant Rainwea r, or equivalent
B.3 PPE CATEGORIES METHOD – SELECT THE REQUIRED PPE FOR THE PPE CATEGORY: Identify the arc flash
PPE required using Table B-3 and the arc flash PPE category determined from Table B-2.1 or Table B-2.2.
Table B-3

Simplified PPE Requirements Chart

Arc Flash PPE Category
1 2 3 4
PPE Description PPE Requirements
Minimum arc thermal performance value - ATPV (cal/cm2)
43 83 253 403
Non-melting untreated natural fiber clothing (such as all-
cotton) or arc-rated underlayers X X X X
(when used)
Arc-rated long-sleeve shirt & arc-rated pants or arc-rated
X X
coverall
Arc-rated arc flash suit jacket and pants X X
Arc-rated jacket, parka, rainwear or hard hat liner
AN5 AN5 AN5 AN5
Arc-rated arc flash suit hood X2 X2 X X
Arc-rated face shield X2 X2
Arc-rated balaclava AN4 X
Heavy duty leather gloves X1 X1
Arc-rated gloves X1 X1
Hard hat electrically insulated rated for the task X X X X
Non-conductive safety glasses with side shields or goggles
SR SR SR SR
(choose at least one or the other)
Hearing protection (ear canal inserts) X X X X
All leather upper heavy duty work footwear X X X X
X = Required, AN=As Needed,
Notes: SR=Selection Required

1. If rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors are used, additional leather or arc-
rated gloves are not required. The combination of rubber insulating gloves with leather
protectors satisfies the arc flash protection requirement.
2. Face shields are to have wrap-around guarding to protect not only the face, but also the
forehead, ears, and neck, or, alternatively, an arc-rated flash suit hood must be worn.
3. The arc rating used shall be the lower of the arc thermal performance value (ATPV) and
the energy of break open threshold (EBT) value. This results in a more protective
garment.

4. “As needed” (AN) for the balaclava means an arc-rated balaclava is required with an arc-
rated face shield whenever the back of the head is exposed to greater than 1.2 cal/cm2
(inside AFB)
5. “As needed” (AN) for the jacket or parka means, if working in weather conditions where a
jacket or parka is needed, the jacket or parka must be arc-rated
Electrical Safety Procedure
 Electrical Safety

APPENDIX C
Electrical Work Flowchart

C.1
Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety
 Electrical Safety

APPENDIX D
Job Briefing Form

D.1 JOB BRIEFING & PLANNING CHECKLIST

A. Identify Voltage levels involved
- Hazards
- Skills required
- Foreign (secondary sources) of voltages
Shock approach boundaries, off limit areas or hazardous areas
Arc Flash boundary & Incident Energy at the working distance
Potential for arc flash (Conduct/Review arc flash hazard analysis)
Any unusual work conditions including additional hazards not electrical
Number of people needed to do the job
B. Ask Can the equipment be de-energized?
Are back feeds of the circuits to be worked on possible?
Is a "stand-by person" required?
C. Check Safety Plan
Review plan with customer contact that is familiar with the equipment (as
applicable)
Condition of Work Area – Access and Egress
D. Know Who else needs to know – communicate
- Who will perform each task
- What the specific job is
E. Prep Emergency Procedures
- Who is available to provide CPR/First Aid? Is there a rescue team on site?
- Is emergency equipment available? Where is it located?
- Where is the nearest telephone? What is the emergency number to dial?
- Where is the fire alarm? Fire extinguishers?
- Can the equipment be shut-off in an emergency? How?
Which tools you need to use?
- PPE: FR clothing, gloves, arc-rated face shield, and switching hood
- Insulated tools
- Voltage testers
 Electrical Safety
E.1 INSULATED HAND TOOLS APPENDIX E
Insulated Tools and Equipment
Employees shall use insulated tools or handling equipment, or both, when working inside the
restricted approach boundary of exposed energized electrical conductors or circuit parts where
tools or handling equipment might make accidental or intended contact. Insulated tools shall be
protected from damage to the insulating material.
Requirements for Insulated Tools:
E.1.2.1. Insulated tools shall be rated for the voltages on which they are used.
E.1.2.2. Insulated tools shall be designed and constructed for the environment to which they
are exposed and the manner in which they are used.
E.1.2.3. Insulated tools and equipment shall be inspected prior to use. The inspection shall look
for damage to the insulation or damage that can limit the tool from performing its
intended function or could increase the potential for an incident. If the inner layer color
is visible, the tool shall be removed from service. Temporary repairs, such as by
insulating tape, are not permitted.
Insulated Hand Tools shall meet requirements of IEC 60900, “Live Working - Hand tools for use
up to 1000 V ac and 1500 V dc”, ASTM F1505 “Specification for Insulated Hand Tools”, or
equivalent country standard.

