Energized equipment or live panels nearby not recognized

Treat live panels, energized equipment, controls, and open electrical areas as stop-and-ask zones.

Stop if

• Is this equipment energized, and do we need electrician/lockout/clearance before working here?

Watch out

• Do not touch, cover, block, drill into, or work over live electrical equipment without direction.

Check

• Identify electrical panels/disconnects/control cabinets nearby.
• Keep required access clear.
• Do not lean material on panels.
• Do not drill/cut near electrical without approval.
• Ask if lockout, clearance, or electrician coordination is needed.

Steps

• Identify electrical panels/disconnects/control cabinets nearby.
• Keep required access clear.
• Do not lean material on panels.
• Do not drill/cut near electrical without approval.
• Ask if lockout, clearance, or electrician coordination is needed.

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