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ARC FLASH, IIPP AND GHS AWARENESS
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ARC FLASH, ELECTRICAL SAFETY
AWARENESS
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United States OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.303-308 adopted NFPA 70E standard for electrical installations in August 2007Cal/OSHA Subchapter 5◦ Group 1. Low-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders (Sections
2299 - 2599)◦ Group 2. High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders (Sections
2700 - 2974)2009 version of NFPA 70E places stronger emphasis on safety program management2012: Current Edition2015: Next Edition
Standards
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OSHA’s Top 10 Cited Violations
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OSHA Citations Are Costly
OSHA Citations
• 13 incidents and $1.6M since the beginning of 2012.
• Violations can carry penalties of up to $250,000 for individuals or $500,000 for companies.
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Regulatory Requirements
Area OSHA 29CFR 1910 NFPA 70
Suitability for safe installation and use in accordance with listing or labeling. .303(b)(1) 110-3
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Fed/OSHA Standards• General Industry (29 CFR 1910)
– 1910.137, Electrical protective devices– 1910.269, Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution– 1910.302, Electric utilization systems– 1910.303, General requirements– 1910.304, Wiring design and protection– 1910.305, Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use– 1910.306, Specific purpose equipment and installations– 1910.307, Hazardous (classified) locations– 1910.308, Special systems– 1910.331, Scope– 1910.332, Training– 1910.333, Selection and use of work practices– 1910.334, Use of equipment– 1910.335, Safeguards for personnel protection
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Fed/OSHA Standards
(continued)• Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926)
– 1926 Subpart K, Electrical
• Shipyard Employment (29 CFR 1915)– 1915.181, Electrical circuits and distribution boards
contraction1000-4300 milliamp Death most likely10,000 milliamp Cardiac arrest, burns,
death
Higher current (Amperage) are typically the most hazardous
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• Mild Shock: • Caused by brief contact with
current <5 mA
• Physical effects may include:
• Tingling feeling in the affected area
• Slight discoloration of skin
• Minor burns
Hazards of Electricity
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Hazards of Electricity
• Severe Shock: Longer contact with current 5 mA to 25 mA.
• Physical effects may include:• Numbness or temporary
paralysis of body parts• Moderate to serious pain• Spasms or loss of muscle
control• Loss of consciousness• Breathing difficulties
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Hazards of Electricity
• Deadly Shock: Happens when worker is frozen to an electrical contact point and receives continuous current >25 mA.
• Physical effects may include:• Paralysis of respiratory muscles• 2nd or 3rd degree burns• Destroyed nerves• Ruptured internal organs• Shattered teeth• Broken bones• Torn muscles
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Hazards of Electricity
• Internal Injuries• Contraction of chest muscles (may interfere with
breathing causing asphyxiation)
• Destruction of nerves• Tissues• Muscles • Caused by the heat as the heavy current runs through
the body
• Paralysis of nerve center• May result in failure to breath• Often continues after victim is free from circuit
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• Internal Injuries• Burns
• Contact with metal objects such as jewelry
• Ventricular Fibrillation• Interference with the normal heart rhythm
• Fibers of heart, instead of contracting in a coordinated manner, contract separately at different times
• Blood circulation ceases
Hazards of Electricity
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Arc Flashes• Arcing can be caused by:
• Short circuits between cable carrying heavy currents• Pulling fuses in energized circuits
• Explosions:• Accumulation of combustible dust• Flammable vapors • On overheated conductors or equipment
Hazards of Electricity
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• Heat & Fire• Fires are caused when
more current flows through a conductor than it’s designed capacity.
• This will cause excessive heating that can ignite surrounding materials.
• Electricity is the most common cause of fires in home and workplace.
Hazards of Electricity
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Exercise 31. The unit of electricity that actually kills a person is:
a. Voltageb. Resistancec. Wattaged. Current
2. The group with the highest percentage of electrocutions in the workplace is:a. Power plant operatorsb. Experienced electrical workersc. Machine operatorsd. Workers with little or no experience in electrical procedures
Hazards of Electricity
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• Disconnecting Means– Switch or circuit breaker
– capable of interrupting current flow from a supply source
– This will disconnect electrical equipment from it’s source
– Event of an emergency– During normal servicing of
operations
Engineering Control-Disconnects
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Engineering Control-Disconnects
All disconnecting means must be identified
DisconnectCircuit Breaker
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Engineering Control-Disconnects
Panelboard with marked Circuit Breakers and
legend.
