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ELECTRICAL ASSOCIATION

OSHA/70E – 2021 EDITION • Disclaimer: Through the presentation of this course and or
these materials, no representation actual or implied, is made
ELECTRICAL TRAINING that the trainer or EA/ETN is setting or enforcing specific
standards, or is providing peer review, certification,
BY accreditation, or product endorsement or testing.
ELECTRICAL ASSOCIATION
The material is adapted from the 2021 NFPA® 70 E.
2021 VERSION Actual articles in their entirety are required to maintain compliance.

CONSIDER CONDITIONS OF MAINTENANCE AND

TESTING
NFPA 70E - 2021 is a Standard.
This is a document that will indicate YOUR MACHINE

requirements which is in a form

suitable for mandatory reference by ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT
another standard. INSTRUCTIONS
AND
INSTALLATION
MNOSHA encourages employers to GUIDE
use 70E to comply with OSHA PLEASE SAVE
standards

NFPA 70B Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance

MTS Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment
and Systems - 2019 Edition by ANSI/NETA MTS

DEFINITIONS DEFINITIONS
• Electrical Safety Program: A documented system to address safety principles, policies,
procedures, and processes that directs the activities for risk associated with
electrical hazards.
• Electrically Safe work Condition: The electrical component has been disconnected from
AVAILABLE FAULT CURRENT. The largest amount of current capable of being
the power source, Locked / tagged/ , and tested to verify no voltage, and if necessary-
delivered at a point on the system during a short circuit condition.
temporarily grounded

AMP INTERRUPTING CAPACITY. The highest current at rated voltage that a • Arc Flash boundary: When an Arc flash hazard exists, an approach limit from an arc
source at which the incident energy equals 1.2 calories per square centimeter
device is identified to interrupt under standard test conditions.
• Limited Approach boundary: The distance from an exposed energized part within which
a shock hazard exists
• Restricted approach boundary: The distance from an exposed energized part where
there is an increased likelihood of shock ...

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DEFINITION OF QUALIFIED PERSON REQUIRED BY NEC 2020 SECTION 110.16(A)

IN OTHER THAN DWELLING UNITS – ON SERVICE EQUIPMENT

• OSHA 1910.399 CFR 29 Subpart S

• Qualified person. One who has received training in and has demonstrated
skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of electric
equipment and installations and the hazards involved.

• NFPA 70E 2021 Definitions:

Qualified person. One who has demonstrated skills and knowledge related
to the construction and operation of electrical equipment and installations
and has received safety training to identify the hazards and reduce the
associated risk.

THIS NEC REQUIRED LABEL ONLY HAS FAULT

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2020- CURRENT NOT INCIDENT ENERGY
110.16 ARC FLASH HAZARD WARNING
• Flash protection.
• Electrical equipment, such as switchboards, WARNING
panelboards, industrial control panels… , Motor ARC FLASH HAZARD
Control Centers 1200 A or more, that are in
other than dwelling occupancies and are likely to Voltage 460/277 3Ø,4 W
require examination, adjustment or servicing Available Fault Current :
while energized shall be field marked to warn 11,200 Amps RMS Symmetrical
qualified persons of potential electric arc flash OCP Clearing Time: .02 sec
hazard.
Date: 09/29/2020
• The warning must contain information on
nominal circuit voltage, available fault current,
clearing time of OC protection, and date label was
applied

NEC is a Code- 2020

NEC 110.16 –INFORMATIONAL NOTE 1
This is a standard that is an extensive
compilation of provisions covering broad
• NEC 2020 Art 110.16 IN #1 states:
subject matter that is suitable for adoption
into law independently of other codes and • “NFPA 70E - provides guidance such as determining severity of
standards.
potential exposure, planning safe work practices, and selecting
personal protective equipment (PPE)”
It is created in the interest of life and
property protection. NOT necessarily for
protection of the electrical worker • 70E 2021 Art. 90.1 Purpose
• The purpose of this code is to provide a practical safe working area for
employees relative to the hazards arising from the use of electricity.

