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DOE-HDBK-1092-98
1.
PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND OWNERSHIP
1.1
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.
1.2
SCOPE
The Electrical Safety Program shall apply to all site organizations. These organizations shall conform
to
the host's site electrical safety requirements, and
the local, city, county, or state jurisdiction.
1.3
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.
2.
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
The Electrical Safety Program has the following objectives.
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