Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: puckman, Location: ridgewood, n.j.
Asked on: Monday, April 18, 2011 at 5:23 am EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:18 am EDT
Question: A company has a electrical work policy of 2* for inside and contractor workers. All work is done using the task tables in the 70e book. A problem comes and leads into the switchgear, a company ee decides he needs to open the back of the energized switchgear for a looksee, company guys won't open back panel, the contractor does and takes a peek inside and says thats as far as he can go and gets out.Company says the EE knows what he is doing , I agree except for the safety part. We have to work for this ee.Are or were we wrong for disagreeing with this ee ? This was all energized work listed as troubleshooting.Looking for opinuins with this particular job. Thanks
Were you wrong for disagreeing with the EE?
No, you were not wrong for disagreeing with the EE. The EE's actions violated established safety protocols and put themselves and others at risk.
Safety Concerns and Violations
The EE opened the back of energized switchgear without following proper lockout/tagout procedures. The EE did not have the proper training or authorization to perform such work. The EE bypassed safety protocols, which could have led to serious injury or death.
Company's Responsibility
The company has a responsibility to ensure the safety of its employees and contractors. The company should have enforced its safety policy and prevented the EE from performing unsafe work.
Consequences of EE's Actions
The EE could have been injured or killed. The company could have been held liable for the EE's actions. The safety culture of the company could have been compromised.
Recommendations
The company should review its safety policy and ensure that it is being followed consistently. The company should provide proper training and authorization to employees and contractors who need to perform electrical work. The company should hold employees accountable for violating safety protocols.
Opinions
EE was in the wrong
The EE violated safety protocols and put themselves and others at risk. The EE should have followed proper lockout/tagout procedures and obtained authorization before opening the switchgear.
Company was in the right: The company acted in accordance with its safety policy and prevented a potential accident.* The company has a responsibility to ensure the safety of its employees and contractors.It is important to prioritize safety in all electrical work and to follow established protocols to prevent accidents and injuries. Flag for review