NFPA 70E: What Contractors and Employers Need to Know

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1 2014 NFPA Conference & Expo NFPA 70E: What Contractors and Employers Need to Know Presented by: Michael J. Johnston Execu<ve Director of Standards and Safety Na<onal Electrical Contractors Associa<on 1

2 Objec&ves Explain why an employer should take responsibility for following the requirements set forth in NFPA 70E List three elements of management oversight for NFPA 70E compliance Iden<fy the informa<on which should be shared between host and contractor Determine who should sign off on an Energized Work Permit Name three audits that must be performed and their frequency Overview Rules Governing Electrical and Safety - Na<onal Electrical Code (NEC) - OSHA - NFPA 70E 2

and contractor Determine who should sign off on an Energized Work Permit Name three audits that must be performed and

3 Overview NFPA 70E Compliance Consensus standard OSHA General Duty 5(a)(1) (a)(1)(i) Overview Management Oversight and NFPA 70E Requirements: Establish a policy Coordinate efforts with host employers Develop a wri]en electrical safety program Training including First Aid, CPR and AED Personal protec<ve equipment/clothing Maintenance program Special Equipment Audit Program 3

Coordinate efforts with host employers Develop a wri]en electrical safety program Training

4 NFPA 70E Policy Express commitment for compliance with NFPA 70E Make Employees and Prospec<ve Clients/Customers aware of your commitment Host Employer/Customer/Owner Pre- bid (Es<mator, Designer, Owner, etc.) Determine whether work can be performed de- energized Provide info to GC/Host/Owner why work must be performed de- energized 4

Pre- bid (Es<mator, Designer, Owner, etc.

5 Host Employer/Customer/Owner Pre- job (Project Manager, Site General Foreman, Foreman, Owner, etc.) Advise host of any unique hazards Ensure host provides info on known hazards that are exis<ng Document the mee<ng Host Employer/Customer/Owner During Work (Project Manager, Site Foreman, Workers, and/or Owner) Report any unan<cipated hazards found Iden<fy who to no<fy if viola<ons observed Report ac<ons taken to prevent future viola<ons 5

mee<ng Host Employer/Customer/Owner During Work (Project Manager, Site Foreman, Workers, and/or Owner) Report

6 WriTen Electrical Safety Program ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM Purpose/Scope Awareness and Self- Discipline Principles Controls Procedures Hazard Iden<fica<on and Risk Assessment Procedures Job Briefing Procedures WriTen Electrical Safety Program Energized Work Permit Descrip<on of circuit/equipment and loca<on Jus<fica<on for working energized Safe work prac<ces to be used Shock and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Procedures to keep unqualified persons out of work area Documenta<on of job briefing Authoriza<on for working energized 6

Work Permit Descrip<on of circuit/equipment and loca<on Jus<fica<on for working energized Safe work prac<ces to be used Shock and

7 WriTen Electrical Safety Program LOTO Purpose. Training and Responsibili<es Prepara<on for Lockout (Tagout) Lockout (Tagout) Steps Removal of LOTO Special Procedures Discipline Equipment Audit Training Ensure training o Classroom o On- the- job o Combina<on of both o First Aid. CPR and AED o Annually trained Demonstrates proficiency. Qualified vs unqualified 7

Removal of LOTO Special Procedures Discipline Equipment Audit Training Ensure training o

8 Training Qualified Special precau<onary techniques; PPE; insula<ng/shielding materials; insulated tools and test equipment First aid and emergency procedures Skills to determine voltage Approach distances Selec<on, use and limita<ons of voltage detector How to determine hazards, PPE and procedures to work safely Skills to iden<fy exposed energized parts Methods to release vic<ms from energized parts. Training Unqualified Electrical safety-related practices necessary for their safety If exposed to shock hazards, o Methods to release victims from energized parts o First aid and emergency procedures 8

to work safely Skills to iden<fy exposed energized parts Methods to release vic<ms from energized parts.

