Electrical Safety Awareness and Aptitude Training

  1. PURPOSE

 

  • This procedure establishes minimum electrical safety training requirements for all Air Products personnel.

 

 

  1. SCOPE

 

  • This procedure applies to all worldwide Air Products personnel; examples include but are not limited to: site or plant managers, all facility personnel, maintenance superintendents, electrical/instrument technicians, electrical/instrument engineers, electricians, and instrument mechanics.

 

  • The Air Products Electrical Safety Presentation for Contractors applies to vendor representatives, contractors, or construction personnel working in a designated operating area. For further instructions refer to the 25-010520

 

 

  1. DEFINITIONS

 

  • See in procedure 25-010520 Electrical Safe Work Practices for definitions.

 

 

  1. SUMMARY

 

  • All Air Products employees require some level of electrical safety awareness and aptitude training.

 

  • Basic office electrical awareness training is required of the office and staff employees.
  • More in-depth training is required for employees who work around industrial electrical equipment.
  • Electrical supervisors require at least the same level of training as that of the person being supervised.
  • All other supervisors directing personnel who perform work on electrical equipment require at least the same level of training as that of the person being supervised.
  • Detailed, site/equipment specific training is required for personnel that operate and maintain electrical equipment.
  • Each category of training requires that competency be verified before the employee can be authorized to perform tasks associated with their level of qualification. This should include a demonstration of the necessary practical skill required by the specific category.

 

  • All trained personnel must be aware of the limitations of their training. Personnel are trained to perform specific tasks on specific types of equipment and to identify and understand the relationship between electrical hazards and possible injury. Personnel are responsible to adhere to these limitations and seek additional training, if required, before performing new tasks or tasks on different pieces of equipment.

 

 

  • Contractor requirements are described in 25-010520 Electrical Safe Work Practices.

 

 

  1. PROCEDURE

 

5.1             Electrical Safety Training

5.1.1         Training in the Operation and Maintenance of Industrial Electrical Equipment

 

  • Only trained personnel that understand the specific equipment to be worked on or operated will be permitted to work on or operate that equipment. These individuals must be trained to perform electrical work or operations. Training requirements are outlined in this procedure and may include web based training, classroom training, or on the job training or combination of each. Specific vendor representatives or competent training personnel must be used for conducting operating and maintenance training sessions on unique electrical equipment, when determined to be necessary.
  • Additional training may be required by specific national or local regulations.

 

5.1.2         Categories of Qualifications

 

Unqualified Level

 

  • “U1” – Unqualified Level 1 – This category includes home office personnel, site office personnel, site clerks, site administration assistants, and other personnel who are not required to operate or be around industrial electrical equipment.
  • “U2” – Unqualified Level 2 – This category includes mechanics, riggers, technical staff personnel, and other personnel who do not operate industrial electrical equipment, but whose positions require them to be near industrial electrical equipment.

 

Qualified Level

 

  • Qualified electrical training is divided into four groups:

 

  1. Q-OP Authorized only to operate specified equipment.
  2. Q-MA Authorized to perform prescribed maintenance tasks on specified equipment.
  3. Q-FA (Fully Authorized) Maintenance Electrician or Technician that is Authorized to Operate and Maintain the Electrical equipment on a specific site or sites and will normally include the application of grounds (earths) and issuance of High Voltage Electrical Isolation Certificates, as detailed on their Authorization certificate.
  4. Q-EL Regularly maintains, operates and isolates electrical equipment at all sites and levels of complexity. Authorized to issue the High-Voltage Electrical Isolation Certificate and approve Isolation / Switching plans.

 

Note:  Training to the Q-EL level is normally restricted to Field Electrical Engineers, Electrical Technicians, higher qualified electrical maintenance personnel and electrical engineers. This level is based on knowledge, experience, and responsibility. Approval of personnel to the Q‑EL level will be given only by the Operations Electrical Engineering Management or their designee.

 

  • Table 6-1 outlines the Qualified Level training categories and tasks associated with each category:

 

Note:  Personnel that perform multiple tasks that cross categories must receive the appropriate training for each category of work they perform.