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• State / federal OSHA enforcement- Some States as MN, have own OSHA- MNOSHA
• US OSHA Calendar Year2018:
• Inspections: 32,023
• Fatalities Investigated 4,779 (TOP 4)
• Falls 33.5%
• Struck by Object: 11.1%
• Electrocutions 8.5%
• Caught in Between * 5.5%
• * this category includes construction workers killed when caught-in or compressed by equipment or objects, and
struck, caught, or crushed in collapsing structure, equipment, or material

± 2.5%

OSHA Standard 2019 Violations

1. Fall Protection: General

6,010
Requirements (1926.501)
2018 OSHA VIOLATIONS
TOP 10 OSHA VIOLATIONS

2. Hazard Communication
3,671
(1910.1200)
3. Scaffolding (1926.451) 2,813 4. Lockout/Tagout (1910.147) 2,606 Cited Violations
4. Lockout/Tagout (1910.147) 2,606
5. Respiratory Protection
2,450
(1910.134)
6. Ladders (1926.1053) 2,345

7. Powered Industrial Trucks

2,093
(1910.178)

8. Fall Protection: Training

1,773
Requirements (1926.503)

9. Machine Guarding
1,743
(1910.212)
10. Personal Protective
Equipment: Lifesaving
1,411
Equipment and Eye and Face
Protection (1926.102)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS- 70E 105.1

70E - ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM • Chapter 1

 >Establish Electrically Safe Work conditions (ESWC) • 105.1 addresses electrical safety work practices as well as procedures for
 >Plan and anticipate safe work workers exposed to electrical hazards
 >Identify and reduce risks • (A) Employer must
 >Train qualified employees 1) Establish, execute, and document safety related work practices and procedures required by the
 >Use proper tools and clothing standard (70E)
2) Provide employees with training in the employer’s safety related work practices and
procedures.
(B) Employee
• The employee shall comply with the safety-related work practices and procedures provided by
the employer.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS- 70E GENERAL REQUIREMENTS- 70E

110.1 PRIORITY 110.3 ELECTRICALLY SAFE WORK CONDITION

• Hazard elimination shall

Energized electrical conductors and equipment operating
be the first priority in the
in excess of 50 volts shall be placed in an electrically safe
implementation of safety
working condition before an employee performs work if
related work practices
either of the following conditions exist:

(1) an employee is within the limited approach

boundary

(2) The employee interacts with equipment where

conductors or circuit parts are not exposed but an
increased likelihood of injury from an exposure to an arc
flash hazard exists,

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS- 70E GENERAL REQUIREMENTS- 70E

110.4 ENERGIZED WORK 110.4 ENERGIZED WORK

(A) Additional Hazards or Increased Rick

Energized electrical work shall be permitted (B) Infeasibility Energized electrical
where the employer can demonstrate that de- work shall be permitted where the
energizing introduces additional hazards or employer can demonstrate that the
increased risk. task to be performed is infeasible in a
de-energized state because of
Examples of such conditions include equipment design or operational
interruption of life support equipment, limitations.
deactivation of emergency alarm systems, and
shutdown of ventilation systems for hazardous
locations.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS- 70E GENERAL REQUIREMENTS- 70E

110.4 ENERGIZED WORK 110.4 ENERGIZED WORK

(C) Equipment Operating at Less (D) Normal Operating Condition

Than 50 Volts (1)The equipment is properly installed
Equipment operating at less than 50 (2) The equipment is properly maintained
volts may be worked on with out de- (3) The equipment is used as per its instruction and listing
energizing if it determined the (4) The equipment doors are in place and closed
capacity of the source does not (5)The equipment covers are in place and secured
expose workers to electric arcs. (5) There is no evidence of impending failure

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110.5 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM SAFETY PROGRAM (CONT)

• (A) – General Employers need a program to provide safe usage of electrical
systems… to direct activity appropriate to the risk associated with electrical
hazards. The plan needs to be implemented as part of occupational safety and • (F) Electrical Safety Program Controls are needed to explain how the safety
health management system, when one exists. It must be documented. program is controlled and monitored
• (B) Inspection The safety program will include verification that installed or
• (G) Program Procedures: shall identify the procedures to be followed - before
modified equipment has been inspected to comply with installation codes
the work is started
• (C) Conditions of Maintenance: The electrical safety plan shall include elements
that consider maintenance of electrical systems • (H) Risk Assessment procedure-
• (D) Awareness and Self Discipline: Plan to include the awareness and self discipline • (1) Identify hazards, Assess risk, Implement risk control
for self protection
• (2) Human Error : What are the consequences?
• (E ) Safety Program Principles: Have a set plan or process to provide safe
• (3) Hierarchy of risk -
operations based on safety principles before the work is started

HIERARCHY OF RISKS HEIRARCHY OF RISKS

• Elimination
• Substitution
• Engineering controls
• Awareness
• Administrative controls
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

SAFETY PROGRAM (CONT) SAFETY PROGRAM (CONT)

• (I) Job briefing and planning - before the job commences conduct job • (L) (NEW) Electrical Safety Program shall include information required
briefing by one of the following:
oHazards, PPE, assessment, work procedures, tools and equipment, any • (1) A lockout/tagout program in accordance with 120.1(A)
special requirements- change of scope • (2) A reference to the employer LOTO established program
• (J) Incident investigation: - Investigate all incidents as in - jury or death
and also “near miss” incidents • (M) Auditing: (1) process and procedures compliance for program- not
• (K) (NEW) Employer must establish a ESWC policy that complies with to exceed 3 year intervals; (2) Field work -not to exceed 1 year - (3)
110.3 Lock out/ tag out in the field...

• DOCUMENT All !!! • DOCUMENT All !!!

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70E 110.6 ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING REQUIRED 70E 110.6 -ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING REQUIRED

Documents detailing Lock Out Training and Compliance require name ,date
• Employees who are exposed to electrical hazards, when the risk to those and content of training for each employee for the duration of employment
hazards is not reduced to a safe level, need to be trained to understand the
electrical energy hazards. They shall be trained in safety related work practices
• Emergency response training required
needed to avoid the hazards
• Must be trained to release a victim from a live circuit - with refresher
• Retraining not to exceed 3 years annually
• Training can be in the classroom or on the job or both. • If responsible for responding, they must have CPR and Automated External
• Must be trained in lock-out/tag-out procedures and their responsibility in Defibrillator (AED) training- renewed as per requirements of certifying
execution agency

70E 110.6 (A)(1) EMPLOYEE TRAINING QUALIFIED – CONTINUED

a. Perform job safety planning
(a) A qualified person shall also be trained and knowledgeable in the construction and
operation of equipment or specific work methods. They shall be trained to identify b. Identify electrical hazards
and avoid the hazards associated with the equipment. c. Assess the associated risk
(b) These qualified individuals shall be familiar with the precautionary techniques... d. Select the appropriate risk control methods as defined in “risk assessment
(c) They may be “qualified” on some equipment and unqualified for other equipment procedures” 110.1 (G)

(c) Persons within the limited approach boundary shall also be trained to: (d) A person being trained as a qualified person and can demonstrate the needed
skills- can be a qualified person for specific tasks while under supervision
(1) Be able to distinguish exposed live conductors from other electrical equipment
(e)Employees shall be trained to select the proper test instruments and
(2) be able to ascertain nominal voltages
demonstrate how to use it to verify an ESWC. They must understand the
(3) be able to determine approach distance requirements limitations of the test equipment
(4) be able to perform the following tasks:
(f) At least annually, the employer must verify that the employee is complying with
the safety related work practices

110.6 (A) (2) 110.6 (A) (3) RE-TRAINING REQUIREMENTS - EVERY 3 YEARS
Also, retraining required if:
• UNQUALIFIED PERSONS 1) The employee is not complying with safe work practices
• Shall be trained in, and familiar with, electrical safety for their position. 2) New technologies are introduced
• Be aware of electrical situations that may be unsafe- in their normal duties
3) Tasks that are performed less than once per year-- require re-
• Do not cross the limited approach boundary unless supervised by a
qualified person
training before performing tasks
• NOT allowed to cross the restricted approach boundary 4) Safety practices were not in normal scope of work
5) The employee’s job duty changes
• They are NOT qualified to work on systems over 50 volts to ground.
• Retraining at intervals not to exceed 3 years

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TYPES OF TRAINING 110.6 (A)(4) TRAINING DOCUMENTATION 110.6 (A) (5)

• Employer shall document that the employee has received training -

Training can be in the classroom or on the job or both.
• 1) When the employee has demonstrated proficiency in the work practices
o NFPA does not specify who is qualified to provide the training.
involved.
o The employer is to determine the suitability and knowledge of the
• 2) The records shall be maintained for the duration of employment plus 7 years
instructor.
• 3) The documents must contain the name, date, content of training.
o OSHA and NFPA consider instructor–led classroom and on-the-job
training to be most effective, other types of training may also be used.

