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same job performed repeatedly may be given through the use of an approved procedure or job

safety analysis.

3. Personnel shall not work on energized circuits unless they are qualified to do so, or, for training

purposes, unless they work under the direct supervision of a qualified person.

4. Sufficient protection in the form of insulated tools and insulated protective equipment, such

as gloves, blankets, sleeves, mats, etc., shall be used while working on energized circuits.

Note: The discussion in #4 above assumes the system voltage is less than the maximum use

voltage of the ASTM class of rubber goods used.

5. Other work, independent of voltage, that presents a significant shock or arc blast hazard to

employees, needs to be evaluated as to the number of employees involved.

6. At least two employees [See 29CFR 1910.269(l)(1)(i)] shall be present while the following

types of work are being performed:

(A) Installation, removal, or repair of lines that are energized at more than 600 volts.

(B) Installation, removal, or repair of deenergized lines if an employee is exposed to contact

with other parts energized at more than 600 volts,

regulators, if an employee is exposed to contact with parts energized at more than 600

volts.

(D) Work involving the use of mechanical equipment, other than insulated aerial lifts, near

parts energized at more than 600 volts, and

(E) Other work that exposes an employee to electrical hazards greater than or equal to those

listed above.

Exceptions to the items listed above are:

(A) Routine switching of circuits, if the employer can demonstrate that conditions at the site

allow this work to be performed safely,

(B) Work performed with live-line tools if the employee is positioned so that he or she is

neither within reach of nor otherwise exposed to contact with energized parts, and

7. Taking voltage measurements may subject personnel to exposed energized parts. (See

Appendix C.) Where it is determined personnel are subject to contacting exposed energized

parts, personnel shall use the appropriate protective equipment for the voltage levels involved.

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