Working from Heights

DOE-HDBK-1003-96

APPENDIX B

Explain precautions related to overhead lines at the facility

Identify electrical safety hazards

Describe the techniques to distinguish live parts from other parts of electrical equipment

Describe the techniques to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts

Identify the clearance distances when working in or near exposed electrical parts

Explain the inspection requirements for commonly used electrical components (e.g., drop

light, extension cord, etc.)

Verify properly grounded tools

Explain the proper use of a ground-fault interrupter

Identify grounding hazards

Properly install and remove grounding straps as appropriate to job discipline

Identify the proper ladders used for work near electrical circuits.

B.5 Working from Heights

Instruction should enable the trainee to perform the following:

Identify the types of safety equipment used to work from heights

Describe the criteria for proper selection and application of each type of safety equipment

Explain inspection requirements prior to use of each type of safety equipment

Describe the causes of accidents involving each type of safety equipment and how to

prevent them

Demonstrate the proper use of each type of safety equipment

Identify special safety equipment to be used

Demonstrate the proper use of special safety equipment.

B.6 Working in Confined Spaces

Instruction should enable the trainee to perform the following:

Define confined space

Describe responsibilities of the

shift supervisor/manager

industrial safety engineer

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