1. Qualified Electrical Worker • A qualified person is specifically trained in the hazards of working on energized parts and equipment. • Receiving this training will help you recognize and avoid unsafe conditions and procedures.

2. Qualified Electrical Worker • Being qualified • Depends on the equipment you’re working on • Qualified to work on one type of equipment does not necessarily mean being qualified to work all equipment • Means you are allowed to use test equipment • Means you’re allowed to work on energized systems

3. Three Levels of Protection • There are three basic levels of protection necessary to work around electricity safely: • Engineering danger out of the job • Safe work practices • Personal protective equipment (PPE)

4. Personal Protective Equipment • Select the proper equipment and check it periodically • Select the proper tool for the voltage involved • Use the appropriate personal protective equipment • Wear the proper clothing and remove conductive jewelry

5. Portable Electric Equipment • Inspect your electrical tools: • Check insulated grips for cracks , tears and worn spots • Discard or replace home-made insulation • Be sure safety guards or shields are in place • Inspect portable extension cords

6. Overload • Safe outlets are always grounded • Beware of overload • More than two plugs per double outlet is overloaded • Never overload any outlet

7. Symbols, Signs, and Barriers • Read and follow safety signs, symbols and barriers: • Red: indicates stop bar and emergency cut-off switches • Orange: marks dangerous exposed machine parts or electrical hazards. • Yellow: calls for caution • Green: shows where to find safety items

8. Wet Working Conditions • Never work with electricity if you or the work area has been exposed to water or wet weather • If your work site is at all moist, locking connectors provide additionalsafety

9. Reenergizing Electrical Systems • Specific steps you must take before you reenergize electrical systems: • Inspect the entire work area • Warn co-workers • Remove locks and tags

10. Employee Responsibilities • Avoiding overload on circuits • Inspecting all equipment, cords, switches and components prior to each use • Read and follow all safety signs, symbols, and barriers

11. Employee Responsibilities • Use proper lighting • Follow good housekeeping with respect to tools and work areas • Avoid wet working conditions • Follow all lockout/tagout procedures