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Module 5. Implementing an Electrical Safety Program. Module Objectives. Recognize the importance of having an electrical safety program. Describe the key components of an electrical safety program. Explain the criteria that make an electrical safety program effective. Module Objectives.
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Module 5 Implementing an Electrical Safety Program
Module Objectives • Recognize the importance of having an electrical safety program. • Describe the key components of an electrical safety program. • Explain the criteria that make an electrical safety program effective.
Module Objectives • Determine your organization’s electrical safety principles. • Determine your organization’s electrical safety controls. • Determine which tasks should have written procedures.
Module Objectives • Discuss tips for implementing strategies to achieve improvements. • Use the tools, resources and guidelines provided in this program to develop and implement your own electrical safety program. • Describe how to review progress and adjust your plan accordingly.
Why Important? • Raises employee awareness of electrical hazards. • Instills safety principles. • Instills safety controls. • Provides consistent procedures for conducting electrical work.
Components • Electrical safety principles • Electrical safety controls • Electrical safety procedures • Procedures for hazard/risk evaluation • Procedures for job briefings
Leadership Responsibilities • Appoint person to oversee program • Be role model • Give each employee copy of written program • Train and retrain employees on program • Emphasize safety program in job briefings
Electricity Safety Principles The Guiding Rules of Safety
Electrical Safety Program Controls Steps to Monitor an Electrical Safety Program
Procedures for Electrical Safety Specific Steps for Accomplishing a Procedure in a Safe Manner
Criteria for Success • What factors will make your electrical safety program a success? • How can you set goals and determine strategies for improvement? • How can you review progress and adjust your plan accordingly?