Disconnect marked with service location.
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• Overcurrent Protection: • Devices designed to disconnect a circuit• When a maximum allowable heat level is reached• The safe current carrying capacity of conductors is
determined by their:• Size• Material• Insulation• Way they are installed
Overcurrent devices should interrupt the current flow when it exceeds the conductor’s capacity.
Engineering Control-Disconnects
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• Fuses:• Disconnects circuit
• Element inside the fuse body melts • Too much current passes through• Causes heat
• Fuse Types• Plug• Link• Cartridge
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Engineering Control-Disconnects
• Fuses that are accessible to unqualified employees must be equipped with a disconnecting means to allow the fuse to be serviced.
• Circuit Breaker: Functions to disconnect a circuit when excessive flow causes a heat build up in a bi-metal strip Panelboard houses
circuit breakers.
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Engineering Control-Disconnects
Disconnect
Fuses
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Engineering Control-Workspace
• Workspace:• Access and working space shall
be provided• Safe Operations and
Maintenance• Depth distances shall be
maintained• Permit a 90-degree opening
of door or hinged parts
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• Proper distance measurements:
– Exposed: live parts
– Enclosed: From the enclosure front opening
– Depends on voltage
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Workspace-600 V or less
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Workspace-Greater than 600 V
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Engineering Control-Workspace
– Condition 1: Exposed live parts on one side and no live or grounded parts on the other side of the working space, or exposed live parts on both sides effectively guarded by suitable wood or other insulating material
– Condition 2: Exposed live parts on one side and grounded parts on the other. Cinderblock and tiled walls are considered grounded surfaces
– Condition 3: Exposed live parts on both sides of the work space (not guarded as provided in Condition A) with the operator between.
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Engineering Control-Workspace
Nominal Voltage Minimum Elevation
601-7500 9.0
7501-35,000 9.5’
>35 kV 9.5’+0.37”/kV above 35 kV
• Elevation of unguarded energized parts above Workspace
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Engineering Control-Workspace
Exercise 4
What is the workspace requirement for a 600 volt system where there is the possibility of exposed parts on both sides?
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Engineering Control-Temp Wire/Cord & Plug
• Cord and Plug Equipment• Temporary Wiring• Hand Tools
Never carry tool by the cord or hose.Never yank a cord to
disconnect it from it’s receptacle
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Engineering Control-Temp Wire/Cord & Plug
• Flexible Cords Permitted• Wiring of Fixtures• Connection of portable lamps or appliances• Elevator cables• Appliances where the fastening means and
mechanical connections are designed to permit removal for maintenance or repair
• Pendants
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• Flexible Cords Not Permitted• Substitute for fixed wiring• Cannot run through:
• Walls• Ceilings• Floors• Doorways or windows
• Cannot be:• Attached to building surfaces• Concealed behind building
• Walls• Ceilings• Floors
Engineering Control-Temp Wire/Cord & Plug
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Engineering Control-Temp Wire/Cord & Plug
• Power Strips• Power strips must be UL Listed• Shall have build in overcurrent devices • Shall not be piggy backed or plugged into each other.
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Engineering Control-Temp Wire/Cord & Plug
• Power Strips
• Do not use power strips for:• Appliances with heating elements• Electric room heaters• Bench top cooking appliances
• Do not plug into extension cords• Plug directly into a wall socket
• Extension cords should not to be used for permanent applications
• A heavy reliance on power strips is an indication that you have too few outlets to address your needs
• Have additional outlets installed where you need them
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Engineering Control-Temp Wire/Cord & Plug
Amps of Equipment
Cord Length in Feet
25’ 50’ 100’ 150’
0-6 18 gauge 16 gauge 16 gauge 14 gauge
10 18 gauge 16 gauge 14 gauge 14 gauge
10-12 16 gauge 16 gauge 14 gauge 12 gauge
12-16 14 gauge 12 gauge Not recommended
Wire size for extension cords
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Engineering Control-Temp Wire/Cord & Plug
Exercise 5
What is the maximum cord length & gauge you can use with a 14 Amp tool?