 

 

                                                         Table 6-1                                                      

 

  Category Authorized to:
  Basic Electricity Describes electrical principals of AC, DC, voltage, current, transformers, grounding and bonding. Discuss electrical safety topics of shock, arc flash and burns.
  Q-OP-MCC-DS Operate low-voltage motor control center disconnect switches, separately mounted disconnect switches, power panel circuit breakers, etc.
  Q-OP-LVSG Operate low-voltage switchgear.
  Q-OP-ECL Operate electrical equipment associated with electrolytic cells.
  Q-OP-HVSG Operate high-voltage switchgear.
  Q-OP-HVC Operate high-voltage contactors.
  Q-OP-EGEN Operate emergency generators and its associated equipment (transfer switches, load banks).
  Q-MA-MCC Perform limited maintenance on low-voltage motor control centers and circuit breakers Panels (example; replace fuses, replace overloads, etc.).
  Q-MA-LVSG Perform limited maintenance on low-voltage switchgear (example; replace fuses, reset overloads, etc.).
  Q-MA-ECL Perform limited maintenance on electrical equipment associated with electrolytic cells.
  Q-MA-HVSG Perform limited maintenance on high-voltage switchgear (example; replace control fuses).
  Q-MA-HVC Perform limited maintenance on high voltage contactors (example; remove contactors, replace fuses, etc.).
  Q-MA-EGEN Perform limited maintenance on emergency generator systems.
  Q-MA-CVAC Perform troubleshooting tasks on energized 240 volt (or less) AC power systems and control circuits, replace 240/110 volt wall outlets and switches. (Voltage level depends on the standard Control Voltages used.)
  Q-MA-LVPW Perform maintenance tasks on low-voltage power wiring and review of the 3OO and/or P27 Specs (example; current readings, insulation resistance testing etc.).
  Q-MA-DC Perform battery maintenance and take voltage readings on DC battery systems.
  Q-MA-SUB Perform limited maintenance tasks on high voltage substations (example; preventative maintenance tasks, collecting oil samples, charging transformer nitrogen systems, etc.). Observation and response to substation systems and alarms.
  Q-MA-Specific Additional Tasks Perform certain tasks not specifically listed as a category in this procedure.
  Q-FA (Fully Authorized)

 

 Authorized to Operate and Maintain the Electrical equipment on a specific site or sites and will normally include the application of grounds (earths) and issuance of High Voltage Electrical Isolation Certificates, as detailed on their Authorization certificate.
  Q-EL Regularly maintains, operates and isolates electrical equipment at all sites and levels of complexity. Authorized to issue the High-Voltage Electrical Isolation Certificate and approve isolation / Switching plans.

5.1.3         General Training Information

 

  • Completed training in each category of electrical safety awareness and aptitude training must be documented in each employee’s personal training records using SAP LSO where applicable. Appendix A provides a certification document that is to be used to specify which categories of qualified training have been successfully completed and specific details and extent of authorization.
  • The relevant sections from the EH&S Electrical procedures 25-010520, 25-010546 and 25‑020547 shall be reviewed as part of the Qualification training.
  • The relevant Volume 11 – Gases Operations Procedures shall be reviewed as part of the Qualification training.
  • Each category of training requires that understanding and practical competency be verified before the employee can be authorized to perform tasks associated with their level of qualification. This should include a demonstration of the necessary practical skill required by the specific category.
  • Qualified Level electrical safety training may only be given by personnel who have been authorized to give such training. Trainer authorization will be given by Operations Electrical Engineering Management or their designee.
  • Unqualified Level 1 refresher training shall be conducted by all personnel every three years or sooner if requested by employee.
  • Refresher training courses for U2 and Qualified level qualifications must be conducted at least every three years in North America and five years outside of North America, or sooner if requested by employee.
  • Refresher training in performance of specific tasks that are not carried out on a regular basis is required. Tasks that have not been performed within the past twelve months shall be reviewed with Operations Electrical Engineering as to what refresher training may be required.
  • Participation (for informational purposes only) in a different category of instruction does not permit performance of tasks associated with that category unless authorized, in writing, to do so.
  • Due to differences in design and construction of various types of electrical equipment, the Qualified Level electrical safety training program is site and/or equipment specific.