110.6 (B) LOTO PROCEDURE TRAINING 110.6 (C) EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
• 1) Initial training: Each person involved with LOTO procedures must be • Employees responsible for responding to medical emergencies are to be
trained and be knowledgeable regrading their role in the execution of the
trained, verified, and documented annually:
procedure
• 2) Retaining: Retraining is to be at least every three years OR • In first aid and emergency procedures
• Whenever the procedure is revised • If responsible for responding, they must have CPR
• When verifying correct implementation
• If part of the employers plan, Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Employees are not complying with procedures
training
• 3) Documentation: The EMPLOYER shall document that each employee
has received training and • Training for this requirement is to be as often as the certifying body
• Has demonstrated proficiency in performing the work standard requires
• Record the date and name of employee and the content of the training

110.7 HOST AND CONTRACT EMPLOYER 110.8 - TEST INSTRUMENTS

• (A) The host employer shall inform any contract employer that they follow OSHA and 70E and • (A) Only qualified persons shall perform tasks of testing, troubleshooting, and
there are electrical hazards in the scope of work voltage measurement within the limited approach boundary- 50 volts or
• The host employer will report any violations of the 70E standard to the contract employer more.
• (B) Make sure the test equipment is rated for the circuits or equipment –
• (B) A contract employer is responsible to inform his employees of the host’s policies, and that all
must follow the procedures. and is designed for the environment where used.
• Any additional hazards encountered must be communicated to the host employer
• (C) Use test equipment according to the designed applications
• Any corrective action the contract employee took to remedy the unsafe condition be reported to
the host employer • (D)-(E) Verify safe test instruments and equipment through visual inspection
and verify proper operation with known test operation.
• (C) Document that the affected employees have been informed

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CAT III 600V METERS 110.9 -CORD AND PLUG CONNECTED EQUIPMENT

• (A) Handle and store equipment appropriately

• (B) Grounding type equipment

• All metal surfaces need to be grounded
• (C) Inspect cord and plug connected equipment
• Broken / damaged missing parts ?
• (D) Conductive work locations (GFCI protec.)

• (E) Attachment plugs

• Strain relief grips required w/all prongs present
• (F) Use per manufacturer’s instructions

110.10 – GFCI PROTECTION 110.11 – OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

• GFCI receptacles or GFCI cord sets are to be used as per NEC or • DO NOT alter the overcurrent protection on circuits or
other conductors
• local standards

• Maintain and test GFCI protection

• Maintenance and construction require the use of GFCI for 15-20-30

A- 125 V circuits. If other than these base requirements, the circuits
shall be GFCI or the assured equipment grounding conductor shall
be used.

110.12 – (NEW) EQUIPMENT USE ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRICALLY SAFE WORK

CONDITION
• Equipment shall be used IAW manufacturer’s instruction

•NFPA 70E 2021 - Article 120

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120.1 – LOCKOUT /TAGOUT PROGRAM (NEW) PERSONAL LOTO

• (A) Each employer will have a policy for LOTO

• (B) Each employer will provide the materials and equipment

necessary for LOTO

• Each employer shall provide training on LOTO and will

audit the program to conform with 110.1

LABELS FOR POWER SOURCES -- ALL SOURCES 120. 2 LOTO PRINCIPLES –

(A) All circuits are considered live until verified de-energized and tested.
• If disconnected but not locked out, circuits are not considered
electrically safe
(B) Each person locks out the equipment they are working on.
(C) Apply LOTO procedures based on current conditions and up-to-date
electrical drawings
(D) All energy systems ( including stored energy) must be controlled
(E) Test for interlock and interconnected systems to avoid live power
(F) Do not use pushbutton interlocks to provide lock out function – Use
approved disconnecting devices

SELECTOR SWITCH -- NOT APPROVED LOCKOUT 120. 2 LOTO PRINCIPLES

(G) Identification of LOTO devices are to be readily identifiable

(H) Coordination
• Have a workplace plan of - who does what- coordinated procedures
• Lock with controlled keys (or combination) and identification as to whose lock is on the
equipment
(I) Forms of LOTO
• Simple LOTO and complex LOTO need procedures
• Simple- One employee locking out a single set of conductors
• Complex – multiple energy sources, multiple crews, multiple crafts, multiple
locations, multiple disconnecting means, special circumstances
Training on procedures must be completed before working and at intervals not to exceed 3
years....Training must be documented

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LOTO STORAGE 120.3 LOTO DEVICES

• Locks can be either keyed or combination

• Locks shall include a notification of who installed the lock
• The LO device can be just a lock if it has identification on it
• The lock must be substantial enough to prevent easy removal
• If a tag is attached, it will state that it is not permitted to remove or
circumvent the locked device
• The key or combination shall be the responsibility of the installer or person in
charge

LOTOTO: LOCK-TAG -AND TEST- 120.5 VOLTAGE TESTING : APPROVED METHOD?

