working safely on energized circuits and shall be familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials and insulated tools. New hires shall be trained upon assignment. Refresher training shall be done if a deficiency is identified during an audit but should not exceed 3 years. Training shall be documented. 6.0 TRAINING (UNQUALIFIED PERSONNEL) 6.1 All unqualified Personnel shall be trained, and become familiar with the following information: 6.1.1 The risks associated with energized equipment. 6.1.2 The tasks that can be done only by Qualified workers. 6.1.3 How to protect themselves when working around electricity. 6.1.4 The importance of obeying electrical hazard signs and tags. 7.0 TRAINING FREQUENCY 7.1 Designated Qualified and Unqualified Personnel will receive training at least annually. The training consists of common sense training for working around high voltage power. 8.0 PROTECTIVE MEASURES/EQUIPMENT 8.1 Test Instruments and all Equipment 8.1.1 Only qualified employees may perform testing work on electrical circuits or equipment. Job site foreman will visually inspect all electrical tool, cords, and equipment daily. 8.1.2 All test instruments and equipment and associated leads, cables, power cords, probes, and connectors shall be visually inspected for external defects and damage every time the equipment is used. If any defect or damage is noted that may expose the employee to injury, the item tagged and removed from service, and no employee shall use the item until repairs and tests have been completed. 8.1.3 Test instruments and equipment and their accessories shall be rated for the circuits and equipment to which they will be connected and shall be designed for the environment in which they will be used.
working safely on energized circuits and shall be familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials and insulated tools. New hires shall be trained upon assignment. Refresher training shall be done if a deficiency is identified during an audit but should not exceed 3 years. Training shall be documented. 6.0 TRAINING (UNQUALIFIED PERSONNEL) 6.1 All unqualified Personnel shall be trained, and become familiar with the following information: 6.1.1 The risks associated with energized equipment. 6.1.2 The tasks that can be done only by Qualified workers. 6.1.3 How to protect themselves when working around electricity. 6.1.4 The importance of obeying electrical hazard signs and tags. 7.0 TRAINING FREQUENCY 7.1 Designated Qualified and Unqualified Personnel will receive training at least annually. The training consists of common sense training for working around high voltage power. 8.0 PROTECTIVE MEASURES/EQUIPMENT 8.1 Test Instruments and all Equipment 8.1.1 Only qualified employees may perform testing work on electrical circuits or equipment. Job site foreman will visually inspect all electrical tool, cords, and equipment daily. 8.1.2 All test instruments and equipment and associated leads, cables, power cords, probes, and connectors shall be visually inspected for external defects and damage every time the equipment is used. If any defect or damage is noted that may expose the employee to injury, the item tagged and removed from service, and no employee shall use the item until repairs and tests have been completed. 8.1.3 Test instruments and equipment and their accessories shall be rated for the circuits and equipment to which they will be connected and shall be designed for the environment in which they will be used.
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