E.2 LIVE-LINE TOOLS (FIBERGLASS-REINFORCED PLASTIC RODS).

Live-Line Tools constructed entirely or in part of fiberglass shall be designed and tested in
accordance with IEC 60855, “Live working - Insulating foam-filled tubes and solid rods”, ASTM
F711, “Standard Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in Line
Tools”, or equivalent country standard.

CAUTION
The tools described in this section are referred to in the industry as “Live-Line Tools”. Do not
use such tools for primary employee protection. Use the tools with the appropriate PPE and
Safety Practices required for the task. The PPE required is considered the primary insulation
for employee protection. (Not the tool itself.)

Live-Line Tools include:

E.2.2.1. Hot-Sticks and Insulated Rescue Hooks
E.2.2.2. Shot-Gun Sticks
E.2.2.3. Switching Sticks,
E.2.2.4. Instrument Extensions
E.2.2.5. Other insulated tool required for electrical equipment operation, for safety ground
application, or for use with non-contact voltage detectors or other voltage indicator
devices.
 Electrical Safety

Live-Line Tools shall be clearly marked to indicate the maximum voltage to which they can be
exposed during normal use.
Live-Line tools shall be wiped clean, using manufacturers approved method, as a part of the
inspection before daily use.
Remove Live-Line Tools from service and have them examined and tested by an Electrically
Qualified Employee for any defect or contamination found present after wiping the tool.
Remove Live-Line Tools from service at least every two years and test them in accordance with
IEC or ASTM standards for dielectric strength. Secure a visible indication of acceptable test
result to the tool, such as a sticker or other durable marking that indicates last test date.

Table E-1. Testing requirements for live line tools and other equipment
Dielectric Test Frequency. Some local
Type of Electrical Equipment regulations may require testing on a more
frequent interval.
Within 6 months of initial use and every 6
months thereafter, some local regulations may
Gloves require testing on a more frequent basis.
(Example: Oregon requires every 3 months)
Hot-Stick Every 24 months
Shot-Gun Stick Every 24 months
Switching Stick Every 24 months
Instrument Extensions Every 24 months
Insulating floor mat Every 12 months
Insulating blankets Every 12 months

E.3 METERS AND INSTRUMENTS. (APPLIES TO BOTH METERS AND LEADS)

IEC 61010 defines four Overvoltage Installation Categories. The higher the category number, the
greater the danger posed by transients. These categories depend more on the fault current
available at that point in the distribution system than the voltage level. Within each category,
there are voltage ratings at 1000 V, 600 V, 300 V, etc., all of which apply to both AC and DC
voltages.
E.3.1.1. CAT I - Protected electronic circuits.
E.3.1.2. CAT II - Receptacle outlet circuit, plug-in loads.
E.3.1.3. CAT III - Distribution wiring, including “mains” bus, feeders and branch circuits,
permanently installed loads.
E.3.1.4. CAT IV - “Origin of installation” Utility level and any outside cable run.
 Category ratings on an instrument identify its ability to withstand voltage spikes applied through
a specified level of resistance.
To choose the proper instrument and leads, choose the CAT category for the type of location
where you plan to make the measurement and for the voltage range of the energy source.
Refer to the following list for CAT location examples. Then select the instrument from Table E-2.
E.3.3.1. CAT I
a. Equipment connected to (source) circuits in which measures are taken to limit
transient overvoltage to an appropriately low level
b. Any high-voltage, low-energy source derived from a high winding-resistance
transformer, such as the high-voltage section of a copier.
c. Low-voltage test equipment.
E.3.3.2. CAT II
a. Appliances, portable tools, and other similar light industrial/household loads
b. Outlet and long-branch circuits
c. Outlets at more than 10 meters (30 feet) from CAT III source
d. Outlets at more than 20 meters (60 feet) from CAT IV source.
E.3.3.3. CAT III
a. Equipment in fixed installations, such as switchgear and polyphase motors
b. Bus and feeder in industrial plants
c. Feeders and short branch circuits, distribution panel devices
d. Appliance/equipment outlets with short connections to service entrance.
E.3.3.4. CAT IV
a. Origin of installation, or where low-voltage connection is made to utility power
b. Electricity meters, primary over current protection equipment
c. Outside and service entrance, service drop from pole to building, runs between
meter and panel
d. Overhead line to detached building, underground line to well pump.

