Implementing electrical safety regulations and standards
Jamil, S.; Landis Floyd, H.; Pace, D.A.
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
Volume 5, Issue 1, Jan/Feb 1999 Page(s):16 - 21
Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/2943.740755
Summary:Since the creation of OSHA in 1912, there have been continuing
changes in regulations, codes and standards impacting work practices and
exposure to hazardous electrical energy. These include, but are not
limited to, various OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E (1988 & 1995),
National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code. These
consensus documents are written with the intention to establish lower
injury performance expectations, or to offer guidance in developing work
practices that lower the risk of personnel injury. In order to have an
impact in the workplace, people in the workplace must transform often
general or generic expectations or guidance into changes in specific
practices that may be unique for their industry, plant or work
environment. A successful and effective transformation process typically
requires participation and support from management, technology experts,
safety professionals, and the work force (whom the changes are intended
to protect). This article provides insight in the transformation process
used successfully in several companies. While the details may vary from
company to company, as well as from different plants within each
company, the elements for success are viewed as common
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