• Electrically safe work conditions: Established by these eight steps
1. Determine all sources of electrical supply to equipment
2. Safely interrupt load current, then open positive disconnecting devices
3. If possible, verify that a positive disconnect has occurred
4. Release stored electrical energy
5. Release or block mechanical energy
6. Apply lock-out/ tag-out devices
7. Test for voltage on all known test points with verified equipment
8. Where possible, ground the phase conductors (ground bails/ clamps )

120.5(7) LOTO DEVICES 120.5(7) LOTO DEVICES

NO yes

Use an adequately rated portable test Exception # 2 : On electrical systems

instrument to test each phase conductor or over 1000 volts, noncontact
circuit part to verify it is deenergized.
capacitive test instruments shall be
Test each phase conductor or circuit part
both permitted to be used to test each
phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground. phase conductor.
Before and after each test, determine that
the test instrument is operating
satisfactorily through verification on any
known voltage source

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FAULT CURRENT AND IC RATING

NFPA 70E ARTICLE 130 • Flash hazard depends on the amount of fault current and the duration
time of arc
• Current limiting fuses or fast acting can limit the amount of current and
WORK INVOLVING ELECTRICAL HAZARDS the time of ARC to reduce the incident energy
• Fault current is determined by the system design, including the
transformer supply, type of feeder installed and distance to the fault.

BUSSMANN.COM FC2 CALCULATOR 130.1 GENERAL CONDITIONS

• When ESWC cannot be created, then work practices must protect the
worker. (greater than 50V)

• The incident energy analysis can be completed by using table 130.7

(C)(15)(a) for AC systems or (b) for DC systems and (c) for PPE ratings

• Incident energy can be determined by the above tables in 70E or by using

calculations by IEEE 1584...

OSHA 1910.333 / 70E 2021 ART 130.2 OSHA 1910.333 - 70E- 130.2 (A)
• “Electrically Safe Working Conditions.“
• Energized electrical conductors and circuits must be placed in an electrically safe
• IN 1: Examples of increased or additional hazards include: interruption of life
work condition before performing work if the following conditions exist:
support equipment, deactivation of emergency alarm systems, shutdown of
• The employee is within the limited approach Boundary hazardous location ventilation equipment.
• If the employee interacts with non exposed circuits but could be exposed to arc
flash
• IN 2: Examples of work that may be performed on or near energized circuit
• (A) Working on circuits energized can be done if:
parts because of infeasibility due to equipment design or operational limitations
• (1) de-energizing would introduce additional hazards or increased risk- or include: testing of electric circuits that can only be performed with the circuit
• (2) if it is infeasible to work on circuits in a de-energized state. energized and work on circuits that form an integral part of a continuous
industrial process that would otherwise need to be completely shut down in
• (3) Live parts that operate at less than 50 volts to ground need not be de-energized if
order to permit work on one circuit or piece of equipment.
there will be no increased exposure to electrical burns or to explosion due to electric
arcs. Additional risk include arc blast from battery systems or capacitors

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POWER AND DATA INTERFACES “ON OR NEAR” OSHA 1910.333- 70E- 130.2 (A) (2) INFEASIBILITY
• "Energized parts." If the exposed live parts are not de-energized
(i.e., for reasons of increased or additional hazards or
infeasibility), other safety-related work practices shall be used to
protect employees who may be exposed to the electrical hazards
involved. Such work practices shall protect employees against
contact with energized circuit parts directly with any part of their
body or indirectly through some other conductive object.
• The work practices that are used shall be suitable for the
conditions under which the work is to be performed and for the
voltage level of the exposed electric conductors or circuit parts.
Specific work practice requirements are detailed in paragraph (c)
of this section

130.2 (A) (3) LESS THAN 50V. 70E 130.2 (A) (4) NORMAL OPERATION

• If equipment or systems are operating at less than 50V, the risk of

electrical shock is reduced. However, there may still be a risk of Arc
flash. IF there is no risk of Arc flash, then no additional requirements • Normal operation of equipment is permitted if:
are needed and the circuits need not be de-energized . • The equipment is properly installed and maintained
according to the Mfg. instructions
• Equipment doors are closed and secured
• Equipment covers are in place and secured
• There is no evidence of impending failure