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Engineering Control-Temp Wire/Cord & Plug
• Power Hand Tools• Keep power cords away from
• Heat• Oil• Sharp edges
• Disconnect tool when changing bits, blades & accessories
• Avoid accidental starting
• Ensure tools are UL listed
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Engineering Control-Temp Wire/Cord & Plug
• Grounding for extension cords• Written program for non-permanent wiring where GFCI is
not used• Designate a competent person
• Grounding conductor does not have “continuity” • Damaged or broken wire• User is not protected• No return path to the ground
• Visual inspection before each day’s use:• External defects• Missing pins/insulation• Indications of possible internal damage
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• Perform tests at intervals:• Ensures continuity
– Before each use– Evidence of damage– Before it is returned
to service after repairs
– Periods not exceeding 3 months
A continuity tester is used to ensure the
grounding conductor is properly intact.
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Engineering Control-Electrical Equipment
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)• Fast acting• Electrical circuit-interrupting device• If current flow between the black
(ungrounded) and neutral wires differs• Greater than 5mA• GFCI will quickly open the circuit
• When current is not equal, some electrical energy is flowing to ground• Possibly through a person
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Engineering Control-Electrical Equipment
• GFCI Requirements• Bathrooms • Kitchens• Rooftops• Not part of permanent wiring system
• Tripping may be caused by:• Wet areas• Too many power tools on a GFCI branch. • Poorly installed GFCIs. • Damaged or defective GFCIs
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Engineering Control-Electrical Equipment
Exercise 6a
Placing a GFCI in position A will provide protection to _________
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Exercise 6b
Placing a GFCI in position B will provide protection to __ but not __
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Engineering Control-Electrical Equipment
Exercise 6c
Placing a GFCI in position C will not provide protection to ____
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WHAT IS ARC FLASH?
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• Causes of Arc Flash– An arcing flash is the flow of
current through the air between:– Phase conductors– Phase conductors and neutral or
ground– An arc can release tremendous
amounts of concentrated radiant energy
– Point of the arcing– Small fraction of a second– Resulting in extremely high
temperatures
There are many potential causes of arc flashes from
electrical equipment.
ARC FLASH
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• Arc Flash• Caused by human error
• Dropped tools• Accidental contact
with electrical systems
• Improper work procedures
• Insulation failure
ARC FLASH
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Video: Arc flash caused by an overloaded transformer
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Management/Work Practices
• Qualified Person: • Skills & knowledge related to
the construction and operation of the electrical equipment & installations
• Received safety training on the hazards involved
• Trained to safeguard• Himself • Surrounding environments
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• All employees working on energized electrical systems must be trained on all the aspects of their job and working with electrical system
• Qualified High voltage Electrical Worker– Trained as to hazards associated with work– How to control hazards (LOTO)– Universal safety procedures– Skills & techniques necessary to distinguish live parts
Training
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• Qualified High voltage Electrical Worker (con’t)– Skills necessary to determine voltages– Clearance distances– Selection of tools and PPE– Selection of proper work procedures– Recognize signs and symptoms of electrical shock– Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)– Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)– Emergency Procedures
Training
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• NFPA 70E, Article 130.7, page 70E-28 to 40
• Gloves• Head Protection• Eye & Face Protection• Foot Protection• Apparel
Personnel Protection-PPE
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Personnel Protection-PPE (Gloves)
Voltage Rated Gloves have a classification according to the
voltage range they can be used
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Class Protection VDC
Protection VAC
00 Up to 750 Up to 500
0 Up to 1500 Up to 1000
1 Up to 11,250 Up to 7500
2 Up to 25,500 Up to 17,000
3 Up to 39,750 Up to 26,500
4 Up to 54,000 Up to 36,000
Personnel Protection-PPE (Gloves)
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• Care and Use– Equipment shall be inspected
before each use.– An air test should be performed
along with the inspection.• Equipment should not be used if:
– There is a hole, tear, or cut– Embedded foreign object– Texture changes
• Storage:– Light– Ozone– Temperature extremes– Excessive humidity
Personnel Protection-PPE (Gloves)
Air test must be performed prior to donning voltage rated
gloves.
