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Time / Date: 11/24/2025 8:42:35
JSP ID: 4338
Scope of Work: Install new breaker and wire in panel 72A1A for new gantry crane

General Information

Work Order
440113
Building
77
Person in Charge
Greg Neidiger
Lead / Supervisor
Secheck, Stephen
Logged Email
gcn@lbl.gov
Division
Facilities

Work Planning

Modes of Work
☑ Mode 1 - LOTO & Zero Voltage Verification
QEW Level
QEW 2
Second Person Requirement
Standby Person
Second Person Identified
Beau Erwin
Other Participants
Affected Persons Notified
Yes

System / Equipment

Switching
Hazardous Switching
Panel / Equipment ID
72A1A and B
System Information Review
☑ Single Line Drawing
☑ Panel Schedules
☑ Arc Flash Labels
Control of Hazardous Energy
Simple LOTO
Equipment Condition

Sequence of Job Steps

List basic sequence of steps from start to finish
1) LOTO at panel 72A-72A1A and 72A1B 2) ZVV at 72A1A and B 3) Perform work 4) Inspection 5) release LOTO 6) verify voltage at 30A pin and sleeve receptacle

Control of Work Area

Minimum Approach Boundary
42in
Barricade Tape / Attendant
Warning - Orange

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
Yes
Voltage Glove Class
0
Will any other part of the body enter the RAB
No

Arc Flash Risk Assessment

Incident Energy
0.80 in panel A and 0.74 in panel B cal/cm2
Arc Flash Boundary
14in
Working Distance
No Arc Flash Hazard Present
Arc Flash PPE Level
Minimum PPE for Electrical Work
Incident Energy Reduction Measures
0

Capacitor Hazards

Capacitor Bus Voltage
Capacitor Total Stored Energy (Joules)
Discharge Wait Time (Minutes)

Emergency Response Plan

Nearest Landline Location
Rm 108
Emergency Number to Call
911
Sufficient Cell Phone Signal
Yes
Clear Exit Path
Yes
AED Location
In vehicle outside
Fire Extinguisher Location
Adjacent to breaker
Contact Release Method Available and Tested
Upstream breaker or switch

Environmental Conditions

Does the environment present additional hazards that should be addressed?
Heavy traffic

Error Precursors

Task Demands
Work Environment
Individual Capabilities
Human Nature
Error Precursor Mitigations
Error precursors reviewed with second, warning tape will be put up in corridor where switching will occur to control traffic

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 Briefing

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