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SAFETY FIRST!

ELECTRICAL SAFETY-
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) and
PROTECTIVE TOOLS

1. Purpose
Outline the proper Personal Protective Equipment and protective tools that are used while
working on electrical systems.

2. Scope and Definitions

These procedures apply at all locations where employees and contractors are or may be
exposed to electrical hazards while performing work.

De-Energized - All operations are conducted in a positively de-energized state. All

external sources of electrical energy are disconnected by some positive action (e.g. with a
locked and tagged out circuit breaker). Electric equipment and lines shall be considered
energized until determined to be deenergized by tests or other appropriate methods or
means.
Electrically Safe Work Condition – A state in which an electrical conductor or circuit
part has been disconnected from energized parts, locked/tagged in accordance with
established standards (see VPO.3.1.06. S.A.M. & LOTO), tested to ensure absence of
voltage, and grounded if determined necessary.

Energized - Operations are conducted with the equipment fully energized and with some
or all normal protective barriers removed. Includes measurements and observation of
equipment functions that are conducted with the equipment energized and with some or all
normal protective barriers removed and interlocks bypassed (e.g. performing diagnostic
testing; making connections to normally energized parts; working in close proximity to
normally energized, exposed components). Energized work in excess of 240 volts is a
high-risk situation that is permitted only when justified. Tasks performed on systems >
600v must be conducted under close supervision and control.

Voltage Rated Glove- Gloves rated to various voltages that provide electrical protection
(ensure the correct Voltage Rated Glove is used). The gloves are rated to be safe at
different voltage levels. Test the gloves before use for holes and verify the semi-annual
tests have been completed.
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Testing for De-Energized - performing electrical testing to verify equipment is de-

energized and in an electrically safe state to perform work. The PPE used must be
sufficient for the level of risk, i.e., arc flash calorie rating.
Arc Thermal Protective Value (ATPV) refers to the maximum incident energy (in
calories per centimeter squared) that protective equipment can be exposed to and prevent
to onset of a second-degree burn. Ratings are based upon the total weight of the fabric.
Appropriate clothing ranges from untreated cotton, wool, rayon, or silk materials to flame
retardant (treated) clothing worn in layers.
Leather Shoes - Shall include leather uppers with non-conductive rubber and antislip
soles.
Protective tools: voltage rated / insulated tools such as voltage rated hand tools and live
line tools
Voltage rated / insulated tools: insulated and insulating hand tools, such as screw
drivers, wrenches, strippers, cutters, …, usually 1000 V AC, 1500 V DC rated
Insulated: constructed from conductive materials or components that have electrical
insulation applied on the exterior surface
Insulating: constructed from non-conductive material
Live-line tools: wooden or fiberglass- reinforced rods that are used in live line work by
having the worker remain at a specified distance from the live parts and carry out the work
by means of an insulating stick. Tools can be attached to the stick, allowing work to be
performed with the worker himself safely away from the live conductors.

3. Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities for arc flash safety are outlined below in the RACI. The plants
must adjust the RACI if any one of the positions does not exist.
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Affected persons /
High Voltage SME
Plant ES Manager

Training Manager
Department FLM

completing the
Plant manager

Responsible
Affected
Department
TS Manager

Operators
person(s)
Manager

ZBS ES
work
Tasks / Activities
a) Assess PPE requirements of electrical job task
to be performed

C R I
b) Provide appropriate PPE for employees

C A R
c) Perform pretask risk assessment for live or
"high voltage" electrical work

C, I A,R I R I
d) Ensure electrical PPE is tested at the
appropriate periodic frequency.

I R A
e) Retain training records per local record retention
policies

I R A
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4. Procedure

1. PPE Matrix

 Employees who may be exposed to electrical hazards while performing work shall be
provided with protective equipment that is designed for the work to be performed. The
following PPE matrix must be followed at all times when working with electrical
hazards.

X- Indicates REQUIRED actions.