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Personnel Protection-PPE (Gloves)
Chemical Attack: Swelling caused by oils & petroleum
compounds
Contamination: Discard protectors contaminated by oils & petroleum
compounds
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Personnel Protection-PPE (Gloves)
Snags: Damage shown is due to wood or metal
splinters or other sharp objects.
Folding Gloves: Strain on rubber at folded point is
equal to stretching to glove to twice it’s length.
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Personnel Protection-PPE (Gloves)
Rubber insulating equipment must be tested by an outside laboratory to ensure proper insulating protection.
Frequencies depend on the equipment.
Type of Equipment When to TestRubber Insulating Gloves* Before issue & every 6 monthsRubber Insulating Blankets Before issue & every 12 months
Rubber Insulating Sleeves Before issue & every 12 months
*ASTM requires every glove must be electrically tested before it is shipped. Some manufacturers automatically stamp the month and year of the test. Some stamp them for an small add on charge. Gloves can sit on the shelf for up to 1 year before hey need to be retested. If you keep records of when you put the gloves into service, they would need to be electrically tested 6 months from issue date.
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Personnel Protection-PPE (Gloves)
ASTM Standard Specification
D 120-87 Rubber Insulating Gloves
D 1048-93 Rubber Insulating Blankets
D 1049-93 Rubber Insulating Covers
D 1051-87 Rubber Insulating Sleeves
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• Protector Gloves.• Provide protection against
punctures, snags and abrasions
• Shall be worn over insulating gloves.
• Shall be worn where required for flash protection.
• Describes minimum performance requirements for clothing intended to protect against electric arc flashes
• Based on• Hazard Risk Category (HRC)• Arc Thermal Protection Value (ATPV)
• Fabrics must : – Retain flame resistance through multiple launderings – Be tested to ASTM F1959 to determine the
performance in an electric arc flash
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Protective Clothing Categories have minimum Arc Thermal Performance Values. These Arc Thermal Protection Values (ATPV) correspond to the maximum incident energy that the clothing will protect with worker.
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• Voltage Rated Tools
• When performing energized work• Maximum voltage rating • Identified as insulated for use
on energized parts
• Qualified persons shall ensure tools are in good condition prior to use.
Personnel Protection-Tools
1000 V
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Personnel Protection-Tools
Insulated tools will be rated with maximum voltage rating and double diamond symbol.
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FLASH PROTECTION BOUNDARY & LIMITS
OF APPROACH
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Personnel Protection-Flash Boundaries
• Requires an arc flash hazard analysis
• NFPA 70E, Article 130.3, pages 24-25
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Personnel Protection-Flash Boundaries
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Personnel Protection-Approach Boundaries
• Limited approach boundary: Outermost boundary that can be crossed by qualified worker.
• Restricted Approach Boundary: Safest distance before qualified worker is required to use shock protection equipment and techniques. Unqualified persons may not cross this boundary
under any circumstances.
• Prohibited Approach Boundary: Crossing this boundary is the same as coming into contact with a live part
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Personnel Protection-Approach Boundaries
• Basic Principles– Increase the distance between person and decrease
the potential for accident.– Unqualified people should not cross the limited
approach boundary unless they are wearing appropriate equipment and are under the supervision of a qualified person.
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Personnel Protection-Approach Boundaries
• Safe approach distance for Qualified Persons • Determine limited approach boundary and, if
boundary is to be cross, appropriate protective equipment is used.
• For a qualified person to cross the limited approach boundary, he/she must:• Have a plan that is documented and approved by
management.• Use PPE appropriate for the equipment and
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Personnel Protection-Approach Boundaries
• Approach Boundaries
• NFPA Chapter 1,Table 130.2(C), page 70E-25
• Limited Approach Boundary
• Exposed Movable Conductor: – Typically an overhead – Worker requires a bucket truck or other means, such as a
movable platform, to work on conductor
• Exposed Fixed Circuit Path: – Distances less than for movable conductor– Example would be an open section of a panelboard where
a worker or object could come into contact with the exposed part
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Personnel Protection-Approach Boundaries
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Crossing this boundary is the
same as coming into
contact with a live part
Qualified Persons Only.
