Work Planning

DOE-HDBK-1092-2004

2.11.2 WORK INSTRUCTIONS

If no specific instruction is available and the job is beyond the scope of written work rules, the

supervisor should issue instructions pertaining to the job to be performed. The instructions

should contain the essential safety rules for the job and, when documented, should be signed

by the employee, a line supervisor, or safety representative.

2.11.3 WORK PLANNING

Electrical instructions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Deenergizing circuits, if possible, and providing 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. PPE and protective clothing (e.g., hardhats, safety shoes, eye and face protection,

insulated live-line tools, hot sticks, cotton or fire-resistant clothing, and arc protection)

8. Working on experimental equipment

2.12 ELECTRICAL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Qualified workers are responsible for avoiding and preventing accidents while performing

electrical work, repairs, or troubleshooting electrical equipment. Personnel shall wear or use

PPE and protective clothing that is appropriate for safe performance of work. Qualified workers

need to use appropriate arc-fault PPE whenever they work near electrical equipment that could

create an arc flash hazard.

2.12.1 MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES

Managers shall ensure that appropriate PPE is provided and ensure that employees using PPE

are trained in their proper use. Furthermore, managers shall ensure that employees use the

appropriate PPE 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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