ELECTRICAL SAFETY POLICY

As stated in the University's Health and Safety Policy, the University is committed to providing a healthful and safe environment for all activities under its jurisdiction.  In keeping with this commitment, the University has developed an Electrical Safety Policy to ensure the health and safety of the University community and its visitors.

Overview

The policy comprises a comprehensive Electrical Safety Program for the University and incorporates the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Electrical Standard (29 CFR 1910) and the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.  The policy provides direction to University employees and contractors for the performance of electrical work, design, and installation at the University through uniform work practices and applicable regulatory requirements.

Scope

The policy applies to all University of Connecticut employees, at the Storrs and regional campuses, working on or near: premises wiring; installations of electric conductors and equipment and feeder circuit conductors; or the installation of optical fiber cable near or with electric wiring.  The policy does not apply to communication installations below 50 volts.  In addition, contractors must comply with section 4.3 of the policy.

To obtain a copy of the complete policy, please contact the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at 6-3613, or find it on the web at: http://ehs.uconn.edu/ppp/#occu