Qualified or Unqualified Persons (if accompanied by Qualified Person)
Shock boundaries depend on the system voltage level
Limited Shock Boundary
Restricted Shock Boundary
Prohibited Shock Boundary
Personnel Protection-Approach Boundaries
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Personnel Protection-Approach Boundaries
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Personnel Protection-Equipment Labeling
• NFPA 70E, Article 130.7(E), • NFPA 70E Article 130.3(C), • Markings shall be located so as
to be clearly visible to qualified persons before:• Examination• Adjustment• Servicing
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• NFPA 70E Requires equipment be field marked with:– Available incident energy – Required level of PPE
• Markings shall be located to be clearly visible to qualified persons: – Before examination– Adjustment– Servicing or maintenance
Arc Flash & Shock HazardAppropriate PPE Required
Hazard Risk Category 1Arc Rating 4 cal/cm2
PPE Approach Boundaries
Class 00 Gloves + Over Gloves Prohibited 1 inch
Arc Rated Coveralls Restricted1 foot
Arc Rated Face Shield Limited 3 feet,6 inches
Class E Hard Hat Flash Boundary4 feet
Safety Glasses
Ear Plugs
Personnel Protection-Equipment Labeling
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Personnel Protection-Equipment Labeling
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices."
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• Work Permit Elements– Description of equipment to be worked on and
location– Justification of why work must be performed in
energized condition– Description of safe work practices to be employed– Results of shock hazard analysis– Determination of shock protection boundaries
Electrical Safety Program-Work Permit
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Electrical Safety Program-Work Permit
– PPE– Means employed to
restrict access of unqualified persons to persons working in area
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Supervisor/Manager Responsibilities
• Implement the IIPP• Ensure employees receive safety training• Ensure timely correction of workplace hazards• Discipline employees for safety violations• Coordinate workplace inspections• Ensure financial resources available for safety
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Employee Responsibilities
• Follow general safe work practices & Code of Safe Work Practices
• Promptly report hazards and injuries• Protect yourselves from recognized &
uncontrolled hazards• Refrain from tasks that require specialized
training
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Employee Recognition & Discipline
• Discipline may be required when:– Failure to comply with safety rules– Possession or under the influence of controlled
substances– Improper use of company equipment
Supervisors will evaluate your safety performance during your annual review
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Employee Recognition & Discipline
• Recognition Procedure:– Witness a co-worker’s Safety action– Nominate co-worker for safety awards using
proper company procedures• Nomination should include:
– Description of the worthy action– Date action was taken, and– Description of the positive effect the action had
on co-workers
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Communicating Safety
• Training • Newsletters• Bulletin Board
- OSHA Postings• Safety Hotline or Suggestion Box• Safety Manuals and Policies
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Workplace InspectionsFormal Safety Inspections
– As needed– Completed by an inspection team
Daily Inspections– general work space/tools– conducted by every employee
Monthly Checklist– Tools, Fire Extinguishers, First Aid Kits, etc.
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Workplace InspectionsHazard Identification
– Report to supervisor for correction– Employees to identify hazards in daily activities– Potentially hazardous condition can be corrected
immediately by the employee– Conditions causing imminent danger that cannot
be corrected shall have work stopped until repairs are made
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Workplace Inspections
Preventative Maintenance Programs– Identify hazards before a serious situation arises– Follow manufacturer’s guidelines– Recurring safety concerns should be investigated
with assistance from supervisor
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Safety Committee• Review results of periodic inspections• Review incident reports for follow-up on
corrective action• Submit suggestions to management to prevent
future incidents• Review department’s Code of Safe Work
Practices on an annual basis• Review alleged hazardous conditions
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Employee Training
• Safety training WILL be on-going• New or transferred employees will have specific
training before beginning their jobs• Supervisors will receive on-going safety training• Tailgate Meetings
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Incident Investigations
• Supervisor will determine root cause & take corrective action to ensure injuries do not recur.