 

  1. When new and/or different equipment is added to a facility, a review must be made to determine if an individual is qualified for the equipment. Additional electrical safety awareness and aptitude training must be conducted, if needed.
  2. A review of authorization shall be made if an individual changes location on a temporary or permanent basis to determine if the individual is qualified for the equipment at the new location and whether additional electrical safety awareness and aptitude training is required. The individual’s authorization certificate shall be modified to reflect any changes.
  3. At a new facility appropriate electrical safety awareness and aptitude training and qualification must be conducted prior to the operation or maintenance of any equipment by new employees.
  4. All trained personnel must be aware of the limitations of their training. Personnel are trained to perform specific tasks on specific types of equipment. Personnel are responsible to adhere to these limitations and seek additional training before performing new tasks or tasks on different pieces of equipment.

 

  • Specific Training Requirements

 

Web-based courses

Training for Electrical Safety courses: U1, U2, Basic Electricity and Q-OP-MCC-DS may be conducted as web-based or as Classroom Training at a local level without the need for authorized trainers.

 

U2, Basic Electricity and Q-OP-MCC-DS training is a prerequisite to any qualified training.

 

These courses are available from:

 

SAP Learning Solution Users:  You must access this course though the AP Portal. Select the appropriate course and language (where applicable). For web-based courses, when you complete the training and pass the test (where applicable), your profile will be automatically updated. Instructor-led courses should be documented in LSO by your local Training Coordinator (TC).

 

All courses are listed in LSO as “Electrical Safety,” followed by the specific name.

 

Non-SAP Learning Solution Users:

Access the course through the Global EH&S and Training web site:

http://apshare.apci.com/sites/APUniversity/SiteDirectory/EHSQ/EHS_Training/SitePages/Home.aspx

 

  • “U1” (Unqualified Level 1) Requirements

 

The Electrical Safety Unqualified (U1) – Office Awareness course (Qual 50009055) is available from:  (see 5.2 above).

 

  • “U2” (Unqualified Level 2) Requirements

 

Review of the hazards and safe work practices associated with working around industrial electrical equipment.

 

The Electrical Safety Unqualified (U2) course (Global – 50009056/Americas – 50927759) is available from:  (see 5.2 above).

 

  • Basic Electricity Requirements

 

  1. Successful completion of U2 training requirements.
  2. Understand basic electrical principals of AC, DC, voltage, current, transformers and the relationship of grounding and bonding.
  3. Review the hazards of electrical shock, arc flash and electrical burns.

 

Electrical Safety – Basic Electricity (Global – 50354036/Americas – 50927762) is available from:  (see 5.2 above).

 

  • Q-OP-MCC-DS Requirements

 

  1. Successful completion of the U2 and Basic Electricity training requirements.
  2. Review of the hazards and safe work practices associated with operating low-voltage motor control center, separately mounted disconnect switches and power panel circuit breakers, etc.

 

Q-OP-MCC-DS course (Global – 50009045/Americas – 50927765) is available from: (see 5.2 above).

 

Instructor Requirements:  Training for the remaining Q-OP and all Q-MA Qualified Levels must be conducted by personnel who have been authorized to give such training. Authorization will be given by the Operations Electrical Engineering Management or their designee.

 

  • Q-OP-LVSG (Global – 50009043/Americas – 50927771), Q-OP-HVSG (Global 50009040/Americas – 50927882), Q-OP-HVC (Global – 50009036/Americas – 50927768). Requirements are that of U2, Basic Electricity, Q-OP-MCC-DS and the review of the following items:

 

  1. Proper PPE required to operate the specific category of equipment. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions for performing required tasks.
  2. Basic design and operating principles of the equipment to be operated.
  3. Appropriate lockout method for the specific category of equipment.
  4. Safe manner in which to operate the specific category of equipment and the hazards associated with its operation. The person being trained shall perform hands-on operation of the equipment during training. Any exception shall be approved by Operations Electrical Engineering.

 

  1. Permissive equipment types and procedures, such as oil pumps for compressors, etc.
  2. Key interlock systems functionality (Example; Kirk Key, etc.)
  3. Operating Mechanisms.
  4. Indicating lamps and meters.
  5. Protective Relays functions and indication. What to do when a flag or indicator has operated, etc.
  6. Devices that will alarm and trip on the specific category of equipment’s panels and doors, what to look for, and how to operate them. Report any abnormal indications to Operations Electrical Engineering.
  7. Completion of the appropriate written tests on the equipment to be operated. Demonstrate physical competency, for example: by inserting and removal [racking on & off] of the breaker/contactor on to the bus.

