Time / Date: 2/20/2024 8:16:59
JSP ID: 2244
Scope of Work: Switching support for HVAC- 2-ARU-1
Work Order: W0358337
Building: 2
Person in Charge: AndrewSouthward
Lead / Supervisor: Cameron, Benjamin
Logged Email: amsouthward@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:
List Other Participants: HVAC crew
Affected Persons Notified: Yes
Switching: Hazardous Switching
Panel / Equipment ID: 238A5A
System Information Review: 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.

Verify equipment, remote switch and remote rack out breaker. When work is complete Remote rack in and remote close breaker

Control of Work Area

Minimum Approach Boundary: 393
Barricade Tape / Attendant:

Shock Risk Assessment

System Voltage: 277/480 V ac
Limited Approach Boundary: 42 inches
Restricted Approach Boundary: 12 inches
Will the hands enter the RAB: No
Voltage Glove Class: Not Required
Will any other part of the body enter the RAB: No

Arc Flash Risk Assessment

Incident Energy: 74 cal. No arc flash while switching outside of AFB cal/cm2
Arc Flash Boundary: 393”
Working Distance: 24 inches
Arc Flash PPE Level: Minimum PPE for Electrical Work
Incident Energy Reduction Measures: Not Required

Capacitor Hazards

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

Emergency Response Plan

Nearest Landline Location: Cell phone
Emergency Number to Call: 911
Sufficient cell phone signal? Yes
Clear exit path? Yes
AED Location: On hand
Fire Extinguisher Location: Mechanical room
Contact release method available and tested: Voltage gloves

Environmental Conditions

Does the environment present additional hazards that should be addressed?

Lookalike equipment, Noisy environment

Error Precursors

Task Demands:
Work Environment:
Individual Capabilities:
Human Nature:
Error Precursor Mitigations:

None

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

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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