Information sheet 1.

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Proper observance of Safety procedures relative to SOP’s

Learning Objectives:

After reading this information sheet, the trainee is expected to:

1. Recognize the steps on the proper observance of Safety Procedures

relative to the standard Operating Procedure in the Industry.
2. Explain the rationale behind such Safety Procedures.
Introduction:

A safe work environment is not enough to control all electrical

hazards. You must also work safely. Safe work practices help you control
your risk of injury or death from workplace hazards. If you are working on
electrical circuits or with electrical tools and equipment, you need to use
safe work practices.

1. Before beginning a task, ask yourself:

 What could go wrong?
 Do I have the knowledge, tools, and experience to do this work
safely?

2. All workers should be very familiar with the safety procedures for their
jobs. You must know how to use specific controls that help keep you
safe. You must also use good judgment and common sense.

3. Control electrical hazards through safe work practices. Plan your work
and plan for safety.

4. avoid wet working conditions and other dangers

5. Avoid overhead power lines

6. Use proper wiring and connectors

7. Use and maintain tools properly, and Wear correct PPE. OSHA
requires that you be provided with personal protective equipment.
This equipment must meet OSHA requirements and be appropriate for
the parts of the body that need protection and the work performed.
There are many types of PPE: rubber gloves, insulating shoes and
boots, face shields, safety glasses, hard hats, etc. PPE helps keep you
safe. It is the last line of defense between you and the hazard.
 Below is an Illustration of the Industry prescribed Personal
Protective Equipment:

Image is lifted from Minnesota LTAP Website1

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https://www.mnltap.umn.edu/topics/workplace/personal_protection_equipment/index.html
 Self - check 1.2-5
Proper observance of Safety procedures relative to SOP’s

1. Use and maintain tools properly, and Wear correct PPE?

2. All workers should be very familiar with the safety

procedures for their jobs. You must know how to use
specific controls that help keep you safe. You must also use
good judgment and common sense?

3. Control electrical hazards through safe work practices. Plan

your work and plan for safety?

4. Avoid wet working conditions and other dangers?

5. Avoid overhead power lines?

 Answer key 1.2-5
Proper observance of Safety procedures relative to SOP’s

1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE