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# PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Date Posted: 09/03/2016 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is gear that can be worn to help minimize or eliminate injury. It can be worn to help prevent sudden injuries or injuries occur over time. It is very important the user understands the intended purpose of the PPE and verifies that it fits properly. that ## When to Wear PPE • Before you resort to PPE, you should first: • Use administrative controls • Implement Engineering Controls • Use local exhaust or general ventilation vs. a respirator • Control dust with a wet process vs. dry • Install sound reducing devices to mechanical equipment • When these other two means of protection are exhausted you then will need to select the appropriate PPE. - Often times PPE will be used in conjunction with administrative and engineering controls for added protection. ## BASIC TYPES OF PPE Head: Hard hat, welders cap Hearing: Earmuffs, ear plugs or canal caps Face/Eye: Safety glasses, face shield, safety goggles. Hand: Gloves for general use, chemical use, electrical work or hot work. Body: Chaps, leathers, coveralls Foot Protection: Leather boots, Safety toe/steel toe boots Personal Protective Equipment is gear that is worn to help minimize or eliminate injury. It is very important the user understands the intended purpose of the PPE, verifies that the PPE fits properly and is adequate for the work to be performed. Remember: PPE is the last line of defense against a hazard. LEARN MORE ## QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION • Does the PPE you wear to perform your work fit properly and is it in good working condition? What can be done in your work area to improve the use of PPE? • What improvements can be made to reduce the need for PPE? ## PRESENTER TIPS • Pre-read the Toolbox Talk. Your comfort level and confidence will be higher if you know your topic. Discuss related tasks, work areas or events that make the Toolbox Talk relevant to your job site. • Involve the workers …

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# What types of PPE may be necessary? Your hazard assessment should determine if your employees need any of the following types of PPE: - Eye and face protection ◆ Fall protection - Foot protection • Hand/general skin protection - Head protection • Hearing protection • Leg protection ● Personal floatation device • Respiratory protection • Torso/general body protection ## How to do a PPE hazard assessment ## Do a baseline survey to identify workplace hazards A baseline survey is a thorough evaluation of your entire workplace - including work processes, tasks, and equipment - that identifies safety and health hazards. A complete survey will tell you what the hazards are, where they are, and how severe a potential injury could be. ## Suggestions: Use safety data sheets (SDS) to identify chemical hazards. A safety data sheet has detailed information about a hazardous chemical's health effects, its physical and chemical characteristics, and safe handling practices. Review equipment owner and operator manuals to determine the manufacturer's safety warnings and recommended PPE. Conduct a job-hazard analysis (JHA) - a method of identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards associated with specific jobs. A JHA breaks down a job into tasks. You evaluate each task to determine if there is a safer way to do it. A job-hazard analysis works well for jobs with difficult-to-control hazards and jobs with histories of accidents or near misses. JHAS for complex jobs can take a considerable amount of time and expertise to develop. You may want to have a safety professional help you. Have an experienced safety professional survey your workplace with you. 4

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# Maintaining clearances around electric panels (cont.) ## ➤ Grounding (cont.) In addition, portable multiple outlet GFCI's are available for use on construction sites and industrial sites where heavy duty, multiple outlet GFCI's are required. 0000 Heavy Duty GFCI ## Eliminating access to exposed energized parts Covers on openings and approved electrical boxes restrict access to the exposed energized parts inside the openings and boxes. All openings in boxes, enclosures or fittings shall be effectively guarded or closed as per 2340.23. Missing covers and free access to exposed energized electrical parts are very common safety hazards in works involving electricity. However, these are easy to eliminate. Replacing missing covers in electrical panels and boxes, and covering the openings that have unrestricted access to exposed energized electrical parts save workers from the danger of shock and electrocution. # Using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provides protection to workers from hazards. Depending on the job task to be performed, PPE for electrical workers generally includes safety glasses, flame-resistant (FR) face shields, hard hats, safety shoes, insulating (rubber) gloves with leather protectors, insulating sleeves, and FR clothing. Additional PPE, such as fall protection equipment, respirators, chemical-resistant or cut-resistant gloves, and chaps, may be needed, depending on the potential hazard in the job. Using proper lockout/tagout procedures ANGER DO NOT OPERATE 7

