4Ward Training, LLC - Electrical Audits

Electrical Audits & Inspections

Building a Strong Electrical Safety Program Starts Here.

Electrical safety inspections and audits help companies understand the safety issues in code and standard compliance associated with their plants and facilities, creating a safety culture and safer workplace. The safety inspection and audit measure compliance in accordance with NFPA 70E®, NEC®, NFPA 70B® & OSHA 1910.301-335, and fulfills NFPA 70E requirement of conducting an electrical safety audit. A detail report will be provided.

Upon completion of the audit, the company will have a clear picture of the electrical hazards or unsafe work practices that exist in their facility and a guide on how to correct them.

In-Depth Electrical Safety Audit & Inspection

Objectives

Identify and provide corrective actions for potentially hazardous electrical conditions.
Determine electrical installation & electrical safety compliance with:
- NFPA 70® National Electrical Code
- NFPA 70E®
- NFPA 79®
- NFPA 70B®
- OSHA 1910.331-335
Review and provide corrective actions for electrical safety work processes.
Review and provide corrective actions for electrical maintenance tools.
Provide a best practice guide for implementing corrective actions.
Identify potential cost savings and efficiencies through modifications of electrical system.

The audit is conducted by an electrical safety specialist who has a strong understanding of these various regulations, codes and standards, who also has field experienced in electrical installations.

Each site visit will include a detailed inspection of electrical equipment and installations to identify items from the service point of your buildings down through the feeder circuits to various branch circuits. Employees work practices will be observed for compliance with electrical safety work practices.

Areas of Investigation

There are 12 areas that will be inspected during the audit. The areas of include:

Electrical Safety Program – Review companies written policies and procedures.
Qualified Persons & Training – Training, documentation and qualifications of Qualified Persons, Unqualified Persons and Contractors / Visitors.
Design & Installation (NEC) – NEC compliance for electrical equipment.
Identification & Labeling – Markings, warnings, and labels for electrical equipment.
Electrical Preventive Maintenance – Preventive and Predictive maintenance practices.
Electrical One-Line Drawings – Management and application of electrical drawings.
Reports & Studies – Arc flash, short circuit, protective device, and related engineering studies.
Testing – Electrical system testing compliance.
Equipment and Tools – Selection, use, testing and care of testing equipment and tools.
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) – Selection, use, testing and care of PPE.
Electrical Safety Work Practices – Job Planning, LOTO, Grounding, Alerting Techniques, and related safe electrical work practices.
Hazardous (Classified) Locations – Maintenance and special requirements for hazardous locations.