Electrical Safety Presentation (NFPA 70E)

Electrical Workplace Safety
NFPA 70E 2012 Significant Changes

Lee Hale NFPA 70E Committee Member Partner e-Hazard.com
Disclaimer
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2012 Changes Safety Habits Safety Habits
This document and the opinions in this document are not the opinion of NFPA or the NFPA 70E committee. The information in this document is based on the ballot and the opinions of those attending the meeting and developing the seminar. They are intended for use by companies in developing best practices for electrical safety compliance and may or may not reflect the minimum requirements of NFPA 70E 2012.
By the Numbers

Annually, U.S. averages Annually, U.S. averages Every day Electrocutions are Each year
4,000 3,600 1 4th +2,000
non-disabling electrical contact injuries disabling electrical contact injuries person is electrocuted in the workplace leading cause of traumatic occupational fatalities workers are sent to burn centers with electrical burns
US Fatalities with Potential Arc Component

700 650 600 550 Fatalities 500 450 400 350 300 250 1994

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Statistics from BLS website. Analysis by Hugh Hoagland ArcWear.com. To see calculations, visit www.arcwear.com/stats.mht.
Importance of Electrical Safety

1 to 300 1
Fatality 30 Lost-time Injuries
1 to 10
1 Fatality
300 Recordable Injuries Recordable Injuries 10 30,000 Near Misses
Electrical Safety
So could it just take 10,000 electrical at-risk behaviors to lead to a fatality?
300,000 At-Risk Behaviors
Overall Safety
Arc-in-a-Box

Arc-in-a-box energy can be two to twelve times greater when the arc is an arc in a box situation.
Watch the disconnect door
Common Ways to Interact with Equipment

An arc flash hazard is a state that occurs when exposed parts are present OR when you are interacting with a piece of equipment in such a way that you could cause an arc flash. Opening or closing doors or removing a cover. Operating switches or circuit breakers. Racking a circuit breaker. Using tools or test equipment.
Misunderstood concept
Arc Blast Data 40 50kA can: Produce a 25 psi pressure wave which can throw a person several feet. Create a 165 dB sound wave.

20 kA, 10 cycle <6 cal/cm

Watch disconnect door & mannequin
100. Arc Flash Boundary

Related terms used throughout the document such as: flash protection boundary flash hazard boundary, flash boundary shall be modified to the new term arc flash boundary. Boundary, Arc Flash Boundary, Limited, Restricted, Prohibited
Arc Rating Total Document

Arc rating will be added across the document to further identify that FR doesnt always mean the clothing was tested to the correct ASTM test for Arc Rating. MOST flame resistant (FR) garments are arc rated but some claim to be FR but meet no related standards. This will eliminate these from use.
130.7(C)(10)(b) Arc Flash Protective Equipment Head Protection

An Arc rated balaclava shall be used with an arc rated face shield when the back of the head is within the arc flash boundary. An arc rated hood shall be used the incident energy exceeds 12 cal/cm2.
130.7(C)(16) Personal Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment

HRC 2* and HRC 2 are combined HRC 2 will require an arc rated face shield and Balaclava or Arc rated flash suit hood. HRC 1 requires arc rated face shield & safety glasses
100. Working On

Working On (energized electrical conductors or circuit parts). Intentionally coming in contact with energized electrical conductors or circuit parts. Clarifies the difference between Diagnostic testing and repair.
100. Working On

Addresses conflicting statements and articles with testing, trouble shooting, electrically safe work condition and electrical work permit and inadvertent contact Diagnostic Testing is still OK Intentionally coming in contact (repair) requires an electrical work permit.
130.2(B)(1) Energized Electrical Work 7 Electrical 7 Electrical NFPA 70E 2012 Changes Safety Habits Safety Habits Permit
When Required. When intentionally working on exposed energized conductors or circuit parts within the limited approach boundary.
Exposed to Electrical Hazards

Misunderstood concept
Exposed (as applied to energized conductors, parts or equipment).

