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JDRM Engineering, Inc.

Mechanical ♦ Electrical ♦ Technology

Important Changes in

NFPA-70E 2015

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Handouts available in

the back of the hall

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Critical

Regulations

&

Standards

INSTALLATION

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Brief Electrical Safety History of:

OSHA/PERRP

National Electrical Code (NEC)

NFPA 70E Standard

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In 1896, 23 people started the development of the first national electrical

installation rules in the United States, the National Electrical Code (NEC).

This was only 7 years after electricity became commercially available.

Thomas Alva Edison established the Edison Electric Illuminating Company

of New York. On 4 September 1882, Edison’s direct current (dc) generating

station at 257 Pearl Street. This installation was the forerunner of all central

electric generating stations.

In 1895 - Five Electrical Codes existed with no consensus standard.

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• 1970 - Federal OSHA created

(Public employees exempted from coverage)

• 1992 - Ohio Public Employment Risk Reduction began

• 1994 - Ohio Public Employment Risk Reduction went into full effect

• 2005 - PERRP became part of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’

Compensation, Division of Safety and Hygiene

• At OSHA’s request in1976, the standards council of the NFPA appointed

a committee to develop employee electrical safety standards, NFPA 70E.

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• A new standard for Electrical Safety was first published in 1979: NFPA

70E edition #1.

• The NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Standard has been updated in 1981,

1983, 1986, 1995, 2000, 2004, 2009, 2012, 2015.

• In 2013 October 23, 2013 – The National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) announced the new Certified Electrical Safety Compliance

Professional (CESCP) certification program, created to encourage

education on electrical safety within the industry, based on NFPA-70E

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Critical Electrical Safety Program Steps

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JDRM Engineering, Inc.

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JDRM Engineering, Inc.

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Corporate EH&S Department

Electrical Safety Committee

Managers & Safety Supervisors

All Personnel

Responsibilities/Examples

Electrical Safe Work Practices

An Electrical Safe Work Program Must be

Developed; Trained; Audited by Employers; and

Followed by the Employees

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OSHA vs. ANSI

OSHA is responsible for promulgating and

enforcing mandatory safety and health standards

(regulations).

ANSI is the American National Standards

Institute; a private, non-profit organization.

ANSI promotes and facilitates voluntary

consensus standards and safeguards their

integrity.

Conducting a Facility Inspection

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Why use ANSI or

Other Standards?

ANSI standards are developed as a “consensus” of “best” practices in industry.

Therefore, industry consensus standards may be evidence that a hazard is "recognized" and that there is a “feasible” means of correcting a hazard.

So…Employers are encouraged to use consensus standards in their efforts to comply with regulations that do not have specific requirements for hazard correction.

At no time…can an ANSI or other consensus standard be used for compliance if it is in direct conflict with an adopted regulation unless it provides equivalent or greater protection!

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29

Department of Labor

Code of Federal

Regulations

CFR

General Industry

1910

Subpart S

Electrical

Subpart S

OSHA – Electrical Standard

General Industry

1910

Introduction to

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General Requirements for Electrical

Safety-Related Work Practices

110.3 Host and Contract Employers’ Responsibilities.

(C) Documentation. Where the host employer

has knowledge of hazards covered by this

standard that are related to the contract

employer’s work, there shall be a

documented meeting between the host

employer and the contract employer.

NFPA is a registered trademark of

the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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General Requirements for Electrical

Safety-Related Work Practices

110.3 Host and Contract Employers’ Responsibilities.

(B) Contract Employer Responsibilities.

The contract employer shall advise the host employer of

the following:

(1) Any unique hazards presented by the contract employer’s

work

(2) Hazards identified during the course of work by the

contract employer that were not communicated by the

host employer

(3) The measures the contractor took to correct any violations

reported by the host employer under 110.3(A)(2)

and to prevent such violation from recurring in the

future

NFPA is a registered trademark of

the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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Clarification of Multi-employer citation policy:

Scope: OSHA-wide

References: OSHA Instruction CPL 2.103 (the FIRM)

Suspensions: Chapter III, Paragraph C. 6. of the FIRM is

suspended and replaced by this directive

CPL 2-0.124

On multi-employer worksites (in all industry sectors), more than one

employer may be citable for a hazardous condition that violates an OSHA

standard. A two-step process must be followed in determining whether

more than one employer is to be cited.

