4.5.2 Requirements: Rule 1210 Electrical Safety

Rule 1210 Electrical Safety

1211 Philippine Electric Code
1212 Electrical Safety Inspection
1213 Inspection Fees
1214 Requirements in the Preparation of Electrical Plans

1211: Philippine Electrical Code:

The Philippine Electrical Code is considered safety standards to safeguard any person employed in any workplace and control the practice of electrical engineering.

1212.04: Inspection:

– The safety engineers of the Regional Labor Office or authorized representative having jurisdiction shall conduct annual safety inspection on all electrical installation and/or special inspections as provided in Rule 1004.

– All Regional Labor Offices shall adopt and maintain an effective records control of all electrical inspections in order that re-inspection shall not go beyond the expiration date.

Specific Requirements for Working Safely with Electrical Energy

– Only Qualified Electrical Workers can perform work “ON” or “NEAR” electrical equipment.

– Non-electrical workers may use electrical equipment, but must be trained to know the hazards of the equipment and how to use the equipment safely.

– If a worker does not know how to operate a piece of equipment safely and do not know the hazards involved, stop work and give the required training.

Leading Causes of Electrical Accidents:

– Drilling and cutting through cables
– Using defective tools, cables and equipment
– Failure to maintain clearance distance of 10 feet
– Failure to de-energize circuits and follow Lockout/Tagout procedures
– Failure to guard live parts from accidental worker contact
– Unqualified employees working with electricity
– By-passing electrical protective devices
– Not using GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupters) devices
– Missing ground prongs on extension cords