Working around equipment that contains hazardous energy can cause serious and even life threatening injuries. Hazardous energy includes electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, chemical, moving parts and any other form of energy that presents a physical hazard.
EHS Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout Safety Programs applies to all University individuals who perform activities on equipment where hazardous energy sources are present.
EHS will provide technical assistance to non-Facilities departments and their designated personnel, who must meet compliance with the Programs' safety procedures. EHS will facilitate with hazard assessments and training; collaborate to develop applicable workplace procedures and controls; and perform periodic monitoring to assure safety work practices are being followed.
UVA EHS Electrical Safety Programs
Electrical Safety Program for non-FM individuals
Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Program for non-FM individuals
UVA Checklists
Checklist - Electrical Cord Self Assessment
Regulations and Resources
OSHA Publication - OSHA Electrical Overview
OSHA Publication - OSHA Electrical Safety Quick Card
OSHA Publication - OSHA 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout)
OSHA Publication - OSHA LOTO Overview
OSHA Publication - OSHA Lockout/Tagout Fact Sheet
Department of Energy - DOE Handbook Research and Development Page 152