Safety Program / Acr Flash

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I am an electrician (the only electrician) at an existing facility. I have been told by people from the NFPA that I must have a written electrical safety program in place, I must have Acr Flash labels on all of my panels and have PPE.
I need to know facts so that I can tell my supervisors what I must do to compile with all OSHA and NFPA rules.
Thank you for any help that you may give. I am use to the NEC where I can look up something and give someone the code reference #'s. If anyone can show me code #'s that would be a big help.
 
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CCCI said:
I am an electrician (the only electrician) at an existing facility. I have been told by people from the NFPA that I must have a written electrical safety program in place, I must have Acr Flash labels on all of my panels and have PPE.
I need to know facts so that I can tell my supervisors what I must do to compile with all OSHA and NFPA rules.
Thank you for any help that you may give. I am use to the NEC where I can look up something and give someone the code reference #'s. If anyone can show me code #'s that would be a big help.
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You will not find the information you need in the NEC. The NEC only deals with an arc flash "advisory" label on equipment. Presently there are no specific requirements concerning label information or wording.

You need to get a copy of NFPA 70E "Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace". You can also get information from OSHA's website.
 
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Yep, you need to get the 70E, PPE, and a written program along with labeling. Or the company could decide to not do any electrical work, contract everything out. They dont need any of that if they dont do any electrical work in house. Seeing as you are the electrican, I am guessing that would be bad for you.
 
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What makes it law

What makes it law

I have a copy of the NFPA 70E and I can see the Arc Flash, Energized work Permits, PPE and a Written Electrical Safety Program that the NFPA 70E talks about, but what I am looking for is what makes it law.
 
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CCCI said:
I have a copy of the NFPA 70E and I can see the Arc Flash, Energized work Permits, PPE and a Written Electrical Safety Program that the NFPA 70E talks about, but what I am looking for is what makes it law.
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You have NFPA 70E. Have you read the Forward on page 1? The intent of NFPA 70E was to give ammunition (oops - I mean support) to OSHA.

OSHA uses their "General Duty" clause which effectively says that if you do not follow accepted industry standards then you are not properly protecting your employees from a nknown risk.
 
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zog said:
Yep, you need to get the 70E, PPE, and a written program along with labeling. Or the company could decide to not do any electrical work, contract everything out. They dont need any of that if they dont do any electrical work in house. Seeing as you are the electrican, I am guessing that would be bad for you.
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This is true, however I would suggest you try to get some engineering help or a company specializing in this to help out.
Also this will be quite time consuming and being the only electrician do you have the time to do it?
 
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CCCI - i think the first question to answer is: do you or anyone at your facility do 'live' electrical work?

just finished arc flash survey for a facility and can share the vendor info if you need another resource for pricing, just PM me.
 
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