Responsibilities, Authorities, and Interfaces

DOE-HDBK-1092-98

Establish an effective electrical safety program by

establishing the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for interpreting OSHA, NFPA 70 and

other requirements for electrical work;

establishing requirements and controls for implementing the program;

providing guidance to all departments, which includes developing and implementing safe

operating procedures with electrical requirements;

developing an Electrical Safety Program self-assessment process;

establishing measurement criteria and documentation for self-assessment of the Electrical

Safety Program;

evaluating the Electrical Safety Program on an annual basis to be followed by action plans in

response to findings; and

evaluating each department against the requirements.

Ensure a safe workplace with the lowest reasonable risks from electrical hazards by

establishing training programs for qualified and unqualified worker requirements and safe

work practices for all personnel engaged in electrical work in accordance with 29 CFR

1910.331-335;

complying with all applicable electrical requirements of

29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926;

the NFPA;

American National Standards Institute (ANSI-C2), the National Electrical Safety Code

(NESC);

DOE orders; and

state, county and local revisions of the preceding requirements;

requiring the development and maintenance of an Electrical Safety Program; and

allocation of resources for implementing this program.

RESPONSIBILITIES, AUTHORITIES, AND

INTERFACES

3.1

MANAGEMENT

Management ensures that the Electrical Safety Program is integrated into an overall Environmental,

Safety, and Health (ES&H) program, selects the Electrical Safety Committee Chair, and approves

the committee's charter.

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