70E 130.2 (B) ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL WORK PERMIT WORK PERMIT EXAMPLE -130.2 (B) 2 ON-LINE
• (1) A work permit is required if:
• The work is performed within the restricted approach boundary
• If the employee interacts with conductive parts that are not exposed
but if there is a danger of exposure to an Arc Flash
• (2) Elements of work permit - following slides
• (3) Exemptions to Work permit for qualified employees with appropriate
PPE and appropriate work practices when:
• Testing and troubleshooting
• Thermography, ultrasound, and visual inspection – not crossing the
restricted approach boundary
• Moving to or from electrical equipment if not doing work within the
restricted approach boundary
• General housekeeping

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ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL WORK PERMIT 130.2(B) (2)

EXEMPTIONS TO WORK PERMIT 130.2(B)

• A description of the circuit and equipment to be worked on- and the Work performed within the limited approach boundary of energized electrical
equipment location conductors or parts related to tasks such as:
• Description of the wok to be performed
o testing, troubleshooting, voltage measuring, etc.,
• Justification for why the work must be performed in an energized
condition o Thermography or ultrasound

• A description of the safe work practices to be employed o Access to and from the area if no electrical work is being performed
• Results of the shock hazard analysis (130.4) o General housekeeping if the restricted boundary is not crossed
• Results of the arc flash hazard analysis (130.5) shall be permitted to be performed without an energized electrical work
• Means to restrict unqualified persons from the area permit, provided safe work practices are followed.
• Evidence of completion of job briefing
• Approval to proceed

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130.3 WORKING WHILE EXPOSED TO ELECTRICAL APPROACH BOUNDARIES

HAZARDS
• Approach boundaries determine
• The work practices used around live conductors must be area where shock or
consistent with the electrical hazards and the associated risk. electrocution may exist

• Risk and work practices must be evaluated before work begins using shock risk ”
assessment and arc flash risk assessment.

• Only qualified workers are permitted to work on circuits that

are not electrically safe.

APPROACH BOUNDARIES FOR SHOCK PROTECTION 130.4 LIMITED/ RESTRICTED APPROACH BOUNDARY
• 130.4 (A) Shock risk assessment shall be performed to:
• (1) Identify the shock hazard ,
• (2) estimate the cont. likelihood of injury occurrence or health Damage
• 130.4 (F) No unqualified person is allowed inside the Limited Approach
• (3) to determine if additional protective measures are required
boundary unless they have been advised of the danger and have proper PPE
• 130.4 (B) NEW Estimate of Likelihood and Severity considering:
• (1) the design of the equipment
• 130.4 (G) NO unqualified persons are allowed within the Restricted Approach
• (2) equipment condition and condition of maintenance under any circumstance
• 130.4 (C) Additional protective measures
• 130.4 (D) Documentation • Do not take conductive objects closer than the Restricted Approach unless the
voltage is less than 50V or there is adequate insulation
• 130.4 (E) Shock protection Boundaries
• Table 130.4 (E) (a) for AC boundaries Table 130.4 (E) (b) for DC boundaries

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130.4 (G)

• If you take any conductive parts into the restricted approach space you must:
TABLE 130.4 (D) (a)-
LIMITED /RESTRICTED
APPROACH FOR AC • Be insulated for the hazard
• The parts must be insulated where you might contact them
• You must be insulated from other conductive parts

DISTANCES ENERGY COMPARISONS

ARC FLASHES FLASH BOUNDARY

Created by the electric arc - that is a current flow between the

electrically conductive materials
• Flash boundary is
distance from arc flash
• Arc may reach 35,000 F where exposed flesh
would receive 2nd
degree burns
• Skin exposed to 158 F for 1 second creates cell
destruction
Flash boundary
• Skin exposed to 2000 F for .1 second yields incurable 1.2 Cal/ cm 2
burns

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70E 130.5 ARC FLASH RISK ASSESSMENT

(A)The assessment shall be performed:
1. To identify the arc flash hazards
2. To estimate the likelihood and potential severity of an arc flash Document the results of the assessment
3. Determine if additional protective measures or PPE is needed (B) Estimate of Likelihood and Severity: the
estimate should considering:
Document the results of the assessment (1) the design of the equipment
• (B) Estimate of Likelihood and Severity: the estimate should considering: (2) equipment condition and condition of ?
maintenance
• (1) the design of the equipment
• (2) equipment condition and condition of maintenance
(C)Additional Protective measures: Follow the hierarchy or protective
measures when within the Arc flash boundary.. Determine the PPE to be used