Table E-2. IEC overvoltage installation categories

Voltage Category Rating including
Rated Voltage
Transient Overvoltage Spikes
CAT IV CAT III CAT II CAT I
150 V 4,000 V 2,500 V 1,500 V 800 V
300 V 6,000 V 4,000 V 2,500 V 1,500 V
600 V 8,000 V 6,000 V 4,000 V 2,500 V
1000 V 12,000 V 8,000 V 6,000 V 4,000 V
Resistance 2 ohms 2 ohms 12 ohms 30 ohms

E.4 VOLTAGE RATED GLOVES

Selection of Gloves
 E.4.1.1. Wear Class 00 gloves when working on or near energized low voltage electrical
equipment rated from 50-500 V, unless other precautions eliminate all shock hazards
to the employee. For equipment rated from 500-1000volts, class 0 gloves shall be used.
E.4.1.2. Always wear protective gloves over the rubber insulating gloves. Any direct contact of
a rubber glove with sharp or pointed objects may cut, snag or puncture the glove and
reduce the protective qualities.
E.4.1.3. Rubber insulating gloves worn during electrical work shall comply with standard IEC
60903, “Live working - Electrical insulating gloves”, ASTM D120, “Standard Specification
for Rubber Insulating Gloves”, or equivalent standard. Gloves covered under these
standards are designated Class 00, Class 0, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, or Class 4. The
Class refers to certain electrical properties, as follows:

Table E-3. Insulated glove voltage ratings by glove class

Maximum use voltage Maximum Line voltage

Glove Class
(excluding China) (China only)
00 500 Not applicable
0 1,000 380
1 7,500 3,000
2 17,000 10,000
3 26,500 20,000
4 36,000 35,000
Notes:
1. Maximum use voltage is the classification of the protective equipment that designates the maximum
nominal design voltage of the energized system on which work may be safely performed.
2. The minimum under-lap of the protector gloves shall be 2.5 times the glove class in cm or 2.5 cm
whichever is greater. (1 times the glove class in inches or one (1) inch, whichever is greater.)
3. All new rubber-insulating gloves purchased shall be ozone-resistant where available for the glove
class.

E.5 INSPECTION AND CARE OF GLOVES

Before wearing rubber gloves inspect them visually and perform a field air test at least once
every day and during the progress of the job.
To inspect the gloves, stretch a small area at a time, checking that no defects exist such as:
embedded foreign material, deep scratches, pin holes, cuts or punctures. Also, look for signs of
deterioration caused by oil, tar, grease, insulating compounds, or any other substances that
may injure rubber.
Inspect the entire glove including the cuff, thoroughly. Check the inside of the protectors for any
bits of metal, short pieces of wire or any other foreign material that may have fallen into the
protectors.
After visually inspecting the glove, observe other defects with an air test, by holding the glove
cuff with both thumbs and forefingers, twirling the glove around quickly to fill it with air and
trapping the air by squeezing the cuff with one hand. Use the other hand to squeeze the palm,
fingers, and thumb of the inflated glove while looking and listening for weaknesses and
escaping air per the illustration below.

Test rubber insulating gloves with a dielectric test at least every six months, or more often if
appropriate, by a certified testing lab. Do not use gloves that have not been tested within six
months. Track test schedules and records with the facility or service operation’s Compliance
Calendar.
Destroy gloves or other equipment that is defective.
Wear rubber gloves right side out with the serial number and size on the outside. Turning gloves
inside out places a stress on the preformed rubber.
Keep the cuffs fully extended. Rolling them down sacrifices protection.
Store gloves in a non-sealing protective case, typically a canvas bag, to prevent contact with
sharp or pointed objects and allow damp gloves to dry.
 APPENDIX F
Grounding Cables

F.1 Grounding cables shall be large enough to withstand conductor fault current until upstream protective
equipment operates. Use the table F1 below for cable sizing.
Table F-1
Grounding Cable Sizing Chart
Cable Size Fault Time RMS Amperes1 RMS Amperes
Cycles Copper Cable Aluminum Cable