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# De-Energizing ## An Electrically Safe Work Condition The most important principle of electric safety is, assume electric circuits are energized unless you make sure they are not. Test every circuit and conductor every time you work on them. The National Fire Protection Association lists six steps to ensure conditions for electrically safe work.** - Identify all sources of power to the equipment. Interrupt - the load current, then open the disconnecting devices for each power source. : - Where possible, visually verify that blades of disconnecting devices are fully open or that drawout-type circuit breakers are fully withdrawn. - Apply lockout/tagout devices in accordance with a formal, written policy. - Test each phase conductor or circuit part with an adequately rated voltage detector to verify that the equipment is de-energized. Check the voltage detector before and after each test to be sure it is working. - Properly ground all possible sources of induced voltage and stored electric energy (such as, capacitors) before touching. If conductors or circuit parts that are being de-energized could contact other exposed conductors or circuit parts, apply ground-connecting devices rated for the available fault current. The process of de-energizing is “live” work and can result in an arc flash due to equipment failure. When de- energizing, follow the procedures described below in "Working On or Near Live Circuits." ## Lockout/tagout program Your employer should establish a written lockout/tagout program and train employees in the program. The program should cover planning for locating and labeling energy sources, identifying employees at risk, how and by whom the equipment is de-energized, releasing of stored energy, verifying that the circuit is de-energized and can't be restarted, voltage testing, grounding requirements, shift changes, coordination with other jobs in progress, a procedure for keeping track of all involved personnel, applying and removing…

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# Protection from Electric Shock and Arc Flash Journeyman Technical Information Paper 2 OBED LEB 10 1808 BAITDING-C REHICYA FEDEBLOW ROBAR About 50 electrical workers are killed in construction every year in the U.S. by electric current and many more are injured. Over half of the deaths are from working on energized ("live") electric circuits without proper protection - often when it was not necessary to work "live." At least one-third of the electrocutions occur at low voltage, under 600 volts. This paper discusses precautions for electricians, but does not cover electric utility work. ## Electric hazards Electricity-related hazards include electric shock and burns, arc-flash burns, arc-blast impacts, and falls. - Electric shock and burns. An electric shock occurs when electric current passes through your body. This can happen when you touch an energized part. If the electric current passes across the chest or head, you can be killed. At high voltages, severe burns can result. - Arc-flash burns. An electric arc flash can occur if a conductive object gets too close to a high-amp current source or by equipment failure (for instance, while opening or closing disconnects). The arc can heat the air to temperatures as high as 35,000° F, and vaporize metal in the equipment. The arc flash can cause severe skin burns by direct heat exposure and by igniting clothing. - Arc-blast impacts. The heating of the air and vaporization of metal creates a pressure wave that can damage hearing and cause memory loss (from concussion) and other injuries. Flying metal parts are also a hazard. - Falls. Electric shocks and arc blasts can cause falls, especially from ladders or unguarded scaffolding. ## Electric Safety Principles Plan every job. Decide on your approach and step-by-step procedures. Write down first-time procedures. Discuss hazards and procedures in a job briefing with your supervisor and other workers before starting a job. Your employer should already have or dev…

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# De-Energizing (cont.) ## Lockout/tagout program (cont.) entirety. ensuring all energy sources are under lockout/tagout and to account for all people on the job. There should be a written plan addressing the specific details and naming the person in charge. Removal of lockout/tagout devices. Lockout and tagout devices should be removed only by the person installing them. If work is not completed when the shift changes, workers arriving on shift should apply their locks before departing workers remove their locks. Return to service. Once work is completed and lockout/tagout devices removed, tests and visual inspection must confirm that all tools, mechanical restraints, electric jumpers, shorts, and grounds have been removed. Only then is it safe to re- energize and return to service. Employees responsible for operating the equipment and needed to safely re-energize it should be out of the danger zone before equipment is re-energized. Temporary release. If the job requiring lockout/tagout is interrupted for testing or positioning equipment, follow the same steps as in return to service (above). ## Working On or Near Live Circuits Working on live circuits means actually touching energized parts. Working near live circuits means working close enough to energized parts to pose a risk even though you make be working on de-energized parts. Common tasks where you need to work on or near live circuits include: - Taking voltage measurements - Opening and closing disconnects and breakers - Racking breakers on and off the bus - Removing panels and dead fronts - Opening electric equipment doors for inspection. There should be standard written procedures and training for these common tasks. For instance, when opening and closing disconnects, use the left-hand rule when possible (stand to the right side of the equipment and operate the disconnect with your left hand). For other situations where you might need to work on or near live circuits, your employer should in…

