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Definitions:
Assessment:
29CFR1910.132(d) requires the employer to assess the workplace to determine hazards, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This assessment must be performed through a written assessment that includes the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, and the date of the assessment.
NFPA 70E 2004 Edition requires the employer to perform an Electrical Hazard Analysis. This analysis shall establish work practices that protect each employee from arc flash and from contact with live parts operating at 50 volts or more. Each situation is unique and needs to be evaluated on its own merits.
Required Personal Protective Equipment:
Protective Clothing: NFPA 70E 2004 Edition requires clothing to be selected for a particular application and shall have an arc protective rating higher than the potential hazard.
Electrical Installations:
Electrical installations means performing activities such as: installation, repair, alteration and maintenance of electrical conductors, fittings, devices and fixtures for heating, lighting, power purposes or heat activated fire alarms, intrusion alarms, energy management, and sprinkler systems, to include voltage testing.
Every employee involved in this type of work must be licensed as a master or journeyman electrician, or as an apprentice or helper electrician (qualified person), if working under the direct supervision (on site) of a master or journeyman electrician. For additional information on licensing requirements contact the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Licensing & Registration at (207) 624-8640.
Typical duties that are exempt from this directive would include changing of light bulbs where there is no contact with energized parts, replacement of plugs on damaged cords as long as the employee has been trained in this activity.