 

  • Q-OP-ECL (Global – 50628885/Americas – 50927887) Requirements are that of U2, Basic Electricity, Q-OP-MCC-DS and the review of the following:

 

  1. Proper PPE required to operate the specific category of equipment. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions for performing required tasks.
  2. Terminology and purpose of electrical components associated with the ECL.
  3. Basic understanding of design and operating principles of the electrical equipment to be operated.
  4. Appropriate lockout/ tagout method for the specific category of equipment.
  5. Safe manner in which to operate the specific category of equipment and the hazards associated with its operation.
  6. Permissive equipment types and procedures.
  7. Interlock systems functionality (Example: Switching sequence, etc.).
  8. Operating Mechanisms.
  9. Indicating lamps and meters.
  10. Devices that will alarm and trip on the specific category of equipment what to look for, and how to operate them. Report any abnormal indications to Facility Electrical Engineering.
  11. Completion of the appropriate written tests on the equipment to be operated. Demonstrate physical competency, for example: by operating the switching mechanisms.

 

  • Q-OP-EGEN (Global – 50009033/Americas – 50927884). Requirements are that of U2, Basic Electricity and Q-OP-MCC-DS and the review of the following items:

 

  1. Proper PPE required to operate the specific category of equipment. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions for performing required tasks.
  2. Basic design and operating principles of the emergency generator systems.
  3. Terminology, description and operation of devices associated with emergency generator systems, transfer switches, load banks, circuit breakers and power flow through the devices.
  4. Safe manner in which to operate emergency generators and its related equipment and the hazards associated with its operation. Discuss starting methods of the emergency generators. All reasonable attempts should be made to have the person perform hands-on operation of the equipment during training.
  5. PM program tasks

 

  1. Completion of the appropriate written tests on the equipment to be operated. Demonstrate the physical competency, for example: by performing the PM task for the test run of the generator.

 

  • Q-MA-MCC (Global – 50009030/Americas – 50927892). Requirements are that of Q-MA LVPW, Q-MA-CVAC, Q-OP-MCC-DS and the review of the following items:

 

  1. Proper PPE required to operate the specific category of equipment. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions for performing required tasks.
  2. Basic design and operating principles of low-voltage motor control centers, distribution panels, etc.
  3. Voltage levels for power and control.
  4. Control circuit philosophy and function.
  5. Correct hand tools for electrical equipment.
  6. Correct method of testing, identifying, selecting and replacing fuses that have cleared an overload or fault.
  7. Terminology and purpose of components located within MCC buckets, trays, panels, etc.
  8. Completion of the appropriate written tests on the equipment to be maintained. Demonstrate physical competency, for example: by operating the disconnect device and identifying the major components in the MCC bucket on the specific site equipment.

 

  • Q-MA-LVSG (Global – 50009029/Americas – 50927895). Requirements are that of Q-OP-LVSG, Q-MA-CVAC, Q-MA-DC, and the review of the following items:

 

  1. Proper PPE required to operate the specific category of equipment. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions for performing required tasks.
  2. Basic design and operating principles of low voltage switchgear.
  3. Voltage levels for power and control.
  4. Control circuit philosophy and function.
  5. Correct hand tools for electrical equipment.
  6. Correct method of testing, identifying, selecting and replacing fuses that have cleared an overload or fault.
  7. Terminology and purpose of components located within the enclosure, etc.
  8. Recognizing shutters, bare bus, etc. and the hazards associated with this exposure.
  9. Completion of the appropriate written tests on the equipment to be maintained. Demonstrate physical competency, for example: by putting breaker in test position in the cubical and on the test stand, if applicable.

 

  • Q-MA-ECL (Global – 50628888/Americas – 50927905). Requirements are that of Q-OP-ECL, Q-MA-CVAC, Q-MA-LVPW, Q-MA-DC and the review of the following items:

 

  1. Proper PPE required to operate the specific category of equipment. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions for performing required tasks.
  2. Advanced understanding of design and operating principles of ECL electrical equipment.
  3. Voltage levels for power and control.
  4. Control circuit philosophy and function.
  5. Correct hand tools for task performed within CLWZ.
  6. Correct use of test equipment.

