Purpose, Scope, and Ownership

DOE-HDBK-1092-2004

PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND OWNERSHIP

1.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of an electrical safety program is to

promote an electrically safe workplace free from unauthorized exposure to electrical hazards

for all employees and contractors;

provide direction to implement electrical safety requirements of Department of Energy (DOE)

orders, criteria, and guides; and

achieve compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations

in accordance with DOE orders.

An electrically safe workplace will be achieved by mandating and implementing the electrical

subparts of Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 as directed by

the Secretary of DOE and OSHA; and applying the "Standard for Electrical Safety in the

Workplace" (NFPA 70E), the "National Electrical Code" (NFPA 70), and any exceptions by

applicable state or local municipal requirements to the design, construction, and maintenance

operation of facilities and research and development of electrical/electronic systems.

1.2 SCOPE

The Electrical Safety Program shall apply to all site organizations. These organizations shall

conform to

the host's site electrical safety requirements, and

the local, city, county, or state jurisdiction.

1.3 OWNERSHIP

Site management shall appoint an organization to be owner of the Electrical Safety Program.

The Electrical Safety Program governs:

the electrical safety program owned by each department. The departments will develop and

implement safe operating procedures specifically applicable to special electrical hazards in

their workplaces.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

The Electrical Safety Program has the following objectives.

Establish an effective electrical safety program by

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

70E, and other requirements for electrical work;

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