Outside Contractors’ Safety

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1. Who controls the work and how the work is accomplished?

2. The skill required.

3. Who provides the tools and equipment?

4. Who controls the location of the work?

5. Duration of the relationship with employee.

6. Who assigns additional projects or work?

7. Who determines work schedule?

8. Method of payment (hourly or flat rate).

9. Who determines if additional people are needed and who does the hiring?

10. Is the work the regular business of the employer.

11. Who pays employee benefits?

12. Tax treatment.

Clarification of Multi-Employer Citation Policy:

In the event of a serious reportable incident OSHA could

come to the facility site and review the following twelve

items.

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Global Change Document: Provides accuracy and

harmonizes term with other standards addressing risk and

hazards.

2012 NFPA 70E® 2015 NFPA 70E®

Arc flash hazard analysis

Shock hazard analysis

Electrical hazard analysis

Hazard identification and

risk assessment

Arc flash risk assessment

Shock risk assessment

Electrical hazard risk

assessment

Risk assessment

General Requirements for Electrical

Safety-Related Work Practices

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New requirement that qualified persons repair equipment that

will be used by unqualified persons.

2012 NFPA 70E® 2015 NFPA 70E®

205.14 Flexible Cords and

Cables.

(3) New Item

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205.14 Flexible Cords and

Cables.

(3) Repair and Replacement.

Cords and cord caps for portable

electrical equipment shall be

repaired and replaced by

qualified personnel and checked

for proper polarity grounding,

and continuity prior to returning

to service.

General Maintenance Requirements.

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General Requirements for Electrical

Safety-Related Work Practices

110.4 Use of Electrical Equipment.

(C) Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) Protection.

(2) Maintenance and Construction.

GFCI protection shall be provided where an employee is

operating or using cord- and plug-connected tools related to

maintenance and construction activity supplied by 125-volt, 15-,

20-, or 30-ampere circuits. Where employees operate or use

equipment supplied by greater than 125-volt, 15-, 20-, or 30-

ampere circuits, GFCI protection or an assured equipment

grounding conductor program shall be implemented.

NFPA is a registered trademark of

the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

GFCI protection devices shall be tested per manufacturer’s

instructions.

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ARTICLE 130

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

130.5 Arc Flash Risk Assessment

(D) Equipment Labeling.

The method of calculating and the data to support

the information for the label shall be documented.

Where the review of the arc flash hazard risk

assessment identifies a change that renders the label

inaccurate, the label shall be updated.

The owner of the electrical equipment shall be

responsible for the documentation, installation, and

maintenance of the field-marked label.

NFPA is a registered trademark of

the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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ARTICLE 130

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

130.5 Arc Flash Risk Assessment

(D) Equipment Labeling.

a. Available incident energy and the corresponding

working distance, or the arc flash PPE category

in Table 130.7(C)(15)(A)(b) or Table 130.7(C)(15)(B)

for the equipment, but not both

b. Minimum arc rating of clothing

c. Site-specific level of PPE.

NFPA is a registered trademark of

the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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ARTICLE 130

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

130.2 Electrically Safe Working Conditions.

(B) Energized Electrical Work Permit.

(1) When Required. When energized work is permitted in

accordance with 130.2(A), an energized electrical work

permit shall be required under the following conditions:

(1) When work is performed within the restricted approach boundary

(2) When the employee interacts with the equipment when conductors or

circuit parts are not exposed but an increased likelihood of injury from an

exposure to an arc flash hazard exists

NFPA is a registered trademark of

the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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NFPA 70E Article 130.2(B)(1) states, “accordance with 130.2(A)

when energized work is permitted, an energized electrical work

permit shall be required under the following conditions:

Electrical Work Permits

(1) When work is performed within the restricted approach boundary

(2) When the employee interacts with the equipment when conductors or

circuit parts are not exposed but an increased likelihood of injury from an

exposure to an arc flash hazard exists

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Elements of an Electrical Work Permit

NFPA 70E 130.(B)(2) requires a minimum of 11 elements:

1. The location and description of equipment

2. Justification why circuit cannot be deenergized

3. Description of safe work practices employed

4. Results of the shock hazard analysis

5. Determination of the shock protection boundaries

6. Results of the flash hazard analysis

7. The Flash Protection Boundary

8. Description of PPE to be used

9. Description of barriers used to restrict access

10. Evidence of job briefing

11. Signature of responsible management

NFPA is a registered

trademark of the National Fire

Protection Association

Does your company use this form??

