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, numbered MCP 138-15. The policy is effective January 13, 2020, with a recertification date of January 13, 2025. It provides comprehensive guidelines for protecting employees, contractors, and visitors from electrical hazards, outlining responsibilities for various roles including Engineering Managers, Supervisors, and employees. The policy covers critical safety protocols such as qualified person training, hazard assessments, personal protective equipment requirements, work practices for de-energized and energized electrical systems, minimum approach distances, and compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and VA regulations. Key provisions include mandating proper lockout/tagout procedures, requiring appropriate personal protective equipment, ensuring employee training, and establishing clear responsibilities for electrical safety across the organization.