Non-Conductive Voltage Arc Rated Arc Rated

Hearing Safety Insulated Arc Rated
Voltage Footwear (Leather Rated Hard Hat & Balaclava Arc Flash Floor Mat
Protection Glasses Tools Clothing
Shoes) Gloves* Face Shield Suit Hood

up to 50V
Safe Work
AN X
Condition
Energized AN X
50V through 600V
Safe Work
AN X
Condition
Energized X X X X X ATPV 8 ATPV 8 ATPV 8
Above 600V
Safe Work
AN X
Condition
Energized X X X X X ATPV 40 ATPV 40 X

AN - As Needed
ATPV - ARC Thermal Protective Value

"Live" Work - defined as repair by NFPA 70E code and is any physical alteration of electrical equipment (such as making or tightening
connections, removing or replacing components, insertion or removal of individual starter "buckets" from MCC)

Underlayers - Meltable fibers such as acetate, nylon, polyester, polypropylene and spandex shall not be permitted in fabric underlayers
(underwear) next to the skin
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2. Risk assessment  PPE – Task table.

 A task review must be done to identify the tasks and define the appropriate PPE needed
for these tasks. The PPE matrix must be used as basis for this assessment.

TASK AND PPE MODE Standard PPE Haz Cat 2 PPE

Unlabeled 600 VAC (EEPs) POWER PANELS

Operate Disconnect with door closed X
Open Hinged Door to visually inspect X

Using VFD HMI (programming or troubleshooting) while outside

the 30 inch Arc Flash Boundary of exposed energized parts X

Working in Separate (de-energized) Bay from Disconnect with

480V Disconnect Off and door closed on Disconnect Bay X

Working in Disconnect Bay with 480V Disconnect Off, high side of

switch guarded, no high side tap and outside the Arc Flash
Boundary (30 in) from energized cables X
In 120V only bay (labeled as such), Connecting Comm Cable to
PLC X

In 120V only bay (labeled as such), Removing/Installing PLC card

while power is energized (no work on live 120V wiring) X
In 120V only bay (labeled as such), Working on de-energized
circuits X

In 120V only bay (labeled as such), Working on energized circuits.

* Voltage rated gloves and insulated tools required. X
Use HMI on VFD within Arc Flash Boundary (30 in) of exposed
energized parts X
Reset VFD while Energized and doors open X
Working in EEP bay with energized 480V X

Working in Disconnect Bay with 480V Disconnect Off but without

high side of switch guarded or with energized high side tap branch
circuit or inside the Arc Flash Approach Boundary (30 in) from
energized cables X

Example Tasks and PPE

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3. Specific risk assessment

 In situations where electrical hazards are unknown, or live / high voltage electrical
work is to be performed, employees shall perform a pre-task risk assessment and
determine the appropriate procedural, permit and PPE requirements before proceeding
with a work assignment.

Appropriate assessments may include the review of electrical schematics or single line
drawings which designate current electrical system configurations and power levels and
direct measurements of energy status.

4. Periodical testing

 Electrical protective equipment shall be subjected to periodic electrical tests. The

maximum intervals between tests must be:

o for PPE: in accordance with annex 2 (Electrical Personal Protective Equipment –

Inspections and Periodic Electrical Tests)
o for live line tools: in accordandce with annex 3 (Annex 3: Live-Line Tools –
Inspections and Periodic Electrical Tests)
o Voltrated hand tools must be inspected and recertified by a qualified person
inspect and recertify tools annually for safe use

If local legislation is more strict, the local legislation is applicable.

 A qualified person shall be designated at each facility that shall be responsible for
ensuring that all Insulating Equipment is tested as required by the regulation and
certified as compliant with in the requisite period prior to its use. Each certification
shall identify the equipment tested and the date it was tested.

5. Use of Volt-rated tools

 When using volt-rated tools, the following precautions must be taken:

o Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for use. Note that although volt-
rated hand tools are tested and certified usually to 1000 volts AC, it is not
recommend using them on energized circuits. They are designed for protection
from accidental contact with energized circuits.
o Keep tools clean and dry.
o Inspect insulation before each use.
o If any doubt about the integrity of the insulation, destroy the tool or have it
retested.
o Follow the manufacturer's temperature recommendations for use.
o Use other personal protective equipment as per PPE matrix.
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6. Contractors

 The facility representative shall require each electrical contractor performing electrical
work to demonstrate that they have established and enforce a safety program for their
work requiring contractor personnel to be trained as qualified and familiar with the
hazards associated with the task to be performed, and utilizing the appropriate PPE for
the task. Appropriate PPE shall include but is not limited to arc flash protection,
voltage rated tools and supplies, and safety glasses. Contractor shall comply with the
PPE Matrix.