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ARTICLE 130

Work Involving Electrical Hazards 130.2 Electrically Safe Working Conditions.

(B) Energized Electrical Work Permit.

(3) Exemptions to Work Permit. An energized electrical work permit shall

not be required if a qualified person is provided with and uses appropriate

safe work practices and PPE in accordance with Chapter 1 under any of

the

Following conditions:

(1) Testing, troubleshooting, and voltage measuring

(2) Thermography and visual inspections if the restricted approach

boundary is not crossed

(3) Access to and egress from an area with energized electrical equipment

if no electrical work is performed and the restricted approach

boundary is not crossed

(4) General housekeeping and miscellaneous non-electrical tasks if the

restricted approach boundary is not crossed

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Medical and First Aid

(1) 1910.151(a)

The employer shall ensure the ready availability of

medical personnel for advice and consultation on

matters of plant health.

(1) 1910.151(b)

In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near

proximity to the workplace which is used for the

treatment of all injured employees, a person or

persons shall be adequately trained to render first

aid. Adequate first aid supplies shall be readily

available.

29 CFR 1910.151

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Article 110.2 Training Requirements.:

110.2(C) Emergency Response Training.

(a) Employees responsible for responding to medical emergencies

shall be trained in first aid and emergency procedures.

(b) Employees responsible for responding to medical emergencies

shall be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

(CPR). Refresher training shall occur annually.

(c) Employees responsible for responding to medical emergencies

shall be trained in the use of an automated external defibrillator

(AED) if an employer’s emergency response plan includes the use

of this device. Refresher training shall occur annually.

(3) Training Verification. Employers shall verify at least annually

that employee training required by this section is current.

(4) Documentation. The employer shall document that the training

required by this section has occurred.

NFPA is a registered trademark of

the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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Article 110.2 Training Requirements:

110.2(C) – Emergency Procedures.

Employees exposed to shock hazards and those

employees responsible for taking action in case

of emergency shall be trained…

How has your company set up onsite communication

for first responders?

Who are the first responders?

Are there first responders on all shifts?

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CURVE SHOWING POSSIBILITY OF SUCCESS PLOTTED AGAINST ELAPSED TIME BEFORE START OF ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION

TIME IN MINUTES

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Do you know the employees who are certified in CPR and AED

Laypersons = 40% EMS = 7% Because of time response

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Boundaries and Distance

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ARTICLE 130

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

130.6(H) Clear Spaces

(H) Clear Spaces.

Working space required by other codes and standards

shall not be used for storage. This space shall be kept

clear to permit safe operation and maintenance of

electrical equipment.

NFPA is a registered trademark of

the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

1910.303(g)(1)

Space about electric equipment.

Sufficient access and working space shall

be provided and maintained about all

electric equipment to permit ready and

safe operation and maintenance of such

equipment

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Article 100 Definitions

2012 NFPA 70E® 2015 NFPA 70E®

Boundary, Prohibited Approach. An approach limit at a distance from an exposed energized electrical conductor or circuit part within which work is considered the same as making contact with the electrical conductor or circuit part.

Device.

A unit of an electrical system that carries or controls electric energy as its principal function.

Boundary, Prohibited Approach. An approach limit at a distance from an exposed energized electrical conductor or circuit part within which work is considered the same as making contact with the electrical conductor or circuit part.

Device.

A unit of an electrical system, other than a conductor, that carries or controls electric energy as its principal function. [NEC change]

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1910.335(b)(2)

Barricades. Barricades shall be used in

conjunction with safety signs where it is necessary

to prevent or limit employee access to work areas

exposing employees to uninsulated energized

conductors or circuit parts. Conductive barricades

may not be used where they might cause an

electrical contact hazard.

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ARTICLE 130

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

130.5 Arc Flash Risk Assessment

(E) Alerting Techniques.

