4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-40-2140

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024
Section 4VAC25-40-2140 - De-energizing electrical equipment

Electrically-powered equipment shall be de-energized before mechanical work is done on such equipment. Power switches shall be locked out or other measures taken which shall prevent the equipment from being energized without the knowledge of the individual working on it. Suitable warning notices shall be posted at the power switch and signed by the individuals doing the work. Such locks, tags or other devices, shall be removed only by the person who installed them or by authorized personnel after ensuring that affected persons are in the clear.

4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-40-2140

Derived from VR480-05-1.2 § 12.13, eff. July 19, 1989; amended, Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 1998.

Statutory Authority

§§ 45.1-161.3, 45.1-161.294 and 45.1-161.305 of the Code of Virginia.