Static field route #15

What do I do when not recognizing energized equipment or live panels nearby?

Field Basics, Safety & AccessFoundation safety starter — site rules and training still control

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

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Field checklist

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.

Ask foreman

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

Do not

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

Why it matters

Electrical hazards do not look dramatic until the wrong tool or duct edge contacts them.

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