|
OSHA Required
Training
|
 |
|
1926.950(d) Deenergizing lines and equipment
1926.950(d)(1)
When deenergizing lines and equipment operated in excess of 600 volts,
and the means of disconnecting from electric energy is not visibly open
or visibly locked out, the provisions of paragraphs (d)(1) (i) through
(vii) of this section shall be complied with:
1926.950(d)(1)(i)
The particular section of line or equipment to be deenergized shall be
clearly identified, and it shall be isolated from all sources of
voltage.
1926.950(d)(1)(ii)
Notification and assurance from the designated employee shall be
obtained that:
1926.950(d)(1)(ii)(a)
All switches and disconnectors through which electric energy may be
supplied to the particular section of line or equipment to be worked
have been deenergized;
1926.950(d)(1)(ii)(b)
All switches and disconnectors are plainly tagged indicating that men
are at work;
1926.950(d)(1)(ii)(c)
And that where design of such switches and disconnectors permits, they
have been rendered inoperable.
1926.950(d)(1)(iii)
After all designated switches and disconnectors have been opened,
rendered inoperable, and tagged, visual inspection or tests shall be
conducted to insure that equipment or lines have been deenergized.
1926.950(d)(1)(iv)
Protective grounds shall be applied on the disconnected lines or
equipment to be worked on.
1926.950(d)(1)(v)
Guards or barriers shall be erected as necessary to adjacent energized
lines.
1926.950(d)(1)(vi)
When more than one independent crew requires the same line or equipment
to be deenergized, a prominent tag for each such independent crew shall
be placed on the line or equipment by the designated employee in charge.
1926.950(d)(1)(vii)
Upon completion of work on deenergized lines or equipment, each
designated employee in charge shall determine that all employees in his
crew are clear, that protective grounds installed by his crew have been
removed, and he shall report to the designated authority that all tags
protecting his crew may be removed.
1926.950(d)(2)(ii)
Upon completion of work on deenergized lines or equipment, each
designated employee in charge shall determine that all employees in his
crew are clear, that protective grounds installed by his crew have been
removed, and he shall report to the designated authority that all tags
protecting his crew may be removed.
1926.950(e) Emergency procedures and first aid
1926.950(e)(1)
The employer shall provide training or require that his employees are
knowledgeable and proficient in:
1926.950(e)(1)(i)
Procedures involving emergency situations, and
1926.950(e)(1)(ii)
First-aid fundamentals including resuscitation.
1926.950(e)(2)
In lieu of paragraph (e)(1) of this section the employer may comply with
the provisions of 1926.50(c) regarding first-aid requirements.
|
|
|
|
