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Qualified Electrical Worker

Qualified Electrical Worker. A qualified person is specifically trained in the hazards of working on energized parts and equipment. Receiving this training will help you recognize and avoid unsafe conditions and procedures. Qualified Electrical Worker. Being qualified

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Qualified Electrical Worker

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  1. Qualified Electrical Worker • A qualified person is specifically trained in the hazards of working on energized parts and equipment. • Receiving this training will help you recognize and avoid unsafe conditions and procedures.

  2. Qualified Electrical Worker • Being qualified • Depends on the equipment you’re working on • Qualified to work on one type of equipment does not necessarily mean being qualified to work all equipment • Means you are allowed to use test equipment • Means you’re allowed to work on energized systems

  3. Three Levels of Protection • There are three basic levels of protection necessary to work around electricity safely: • Engineering danger out of the job • Safe work practices • Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  4. Personal Protective Equipment • Select the proper equipment and check it periodically • Select the proper tool for the voltage involved • Use the appropriate personal protective equipment • Wear the proper clothing and remove conductive jewelry

  5. Portable Electric Equipment • Inspect your electrical tools: • Check insulated grips for cracks , tears and worn spots • Discard or replace home-made insulation • Be sure safety guards or shields are in place • Inspect portable extension cords

  6. Overload • Safe outlets are always grounded • Beware of overload • More than two plugs per double outlet is overloaded • Never overload any outlet

  7. Symbols, Signs, and Barriers • Read and follow safety signs, symbols and barriers: • Red: indicates stop bar and emergency cut-off switches • Orange: marks dangerous exposed machine parts or electrical hazards. • Yellow: calls for caution • Green: shows where to find safety items

  8. Wet Working Conditions • Never work with electricity if you or the work area has been exposed to water or wet weather • If your work site is at all moist, locking connectors provide additionalsafety

  9. Reenergizing Electrical Systems • Specific steps you must take before you reenergize electrical systems: • Inspect the entire work area • Warn co-workers • Remove locks and tags

  10. Employee Responsibilities • Avoiding overload on circuits • Inspecting all equipment, cords, switches and components prior to each use • Read and follow all safety signs, symbols, and barriers

  11. Employee Responsibilities • Use proper lighting • Follow good housekeeping with respect to tools and work areas • Avoid wet working conditions • Follow all lockout/tagout procedures

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