Electrical Safety for Facility Managers and Building Owners

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7 CEU s Copy of Slides Evaluation Form Follow up information

8 Disclaimer. This seminar was produced to help explain the importance and need for electrical safety specifically for Facility Managers. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement. No guarantee is made to the thoroughness of this training. Photos and videos shown in this program may depict situations that are not in compliance with OSHA and other safety requirements. No legal advice is offered or implied, and no attorney client relationship is intended or established. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. It is the responsibility of the equipment owners, employers and its qualified employees to comply with all pertinent OSHA rules and regulations.

9 Updates Happen Every 3 Years Every 3 years the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) updates NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the work place

10 The Reason we have NFPA 70E NFPA 70E is a Standard for Electrical Safety in the Work Place Designed at the Request of OSHA Reduce Exposure to: Shock Hazard Electrocution Arc Flash Arc Blast Each update calls for significant changes particularly in the areas of safety, maintenance and training.

11 Policy Changes = More Workplace Safety Recently the standard is more demanding The liability is much greater now OSHA is mandating and enforcing safe electrical work practices because it is working and saving lives. Arc flash incidents claim one life every workday, one injury every hour. OSHA and Bureau of Labor Statistics

12 NEC and OSHA 1911 Creation of NFPA New York Building Fire 1970 OSHA Becomes Law adopts NEC aka NFPA NFPA 70e first Published 1982 Arc flash burns paper Ralph Lee 1995 Rewrite of NFPA70e to include arc flash 2002 NFPA required Arch Flash Labels 2006 OSHA requires arc flash and PPE Labels (70e) 2011 OSHA uses NFPA 70E for citations 2012 Labels, Training, Maintenance and Documentation 2014 OSHA relies on NFPA70e for citations (retroactive) Video 2015 NFPA70e Equipment Owners Responsible for Safety People Safety Legal Safety

13 OSHA s Top Ten 4 out of 10 Violations Last Year were Electrical Related Source US Department of Labor for Fiscal 2015 (Oct. 1, 2014, to Sept. 30, 2015)

14 Get the right people on the project

15 Get the right people on the project Professional Electrical Engineering Engineering Firms Electrical Contractors with PE on staff Electrical Testing Service Provider Engineering Firms Electrical Contractors with PE on Staff Large Electrical Equipment Provider i.e.. Schneider Electric, Eaton or others

16 NFPA 70E and OSHA NFPA 70E 2015 changes became effective Aug 2014 NFPA 70E standards are used as part of electrical safety practices and are often referenced as part of an OSHA citation You can create your own program but it must meet or exceed NFPA 70E (basis for design)

17 Eaton ARC Flash Video

18 Arc Flash An Arc flash is defined as: a phenomenon where a flashover of electric current leaves its intended path and travels through the air from one conductor to another, or to ground. The results are often violent and when a human is in close proximity to the arc flash, serious injury and even death can occur. Source- Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

19 PPE / Cal Suit PPE is defined as: Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Examples of PPE include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators and full body suits. Source- Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

20 Cal/cm 2 Cal/cm 2 is defined as: A calorie per square centimeter. It is a measurment of heat energy. A match generates about 1.0 Cal/cm 2 when held within one inch of human skin for one second. 1.2 Cal/cm 2 can cause second degree burns on human skin. PPE gear is measured in Cal/cm 2. 8 Cal Suit 20 Cal Suit 40 Cal Suit

21 Arc Flash Label An Arc Flash Label is defined as: Each piece of electrical equipment operating at 50 volts or more and not put into a de-energized state must be evaluated for arc flash and shock protection. This evaluation will determine the actual boundaries (i.e. prohibited, limited, restricted etc) and will inform the employee of what PPE must be worn. Once the evaluation is complete an Arc Flash Hazard warning label must be affixed to the equipment and readily accessible to employees who may work on the energized equipment.

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23 OSHA Requirements through cover electrical safety-related work practices for both qualified persons (those who have training in avoiding the electrical hazards of working on or near exposed energized parts) and unqualified persons (those with little or no such training) working on, near electrical equipment.

24 Why Me NFPA 70E (A) Employer shall implement and document an overall electrical safety program that directs activity appropriate to the risk associated with electrical hazards. NFPA 70E (D) The Owner of the electrical equipment shall be responsible for the documentation, installation, and maintenance of the fieldmarked label.

25 Why Me Scenario: Air Conditioner on the Roof is Broke Tenant Calls Contractor to Repair Tenant is Responsible for Electrical Safety Program Tenant Calls Building Owner for Repair Owner Repairs or Owner s Contractor Repairs Owner is Responsible for Electrical Safety Program

26 What Does an Electrical Safety Program Look Like NFPA 70E Article 110 clearly defines the following: A) An Electrical Safety Program directs activity appropriate to the risk associated with electrical hazards. B) Includes elements that consider condition of maintenance of electrical equipment and systems. C) Includes awareness of hazards of electrical systems and training of employees that work with the electrical system. D) An electrical safety program shall identify the principals in which it is based. ( i.e.. NFPA) E) Shall have someone in charge of the program. F) Must have a defined set of procedures when employees are exposed to an electrical hazard. G) Must have a Risk Assessment Procedure that identifies how a employee will carry out work when exposed to electrical hazards. (i.e.. Training, tools, PPE, multiple workers present etc ) H) Must include a Job Briefing for each job. (not one briefing for the day, week, tear etc.) I) Must have an auditing program. (when does is get updated?)

27 What does the person look like Qualified Person Trained on Electrical Safety NFPA 70E Have the appropriate safety gear Trained on the appropriate safety gear Employer makes sure he is in compliance Employer holds a job briefing Employer fills out planning check list Signatures required on the check list Equipment used must be maintained Equipment must be verified in safe condition

28 What does the electrical equipment look like? Slide Details

29 Are you kidding me?

30 Maintain Equipment NFPA 70E Art : General Maintenance Requirements: Electrical equipment SHALL be maintained in accordance with manufacturers instructions or industry consensus standards to reduce the risk associated with failure. The EQUIPMENT OWNER or the owners designated representative shall be responsible for maintenance of the electrical equipment and documentation.

31 Energized Work NFPA Conductors in safe working condition off Energized work requires electrical work permit and documented risk assessment Less than 50 volts Life support equipment Emergency alarm systems Hazardous ventilation equipment Equipment design and limitations (has to be hot) Work permit not required for testing or troubleshooting

32 Energized Work NFPA Shock risk assessment required for boundary requirements and required PPE What Determines this? 1 Arch Flash Risk Assessment 2 Incident Energy Analysis 3 Appropriate Equipment Labeling (as per NEC )

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34 Call to Action Engage and Educate Safety Committee Get an Electrical Safety assessment by a qualified firm Establish an Electrical Safety Program 1 Arch Flash Risk Assessment 2 Incident Energy Analysis 3 Appropriate Equipment Labeling (as per NEC ) Engage outside contractors Adherence to NFPA 70E Meetings Work Permits Embrace Electrical Safety

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36 Wallis Video Mr. Wallis is the primary author of most OSHA electrical standards, including OSHA , OSHA 1926 Subpart V, OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA 1926 Subpart K. He also contributed to the promulgation of several other OSHA safety standards, such as the permit-required confined space standard in OSHA David has represented OSHA as an expert witness in several cases before the OSHA Review Commission. Former Director of the Office of Engineering Safety - OSHA

37 Thank You Questions Concerns Issues Examples Please fill out the evaluation form Please include an address to receive your attendance certificate.