Electrical safety has become a high priority due to the increasing numbers of electrical injuries, deaths and arc flash/arc blast incidents. One of the most common causes of these incidents is the misuse or use of damaged electrical testing devices.
This Arc Flash University Webcast on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. EDT, will explore the types of testing devices available for electrical testing and the proper precautions to assure electrical safety in the workplace.
Topics include:
-Proper meter selection
-Meter inspection
-Hazard assessment
-Personal protective equipment
-Safe testing procedures
3. • Bob LoMastro
MS, CSM-WSO,
President, LoMastro & Associates, Inc.
• Bob Vavra
Content Manager and Moderator,
Plant Engineering
Speakers
4. Electrical Safe Work Practice
Safe Use of Electrical Testing Devices
LoMastro & Associates, Inc. 847-566-6766
Presented by Bob LoMastro Developed by Wes Van Huss
5. Course Objectives
Upon completion of this webcast the student will be able to:
Note: Every meter is different, this webcast is designed as an overview of electrical testing
equipment. Always refer to the owner's manual for the specific use, limits and controls of your meter.
•Determine the hazards associated with electrical testing
•Select the correct type of electrical tester for the task assigned
•Properly inspect the meter prior to use for damage
•Verify the meter is working properly before and after testing
•Know where to go to determine the correct PPE for the task.
11. Electrical Test Meters
Used for a wide variety of different types of tests.
Multimeters are commonly used to test voltage (AC and
DC), current (AC and
DC), resistance, temperature, frequency and checking
diodes.
12. Selection of Testing Equipment
Note: Always refer to the owner's manual for the specific
use, limits and controls of your meter.
14. Solenoid Testers
Note: Always refer to the owner's manual for the
specific use, limits and controls of your meter.
On 07-31-2003, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
published a recall regarding Ideal Solenoid Voltage Testers due to a
potential burn hazard.
Model numbers 61-065, 61-066, 61-067, 61-076, 61-079, and 61-080
15. Amp meters
Note: Always refer to the owner's manual for the
specific use, limits and controls of your meter.
35. What resource provides guidance on the
proper clothing and clearance distances to
perform safe electrical work?
ANSI Z87
NFPA 70E
OSHA 1910
NIOSH
36. When must a meter be verified to assure that
it is functioning properly?
After the test
It worked fine earlier in the day
Before and after the test (live – dead – live)
Prior to the test
37. Information on the hazard assessment for
each piece of equipment may be found…
In the OSHA manual
In NFPA 70E
Who cares, it’s all the same
On a detailed label found on the equipment
38. Dielectric gloves are only required when?
Only when performing an amperage test
When I feel like wearing
For any task where the risk of shock exists
Only when performing a voltage test
39. Ultimately, what determines whether or not
a person is qualified to perform electrical
testing? (trained, authorized, and properly equipped)
The worker has lots of experience
The employee decides
Only the employer can decide
They’ve taken Bob’s class
40. Proper PPE must be worn during the
lockout verification process
True
False
41. A circuit is considered energized until…
You ensure the breaker is off
The equipment does not turn on
It has been proven de-energized by a contact
test
A voltage indicator has been used and it does
not light up
42. Employee training should be ongoing.
NFPA 70E requires retraining:
If the annual inspection identifies noncompliance,
When new equipment, technology or procedures are introduced,
Unusual work practices are required and
At least every 3 years.
Electrical Safe Work Practices Training
Electrical Meter Safety Oct 24, 2013
Bob Vavra
43. • Only workers qualified by their employer can perform electrical testing;
(Trained – Authorized - & Properly Equipped)
• Determine the hazards for each task before electrical testing;
• Only use the correct type/rating of electrical tester for the task assigned;
• Inspect the meter prior to each use for damage;
• Verify the meter is working properly before and after testing;
(Live-Dead-Live Testing)
• Always wear the correct PPE and use the proper tools for the task.
• Remember, it’s live until you prove otherwise!!!!
Summary
44. Bob LoMastro has been a safety
consultant and trainer for over 30
years. He was an army Combat
Engineer and Special Forces
Demolition Expert, a navy Hospital
Corpsman and the supervisor of the
National Safety Council's Training
Institute. He started LoMastro &
Associates (LMA) in 1992 and
provides a wide variety of safety
training services and program
development for every type of
environment and makes training both
informative and fun. LMA teaches
most OSHA courses, OSHA
Education Center Courses, custom
training and keynote safety
presentations.
LoMastro & Associates, Inc.
847-566-6766
Website: Safetywizard.com
E-mail: Safetywiz2@aol.com
45. • Bob LoMastro
MS, CSM-WSO,
President, LoMastro & Associates, Inc.
• Bob Vavra
Content Manager and Moderator,
Plant Engineering
Speakers