(2) Barricades. Barricades shall be used in conjunction

with safety signs where it is necessary to prevent or limit

employee access to work areas containing energized conductors

or circuit parts. Conductive barricades shall not be used

where it might increase the likelihood of exposure to an electrical

hazard. Barricades shall be placed no closer than the

limited approach boundary given in Table 130.4(D)(a) and

Table 130.4(D)(b). Where the arc flash boundary is greater

than the limited approach boundary, barricades shall not be

placed closer than the arc flash boundary

NFPA is a registered trademark of

the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

DANGE

R Energized

High Voltage

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Do Not Enter Electrical Boundary

600V

Equ

ipm

ent

Example of a Do Not

Enter Electrical

Boundary

Only Qualified Employees

Unqualified

Employees

Example of a Do Not

Enter Electrical

Boundary Marker

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Example Barricade Program

Unqualified

Employee

Example of a Do Not

Enter Electrical

Boundary Set by the

Qualified Employee

Qualified

Employee

NFPA 130.7(E)(2)

Physical or Mechanical Barrier Shall Be Installed

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600V

Equ

ipm

ent

Attendant

Only Qualified Employees

Unqualified

Employees

Example of a

Do Not Enter

Electrical Boundary

NFPA 130.7(E)(3) Alerting Techniques

Attendants

1910.335(b)(3)Attendants. If signs and barricades do not provide

sufficient warning and protection from electrical hazards, an

attendant shall be stationed to warn and protect employees.

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Electrical Safety

Related Work Practices

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29 CFR 1910.333(a)

"General" Safety-related work practices shall be employed to

prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either

direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work is performed

near or on equipment or circuits which are or may be

energized. The specific safety-related work practices shall be

consistent with the nature and extent of the associated

electrical hazards.

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General Requirements for Electrical

Safety-Related Work Practices

Article 110.1 Electrical Safety Program:

110.1(A) – General. The employer shall

implement and document an overall

electrical safety program that directs

activities appropriate to the risk

associated with electrical hazards. The

electrical safety program shall be

implemented as part of the employer’s

overall occupational health and safety

management system, when one exist. NFPA is a registered trademark of the National

Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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Safety-Related Work Practices

Article 110.1 Electrical Safety Program:

110.1(F) – Electrical Safety Procedures. An

electrical safety program shall identify the

procedures to be utilized before work is

started by employees exposed to an

electrical hazard

NFPA is a registered trademark of the National

Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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Article 110.1 Electrical Safety Program:

110.1(I) Electrical Safety Auditing.

(1) Electrical Safety Program. The electrical

safety program shall be audited to verify

that the principles and procedures of the

electrical safety program are in compliance

with this standard. Audits shall be

performed at intervals not to exceed 3 years.

NFPA is a registered trademark of the National

Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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Electrical Equipment

Maintenance Requirements

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ARTICLE 205

General Maintenance Requirements

205.3 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 owner’s designated

representative shall be responsible for maintenance of

the electrical equipment and documentation.

Periodically, deenergize equipment and perform

maintenance as recommended in NFPA 70B,

“Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment

Maintenance.”

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ARTICLE 210

Substations, Switchgear Assemblies,

Switchboards, Panelboards, Motor

Control Centers, and Disconnect

Switches

210.5 Protective Devices.

Protective devices shall be maintained to adequately

withstand or interrupt available fault current.

Informational Note: Improper or inadequate maintenance can result

in increased opening time of the overcurrent protective device, thus

increasing the incident energy.

NFPA is a registered trademark of the

National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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ARTICLE 130

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

130.2 Electrically Safe Working Conditions.

(4) Normal Operation. Normal operation of electric

equipment shall be permitted where all of the following

conditions are satisfied:

(1) The equipment is properly installed.

(2) The equipment is properly maintained.

(3) The equipment doors are closed and secured.

(4) All equipment covers are in place and secured.

(5) There is no evidence of impending failure.

