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DOE-HDBK-1092-98
2.11.3 WORK PLANNING
Electrical instructions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Deenergizing circuits, if possible, and a means to prevent reenergization (lockout/tagout)
2. Grounding conductors and all possible conducting parts
3. Controlling associated generating equipment
4. Testing of equipment to ensure safe conditions
5. Provision of rubber-insulated protective equipment rated for the highest voltage present
6. Qualified personnel (see 2.1.2 and 2.1.3)
7. Personal protective equipment and protective clothing (e.g., hard hats, safety shoes, eye/face
protection, insulated live-line tools, hot sticks, cotton or fire resistant clothing, and arc
protection)
Note: Cotton or wool clothing is acceptable if the employer can show that the clothing worn by
the employee will not ignite or melt in the presence of an electrical arc to which the employee could
be subjected.
8. Working on experimental equipment.
2.12 ELECTRICAL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Qualified workers are responsible for avoiding and preventing accidents while performing electrical
work, repairs, or troubleshooting electrical equipment. Personnel shall wear or use personal
protective equipment (PPE), and protective clothing that is appropriate for safe performance of work.
See Table 2-3.
2.12.1 MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Management shall ensure that appropriate PPE is provided and ensure that employees using PPE are
trained in their proper use. Furthermore, management shall ensure that employees use the PPE
appropriate for their assigned task.
2.12.2 INSPECTING PPE
Employees shall visually inspect rubber-insulated PPE at the beginning of each workday prior to use
and after any work performed that could damage the equipment. Such inspections shall include a
field air test of the gloves used. Visual inspection shall be performed on hot sticks, grounds, aerial
lift equipment and booms, rope, ladders, insulated tools, etc. Equipment that does not successfully
pass visual inspection shall not be used and shall be returned for repair and testing or disposal.
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