15 14,000 6,500
#2 AWG
(35 mm2) 30 10,000 5,200
60 5,300 3,200

15 21,000 10,500
1/0 AWG
(50 mm2) 30 15,000 7,900
60 8,000 4,800

15 27,000 13,000
2/0 AWG
(70 mm2) 30 20,000 9,100
60 10,000 6,100

15 34,000 17,600
3/0 AWG
(95 mm2) 30 25,000 12,700
60 13,000 7,900

15 43,000 22,500
4/0 AWG
(120 mm2) 30 30,000 15,800
60 15,000 9,100
,
250 MCM AWG 15 54,000 25,000
(150 mm2) 30 39,000 18,240

1 RMS ampere ratings for copper cable,15 and 30 Fault Time Cycles, are from ASTM F855-09,
Table 1, Withstand Ratings for Copper Cable
F.2 To determine the short circuit (bolted fault) (Bf) current available, refer to the system’s short circuit study,
if available, or use the following formula.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐕𝐀 𝐱 (𝟏, 𝟎𝟎𝟎)

𝐁𝐟 =
(𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞) 𝐱 (𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞) 𝐱 √𝟑
Example: For a 1.000 kVA transformer with a 480volt secondary rated at 5.0% impedance, the
available short circuit current would be calculated as follows:

𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎
𝐁𝐟 = (𝟒𝟖𝟎) 𝐱 (𝟎.𝟎𝟓) 𝐱 √𝟑
= 𝟐𝟒, 𝟎𝟓𝟔 𝑨
 APPENDIX G
Approach Distances
Implement Approach Boundaries around live parts for shock protection. All data indicates the distance from
the energized conductor to the respective approach boundary (the radius of the boundary).
Shock Hazard Approach Boundaries for Alternating Current Systems
Nominal System Limited Approach Boundary Restricted Approach
Voltage Rating (Unqualified workers must not cross) Boundary (Qualified Person
Phase to Phase Exposed Movable Exposed Fixed Requires Voltage Rated PPE
Conductor Conductor to Cross)
Less than 50 V Not Specified Not Specified Not Specified
50 V – 150 V 3.0 m (10 ft. 0 in.) 1.0 m (3 ft. 6 in.) Avoid contact
151 V – 750 V 3.0 m (10 ft. 0 in.) 1.0 m (3 ft. 6 in.) 0.3 m (1 ft. 0 in.)
751 V - 15 kV 3.0 m (10 ft. 0 in.) 1.5 m (5 ft. 0 in.) 0.7 m (2 ft. 2 in.)
15 kV - 36 kV 3.0 m (10 ft. 0 in.) 1.8 m (6 ft. 0 in.) 0.8 m (2 ft. 7 in.)
36.1 kV – 46 kV 3.0 m (10 ft. 0 in.) 2.5 m (8 ft. 0 in.) 0.8 m (2 ft. 9 in.)
46.1 kV – 72.5 kV 3.0 m (10 ft. 0 in.) 2.5 m (8 ft. 0 in.) 1.0 m (3 ft. 3 in.)
72.6 kV – 121 kV 3.3 m (10 ft. 8 in.) 2.5 m (8 ft. 0 in.) 1.13 m (3 ft. 9 in.)
121 kV – 145 kV 3.4 m (11 ft. 0 in.) 3.0 m (10 ft. 0 in.) 1.3 m (4 ft. 4in.)
145 kV – 169 kV 3.6 m (11 ft. 8 in.) 3.6 m (11 ft. 8 in.) 1.46 m (4 ft. 10 in.)
169 kV – 242 kV 4.0 m (13 ft. 0 in.) 4.0 m (13 ft. 0 in.) 2.01 m (6 ft. 7 in.)
242 kV – 362 kV 4.7 m (15 ft. 4 in.) 4.7 m (15 ft. 4 in.) 3.41 m (11 ft. 3 in.)
362 kV – 420 kV 5.3 m (17 ft. 5 in.) 5.3 m (17 ft. 5 in.) 4.25 m (14 ft. 0 in.)
420 kV – 550 kV 5.8 m (19 ft. 0 in.) 5.8 m (19 ft. 0 in.) 5.07 m (16 ft. 8 in.)
550 kV – 800 kV 7.2 m (23 ft. 9 in.) 7.2 m (23 ft. 9 in.) 6.88 m (22 ft. 7 in.)
Source: NFPA 70E 2015 Edition, Table 130.4(D)(a). Revised with OSHA 1910.269 Table R-7 for 72.6kV and higher*
*Based on ESCI external program review October, 2016.