9 Training Retraining Annual review indicates it New technology, equipment, or procedures Procedures not normally used Intervals not to exceed three years Training May be electronic or hard copy Content Employee s name Dates Equipment/PPE/Clothing Establish a unified commitment for using equipment PPE and protec<ve clothing Ensure adequate funding is available for equipment and clothing needed. Make sure the employees use the protec<on suitable to the hazard level 9

Equipment/PPE/Clothing Establish a unified commitment for using equipment PPE and protec<ve clothing Ensure adequate

10 Equipment/PPE/Clothing Determine level of protec<on o Shock Analysis Table 130.4(C)(a) o Arc Flash Analysis Incident Energy Calcula<ons or Table 130.7(C)(15)(a) and Table 130.7(C)(15)(b) Ensure use Maintenance and Special Equipment Maintenance OSHA Regula<ons ASTM Standards Procedures in the absence of host maintenance records 10

11 Maintenance and Special Equipment Special Equipment Proper training and supervision Properly installed equipment Proper access to equipment Availability of correct tools Proper iden<fica<on and guarding Provision of complete/accurate circuit diagrams Maintenance areas around equipment Provision of adequate illumina<on Audits Determine employee compliance annually Audit LOTO annually Verify wri]en program principles and procedures compliance every three years. 11

complete/accurate circuit diagrams Maintenance areas around equipment Provision of adequate illumina<on Audits

12 Summary NFPA 70E Policy Host/Employer Responsibilities Written Program Training PPE and other Protective Equipment Maintenance Special Equipment Audit NFPA 70E Contractor (Employer) Responsibili&es Review Ques&ons 1. Which of the following best describes the ra<onale for complying with NFPA 70E? a. NFPA 70E is an OSHA requirement b. NFPA 70E offers the only way to protect employees from electrical hazards c. NFPA 70E offers procedures agreed upon by industry to protect employees d. all of the above 12

Which of the following best describes the ra<onale for complying with NFPA 70E? a. NFPA 70E is an OSHA requirement b.

13 NFPA 70E Contractor (Employer) Responsibili&es Review Ques&ons 2. Which of the following is an area management should provide oversight? a. Establish a policy for compliance with NFPA 70E b. Review wri]en programs to make sure it addresses NFPA 70E compliance c. Ensure NFPA 70E training is provided by the company or another source such as a consultant d. all of the above NFPA 70E Contractor (Employer) Responsibili&es Review Ques&ons 3. Per NFPA 70E host employers are required to report contractor employee viola<ons to: a. Contractor employer b. OSHA c. Contractor employer and OSHA d. Neither 13

Ensure NFPA 70E training is provided by the company or another source such as a consultant d.

14 NFPA 70E Contractor (Employer) Responsibili&es Review Ques&ons 4. Who should sign off on an Energized Work Permit? a. the qualified employee performing work b. the supervisor c. host employer d. all liable par<es NFPA 70E Contractor (Employer) Responsibili&es Review Ques&ons 5. What is the frequency set by NFPA 70E for performing an audit of qualified persons working in your employ? a. every 1 year b. every 3 years c. every 5 years d. Never 14

host employer d. all liable par<es NFPA 70E Contractor (Employer) Responsibili&es Review Ques&ons 5.

15 Controlling Hazardous Energy Resources Controlling Hazardous Energy Resources 15

16 Controlling Hazardous Energy Resources 16

17 4/21/ NFPA Conference & Expo Thank You CEUs: To receive CEUs for this session, scan your badge at the back of the room before leaving. EvaluaIon: Complete the session evaluaion on the mobile app. (To download, search your app store for NFPA 2014 C&E. ) Handouts: Handouts will be available via the mobile app or at nfpa.org/conference Recordings: Audio recordings will be available. To order, see Fleetwood Media ProducIons (at Breakers RegistraIon desk) or visit nfpa.org/conference 17

(To download, search your app store for NFPA 2014 C&E. ) Handouts: Handouts will be available via the mobile app or at nfpa.

90.2(A) Covered & 90.2(B) Not Covered 6/23/2015. Learning Objectives. 90.2(A) Covered & 90.2(B) Not Covered. Change Summary

90.2(A) Covered & 90.2(B) Not Covered 6/23/2015. Learning Objectives. 90.2(A) Covered & 90.2(B) Not Covered. Change Summary Learning Objectives After reviewing this material, the student will be able to: 1. Identify the installations that fall under the scope of the 2015 edition of NFPA 70E. 2. Identify the assessments required