NFPA is a registered trademark of

the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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Flash Hazard Analysis

Methods

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Flash Hazard Analysis

There are several methods to conduct an arc flash analysis:

– Use NFPA 70E Tables

Tables have limitations (Note sections)

Tables make several assumptions

Best used as a temporary solution

– Use NFPA 70E Equations (Lee Method)

Simple, can be done by hand using a calculator

– Use IEEE 1584 Equations

Most accurate method, but very complicated

– Purchase a software program (SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, to name a few)

Expensive, but easy to use

– Contract someone else to do it

Probably the best solution for smaller companies

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ARTICLE 130

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

130.5 Arc Flash Risk Assessment

An arc flash risk assessment shall be performed and shall:

(1) Determine if an arc flash hazard exists. If an arc flash

hazard exists, the risk assessment shall determine:

a. Appropriate safety-related work practices

b. The arc flash boundary

c. The PPE to be used within the arc flash

boundary

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ARTICLE 130

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

130.1 General. Article 130 covers the following:

(1) When an electrically safe work condition must be established

(2) The electrical safety-related work practices when an

electrically safe work condition cannot be established

All requirements of this article shall apply whether an

incident energy analysis is completed or if Table

130.7(C)(15)(A)(a), Table 130.7(C)(15)(A)(b), Table

130.7(C)(15)(B), and Table 130.7(C)(16) are used in lieu of

an incident energy analysis in accordance with 130.5.

NFPA is a registered trademark of

the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

NFPA 70E and IEEE calculations

Hazard Analysis thru Calculation

In general 5% to10% of energized work will

be greater than category #0

NFPA 70E Table Method

Hazard Analysis Via Table Data At 480

volts 90% to 95% of energized work will be

category #2 or greater

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ARTICLE 130

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

130.5 Arc Flash Risk Assessment

Informational Note No. 1: …..

Where equipment is not properly installed or maintained,

PPE selection based on incident energy analysis or the PPE

category method may not provide adequate protection from

arc flash hazards

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the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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ARTICLE 130

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

130.5 Arc Flash Risk Assessment

(A) Documentation. The results of the arc flash risk assessment shall be

documented.

(B) Arc Flash Boundary.

(1) The arc flash boundary shall be the distance at which

the incident energy equals 5 J/cm2 (1.2 cal/cm2).

Informational Note: For information on estimating the arc

flash boundary, see Informative Annex D.

(2) The arc flash boundary shall be permitted to be determined

by Table 130.7(C)(15)(A)(b) or Table 130.7(C)(15)(B), when

the requirements of these tables apply.

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the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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ARTICLE 130

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

130.5 Arc Flash Risk Assessment

(15) Selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

(1) Tasks not listed in Table 130.7(C)(15)(A)(a)

(2) Power systems with greater than the estimated maximum

available short-circuit current

(3) Power systems with longer than the maximum fault

clearing times

(4) Tasks with less than the minimum working distance

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the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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ARTICLE 130

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

130.5 Arc Flash Risk Assessment

(C) Arc Flash PPE.

(2) Arc Flash PPE Categories Method. The

requirements of 130.7(C)(15) and 130.7(C)(16) shall

apply when the arc flash PPE category method is

used for the selection of arc flash PPE.

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the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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ARTICLE 130.7

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

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ARTICLE 130.7

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

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ARTICLE 130.7

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

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IEEE 1584 Arc Flash Hazard Analysis

1. Collect system data

2. Determine modes of operation

3. Calculate bolted fault currents

4. Determine arc fault currents

5. Analyze OCP characteristics and duration

time of arc

6. Document system voltages and classes of

equipment

7. Select the working distances

8. Calculate the incident energy for all

equipment

9. Determine the Flash Protection Boundary

(FPB) for all equipment

IEEE is a registered trademark of The Institute of

Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., New York, NY.

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ARTICLE 130

Work Involving Electrical Hazards

130.5 Arc Flash Risk Assessment

(C) Arc Flash PPE.

One of the following methods shall be used for the

selection of PPE. Either, but not both, methods

shall be permitted to be used on the same piece of

equipment. The results of an incident energy

analysis to specify an arc flash PPE Category in

Table 130.7(C)(16) shall not be permitted.

NFPA is a registered trademark of

the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

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General Requirements for Electrical

Safety-Related Work Practices

205.2 – Single-Line Diagram:

A single-line diagram, where provided for the

electrical system, shall be maintained in a legible

condition and kept current

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Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

One-Line Diagram Maintenance

A documented program that identifies policies,

procedures, principles and safe work practices to

protect workers exposed to electrical energy.

