Proper planning is critical when working with energized electrical systems. Even if the plan is to deenergize the equipment, the job safety plan should outline how all related energy sources will be controlled.

The job briefing takes place after the job safety planning has occurred. It is important to conduct the job briefing close to the time that the actual work will take place so that all of the safety related details will not be forgotten.

Below is a sample of NFPA 70E. For the complete section, see the actual NFPA 70E text at NFPA.ORG. Once there, click on the free access link to NFPA 70E.

110.1(I) Job Safety Planning and Job Briefing. Before starting each job that involves exposure to electrical hazards, the employee in charge shall complete a job safety plan and conduct a job briefing with the employees involved.

(1) Job Safety Planning. The job safety plan shall be in accordance with the following:

(1) Be completed by a qualified person

(2) Be documented

(3) Include the following information:

a. A description of the job and the individual tasks

b. Identification of the electrical hazards associated with each task

c. A shock risk assessment in accordance with 130.4 for tasks involving a shock hazard

d. An arc flash risk assessment in accordance with 130.5 for tasks involving an arc flash hazard

e. Work procedures involved, special precautions, and energy source controls

(2) Job Briefing. The job briefing shall cover the job safety plan and the information on the energized electrical work permit, if a permit is required.

(3) Change in Scope. Additional job safety planning and job briefings shall be held if changes occur during the course of the work that might affect the safety of employees.

Informational Note: For an example of a job briefing form and planning checklist, see Informative Annex I, Figure I.1.