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# ARC FLASH HAZARDS Date Posted: 02/08/2024 Based on findings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), it's estimated that between five and ten arc fault incidents occur daily in the United States. The BLS also reported that in one recent year, 1 thousand electrical workers suffered shocks and burns, some fatal. Arc flashes are violent and can cause severe injury or death to any worker exposed to the instantaneous phenomenon. Most of the time, the exposure will result in severe injury or even death. Electrical equipment is designed to withstand up to a certain amount of current. The arc flash occurs when an electrical device suffers a very high current within a fraction of a second. Some factors that can cause an arc flash include failure to de-energize components, dust, dropped tools, corrosion, or reduced insulation. Arc flash temperatures can become exceedingly hot and produce hazardous noise about as loud as a gunshot. ## WHAT IS ARC FLASH? According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), "An arc flash is the sudden release of electrical energy through the air when a high- voltage gap exists, and there is a breakdown between conductors. An arc flash gives off thermal radiation (heat) and bright, intense light that can cause burns. Temperatures have been recorded as high as 35,000 °F." ## WHAT IS AN ARC BLAST? An arc blast is a pressure wave created after an arc fault. Arc blasts can be strong enough to throw a worker to the ground and cause significant equipment damage. Arc blasts can cause damage to a worker's hearing or brain functions. The blast can also cause loose equipment, tools, machinery, and debris to go flying, which can cause further damage or injury. For example, consider the following facts on arc blast: • Air and materials exposed to ARC flash expand to be 67,000 times their normal size. • The violent pressure wave discharged can reach up to 2,000 lbs./sq. foot, causing severe risks, including: • Eardrum…

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WASHINGTON State FACE Program Fatality Assessment & Control Evaluation # CONSTRUCTION INJURY NARRATIVE FACE National Institute for Health NIOSH® INCIDENT FACTS # Apprentice Electrician Suffers Arc Flash Burns ## SUMMARY REPORT #: 71-209-2021 An apprentice electrician suffered severe arc flash burns to his hands and face while attempting to install a breaker into an energized electrical panel. REPORT DATE: September 13, 2021 The apprentice had worked for his employer, an electrical contractor, for three years. INCIDENT DATE: February 27, 2019 WORKER: 45 years old Electrical contractors Apprentice electrician 600amp/480volt electrical panel ## SCENE: ## EVENT TYPE: Arc flash ## INDUSTRY: The plan was for the apprentice to install the breaker into the 600amp/480volt main distribution panel (MDP) while his journey-level electrician coworker stood behind him supervising. ## OCCUPATION: They did not de-energize the panel before starting the job because they believed it was not required. Also, the customer was not required to have a disconnect ahead of the panel. The nearest disconnect was off- site at the public utility transformer. They had done similar jobs in the past, and this panel had been previously inspected and approved by an electrical inspector. Service panel after the arc flash explosion. The apprentice was in the process of removing the heat shrink from the panel hardware when his side cutters slipped and contacted the b and c phases simultaneously, causing the line to fault. He suffered severe arc flash burns to his face and hands. He was not wearing arc flash protective clothing, gloves, or a face shield and his side cutters were not insulated. His coworker rushed him to the hospital. Investigators found: 1) A hazard assessment had not been done prior to starting the task. 2) The employer was unaware of the requirement to de-energize the panel before working on it. 3) The employer did not provide and ensure the apprentice used the…

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# Arc Flash (cont.) ## What elements should be considered when doing an arc flash risk assessment? (cont.) Whenever possible, do not work on energized equipment. Always follow lockout/tagout procedures as part of a hazardous energy control program. Other protective measures include: - Making sure conductors and circuit parts are in a safe working condition - Using lower energy equipment or current energy limiting devices - Guarding energized electrical conductors and circuit parts - Using arc flash approach boundaries, including barricades - Increasing the working distance - Using non-contact instruments or procedures, where possible - Using non-sparking tools - Implementing work permits, safe work procedures, and job planning - Posting signs alerting of the hazards - Wearing shock and arc flash personal protective equipment (PPE) ## What would be included in preventive maintenance? Preventive maintenance includes: - Regular inspection for wear and tear of insulation, corrosion, poor connections, overheated electrical conductors, excessive pitting of contacts, or excessive moisture, water, or ice on the equipment. - Regular measurements of critical components. - Routine inspections of circuit breakers and relays (develop a testing schedule based on the manufacturer's instructions or the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) guidelines). - Follow established maintenance requirements, including a parts replacement schedule. - Keep electrical drawings current. ## What are approach boundaries? Boundaries are used to limit how close workers and others should be to the equipment or circuits, especially when work is being done. Arc Flash CCOHS