- What Happened?- Why?- Corrective Actions Taken
• Near miss incidents need to be reported
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Record Keeping
• Supervisor’s Report of Incident• Medical Examinations and Exposure Records• Safety Committee Meetings
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Maintain Your IIPP Program
Schedule a review:
• Quarterly, semiannually or annually
• Review critical component in your IIPP
• What is working well and what changes, if any, are needed
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GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM
(GHS) AWARENESS
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Introduction• Changes have been made to OSHA’s Hazard
Communication Standard to bring the U.S. into alignment with the Global Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification & Labeling of Hazardous Chemicals.
• The GHS is expected to prevent injuries and illnesses, save lives and improve trade conditions for chemical manufacturers.
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• The new standard still requires chemical manufacturers and importers to evaluate the chemicals they produce or import and provide hazard information to employers and workers by putting labels on containers and preparing safety data sheets.
• However, the old standard allowed chemical manufacturers and importers to convey hazard information on labels and material safety data sheets in whatever format they chose.
Introduction
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• The modified standard provides a single set of harmonized criteria for classifying chemicals according to their health and physical hazards and specifies hazard communication elements for labeling and safety data sheets.
Introduction
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Initial Costs • For Employers
» Initial employee training on the label elements» Minimal training on new SDS format» Continue to maintain the updated SDSs » Review current hazard communication program and
update as necessary
• For Manufacturers» Initial start-up costs associated with reclassification,
producing new labels, safety data sheets, training
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Employer Responsibilities
• Perform a hazard determination to identify all chemicals that present a physical hazard (the chemical is flammable, explosive, an oxidizer, an organic peroxide, pyrophoric, a compressed gas, unstable-reactive, or water-reactive) or a healthhazard (the chemical produces an acute or chronic health risk).
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• Prepare an inventory of the chemicals that lists the identity of the chemicals, the hazards they present and how they’re stored in the workplace.
• Obtain SDS’s and labels for each hazardous chemical, if not provided by the manufacturer, importer or distributor.
Employer Responsibilities
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Employer Responsibilities• Develop and implement a written hazard
communication program which includes the location(s) of SDS’s, procedures for proper labeling and employee training on the hazards of the chemicals and how to read and use SDS’s and label information.
• Communicating hazard information to their employees through labels, SDS’s and formal training programs.
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Notable Changes• Using a “specification” approach rather than a
“performance-oriented” approach» “Hazard classification” rather than “hazard
determination”• Labels are more defined and will now require:
» Product identifier» Pictogram» Signal word» Hazard statement(s)» Precautionary statement(s)» Name, address, and telephone number
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Notable Changes
• “Safety Data Sheet” (rather than “material safety data sheet”) uses a 16-section format.
• Guidance in the GHS (such as decision logics in criteria) has been removed to streamline provisions.
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How Hazard Communication Works
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The New HazCom Regulationa) Purposeb) Scope and
Applicationc) Definitionsd) Hazard Classificatione) Written Hazard
Communication Program
f) Labels and Other Forms of Warning
g) Safety Data Sheetsh) Employee
Information and Training
i) Trade Secretsj) Effective Dates
Appendices A–F
Red = New changes
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NEW GHS LABELS
(See Laminated OSHA Quick Card)
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f) Labels and Other Forms of WarningHazCom 1994
• Shipped containers to be labeled with identity, appropriate hazard warnings, and responsible party.
• Performance-oriented, specifics left to discretion of chemical manufacturer or importer.
HazCom 2012
• Shipped containers to be labeled with product identifier; signal word; hazard statement(s); pictograms; precautionary statements; and responsible party.
• Specifies information by hazard class and category.
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Label RequirementsShipped Containers
1. Product identifier & codes
2. Signal word3. Pictogram(s)4. Hazard statement(s)5. Precautionary
statement(s)6. Supplier information
NOTE: OSHA and GHS do not mandate a specific order for each label
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• OSHA proposed to require labels to be updated within three months of getting new and significant information about the hazards.
• The final rule requires containers shipped six months after the information is available to be labeled accordingly.