130.5 (F) Methods to determine PPE ARC FLASH

IDENTIFICATION Is Arc Flash PPE needed? Table 130.5 (C)
• 130.5 (F)
Task - System - PPE likely ?
• Use either method (1) or (2) not both
• (1) Incident energy– See Annex D for 1.2 cal/ cm2
• Use table 130.5 (G) for PPE
• (2) Arc Flash category and boundary –
• See Table 130.7 (C) (15)(a) or (b)
• PPE in 130.7 (C)(15)(c)

TABLE 130.7 (C)(15) (a) AC SYSTEMS ARC FLASH BOUNDARIES PROTECTIVE CLOTHING CHART 130.7(C) (15) (C)
PPE PPE
Category PPE Description Category

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EQUIPMENT LABELING

• Equipment labeled 70E 130.5 (H)

• Field mark equipment with:
• (1) Nominal system voltage
• (2) Arc Flash Boundary
• (3) at least one of the following ...
(a) incident energy and working distance, or PPE category
(b) minimum ARC rated clothing,
(c) site specific PPE

REQUIRED LABEL FOR 70E AND OSHA INFORMATION ANNEX H: GUIDE TO PPE SELECTION

Two category system in Annex H simplifies clothing selection.

Table H.2
Refers to Category 1 or 2 requirements for 8 calorie arc rated shirts and pants
or coveralls. Category 3 or 4 requires 40 calorie Arc flash suit

Table H.3
• Is a summary of different sections describing PPE requirements from head to
foot.
Article H.4 in Annex H
Provides standards for PPE to maintain conformity with requirements as in
Annex “A”

PLANT FLOOR LABEL PLANT FLOOR LABEL

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CDC - NIOSH: PERFORM LOCK-OUT, TAG-OUT

*NIOSH found that in

82% of fatalities, people
were working on hot
circuits intentionally.

BURN INJURY SURVIVAL

ARC FLASH AND ARC BLAST ELECTRICAL ARC COMPONENTS

700 MPH

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TIME AND CURRENT RATINGS CURRENT LIMITING FUSE – LET THROUGH

• The amount of time that the overcurrent protection
allows current to flow, directly correlates to the amount
of arc energy. Dependent on the speed of interruption
of the fault current E.g.: fast acting
• The amount of current allowed to flow during the arc
fault directly correlates to the amount of arc energy.
Dependent on the type of overcurrent protection
current limits. E.g.: Current limiting

EXCEEDING INTERRUPTING RATING INCIDENT ENERGY

OTHER ARC FLASH SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 70E 130.7 PPE

• Stay alert- not distracted
• Do not work impaired- fatigue, sick, drugs • PPE is to be maintained in a safe, reliable and clean condition.
• The situation and scope of work may change
• Eye Protection must be worn- Eye and face protection
• Reaching in blind
equipment should meet requirements specified by the
• Doors are secured American National Standards Institute Z87.1: Practice for
• Work is adequately illuminated Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection.
• Your view of the work is obstructed
• The safety eyewear must have Z87 or Z87+ marked on the
• You are wearing conductive objects
frame or lenses
• Conductive tools and equipment
• Face shield shall have Arc rating for equipment. Must protect
• Confined space work
forehead, face, ears, neck, chin
• Defeated Safety interlock
• Resetting of tripped circuits • Hair net or beard nets must be arc rated

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• 130.4 for clothing when working within the restricted • Guide to selecting correct PPE found in these sections of 130.7(C)
approach boundary
• 130.5(G) for clothing within the arc flash boundary (C) Description (C) Description (C) Description
(1) General (6) Body Protection (11) Clothing Material Characteristics
(Using the incident energy calculations) (2) Movement & Visibility (7) Hand and Arm Protection (12) Clothing NOT Permitted

• 130.5(H) Equipment Labeling (3) Head Face Neck, Chin (8) Foot Protection (13) Care & Maint. Arc Rated Clothing
(4) Eye Protection (9) Protective Clothing (14) Standards for PPE
(5) Hearing Protection (10) Arc Flash Protective Equip. (15) Arc Flash PPE Category Method

