Time / Date: 11/15/2023 7:15:54
JSP ID: 1839
Scope of Work: Switch circuit 39 In panel 313A to LOTO and ZVV BA Rack S012714. This will remain off and under admin and ALS MT locks for future removal during winter shutdown. This rack has been previously disconnected from all loads.
Work Order: 354884
Building: 6 ALS
Person in Charge: David Davis
Lead / Supervisor: Combs, Everett
Logged Email: cnelson@lbl.gov
Division: Facilities
QEW Level: QEW 2
Modes of Work: Mode 0 - Electrically Safe Work Condition, Mode 1 - LOTO & Zero Voltage Verification
Second Person Requirement: Standby Person
Second Person Identified: Chris Nelson
List Other Participants:
Affected Persons Notified: Yes
Switching: Non-Hazardous Switching
Panel / Equipment ID: 313A
System Information Review: Panel Schedules, Arc Flash Labels
Control of Hazardous Energy: Simple LOTO
Equipment Condition: Properly installed, Properly maintained, All doors and covers closed and fully latched, No signs of impending failure, Not energizing equipment for the first time, or after electrical repair

Sequence of Job Steps

List basic sequence of steps from start to finish.

Switch and Put LOTO locks on with ALS MT lock. Then ZVV the rack S012714. When ZVV is Established we will remove LOTO locks and replace with an admin lock.

Control of Work Area

Minimum Approach Boundary:
Barricade Tape / Attendant: Attendant

Shock Risk Assessment

System Voltage: 120/208 V ac
Limited Approach Boundary: 42 inches
Restricted Approach Boundary: 12 inches
Will the hands enter the RAB: Yes
Voltage Glove Class: 0
Will any other part of the body enter the RAB: No

Arc Flash Risk Assessment

Incident Energy: 23.5 cal/cm2
Arc Flash Boundary: 108”
Working Distance: 18 inches
Arc Flash PPE Level: 1
Incident Energy Reduction Measures: 0

Capacitor Hazards

Capacitor Bus Voltage: NA
Capacitor total stored energy (joules): NA
Discharge wait time (minutes): NA

Emergency Response Plan

Nearest Landline Location:
Emergency Number to Call: 911
Sufficient cell phone signal? Yes
Clear exit path? Yes
AED Location:
Fire Extinguisher Location: Near by panel 312A
Contact release method available and tested: Upstream breaker or switch, Voltage gloves

Environmental Conditions

Does the environment present additional hazards that should be addressed?

Noisy environment, It’s Hot in the pit

Error Precursors

Task Demands: Repetitive actions or monotony
Work Environment: Distractions/interruptions, Obscure electrical supplies or configurations
Individual Capabilities:
Human Nature: Mind-set
Error Precursor Mitigations:

Have a good mind set take your time

PPE Inspections

Safety glasses (ANSI Z87),
Arc-rated clothing (flash suit,
daily wear) including face shield,
balaclava,
hood.,
Hearing protection,
Rubber insulating gloves and leather protectors,
Non-melting footwear that fully covers the feet,
Removal of conductive articles,
Insulated tools,
Multimeter and other electrical test instruments

Notes / Other

Be aware of look alike equipment stay within the area of the work

Perform Job Breifing

PIC Conducts the Job Briefing. Cover all the contents of the Job Safety Plan.

A Job Briefing at a minimum must include:
  1. Detailed Scope of Work
  2. Shock and arc flash hazards for each task
  3. Controls to mitigate the hazards (procedures, precautions, energy source controls, PPE requirements)
  4. Work area controls (barricades, signs, attendants)
  5. Emergency Response Plan


Rev 2023.08.22.1
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