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ELECTRICAL& LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT PROGRAM <br /> The company has developed the following procedures to protect our employees and reduce the risk of accidents. We will also <br /> conduct a periodic review of electrical safety, energy control procedures, and lock-out/tag-out, at least annually, to ensure <br /> that the procedure and the requirements of this section are being followed. <br /> This procedure is binding upon all employees. All employees will be instructed in the significance of electrical safety, energy <br /> control procedures, and lock-out/tag-out. Each new employee shall be instructed by their Supervisor in the purpose and use <br /> of these procedures. <br /> All Equipment and Installations <br /> 1. Only trained, qualified, and authorized employees will be allowed to make electrical repairs or work on electrical <br /> equipment or installations. <br /> 2. All electrical equipment and systems shall be treated as energized until tested or otherwise proven to be de-energized. <br /> 3. All energized equipment and installations will be de-energized prior to the commencement of any work. If the equipment <br /> or installation must be energized for test or other purposes, special precautions will be taken to protect against the <br /> hazards of electric shock. <br /> 4. All equipment shall be locked out to protect against accidental or inadvertent operation when such operation could cause <br /> injury to personnel. Do not attempt to operate any switch,valve,or other energy-isolating device bearing a lock. <br /> 5. Safety grounds shall always be used where there is a danger of shock from back feeding or other hazards. <br /> 6. Polyester clothing or other flammable types of clothing shall not be worn near electrical circuits. Cotton clothing is much <br /> less likely to ignite from arc blast. Employees working on live circuits shall be provided Nomex or equivalent fire resistant <br /> clothing. <br /> 7. Suitable eye protection must be worn at all times while working on electrical equipment. <br /> 8. Always exercise caution when energizing electrical equipment or installations. Take steps to protect employees from arc <br /> blast and exploding equipment in the event of a fault. <br /> 9. All power tools will be grounded or double insulated. Tools with defective cords or wiring shall not be used. <br /> 10. Suitable temporary barriers or barricades shall be installed when access to open enclosures containing exposed energized <br /> equipment is not under the control of an authorized person. <br /> Energized Equipment or Systems <br /> Work shall not be performed on exposed energized parts of equipment or systems until the following conditions are met: <br /> 1. Responsible supervision has determined that the work is to be performed while the equipment or systems are energized. <br /> 2. Involved personnel have received instructions on the work techniques and hazards involved in working on energized <br /> equipment and appropriate equipment to perform the job has been provided. <br /> 61 <br />