Live-Work Permit System
For some situations where you might need to work on or near live circuits, your employer should institute a written live-work permit system, which must be authorized by a qualified supervisor.
Working on live circuits requires a live-work permit system.
A live-work permit should, at least, contain this information:
- a description of the circuit and equipment to be worked on and the location,
- explanation why the work must be done "live"
- date and time covered by the permit
- a description of the safe work practices to be used
- results of shock hazard analysis and determination of shock protection boundaries
- results of flash hazard analysis and determination of the flash protection boundary
- PPE needed to safely perform the job
- who will do the work and how will unqualified persons be kept away
- evidence of completion of job briefing, including discussion of job-specific hazards
- energized-work approval signatures (authorizing or approving management, safety officer, owner, etc.)
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
8-3. For situations where you may need to work on or near live circuits, your employer should _____.
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