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# Electrical Safety Protecting Employees from Electrical Hazards Electrical Safety focuses on preventing electrocution and other electrical hazards by establishing standards for electrical equipment, work practices, and training, with a strong emphasis on lockout/tagout procedures and safe distances from energized lines. Injury Free Culture IF? What IF I could go my entire career Injury Free? Injury Free is a cultural attitude. It is a way of thinking that prevents injuries, makin safety a high priority at both the personal and organizational levels. ## Common Causes of Electrocution . Contact with Overheard Power lines • Contact with Live Circuits [redacted email] • Not following Lock/Tag-out procedures - Poorly Maintained Extension Cords • Defective Power Tools ## Shock Severity ## Arc Blast/Flash When an arc fault occurs, the result is a massive electrical explosion. The light and heat emitted by the explosion is known as the arc flash, and the pressure wave is known as the arc blast. Low voltages can be extremely dangerous because, all other factors being equal, the degree of injury increases the longer the body is in contact with the circuit. ## Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Lockout-tag-out (LOTO) is a safety procedure which is used in industry to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut off and not able to be started up again prior to the completion of maintenance or servicing work. • Place Lock & Tag on each disconnecting means used to de-energize circuits • Attach a lock to prevent operating the disconnecting means • Place a Tag with each lock • Only the person who places the lock may remove it ## Electrical Standards VOSH's electrical standards are based on the National Fire Protection Association Standards NFPA 70, National Electric Code, and NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety for Employee Workplaces. ## Training Employees must receive adequate training on electrical safety procedures and hazards. Qualified employ…

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# Hazard assessment worksheet: Head protection (cont.) ## Potential hazards (cont.) OSHA Oregon OSHA Department of Consumer and Business Services # Hazard assessment worksheet: Foot protection Salem Central Office [redacted street address]. NE Salem, OR [redacted postal code] Phone: [redacted phone] Toll-free: [redacted phone] osha.oregon.gov Work task: Date ## Potential hazards - No hazards requiring foot protection - Heavy objects such as barrels or tools that might roll onto or fall on a worker's feet - Sharp objects such as nails or spikes that could pierce the soles or uppers of ordinary shoes - Molten metal Hot, wet, or slippery surfaces Energized electrical equipment Other hazard: ## PPE required None required Steel toe shoes Boots or shoes metatarsal guards Slip resistant soles Puncture resistant soles Chemical resistant boots Insulated boots or shoes Other PPE: 440-5871 (07/23/COM)

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# Equipment-Specific Hazardous Energy Control Evaluation and Certification (cont.) Enter name of your company here # Safety Permit for Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout) Work Operations Date of work activity: <empty> Permit issued to: Authorized employee name: <empty> Title: <empty> Company name (if outside contractor): <empty> Contact number: <empty> Date/Time issued: <empty> Date/Time permit expires: <empty> Work activity: <empty> Machine/equipment description: <empty> Work location: <empty> Personal protective equipment (PPE), as required: (also circle specific types within the parentheses) [ ] Face shield [ ] Ear plugs [ ] Hard hat [ ] Safety glasses [ ] Ear muffs [ ] Hood (chemical, thermal) [ ] Safety goggles [ ] Suit (rubber, thermal, Tyvek) [ ] Safety harness & line [ ] Filtering facepiece/N95 [ ] Respirator (dust, vapor, combination, full-face, half-face) [ ] Gloves (thermal) [ ] Gloves (latex, neoprene, nitrile, PVC, rubber) [ ] Rubber boots [ ] Shoes (steel-toed, electrical safety, slip-resistant) [ ] Additional PPE required: <empty> Energy control devices, as required: (also circle applicable activities within the parentheses) [ ] Disconnect [ ] Blocks [ ] Accident prevention tags [ ] Valves (close, block, blind) [ ] Lock devices (individual, group) [ ] Grounding means [ ] Lines (bleeding, blanking/blinding) [ ] Other: <empty> Other safety considerations, as required: (also circle applicable items within the parentheses) [ ] Confined space (requires additional permit) [ ] Fire hazards (fire extinguisher, area free of combustibles) [ ] Restrict area (barricade, safety tape) [ ] Welding (sparks, shield arcs) [ ] Safe access (ladder, aerial device, scissor lift) [ ] Other: <empty> Approval: Signature: <empty> Print name/title (i.e., Safety Manager, Supervisor): <empty> Date: <empty> [ ] Job complete [ ] Job incomplete Notes: <empty> The authorized worker holds this permit during the work activity and returns it to the approver after wo…

