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OSHA SECTIONS 29 CFR 1910.147, 1910.269(d) and (m),

1910.333, and 1926.417

Figure 2-6. Employers shall implement and document a lockout-tagout program with procedures to safeguard

employees from injury while working on or near deenergized systems.

exists as a result of induced voltage or voltage backfeed after specific parts of the circuit have been

deenergized. If the circuit to be tested is over 600 V nominal, the test equipment shall be checked for

proper operation immediately before and immediately after this test. This test is also recommended

for systems of 600 V or less. Testing shall be performed as if the circuit is energized. The voltage

verification device used shall be rated for the application. Proximity testers and solenoid-type

devices should not be used to test for the absence of AC voltage. See 2.13.4.7 for further information.

2.13.2.2 APPLICATION OF GROUNDS

Personnel protective grounds shall be applied on circuits 600 V and above or on lesser voltages where

residual charges may accumulate. Personal protective grounds shall be selected and installed in

accordance with appropriate standards. (See sections 4.6 and 7.5). Consideration shall be given to

step and touch potentials in the area of the temporary ground connections.

2.13.3 REENERGIZING EQUIPMENT

The following requirements shall be met before circuits or equipment are reenergized, even

temporarily. Reference 29 CFR 1910.147, 1910.269, 1910.333 and 1926.417 for detailed information.

2.13.3.1 TESTS AND VISUAL INSPECTIONS

A qualified worker shall conduct tests and visual inspections to verify that all personnel are in the

clear and that all tools, electrical jumpers, shorts, grounds, and other such devices have been removed

so that the circuits and equipment can be safely energized.

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