INSTALLATION, ALTERATION,
Picture of task/equipment:
Required PPE:
1. PPE and tools that meet the provisions of ASTM specifications
2. Gloves/Eye protection/Face shield
3. Insulated mats
4. Insulated tools
Required/Recommended Trainings:
1. Work techniques and hazards involved in working on energized equipment
TASK
1.Assess the accessibility of the panel
2. Remove the outer cover.
3. Open the dead front.
4. Performing operations in the panel
while energized
Task:
Name of Shop or
Dept:
Job Title(s):
Analyzed by:
Date:
HAZARDS
1a. Injuries from the impact
of doors adjacent to the
panel or from foot/cart traffic
1b. Trips or falls
2a. Foot or hand injury from
handling the cover
2b. Muscle strain
2c. Shock or electrocution
3a. Shock or electrocution
3b. Shock or electrocution
4a. Shock and electrocution
4b. Skin burns
4c. Eye burns and impact
injuries from debris ejected
during arc discharges
MAINTENANCE, OR REPAIR OF HIGH/LOW
VOLTAGE BREAKERS
CONTROLS
1a1. Post warning signs.
1a2. Set up barriers.
1a3. Use an assistant.
1b1. Clear the access to the panel
1b2. Clean up liquids under the panel.
1b3. Lay down a non-conductive mat to avoid slippage.
2a1. Assistance with the panel cover
2a2. Plan for the handling of the panel cover
2b1. Lift with the legs not the back.
2c1. Watch the edges of the panel and be sure they dont touch
the wires in the panel box.
3a1. Visually inspect for condition of wires and other
components.
3a2. Locate the live components using a meter.
3a3. Wear gloves properly insulated for the load of the panel.
3a4. Use an insulation floor mat.
3a5. If possible, reenergize the panel (if de-energized, the job is
not hot panel)
3b1. Watch the edges of the panel and be sure they dont touch
the wires in the panel box.
4a1. Use the proper PPE in accordance with the supply voltage.
4a2. Obtain assistance (watch) from a competent person trained
in CPR.
4b1. Wear clothing that includes long sleeved shirt, long pants,
and gloves, made of materials that do not increase the extent of
injury from burning, and a face shield.
4c1. Wear goggles, appropriately darkened.
5. Reassemble the panel. 5a. All the hazards and
controls for the previous
tasks exist in reverse order.
5b. Shock or fire from the
panel locks
5a1. Use the planning, engineering, and procedure controls for
each of the tasks performed.
5b1. Watch the position and location of the panel locks to
assure they do not catch on a wore or other component while
being replaced.

Injury & Illness Prevention Program

Job Safety Analysis Form
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