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# Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist <table><tr><th>General PPE Requirements</th><th>Yes</th><th>No</th><th>Comments</th></tr><tr><td>1. Has a hazard assessment to identify and control physical and health hazards been completed? If not, perform a hazard assessment.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2. Have engineering and/or administrative controls been applied prior to the use of PPE? If not, apply them first if applicable and appropriate.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3. Has appropriate PPE that matches the hazard been identified and provided to employees for use?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>4. Has the effectiveness of the PPE program been reviewed, updated and evaluated periodically?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>5. Have employees been trained on the use and care of the PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>6. Have employees been trained on the limitations of the PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>7. Is the PPE training documented and kept on file?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>8. Are supervisors enforcing the use of required PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>9. Is PPE inspected regularly and properly maintained?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>10. Is worn and damaged PPE removed from service and replaced?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>11. When the following type of PPE is necessary, is the employer providing and paying for the PPE as stated by the OSHA standard 1910.132? Metatarsal foot protection - Rubber boots with steel toes Non-specialty-toe footwear (i.e. steel toe shoes/boots) if the employer does not permit it to be worn off the job site Non-prescriptive eye protection Prescriptive eyewear inserts/lenses for full face respirators Goggles and face shields Firefighting PPE (i.e. helmet, boots, gloves, full gear, proximity suits, etc.) Hard hats Hearing protection Welding PPE</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></t…

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# Hazard assessment worksheet: Leg protection (cont.) ## PPE required (cont.) OSHA Oregon OSHA Department of Consumer and Business Services # Hazard assessment worksheet: Hand protection Salem Central Office [redacted street address]. NE Salem, OR [redacted postal code] Phone: [redacted phone] Toll-free: [redacted phone] osha.oregon.gov Work task: Date ## Potential hazards - No hazards requiring hand protection - Harmful or hazardous temperatures - Chemicals that can be absorbed into the skin or cause burns - Energized electrical equipment - Mechanical equipment that can cause bruises, abrasions, cuts, punctures, fractures, or amputations Other hazard: ## PPE required None required - Cut resistant gloves General-purpose work gloves Chemical resistant gloves ............... Insulated gloves Heat and flame resistant gloves Latex or nitrile gloves Electrician's insulated rubber gloves Cotton, leather, or anti-vibration gloves Other PPE: 440-5871 (07/23/COM)

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# PINCH POINTS Date Posted: 09/02/2016 A Pinch Point is produced when 2 objects come together and there is a possibility that a person could be caught or injured when coming in contact with that area. Pinch points commonly impact fingers/hands, but can impact any area of the body. The injury resulting from a pinch point could be as minor as a blister or as severe as amputation or death. Conveyors, gears, loaders, compactors and other moving equipment are examples of machinery with pinch points. ## COMMON CAUSES OF INJURIES FROM PINCH POINTS • Not paying attention to the location of hands and feet • Walking or working in areas with mobile equipment and fixed structures • Loose clothing, hair or jewelry getting caught in rotating parts or equipment • Poor condition of equipment and guarding - Dropping or carelessly handling materials or suspended loads • Not using the proper work procedures or tools • Reaching into moving equipment and machinery ## SAFETY CONTROLS FOR PINCH POINTS • Verify all guarding is in place and effective • Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Gloves, hi-vis clothing and heavy boots. • Identify potential pinch points before starting work by conducting a pre task inspection. • Stay in employee designated areas: Always make sure mobile equipment operators know your location. • Lockout/Tagout: Always verify electrical equipment is de-energized before starting any maintenance work • Alertness: Drowsiness leads to inattentive work habits and shortcuts • Operating manuals and work procedures: Always review the operating instructions/manuals before starting work; pinch points may also be identified in these documents. • Ensure all mobile equipment has working backup alarms and lighting before use. ## QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION • What are the most common sources of pinch points in your work area? • What improvements can be made to machine guarding? ## PRESENTER TIPS • Pre-read the Toolbox Talk. Your comfort level a…

