Preface
How to Use This Book

1. The Electrical Safety Journey
In the Beginning
Current State
Building an Effective Safety Culture
Who Is at Risk of an Electrical Injury?
Causes of Incidents and Injuries
References

2. The Relationship Of Regulations, Codes, And Standards
Common Characteristics
Interaction of Standards
Standards Accepted by the American National Standards Institute
The National Electrical Code®
NFPA 70E
The National Electrical Safety Code
Internal Corporate Standards
Determining Employer Policies
Scanning SDO Lists for Applicable Products
References

3. Setting Up The Electrical Safety Program
Planning an Electrical Safety Program
Setting Up the Program
References

4. Procedures and Plans
Understanding and Applying Plans and Procedures
What Is a Procedure?
What Is a Plan?
What Is the Difference between a Procedure and a Plan?
What Elements Should a Procedure Contain?
What Is the Best Process to Use When Writing a Procedure?
How Does the Size of the Organization Impact Procedures?
What Procedures Are Recommended?
References

5. Site Assessment
The General Industry Checklist
The Construction Checklist
Safe Work Practices (for Both Checklists)
References

6. Hazard Boundaries
Exposure to Electrical Hazards
Boundaries Associated with Electrical Shock
Arc Flash
References

7. Hazard/Risk Analysis
Electrical Hazards
Performing the Hazard/Risk Analysis
Using the Flow Diagram
Assessing Risk
Evaluating the Result of the Analysis
References

8. Personal Protective Equipment
Protecting the Person
Types of PPE
Protective Equipment Reference Tables
References

9. Lockout/Tagout
Forms of Energy Other Than Electrical
Electrical Energy
Lockout Is Not Enough
Creating an Electrically Safe Work Condition
Establishing a LO/TO Procedure
LO/TO Procedure
Returning the Equipment or Circuit to Normal Condition
Training
Tagout
Types of Energy Control
Where LO/TO Applies
References

10. Training
Effective Electrical Safety Training
Electrical Safety Knowledge Training
Electrical Skills Training
Work Practice Training
Good Judgment Training
Information Tailored to the Student
Using Previously Prepared Training Material
Hazards Training
References

11. Budgeting
Reducing Costs
Formulating the Budget Online
Developing the Budget
Administration
References

12. Program Information Administration
Electrical Safety Program Information
General Industry Electrical Safety Books
Construction Electrical Safety Books
References

13. Auditing and Recordkeeping
What Does and Audit Do?
Setting Up the Audit Process
Conducting the Audit
Auditing Behavior
Training and Documentation Audits
Investigating an Incident

Appendix A: Electrical Safety Program Outline
Appendix B: Site Assessment Checklists
Appendix C: Task Assessment Checklists
Appendix D: Job Briefing And Planning Checklist
Appendix E: Energized Electrical Work Permit
Appendix F: Sample Lockout/Tagout Procedure
Appendix G: Hazard/Risk Category Selections
Appendix H: Personal Protective Equipment Matrix
Appendix I: Protective Clothing Characteristics
Appendix J: Simplified Protective Clothing Table
Appendix K: Budget Samples And Checklists

Glossary of Terms
Index
About the Authors