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8. Know and practice applicable emergency procedures.

9. Become qualified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid and maintain current

certifications.

10. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

11. Refer to system drawings and perform system walkdowns.

12. Electrical equipment should be maintained in accordance with the manufactures instructions.

2.3 RESPONSIBILITIES

Management is responsible to provide a workplace that is free from recognized hazards that might

cause injury, illness, or death and to comply with the specific safety and health standards issued by

Federal, state, and local authorities, especially the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA). Management expects all of its employees to comply with these regulations as well as the

DOE requirements formulated for the health and safety of employees. Prevention of injury and illness

requires the efforts of all and is a goal well worth achieving.

2.3.1 MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure safety and protection of employees, management has the following responsibilities:

1. Ensure that employees are provided a workplace that is free from recognized hazards.

2. Ensure that employees performing electrical work are trained and qualified (see Section 2.8).

3. Ensure that approved, maintained, and tested personal protective equipment and clothing is

provided, available, and used properly.

4. Establish, implement, and maintain procedures and practices that will ensure safe conduct of

electrical work.

5. Keep and maintain records as required.

2.3.2 EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees are responsible to comply with occupational safety and health regulations and standards

that apply to their own actions and conduct, including immediate reporting to management of unsafe

and unhealthful conditions.

2.4 REVIEWS/INSPECTIONS

All modifications to existing facility and projects and new facilities should be subject to inspection

by the authority having jurisdiction or their authorized designee to verify compliance with the codes

and standards in effect on the date that such work was approved by a final design review. If the

installation involves a hazard to life, equipment, or property, current standards and codes should

be used to mitigate the hazard.

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