If you can inadvertently touch a part, you MUST be protected from it.
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110.1(C) Documentation

There shall be a documented meeting between the host employer and the contract employer.
Types of Training

Classroom, and/or On-the-job (OJT) Documentation Required Demonstrated proficiency. Name & dates training conducted Maintained for duration of employment
NFPA 70E 110.2 (D)
110.2.C Emergency Procedures

Employees exposed to shock hazards and those employees responsible for taking action in case of emergency shall be trained in methods of release first aid, CPR and in automatic external defibrillator (AED) use. shall be certified by the employer annually.
Helping Someone Getting Shocked

DO NOT touch the person. You will only become a second victim.

Turn off energy source, if possible. Dislodge the person from the energy source by using a non-conductive item such as a broom or board. Push them away.
110.2(D)(1)(f) Employee Training

The employer shall determine, through regular supervision or through inspections conducted on at least an annual basis that each employee is complying with the safety-related work practices required by this standard. Supervisory Work Practice Inspection
110.2(D)(3)(3) Retraining

Retraining shall be performed at intervals not to exceed 3 years. 110.2(E) Training Documentation The documentation shall contain the content of the training, each employees...
110.3.(E) Electrical Safety Program

Procedures. An electrical safety program shall identify the procedures for working: within the Limited Approach Boundary (LAB) and for working within the arc flash boundary (AFB) before work is started. Goal of separation of LAB and AFB makes work clearer.
110.3.(G) Job Briefings

Toolbox Talk
Additional job briefings shall be held if changes that might affect the safety of employees occur during the course of the work.
Record Keeping

Training required min. every 3 years NFPA 70E 110.2(D). Document that employees demonstrated skill proficiency
NFPA 70E 110.2(E).
Dielectric test records of HV live-line tools OSHA 1910.269(j), rubber gear OSHA 1910.137(b), and insulated mobile equipment OSHA 1910.68(e)(3) . Some incident records required OSHA 300 Log. Annual supervisory safe work practice inspections
NFPA 70E 110.2(D)(1)(f)
Documented electrical safety program audit (not more than every 3 yrs.) & annual field audit. NFPA 70 E 110.4 (H)
110.4 Testing

Only qualified persons shall perform tasks such as testing, troubleshooting, voltage measuring, etc. within the LAB of energized electrical conductors or circuit parts operating at 50 volts or more or where an electrical hazard exists.
Work Involving Electrical Hazards 130.1 General

All requirements of this article shall apply whether an incident energy analysis is completed or if Table 130.7(C)(15)(a), Table 130.7(C)(15)(b) and Table 130.7(C)(16) are utilized in lieu of an incident energy analysis in accordance with 130.5 exception
Lockout/Tagout

What is the one thing you know when you pull a disconnect down?
You moved the handle.
Safety-Related Work Practices
Exposed to Electrical Hazards

Blades open
ONE Hand Rule

Wear proper PPE level. Stand out of the line-of-fire. Turn head away. Take a deep breath & hold it. DO NOT reach across door.
130.3.A.1 2009 edition Arc Flash Protection Boundary

The 4 foot boundary based on 100 Ka cycles has been DELETED! NEW AC and DC Tables will contain the fault current, clearing time and the prospective arc flash boundary's for the tasks! FINALLY!
130.4(D) Approach by Unqualified Persons.

Unless permitted by 130.4(D)(2), no unqualified person shall be permitted to approach nearer than the Limited Approach Boundary of energized conductors and circuit parts.
130.5 Arc Flash Hazard Analysis

5 year review of facility Arc Flash Hazard Analysis still required Any changes to system require updating
Table 130.5 Arc Flash Hazard Analysis

Informational Note No. 5: See IEEE 1584 for more information regarding arc flash hazards for threephase systems rated less than 240 volts.
Required Labels

Nominal System Voltage Arc Flash boundary And one of the following: Incident energy & working distance Min. Arc Rating of Clothing Required PPE Level Highest HRC for the Equipment Best Practice can include: Equipment name/ID Upstream device
NFPA 70E 130.5 (C)
Min 8 cal/cm PPE

5.4 cal/cm
5 feet
Method of calculating and support data for labels shall be documented
What Equipment Must be Labeled?