Shock Hazard Approach Boundaries for Direct Current Systems

Nominal System Limited Approach Boundary Restricted Approach
Voltage Rating (Unqualified workers must not cross) Boundary (Qualified Person
Phase to Phase Exposed Movable Exposed Fixed Requires Voltage Rated PPE
Conductor Conductor to Cross)
Less than 100 V Not Specified Not Specified Not Specified
100 V–300 V 3.0 m (10 ft. 0 in.) 1.0 m (3 ft. 6 in.) Avoid contact
301 V–1 kV 3.0 m (10 ft. 0 in.) 1.0 m (3 ft. 6 in.) 0.3 m (1 ft. 0 in.)
1.1 kV–5 kV 3.0 m (10 ft. 0 in.) 1.5 m (5 ft. 0 in.) 0.5 m (1 ft. 5 in.)
5 kV–15 kV 3.0 m (10 ft. 0 in.) 1.5 m (5 ft. 0 in.) 0.7 m (2 ft. 2 in.)
15.1 kV–45 kV 3.0 m (10 ft. 0 in.) 2.5 m (8 ft. 0 in.) 0.8 m (2 ft. 9 in.)
45.1 kV– 75 kV 3.0 m (10 ft. 0 in.) 2.5 m (8 ft. 0 in.) 1.0 m (3 ft. 2 in.)
75.1 kV–150 kV 3.3 m (10 ft. 8 in.) 3.0 m (10 ft. 0 in.) 1.2 m (4 ft. 0 in.)
150.1 kV–250 kV 3.6 m (11 ft. 8 in.) 3.6 m (11 ft. 8 in.) 1.6 m (5 ft. 3 in.)
250.1 kV–500 kV 6.0 m (20 ft. 0 in.) 6.0 m (20 ft. 0 in.) 3.5 m (11 ft. 6 in.)
500.1 kV–800 kV 8.0 m (26 ft. 0 in.) 8.0 m (26 ft. 0 in.) 5.0 m (16 ft. 5 in.)
Source for above Approach Boundaries - NFPA 70E 2015 edition – Tables 130.4(D)(a) &(b)
Note 1: For single-phase systems, select the range that is equal to the system’s maximum phase-to ground
voltage multiplied by 1.732
Note 2: Exposed movable conductors describes a condition in which the distance between the conductor and
a person is not under the control of the person. The term is normally applied to overhead line conductors.
 Altitude Correction Factors

METERS / FEET Correction Factor

0 to 900 / 0 to 2,950 1.00
901 to 1200 / 2,951 to 3,900 1.02
1201 to 1500 / 3,901 to 4,900 1.05
1501 to 1800 / 4,901 to 5,900 1.08
1801 to 2100 / 5,901 to 6,850 1.11
2101 to 2400 / 6,851 to 7,850 1.14
2401 to 2700 / 7,851 to 8,850 1.17
2701 to 3000 / 8,851 to 9,800 1.20
3001 to 3600 / 9,801 to 11,800 1.25
3601 to 4200 / 11,801 to 13,750 1.30
4201 to 4800 / 13,751 to 15,700 1.35
4801 to 5400 / 15,701 to 17,700 1.39
5401 to 6000 / 17,701 to 19,650 1.44
Reference: Table R-5 in US OSHA 1910.269

Example: When performing work at elevations greater than 900 m (2950 ft.) above sea level,
determine the minimum approach distance by multiplying the distance by the above correction
factor corresponding to the altitude. For example, if a person were working on a 69 kV AC system at
1300 meters (4250 feet) the correction factor is 1.05 and the appropriate Restricted Approach
Boundary would be (1.0 m X 1.05) = 1.05 m.
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Example Checklists for Electrical Test Area Inspections

