Purpose, Scope, and Ownership

DOE-HDBK-1092-98

PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND OWNERSHIP

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PURPOSE

The purpose of an electrical safety program is to

promote an electrically safe workplace free from unauthorized exposure to electrical hazards

for all employees and contractors;

provide direction to implement electrical safety requirements of Department of Energy (DOE)

orders, criteria, and guides. (See Section. 6, References); and

achieve compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations

in accordance with DOE orders.

An electrically safe workplace will be achieved by

mandating and implementing the electrical subparts of Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations

29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 as directed by the Secretary of DOE and OSHA; and

applying the National Electrical Code [National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70)] and

any exceptions by applicable state or local municipal requirements to the design, construction,

and maintenance operation of facilities and research and development of electrical/electronic

systems.

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SCOPE

The Electrical Safety Program shall apply to all site organizations. These organizations shall conform

the host's site electrical safety requirements, and

the local, city, county, or state jurisdiction.

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OWNERSHIP

Site management shall appoint an organization to be owner of the Electrical Safety Program.

The Electrical Safety Program governs:

the electrical safety program owned by each department. The departments will develop and

implement safe operating procedures specifically applicable to special electrical hazards in

their workplaces.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

The Electrical Safety Program has the following objectives.

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