Switchboards Panelboards Industrial Control Panels Meter Socket enclosures Motor Control Centers
IF electrical equipment is likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing or maintenance while energized, [it] shall be field marked with a label 130.5 (C)
Old Arc Flash Hazard Labels

The labels below are acceptable if applied prior to September 30, 2011. NFPA 70E 130.5 (C)
130.6(H) Housekeeping duties

Housekeeping Duties. Employees shall not perform housekeeping duties inside the Limited Approach Boundary where there is a possibility of contact with energized electrical conductors or circuit parts, unless adequate safeguards (such as insulating equipment or barriers) are provided to prevent contact.

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130.7(A) Personal and Other Protective Equipment Informational Note #2 It is the collective experience of the TC that normal operation of enclosed electrical equipment operating at 600 volts or less, properly installed and maintained by qualified persons is not likely to expose and employee to an electrical hazard.

130.7(C) Personal Protective Equipment

When an employee is working within the Restricted Approach Boundary, the worker shall wear personal protective equipment in accordance with 130.4 sections.
Prohibited Restricted Limited
130.7(C)(10)(1) Heavy Duty leather gloves

Heavy duty leather gloves NEW DEFINITION throughout the standard min thickness 0.7mm. Acceptable as Arc Flash protection to 10 cal/cm Rubber gloves with leather protectors for > 10 cal/cm
130.7(C)(10)(e) Foot Protection

Heavy duty leather work shoes shall be used in all exposures > 4 cal/cm2 EH (Electrical Hazard) shoes meeting ASTM F2413 can provide a secondary source of electric shock protection under dry conditions.
130.7(C)(15)(a) AC tables NEW FORMAT

The category headers will contain the following: Available fault current & Clearing times Working distances Prospective Arc Flash Hazard boundary distances
130.7.C.9 2009 edition

600 volt class MCCs will be broken up into sections to reflect the different available fault currents, clearing times and prospective arc flash hazard boundarys.
130.7(C)(15)(b) DC tables - NEW

The category headers will contain the following: Available fault current & Clearing time Working distances Prospective Arc Flash Hazard boundary distances Tasks, Hazard/Risk Category's, Rubber insulating gloves and Insulated tools will look like the AC tables.
7 Electrical NFPA 70E Annex F Update on Risk Assessment 7 Electrical

DC Arc Flash Calc Annex D


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NFPA 70E 2012 Significant Changes

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4,000 3,600 1 4th +2,000

US Fatalities with Potential Arc Component

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Importance of Electrical Safety

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300 Recordable Injuries Recordable Injuries 10 30,000 Near Misses

300,000 At-Risk Behaviors

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Common Ways to Interact with Equipment

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20 kA, 10 cycle <6 cal/cm

100. Arc Flash Boundary

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Arc Rating Total Document

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130.7(C)(10)(b) Arc Flash Protective Equipment Head Protection

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130.7(C)(16) Personal Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment

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Exposed to Electrical Hazards

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Exposed (as applied to energized conductors, parts or equipment).

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110.2.C Emergency Procedures

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Helping Someone Getting Shocked

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110.2(D)(1)(f) Employee Training

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110.3.(E) Electrical Safety Program

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110.3.(G) Job Briefings

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Work Involving Electrical Hazards 130.1 General

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You moved the handle.

Safety-Related Work Practices

Exposed to Electrical Hazards

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ONE Hand Rule

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130.3.A.1 2009 edition Arc Flash Protection Boundary

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130.4(D) Approach by Unqualified Persons.

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130.5 Arc Flash Hazard Analysis

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Table 130.5 Arc Flash Hazard Analysis

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Min 8 cal/cm PPE