H.1 Table H.1. Permanent electrical test area inspection

Item to be Inspected
1 Cage / Fence Height
2 Gap between floor and Cage
/ Fence
3 Interlocks Installed and Working.
Number of interlocks in the
system
4 Interlock Plugs (if used and if the
voltage is greater than
35 V)
5 Manual Momentary Access
System2
6 Timed Momentary Access
System2
7 Timed Momentary Access Warning Verify that the Momentary Access warning light
Lights and/or Alarm
Installed and Working2
8 Warning Lights Installed and
Working
9 Warning Signs
10 110 V and 220 V receptacles
Inspection Criteria Does the item meet
the criteria?
Yes / No / NA / Exempt
(1)
183 cm (72 in.) Minimum
15 cm (6 in.) Maximum
Perform a test to confirm that opening an
interlock will de-energize the test set. All
interlock points must be tested.
Verify that the interlock that the male prongs
are not energized when the plugs
as separated.
Verify that the Manual Momentary Access system
will allow the access points to open and not shut
down the test set. Also, verify that, if the buttons
are released with the access point open, the test
set WILL shut
down.
Verify that the interlock bypass timer
allows access and shuts the test set down at
no more than 10 seconds.
and/or alarm actuate for the duration
of the timed bypass function.
Verify that all warning lights work when the
test panel(s) is/are energized?
Verify that the “Danger High Voltage” signs
are visible on all sides of the test area cage
/ fencing.
In High Voltage test areas verify that 110 V and
220 V receptacles are supplied from an
isolating transformer rated for the
maximum fault voltage of the test area.

1Exemption of specific requirements above – Cannot be exempted unless the site has an official exemption letter
approved by the Operations and EHS Teams for the business.
2Applies only if the barrier is equipped with a momentary access system.
H.2 Table H.2. Temporary electrical test area inspection
Item to be Inspected Inspection Criteria Does the item meet
the criteria?
Yes / No / NA /
Exempt (1)
1 Barrier Guarding The test area is guarded by a barrier or
barricade that includes all equipment
under test and other equipment that can
become energized as part of the test
(Acceptable barriers include fencing, red
danger tape, electrical
rooms with controlled access)
2 Signage Danger Signs are placed at barrier (APPENDIX
I)
3 Equipment Under Test The equipment to be worked on or near is
properly shut down, locked out, verified
zero energy, and high voltage equipment is
grounded to isolate the equipment under
test and keep energy
contained to the equipment under test
4 Personnel Workers are available to visually monitor
all of the test area and are assigned
responsibility for stopping the test if an
unauthorized person enters the area of
other safety concern is
recognized
5 Personnel AllGS personnel in the test area have
completed applicable safety training
(LOTO, Electrical Safety) and are
qualified to assist with the electrical test
6 Isolation of equipment The component to be tested is isolated
under test with an air gap or insulating material and
grounds are placed immediately outside of
this isolation in order to verify no
hazardous energy can leave
the equipment under test
7 Test Leader Prior to energizing any test equipment the
lead tester must visually verify proper
setup of all test leads and equipment
8 Warning Lights Installed and Verify that all warning lights work when the
Working test panel(s) is/are energized?
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Temporary Test Area Sign

Danger – Do Not Enter

This equipment is undergoing electrical testing by SRESE.
Entry into this restricted area is permitted only with
permission granted by the Test Leader specified below.

Test Leader
Test Start Date / / Test Start Time AM / PM
Test End Date / / _ Test End Time AM / PM

Equipment Under Test

Type of Test Performed

Contact Phone Number for Test Leader

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Checklist for Periodic Random Audits of Electrical Activities
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APPENDIX L
Form for Confirming Qualified Individual
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APPENDIX M
Example Zero Energy Verification of Extreme Danger Equipment (Incident Energy > 40 cal/cm2)

M.1 EXAMPLE USING ILLUSTRATED SWITCHGEAR

480 V main breaker in the illustration below has an arc flash (AF) incident energy > 40 cal/cm2 at the distance that the Qualified
employee would normally verify zero energy. This incident energy is considered extreme danger from an arc flash hazard perspective
and prohibits zero energy verification at that point following LOTO of equipment.
Instead of taking the voltage reading at the dangerous spot, the Qualified employee takes the zero volts reading on the open medium
voltage (13.8 kV Primary) switch after confirming that it is less than 40 cal exposure.
Then the employee verifies that ALL of the low voltage feeder breakers (Control Room, Lighting, Air Compressor, HVAC #1, and MCC #1
in the illustration) and the tie breaker are tripped open and verifies zero volts for every one of them because, again, the AF incident
energy will be less than 40 cal. typically.
Thus, the employee has assured himself or herself that there is neither medium voltage to the transformer nor is there low voltage to
the transformer. Of course, LOTO applies to all items. Then and only then, does the employee remove the cover to expose conductors
formerly energized with a greater than 40 cal value. The employee takes the zero volts reading there having already assured himself or
herself that the transformer cannot possibly be energized.

