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WORKSHOP ITEM #13Flash Hazard AnalysisReview District Needs for an Arc Flash Hazard AnalysisReview District Needs for an Arc February 07, 2018
Review District Needs for Arc Flash Hazard Analysis distances and required personal protective equipment (PPE) Compliance includes posting signage that depicts safe working •8, and Fed
OSHA 1910.269), Cal OSHA, California Code of Regulations Title Workplacein the Safety Electrical for (Standard NFPA 70E Regulations and standards include •electric systemsmeasures to
be taken by employees working on or next to energized An Arc Flash Hazard Analysis is required to prescribe the safety •employeesDistrict is dedicated to providing a safe work environment
for all its •BACKGROUND / HISTORY Review District Needs for Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
Review District Needs for Arc Flash Hazard Analysis BACKGROUND / HISTORY Review District Needs for Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
NEW INFORMATION AnalysisArc Flash Hazard with experience conducting firm An RFP is being prepared to enlist the services of an electric engineering •Departmentsmaintenance in the Water
and Electric of electrician work is continually increasing for facility Amount •nalysisto compile all information required for the aapproximately one year electrician anticipates it
taking a fulltime Staff •4 high voltage substations•45 water pump stations•Main office building•Analysisare required to be part of the Arc Flash Hazard facilities Most District •Review
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NEW INFORMATION propose a recommendation to the Boarddiscuss the results of the RFP process and –2018 April 4, ‒Begin electrician hiring process–February ‒Send out request for proposals
(RFP)–February ‒–February 7, 2018 ‒The anticipated schedule is as follows:•facility the proper PPE requirements for each District flash levels and -arccan calculate firm engineering
collected, the Using the information •Review District Needs for Arc Flash Hazard AnalysisReview District Needs for Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
FISCAL IMPACT General Fundflash study will be funded from the Water Department -The arc•Position will continue to be budgeted into the future•budgetThe addition of a journeyman electrician
will be covered by the FY18 •Review District Needs for Arc Flash Hazard AnalysisReview District Needs for Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
RECOMMENDATION Receive report and provide input and direction to staff•Review District Needs for Arc Flash Hazard AnalysisReview District Needs for Arc Flash Hazard Analysis