2020-01-13_MCP 138-15_Electrical Safety Program.pdf

This document is a Medical Center Policy (MCP) for an Electrical Safety Program for the VA Western New York Healthcare System, effective January 13, 2020. The policy provides comprehensive guidelines for protecting employees, contractors, and visitors from electrical hazards through detailed safety protocols, training requirements, and responsibilities for various personnel levels within the healthcare system.

Key components of the policy include defining qualified and unqualified persons, establishing work practices for de-energized and energized electrical systems, mandating personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, specifying minimum approach distances for electrical components, and outlining training requirements aligned with OSHA and NFPA regulations. The policy applies to all employees and contractors working on, near, or with premises wiring and electrical components, with specific responsibilities assigned to engineering managers, supervisors, and individual employees to ensure electrical safety compliance.