APPENDIX N
Temporary Protective Grounding

N.1 GROUND SELECTION

Safety Grounds are always preferred.
Choose ground cables and associated grounding clamps to suit the physical configuration and the electrical
capacity of the equipment to be grounded.
Use several conductors, one for each phase, terminating in a cluster (wye) to provide low impedance
between phases.
Refer to the tables in Appendix F to select the proper cable size and specification. Grounding cable shall:
N.1.5.1. be either a flexible insulated copper conductor or a flexible insulated aluminum
conductor;
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N.1.5.2. withstand the thermal and mechanical stresses that develop under short-circuit conditions until the
protective equipment operates.
New grounding cable shall be flexible insulated copper conductors and meet the requirements of ASTM F855,
“Standard Specification for Temporary Grounding Systems to be used on De- energized Electric Power Lines
and Equipment”, or equivalent standard. Cables that meet the ASTM standard are marked as such.
Use grounding cables manufactured to the above specifications. New purchases shall include cables fitted
with cluster clamps.
Do not make grounding cables in-house or attach grounds using ordinary C-clamps. Do not use battery
jumper cables for safety grounding.

N.2 GROUNDING PROCEDURE

Before you attach safety grounds, de-energize, isolate, and LOTO the cable, bus or equipment as described
inGS Master LOTO Program.
Test the circuits or equipment with voltage detectors to verify the equipment to be grounded is at a zero
energy state.
Complete a risk assessment and wear the appropriate shock and arc flash protection PPE when installing
grounds.
Connect the grounding cables to a low impedance earth ground.
Attach the ground end clamp first. Clamps shall be tight. Use grounds rods if necessary. If three cables are
used instead of one “wye” set, ground the cables as close together as possible to allow fault current to flow
phase-to-phase as well as to ground.
Use a live line tool (also known as a shotgun stick) rated for the bus voltage and to maintain a safe working
distance to apply cable clamps. If unable to attach the ground with the live line tool after multiple attempts,
the ground may be attached by hand provided properly insulated gloves and arc flash PPE are used while a
second person has the live line tool ground touching the conductor to be grounded.

Install grounds on the conductors between the upstream source and the work area. The conductor
connection shall be as close as possible to the work area.
If the work includes the removal of any part of any conductor or if a back fed situation may occur, apply a
second set of grounds on the downstream side of the work area to protect against a possible back feed.
Ensure all temporary grounds are removed before re-energizing equipment when job is complete.

N.3 PERFORMANCE OF SAFETY GROUNDS

Properly installed safety grounds provide an effective bolted connection from ground to the circuit and
equipment to be serviced and from phase to phase of conductors in question.
The connection to ground drains off static and induced electricity and protects you in the event that the
equipment becomes accidentally energized by a source external to the circuit or system being worked on.
The solid connection between phases provides low impedance between phases to allow upstream over
current protection to operate faster.
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APPENDIX O
Assured Equipment Grounding Program

O.1 REQUIRED TASKS FOR THE ASSURED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING PROGRAM.

Test grounding conductors on portable electrical equipment (excluding office equipment) to ensure electrical
continuity before using the equipment for the first time, and at least once every three months afterwards.
Remove un-grounded equipment and outlets from service immediately, and mark them with a
yellow “Do Not Use” tag.
Mark the equipment to show that it is safe for use and to identify who did the test. One approach is to use colored
electrical tape or tie wraps according to this color coding scheme. Another approach is to mark the date of the
completed test on an attached tag.
Ensure users of plug and cord connected equipment are notified to inspect cords, plugs, and receptacles for damage
before each day’s use when that equipment is used at outlets not protected by RCD, GFCI, or an isolation
transformer under any of the following situations.
O.1.4.1. wet or damp environments or conductive conditions
O.1.4.2. outdoors
O.1.4.3. with temporary wiring, such as extension cords, for maintenance, remodeling, or repair
activities involving buildings, structures, or equipment.

Table O-1. Example Color Coding Scheme to Indicate Completed Grounding Test

Quarter Months Color

1st January thru March White
2nd April thru June Green
3rd July thru September Red
th
4 October thru December Orange
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