This safety procedure provides guidelines for safely working around electrical
hazards. It includes provisions for training, lockout requirements, and specific
types of work practices and the required precautionary practices when using portable
electric equipment.
It is the responsibility of each exposed employee's immediate supervisor to
ensure that the employee has received the training necessary to safely perform
his or her duties. This training will be given via classroom and on-the-job instruction
and is to be documented. Exposed employees shall be trained in and familiar with
the safety related work practices required by MIOSHA General Industry Standards
Part 40, and safety related work practices contained within the National Electric
Code as they pertain to their respective job assignments. Additional training
requirements for Qualified Persons are also mandated.
Employees will be trained in specific hazards associated with their potential
exposure. This training will include isolation of energy, hazard identification,
premises wiring, connection to supply, generation, transmission, distribution
installations, clearance distances, use of personal protective equipment and insulated tools,
and emergency procedures.