Updating Labels
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NEW GHS PICTOGRAMS
(See Laminated OSHA Quick Card)
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• OSHA is requiring red borders regardless of the shipment’s destination.
• The red borders increase comprehensibility.
• Blank red diamonds are not permitted on a label.
Red vs. Black Borders
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SAFETY DATA SHEETS
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g) Safety Data Sheets HazCom 1994
• Specifies what information is required, but chemical manufacturer or importer can use whatever format or order of information they want.
HazCom 2012
• Mandates 16-section SDS headings, order of information, and what information is to be provided under the headings.
• Will not enforce sections 12-15 that require information outside OSHA’s jurisdiction.
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• Each SDS must be in English and include information regarding the specific chemical identity of the hazardous chemical(s) involved and the common names.
• In addition, information must be provided on the known acute and chronic health effects and related health information; exposure limits; whether the chemical is considered to be a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA; precautionary measures; and the identification (name, address, and telephone number) of the organization responsible for preparing the sheet.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
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• Copies of the SDS for hazardous chemicals in a given worksite are to be readily accessible to employees in that area.
• They must be readily available to workers during each work shift.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
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• Employers must prepare an inventory of all hazardous chemicals in the workplace. When the list is complete, it should be checked against the collected SDSs that the employer has been sent.
• If there are hazardous chemicals used for which no SDS has been received, the employer must contact the supplier, manufacturer, or importer to obtain the missing SDS.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
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The new GHS format is as follows:
• Section 1, Identification;
• Section 2, Hazards Identification;
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SDS Source: Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service
SDS Format(1st page)
See SDS Sample Handout
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(continued)• Section 2, Hazards
Identification;
• Section 3, Composition/ Information on Ingredients;
• Section 4, First Aid Measures;
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SDS Format(2nd page)
SDS Source: Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service
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(continued)• Section 4, First Aid
Measures;
• Section 5, Fire-Fighting Measures;
• Section 6, Accidental Release Measures;
SDS Format(3rd page)
SDS Source: Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service
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SDS Source: Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service
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(continued)• Section 9, Physical
and Chemical Properties;
• Section 10, Stability and Reliability;
SDS Format(5th page)
SDS Source: Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service
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• Section 11, Toxicological Information;
• Section 12, Ecological Information;
• Section 13, Disposal Considerations;
• Section 14, Transport Information;
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SDS Format(6th page)
SDS Source: Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service
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(continued)• Section 14,
Transport Information;
• Section 15, Regulatory Information;
• Section 16, Other Information,
(including date of preparation or last revision)
SDS Format(final page)
SDS Source: Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service
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TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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h) Employee Information and TrainingHazCom 1994
• Requires employee information and training before a worker is exposed to the hazardous chemicals in the workplace, and whenever the hazard changes.
HazCom 2012
• Clarifies that the labels on shipped containers and workplace labels must be explained, as well as SDS format.
• Workers will have to be trained on the new label and SDS formats before all the provisions of the rule are effective.
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Training
• Employers shall train employees regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets format by:
December 1, 2013
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Training• Label Elements
» Train employees on the type of information that the employee would expect to see on the new labels.
» How they might use that information. • Product identifier, Signal word, Hazard statement(s),
Pictogram(s), Precautionary statement(s), and Name, address and phone number of the responsible party.
• General understanding how the elements interact. • For example, explain there are two signal words: Danger
means a more severe hazard within a hazard class. Warning is for the less severe hazard
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Training
• Safety Data Sheet Format» Train the employees on the standardized 16 section
format and the type of information they would find in the various sections.
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j) Effective Dates – HazCom 2012Effective Completion Date Requirement(s) WhoDecember 1, 2013 Train employees on the new label elements and
SDS format.Employers
June 1, 2015*
December 1, 2015
Comply with all modified provisions of this final rule, except:
Distributors may ship products labeled by manufacturers under the old system until December 1, 2015.
Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers
June 1, 2016 Update alternative workplace labeling and hazard communication program as necessary, and provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards.
Employers
Transition Period Comply with either 29 CFR 1910.1200 (this final standard), or the current standard, or both
All chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers
*This date coincides with the European Union implementation date for classification of mixtures.
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