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Personnel Protective Equipment

Arc Flash

Images courtesy of Salisbury

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the body

Head, face, neck, chin protection

Eye protection

Body protection

Hand and arm protection

Foot and leg protection

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Terms and Definitions

I. General (Arc Rating):

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Informational Note No. 1: - Arc-rated clothing or

equipment indicates that it has been tested for exposure

to an electric arc. Flame resistant clothing without an arc

rating has not been tested for exposure to an electric

arc. All arc-rated clothing is also flame-resistant.

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Changes reflect elimination of category 0.

2012 NFPA 70E® 2015 NFPA 70E®

Table 130.7(C)(16)

Protective Clothing and

Personal Protective

Equipment.

Included HRC 0

Table 130.7(C)(16)

Protective Equipment

(PPE).

PPE 1-4 (No Category 0)

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Article 130 Work Involving

Electrical Hazards

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Can Only Use This Through Engineering

Long sleeves,

rolled down and

buttoned, collar

buttoned

Class 0 insulating

rubber gloves with

leather protectors

Long cotton pants

EH Rated composite

toed shoes

Hearing

Protection Safety Glasses

Below 1.2 cal/cm2

Cat III 1000V

Meter

Cotton undergarments required

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Class 0 insulating

rubber gloves with

leather protectors

Class “E” hard

Hat with Arc

Rated face

shield.

EH Rated

composite

toed shoes

Hearing Protection

Flash rated coverall,

collar closed, no area

not covered

Safety glasses

under Face Shield

Qualified Employee

LEVEL 1 PPE

Cotton undergarments required

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Hearing Protection

Safety glasses

under Face Shield

Flash rated coverall,

collar closed, no area

not covered

Class “E” hard Hat

with Arc Rated face

shield.

Class 0 insulating

rubber gloves with

leather protectors

EH Rated

composite

toed shoes

Balaclava

Qualified Employee

LEVEL 2 PPE

Cotton undergarments required

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25+ Calorie Flashsuit (over long sleeve shirt and long pants),

Voltage Rated Gloves/Leather Protectors,

Leather Boots, Hearing Protection

From IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop 2005

Qualified Employee

LEVEL 3 PPE

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40 cal. FR Suit (with hood over FR coveralls or FR shirt and pants),

Leather Gloves, Insulated Gloves, Leather Boots, Ear Plugs

Class 4 Hood New

Class 4 Hood 2 Weeks Later

LEVEL 4 PPE

Qualified Employee

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Insulating Gloves OSHA 1910.333(a)(1)

Rubber Insulating Gloves are among the most

important articles of personal protective equipment

for electrical workers.

They are the first line of defense for contact with

any energized components or lines.

Photos courtesy of Salisbury

Rubber gloves shall be laboratory tested in intervals not to exceed Federal requirements Standards

• Rubber gloves (in service) tested every (6) months

• Rubber gloves (not in service) tested every (12) months

Leather Protector Gloves

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.137(b)(2)(vii)

Leather Protector Gloves should always be worn over electrical insulating gloves to provide

needed mechanical protection against abrasion or cuts.

OSHA allows removal of leather protectors for increased dexterity if you wear rubber gloves

one voltage higher of the equipment.

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Add test instruments to the maintenance program, in addition

to functional checks at each use.

2012 NFPA 70E® 2015 NFPA 70E®

250.4 Test Instruments.

New Section.

250.4 Test Instruments. Test Instruments and associated test leads used to verify the absence or presence of voltage shall be maintained to assure functional integrity. The maintenance program shall include functional verification as described in 110.4(A)(5).

Article 250 Personal Safety

and Protective Equipment

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29 CFR 1910.269 New Revision

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New Reporting Requirements

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Establishing an Effective Electrical Safety Program

Not something you can accomplish in a few days

May take months or years to implement

Job/Task analysis

Assess hazards

Written policies

PPE selection

Training – Understanding, not just knowing

Electrical Safe Work Practices

Summary

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JDRM’s Engineering Services:

On-Site Audits & Assessments

One-line drawings

Arc Flash Hazard Analysis

Short Circuit Analysis

OCP Device Analysis

Coordination Studies

Safety Program Training & Implementation

Thank you for participating!

Utilizing materials developed by:

Photos courtesy of:

Salisbury

Bussman

Littlefuse

Fluke

Westex

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Association (NFPA) - Quincy, MA

Contact:

Robert Nicholson

419.824.2400 office

419.461.5549 cell

[email protected]

JDRM Engineering, Inc.