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General Electrical Safety (29 CFR 1910 Subpart S)
Assesses general electrical safety for wiring, equipment, and work practices in the workplace.
29 CFR 1910.30329 CFR 1910.305NFPA 70E
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Panels & Disconnects
- Is at least 36 inches of working clearance maintained in front of electrical equipment? *
- Are circuit breakers and disconnects legibly labeled to indicate purpose? *
- Are unused openings in panels and boxes closed with covers or plates? *
Wiring, Cords & Equipment
- Are flexible cords free of damage and used only as permitted (not as fixed wiring)? *
- Are grounding-type receptacles properly grounded? *
- Is GFCI protection provided in wet/damp locations and for temporary wiring? *
- Are junction boxes and outlets covered with no exposed live parts? *
Safe Work Practices
- Is de-energizing and LOTO used before working on electrical equipment? *
- Where energized work is unavoidable, is an energized work permit and arc-flash PPE used? *
- Are only qualified persons permitted to work on exposed energized parts? *
Signage & Access
- Are high-voltage and 'Danger' warning signs posted where required? *
- Are electrical rooms and equipment secured against unauthorized access? *
- Assessor sign-off: *
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