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) PPE

• Hearing protection must be worn

• Hard Hat Voltage Insulation Protection Comparison • Body protection needs rated clothing including rainwear
and outerwear
• Class G (old Class A) hard hats protect from electric • Acetate, nylon, polyester, spandex shall Not be next to
shock by voltages up to 2,200 volts. the skin –underwear…
• Rubber Insulated gloves (Shock protection) with leather
• Class E (old Class B) hard hats protect from electric
protectors (minimum .03” thickness) (thermal
shock by voltages up to 20,000 volts. protection) - Heavy duty leather gloves or arc rated
gloves to be used for flash protection
• Class C hardhats provide impact protection but NO
• Rubber sleeves where needed
protection from electrical hazards.
• Foot Protection: dielectric footwear where step and
touch potential is present Heavy duty leather shoes are
required for over 4 cal/ cm2
•

CLASS OF GLOVE – RATINGS PHASE TO GROUND OR PHASE TO PHASE IF CLOSE

PPE QUARTERS
• Layering of clothing: You may wear flammable ( cotton, wool) but not meltable
garments (synthetics of nylon, polyester, etc.) under Arc Rated clothing
• Arc suits must be easily removable. If supplied with air hose, the hose must be
arc rated.
• An Arc rated balaclava must be worn with a face shield if the back of the head
is within arc flash boundary. Not required if using a flash hood
• A hood is required if the incident energy is over 12cal/cm2

Balaclava (Revised Definition 2021)

“An arc-rated head-protective
fabric that protects the neck and
head except for a small portion of
the facial area”

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SALISBURY GLOVES AND SLEEVES INSULATED GLOVES

GENERALLY INSPECT ( HAND INSPECT BEFORE USE AND EVERY
ROLL) EVERY USE 12 MONTHS
• Gloves to be tested
before first issue and
every 6 months
thereafter . Check for
every use

WORKING LIVE RATING FLAME RESISTANT VS ARC RESISTANT

Arc Rated: Tested: (1) Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) Threshold of 2nd
degree burns and
(2) Energy of Break-open Threshold (EBT) Holes in the fabric. Which ever point
is reached first is rated in cal/ cm2
• FR -Flame resistant rating not the same as AR rating
ANYTHING YOU • All AR rated clothing is Flame Resistant- but not all FR rated clothing is Arc
WOULD DO Resistant
DIFFERENTLY?
Arc rating and flame resistant are two different things but are often confused because
they go together. You can't have an arc rating without the material being flame
resistant. According to the arc rating standards (ASTM F1506, ASTM F1959, IEC
61482-2, IEC 61482-1-1 Method A and IEC 61482-1-1 Method B), clothing is actually
required to be flame resistant (FR) before it can even be tested to determine its arc
rating.

130.7 (D)(1)) Other Protective Equipment TOOLS WITH COMFORT RATED FOR VOLTAGE
GRIP HANDLES USED ON
• Electrically rated tools
• Designed to protect against voltage breakthrough

Not insulated Electrically insulated

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130.7 130.7 (E) ALERTING TECHNIQUES

• Voltage rated fuse holders are to be used when • Safety signs and tags must be used to warn employees of the
replacing fuses in live circuits electrical dangers

Ropes and handlines used within the Limited Approach

• Barricades are to be used with signs to keep employees away
boundaries shall be non- conductive.. Fiberglass
reinforced plastic push rods are considered non- from electrically dangerous areas
conductive.

• Portable ladders are to have non-conductive side rails

SAFETY BARRICADES 130.7(E) PPE NEEDS CALORIE COUNT / VOLTAGE RATING

ALERTING DEVICES

Barricades are to be
used with signs to keep
employees away from
electrically dangerous
areas

EMPLOYEE CLOTHING PPE:

• Employers shall insure that the clothing worn by workers
exposed to possible flames or arcs, will not increase the
extent of injury
• Clothing containing acetate, acrylic, nylon, polyester,
polyethylene, spandex may not be used- (either alone or in
blends)
• Unless treated and certified as Fire Resistant (FR) rating
• Hair nets, head covering and hard hat liners must also be AR Hazard Hazard Hazard
Hazard Risk
rated Risk Risk Risk
Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4

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CAT III 600V METERS INDUCTORS

• Stored electrical energy in an electromagnetic field

• Motors, transformers use coils

• If energized with DC will produce an electromagnetic

discharge or “inductive kick” when discharged

CDC - NIOSH: STATISTICS

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

NIOSH found that in 82% of

fatalities, people were working on THIS CONCLUDE THE CLASS
hot circuits intentionally.
OSHA / 70E – 2021 EDITION
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BY
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