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Lock-Out/Tag-Out Compliance Awareness and Electrical Safety

3.0

Drinking Water and Wastewater

American Water Works Association - PA Section

Melanie Greene

melanie@paawwa.org

717-774-8870 Ext.

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The purpose of this course is to provide information necessary to aid staff in working safely with electricity while meeting regulatory compliance needs. Every year, far too many workers are injured and killed working with electricity. Lack of knowledge, inproper safety proceedures, and inadequate and/or improper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are several of the main reasons for these traumatic situations. The Lock-Out / Tag-Out Standard was created years ago to protect workers by developing policies and procedures to safely work with electricity. The newer '70-E' standard further defines safety standards and protocols for keeping your employees safe. Attendees will be able to assist in the further development of a company's electrical safety and Lock-Out / Tag-Out programs, and have a clearer picture of requirements (includiing additional training and safety equipment needs) that are necessary for safety compliance.

Intermediate

Student guide will be a printed outline of key points and support information to be used in the creation or updating of a Lock-Out / Tag-Out program and the newer 70-E electrical requirements. Key points discussed will include: *Out/ Tag-Out?; B) Why do we need this program and is it really important; *Out / Tag-Out program including machine specific proceedures; D) Evaluating your facility and location and identifying needs; E) Evaluating your staff and available resources; * What potential situations / emergencies do I need to plan for. *E??? * How Much and Who?; *-then-- RE-Train, RE-Train, RE-Train ; J) Drills and practice sessions: How frequently? *EVALUATING plan effectiveness of your program and making program adjustments; and L) HELP

Water or Wastewater Operators, Safety Personnel and Safety Team Members, Safety Directors/ Managers, Administrators, Plant Superintendants, Board members, and anyone involved in managing and/or faciliting site safety.

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