Committee Authority

DOE-HDBK-1092-2004

III.

COMMITTEE AUTHORITY

The ESC shall be the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for the implementation of the National

Electrical Code (NFPA 70), Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E), 29

CFR 1910, Subpart S, and 29 CFR 1926, Subpart K.

IV.

OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES

A. The committee shall meet at least quarterly, and the meeting shall be called by the chair

or by the secretary in the absence of the chair.

B. ESC bulletins and all revisions to the Electrical Safety Manual will be reviewed by the

ESC.

C. Subcommittees to address particular areas of electrical safety may be formed at the

direction of the chair, by vote of the committee, or by a voting member with the

concurrence of the chair or committee. At least one ESC member shall serve on each

subcommittee.

D. Designated alternate members shall vote in the absence of members and shall provide

consultation and advice to individual members or the whole committee, as requested.

E. The chair shall appoint someone to serve as the chair in the chair's absence.

F. The secretary shall record and distribute ESC meeting minutes.

MANAGEMENT REVIEW

Conduct of the meetings and any resulting recommendations (with supporting documentation)

will be communicated to ES&H management through the meeting minutes.

A-19