Training of Safety Personnel

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b. National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2)

c. Use of personal protective grounds--29 CFR 1910.269(n), 1926.954(e), NESC Rule 445, and

NFPA 70E, Part II, Ch. 2-4.

d. Use of testing and measuring equipment--29 CFR 1910.269(o) and 1910.334(c)

e. Work permit and work authorization procedures

Use and care of personal protective equipment--29 CFR 1910.269(j) and 1910.335(a)

g. Proper clothing required for arc blast protection--29 CFR 1910.269(l) and NFPA 70E Part

II Ch. 2-3.3

h. First aid and CPR--29 CFR1910.269(b) and 70E Part II, Ch. 2-1.3. Refresher training is

recommended at intervals not to exceed 3 years (see OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.53).

2.8.2 TRAINING OF SAFETY PERSONNEL

Safety personnel designated to support electrical safety programs should be knowledgeable and

trained at levels commensurate with their duties.

2.9

WORKING SPACE AROUND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Working space around electrical enclosures or equipment shall be adequate for conducting all

anticipated maintenance and operations safely, including sufficient space to ensure safety of

personnel working during emergency conditions and workers rescuing injured personnel. Spacing

shall provide the dimensional clearance (discussed in the following subsections) for personnel access

to equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized.

Such equipment include panelboards, switches, circuit breakers, switchgear, controllers, and

controls on heating and air conditioning equipment.

These clearances shall be in accordance with OSHA, NESC, and NEC. These working clearances are

not required if the equipment is not likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or

maintenance while energized. However, sufficient access and working space is still required.

2.9.1 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT RATED AT 600 VOLTS OR LESS

A minimum working space 30 in. wide shall be provided in front of electrical equipment rated at 600

V or less. This provides room to avoid body contact with grounded parts while working with

energized components of the equipment. The 30-in.-wide space may be centered in front of the

equipment or can be offset. The depth of the working space shall be clear to the floor [See NEC 110-

16(a)]. Where rear access is required to work on deenergized parts, a minimum of 30 inches shall be

provided. There shall be clearance in the work area to allow at least a 90-degree opening of equipment

doors or hinged panels on the service equipment. Working spaces may overlap. The depth of the

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