title = "Electrical Safety on the Production Floor"

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Electrical hazards on a metal manufacturing floor include energized conductors, arc flash events,
ground faults, and inadvertent energization during maintenance. Ridgecrest Metalworks manages
electrical safety in alignment with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S and NFPA 70E standards for
electrical safety in the workplace.

Qualified vs. Unqualified Persons:
Only electrically qualified persons — those who have been trained to recognize and avoid electrical
hazards and who are authorized by the facility — may work on or near exposed energized electrical
parts. Production operators are classified as unqualified persons. If an operator observes an
electrical issue (sparking panel, burning odor, exposed wiring), they must immediately notify the
shift supervisor and maintenance and must not attempt to investigate or repair the issue themselves.

Arc Flash Hazard:
Arc flash is an explosive release of energy caused by an electrical fault. It produces extreme heat,
blinding light, and a pressure wave that can be lethal. Electrical panels and equipment at Ridgecrest
are labeled with arc flash hazard information including incident energy level, required PPE arc rating,
and the flash protection boundary. Maintenance personnel working on or near exposed conductors must
wear arc-rated PPE appropriate to the incident energy level identified on the equipment label.

Electrical Safety Rules for All Employees:
- Never open, enter, or reach into electrical control panels or junction boxes.
- Do not use or plug in damaged electrical cords or tools with damaged insulation.
- Do not use metal ladders near electrical equipment or overhead lines.
- Keep all liquids, including cutting fluids and water, away from electrical panels and control cabinets.
- Report tripped circuit breakers, flickering lights, or unusual sounds from electrical equipment
  immediately — do not reset breakers without maintenance authorization.
- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection is required for all portable electric tools used
  in wet or damp locations and in the chemical treatment area.

Extension Cords:
Extension cords are temporary use items only and may not be used as permanent wiring. They must be
rated for their intended load, kept out of doorways and aisles, and inspected before each use.
Damaged extension cords must be removed from service and tagged out.

Overhead electrical clearances must be maintained in crane operation areas; the minimum clearance
from energized overhead lines is governed by the facility's crane operation procedures.
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