LLE Safety Zone

Electrical Safety Safe Practice

Allow for proper ventilation around power-dissipating equipment.
Follow your nose! Identify “hot” or unusual smells around equipment. Ask others to assist you.
Turn off unused equipment (as appropriate).
Prior to activation of remote (includes out of sight) equipment, verify that the area is clear of personnel and secure from access.
Never leave a potentially hazardous equipment configuration unattended for any reason.
Use lockout/tagout procedures to prevent the operation of hazardous equipment.
Recognize hazards for others. Use warning signs to communicate possible risks.

Pre-plan the job.
Review procedures with a second qualified person.
Maintain a safe working distance from exposed circuitry.
- Federal guidelines recommend 0.6 meters for voltage from 1 to 15 kV.
- Consider barricades and warning signs.
Use insulating materials to the maximum extent possible.
Review emergency response procedure.
Review a means of evacuation if necessary.

De-energize to the maximum extent possible.
Lockout and tagout to prevent premature activation by others.
Maintain safe working distances from energized equipment.
Test circuits for presence of voltage before contact is made.
Use insulating materials and tools.
Remove conductive jewelry, metal buttons, or zippered clothing.
Avoid nylon, rayon, polyester, or acetate clothing; cotton is best.
Use only one hand; keep the other in your pocket or behind your back.
Wear rubber-soled shoes.
Provide proper lighting.
Maintain proper housekeeping: minimize loose hardware and tools; eliminate hazards to trip over.
Control your environment to avoid unsafe acts.