FEDERAL PACIFIC PSE Inspection & Maintenance Recommendations

DEAD-FRONT PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
Qualified Persons
The equipment covered by this publication must be selected for a specific
application and it must be operated and maintained by Qualified Persons
who are thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in the installation, operation,
and maintenance of underground power distribution equipment along with the
associated hazards that may be involved. This publication is written only for such
qualified persons and is not intended to be a substitute for adequate training
and experience in safety procedures for this type of equipment. Proper instal-
lation is the responsibility of the operating and construction personnel and the
utility performing and authorizing the work. Completion of these instructions
implies no further warranty by the manufacturer.
A Qualified Person is defined in the National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA-70)
as:
One who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of
the electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training to
recognize and avoid the hazards involved.
The specific electrical safety training requirements to be considered a qualified
person are detailed in NFPA-70E, Article 110.1(D), Employee Training.
Some of the requirements from the 2012 edition are shown below. For the
specific detailed training requirements for a Qualified Person make certain to
refer to the most recent applicable edition.
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These training requirements would include, but are not limited, to the following
key points:
• The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed energized parts
from other parts of electrical equipment.
• The skills and techniques necessary to determine the proper approach
distances corresponding to the voltages to which the qualified person will be
exposed.
• The proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective
equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working
on or near exposed energized parts of electrical equipment.
• Tasks performed less often than once per year have additional training require-
ments.
These instructions are intended only for such qualified persons. They are not
intended to be a substitute for adequate training and experience in safety
procedures for this type of equipment. Additionally, the recommendations in
this instruction bulletin are not intended to supersede or to take the place of
established utility safety guidelines and established practices. If there is any
question, consult with your foreman or supervisor, as appropriate.
Please refer to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.399 and NFPA 70E Articles 100 and 110.
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INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
DEAD-FRONT PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR TYPE PSE
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