If work must be performed while equipment is energized or if de-energizing
is not feasible, additional safety measures will be taken to ensure the safety
of the qualified employee and any other persons who may be exposed. Protection
from energized parts will be suitable for the type of hazard involved. Exposed
energized parts in areas accessible to the public shall be continuously protected
by an authorized attendant. In areas not accessible to the public, employees shall
be protected from exposed energized parts by the use of signs or tags. In addition
to signs or tags, barricades shall be used where necessary to limit access to
areas with exposed energized parts.
Only Qualified Persons will be allowed to perform work directly on energized
parts or equipment. Qualified Persons will be capable of working safely on energized
circuits and will be familiar with special precautionary techniques, personal
protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials and insulated tools.
Qualified Persons must also have received the training required in this safety
procedure.