5. Training

1. Content

 The facility representative shall verify that each employee has received and understood
the required training. Every employee shall receive training prior to initial job
assignment and shall be retrained at intervals not to exceed three years.

2. Records

 Training must be recorded.

ANNEXES

Annex 1, References

IEC 61482-2
OSHA 1910.335
OSHA 1910.137(b)(2)(viii)
OSHA 1910.137(b)(2)(xii)
OSHA 1910.132(f)(4)
CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety
NFPA 70E 2012 Edition

Annex 2: Electrical Personal Protective Equipment – Inspections and Periodic

Electrical Tests

TABLE I–5 – RUBBER INSULATING EQUIPMENT TEST INTERVALS

Type of Equipment When To Test

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Rubber insulating line hose Upon indication that insulating value is suspect

Rubber insulating covers Upon indication that insulating value is suspect

(1)
Rubber insulating blankets Before first issue and every 12 months thereafter

(1)
Rubber insulating gloves Before first issue and every 6 months thereafter

(1)
Rubber insulating sleeves Before first issue and every 12 months thereafter

1. If the insulating equipment has been electrically tested but not issued for service, it
may not be placed into service unless it has been electrically tested within the previous
12 months.

2. The 6-month clock on gloves does not start until they are placed into service by issuing
them to an employee except for the 12-month requirement above in Item #1.

Example: If electrical gloves have been certified on January 1, 2007 and they have
been in storage for 5 months, they are then placed into service for the employees to
use on June 1, 2007. The 6-month clock on the gloves begins on the day the individual
receives the gloves and places them into service but must not exceed 12 months since
its most recent test/recertification.

3. There needs to be a certification of periodic electrical test on PPE. A log book or

equivalent showing the PPE item with the date tested and the date the PPE is placed
into service to the employee. Also, the expiration date of the PPE that has been placed
into service.

Annex 3: Live-Line Tools – Inspections and Periodic Electrical Tests

1. Each live-line tool shall be wiped clean and visually inspected for defects before use
each day.
If any defect or contamination that could adversely affect the insulating qualities or
mechanical integrity of the live-line tool is present after wiping, the tool shall be
removed from service and sent out for testing before being returned to service.

2. Live-line tools used for primary employee protection shall be removed from service
every 2 years for examination, cleaning, repair, and testing as follows:

a. Each tool shall be thoroughly examined for defects.

 If a defect or contamination that could adversely affect the insulating qualities or mechanical
integrity of the live-line tool is found, the tool shall be repaired and refinished or shall be
permanently removed from service.
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 If no such defect or contamination is found, the tool shall be cleaned and waxed.

b. The tool shall be tested in accordance with listed specs under the following conditions:

 After the tool has been repaired or refinished

 After the examination if repair or refinishing is not performed, Unless the tool is made of FRP
rod or foam-filled Fuber re-enforced Plastic tube and it can be demonstrated that the tool has
no defects that could cause it to fail in use.

c. The test method used shall be designed to verify the tool's integrity along its entire working length
and, if the tool is made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic, its integrity under wet conditions.

d. The voltage applied during the tests shall be as follows:

 75,000 volts per foot (2461 volts per centimeter) of length for 1 minute if the tool is made of
fiberglass, or

 50,000 volts per foot (1640 volts per centimeter) of length for 1 minute if the tool is made of
wood
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Annex 4: Examples
1. Head Protection PPE

Figure 1 - Electrically rated hard hat

2. Head and Neck PPE

Figure 2 - Balaclava
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3. Clothing – (LAN example in 2012)

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4. Gloves
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5. Tools as required for the job, i.e. Insulated

Screwdriver

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6. Live-line tools

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