Administrative & Procedural Controls

At the administrative and procedural level, safety controls ensure that only qualified workers enter areas with the potential to produce an arc flash and that the appropriate measures are taken to reduce the likelihood of an arc flash as much as possible.

Understanding the risks associated with electrical work and shaping the job procedures to account for those risks is essential for maintaining a safe workplace.

The following list provides general guidelines for structuring electrical work:

• Plan every job.
• Anticipate unexpected events.
• Identify the hazard.
• Minimize the hazard.
• Use procedures as tools.
• Use the correct tools for the job task.
• Use personal protective equipment.
• Isolate the equipment.
• Assess worker abilities.
• Protect the person.
• Audit these principles.

To learn more about Arc Flash Safety visit our OSHA Construction Arc Flash Safety Online Training web page.