Arc Flash

[rmonroe]

Recently our maintenance staff was discussing Arc Flash and the requirements, which we should follow. My first question is?where is the requirement in the OHSA rules and second do I need training in order to access electrical panel for troubleshooting proposes?

Thanks

rmonroe

 

[iwire]

OSHA will reference NFPA 70E.

You need to get a copy of 70E ASAP.

Yes you must have training.

 

[zog]

The current OSAH statndard is a slightly tweaked (For legal enforcement) version of the 1979 NFPA 70E, OSHA has a new proposed standard on the website that will be a adoptation of the 2004 NFPA 70E.

Yes you need training and most likely arc flash PPE.

You can go a google search for NFPA 70E training and will probally find a few in you area, make sure to ask lots of questions about references and qualifiacations of the company that does your training.

 

[iwire]

Zog it is my understanding that OSHA need not adopt a standard before they apply it on the job.

Is this not the case?

 

[bphgravity]

I recently attended a seminar with a an OSHA educational representative. He clearly indicated the NFPA 70E 2004 would be and is enforced. Keep in mind this was a FL-OSHA rep.

 

[cpal]

I recently attended a seminar with a an OSHA educational representative. He clearly indicated the NFPA 70E 2004 would be and is enforced. Keep in mind this was a FL-OSHA rep.

OSHA in MAss stated the same info at a trainor class I attended. I got the opinion that it is nation wide they will use the 04 70E on their citations under the section where they must provide a means to remedy the violation you are commiting

 

[MJJBEE]

OSHA is calling the 70E an Industry standard and using that to enforce it. I forget where it is but somewhere in federal OHSA's regs they say you must comply with all industry standards while performing work.

 

[tom baker]

The preface to 70E states that OSHA uses this document for its electrical safety.
Yes you need training and the training is appropiate to the hazard involved.

 

[hardworkingstiff]

The preface to 70E states that OSHA uses this document for its electrical safety.
Yes you need training and the training is appropiate to the hazard involved.

I wonder, who trained the 1st trainer? Could I train myself?