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# Table 2. Health and safety concerns from focus group participants. <table><tr><th colspan="2">Broad List of Health and Safety Concerns</th><th>Prioritized List</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2">NECA Managers</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ladder hazards</td><td>Training (standardized)</td><td>Ladder hazards</td></tr><tr><td>Proper use of tools</td><td>Confined space</td><td>Energized work/LOTO</td></tr><tr><td>Energized work/LOTO</td><td>Hazardous materials</td><td>Back injury</td></tr><tr><td>Fleet safety</td><td>Back injury</td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Non-Affiliated Managers (Group 1)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Falls</td><td>Trip hazards</td><td>Back injury</td></tr><tr><td>Back injury</td><td>Hand injury</td><td>Eye injury</td></tr><tr><td>Energized work</td><td>Eye injury</td><td>Hand injury</td></tr><tr><td>Punctures</td><td>Dust/fiberglass/PPE use</td><td></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Non-Affiliated Managers (Group 2)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ladder hazards</td><td></td><td>Ladder hazards</td></tr><tr><td>Eye injury</td><td></td><td>Back injury</td></tr><tr><td>Back injury</td><td></td><td>Eye injury</td></tr><tr><td>Asbestos</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Union Workers</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Housekeeping hazards</td><td>Ladder hazards</td><td>Ladder hazards</td></tr><tr><td>Lack of fall protection</td><td>Trip hazards</td><td>Energized work/LOTO</td></tr><tr><td>Lifting</td><td>Illumination</td><td>Housekeeping hazards</td></tr><tr><td>Energized work/LOTO</td><td>PPE</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Hazard analysis</td><td>Wire pulling</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Non-Union Workers</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Energized work/LOTO</td><td>Housekeeping hazards</td><td>Energized work/LOTO</td></tr><tr><td>Labeling circuits</td><td>Eye protection</td><td>Housekeeping hazards</td></tr><tr><td>Back/shoulder injuries</td><td>Dust Asbestos</td><td>Back injury</td></tr><tr><td>Ladder safety</td><td>Tool maintenance</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Burns</td><t…

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# ARC FLASH HAZARDS (cont.) ## HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE HAZARDS OF ARC FLASH? (cont.) • De-energizing would create a more significant hazard, or it is necessary for the interests of health and safety that the electrical work is carried out while the equipment is energized (e.g., it may be required for life-saving equipment to remain energized and operating while electrical work is carried out on the equipment). • It is necessary that the electrical equipment to be worked on is energized for the work to be carried out correctly. • It is necessary for testing or troubleshooting. • There is no reasonable alternative means of carrying out the work. ## NOTE: USE APPROPRIATE LOCKOUT, TAGOUT, AND HAZARDOUS ENERGY CONTROL PROCEDURES TO ISOLATE ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT WHEN A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR OTHER DISCONNECT TURNED OFF. THE BEST ARC FLASH PROTECTION IS TO DE-ENERGIZE EQUIPMENT BEFORE WORKING ON IT! IS Second Best Choice for Arc Flash Protection: Use appropriately rated personal protective equipment (PPE). Arc flash personal protective equipment (PPE) is a combination of clothing and safety equipment worn for protection from arc flash and shock hazards by a person performing electrical work. Primarily, arc flash PPE is divided into the following subgroups: • Head, face, neck, and chin protection • Eye protection • Hearing protection • Body protection • Hand and arm protection • Foot and leg protection ## GENERAL ELECTRICAL SAFE WORK PRACTICES All employees working on or near electrical equipment shall follow general safe work practices, including: • Maintain housekeeping procedures in the work area, e.g., prevent slip trips and falls; eliminate fire hazards; control dust; prevent falling hazards; clear clutter. • Plan and analyze each step of a work task to ensure safety. • - Maintain appropriate work boundaries for qualified electrical workers (QEW) and unqualified workers. • Use properly rated and tested test equipment (e.g., multimeter). …