Services performed by University employees that involve work on or near permanent or temporary electrical parts and wiring, fixtures or equipment, all work involved with constructing, installing, removing, renovating, or modifying electrical parts and wiring, fixtures or equipment, and all work involved with generating, transmitting or distributing utility electrical power services shall follow the requirements of this program.
All hazards involved with electrical work must be evaluated and adequately controlled following the basic safety practices used for all hazards (i.e., engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE). This includes performing work on or near permanent or temporary electrical parts and wiring, fixtures or equipment, all work involved with constructing, installing, removing, renovating, or modifying electrical parts and wiring, fixtures or equipment, and all work involved with generating, transmitting or distributing utility electrical power services.
The Utility Department is responsible for providing electricity to university buildings. A portion of the electricity used on campus is generated at the Central Power Plant. Inside General Fund buildings, Maintenance Services is responsible for the distribution of electricity providing power to outlets and to permanently wired fixtures and devices, such as light fixtures.
Reference Regulation:
Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution (MIOSHA GI Part 86)
Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E)