 

  1. Correct method of fault finding and testing for DC ground faults of the ECL, using the resistance test box.
  2. Completion of the appropriate written tests on the equipment to be maintained. Demonstrate physical competency, for example: by using the resistance test box to simulate a ground fault and procedure to correct and insulation resistance testing of a cell.

 

  • Q-MA-HVSG (Global – 50009025/Americas – 50927899). Requirements are that of Q-OP-HVSG, Q-MA-CVAC, Q-MA-DC and the review of the following items:

 

  1. Proper PPE required to operate the specific category of equipment. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions for performing required tasks.
  2. Basic design and operating principles of high voltage switchgear.
  3. Voltage levels for power and control.
  4. Control circuit philosophy and function.
  5. Correct hand tools for electrical equipment.
  6. Correct use of test equipment, such as non-contact voltage detectors, multimeters and clamp on ammeters, etc.
  7. Correct method of testing, identifying, selecting and replacing fuses that have cleared an overload or fault.
  8. Terminology and purpose of components located within the enclosure, etc.
  9. Recognizing shutters, bare bus, etc. and the hazards associated with this exposure.
  10. Completion of the appropriate written tests on the equipment to be maintained. Demonstrate physical competency, for example: by putting breaker in test position in the cubical and on the test stand.

 

  • Q-MA-HVC (Global – 50628891/Americas – 50927901). Requirements are that of Q-OP-HVC, Q-MA-CVAC, [Q-MA-DC, if applicable] and the review of the following items:

 

  1. Proper PPE required to operate the specific category of equipment. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions for performing required tasks.
  2. Basic design and operating principles of high voltage contactors.
  3. Voltage levels for power and control.
  4. Control circuit philosophy and function.
  5. Correct hand tools for electrical equipment.
  6. Correct use of test equipment, such as non-contact voltage detectors, multimeters and clamp on ammeters, etc.
  7. Correct method of testing, identifying, selecting and replacing fuses that have cleared an overload or fault.
  8. Correct method of withdrawing the contactor from the cubical.
  9. Correct method of replacing the power fuses.
  10. Terminology and purpose of components located within the enclosure, etc.
  11. Recognizing shutters, bare bus, etc. and the hazards associated with this exposure.
  12. Completion of the appropriate written tests on the equipment to be maintained. Demonstrate physical competency, for example: by removal of the drawout contactors to check HV fuse. For non withdrawable contactors, identify the procedure for checking the HV fuse on the site specific equipment.

 

 

 

  • Q-MA-EGEN (Global – 50009023/Americas – 50927903). Requirements are that of Q-OP-EGEN, Q-MA-CVAC, Q-MA-DC, Q-MA-LVPW and the review of the following items:

 

  1. Proper PPE required to operate the specific category of equipment. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions for performing required tasks.
  2. Basic design and operating principles of emergency generator systems.
  3. Voltage levels for power and control.
  4. Control circuit philosophy and function.
  5. Correct hand tools for electrical equipment.
  6. Correct use of test equipment, such as non-contact voltage detectors, multimeters and clamp on ammeters, etc.
  7. Correct method of testing, identifying, selecting and replacing fuses that have cleared an overload or fault.
  8. Terminology, description operation of devices associated with emergency generator systems, transfer switches, load banks, circuit breakers and what load the generator will support.
  9. Completion of the appropriate written tests on the equipment to be maintained. Demonstrate physical competency, for example: by performing load bank test on the generator, if applicable. If there is no load bank identify the components on the generator control panel and the purpose for site specific equipment.

 

  • Q-MA-CVAC (Global – 50009020/Americas – 50927927). Requirements are that of U2, Basic Electricity and Q-OP-MCC-DS and the review of the following items:

 

  1. Proper PPE required to operate the specific category of equipment. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions for performing required tasks.
  2. Basic design and operating principles of control voltage (240 and below) electrical power and control circuits (voltage level depends on national standard voltages used).
  3. Correct hand tools for electrical equipment.
  4. Correct use of test equipment, such as non-contact voltage detectors, multimeters and clamp on ammeters, etc.
  5. Hazards associated with being exposed to energized conductors.
  6. Single line drawings, schematics, and vendor drawings.
  7. Troubleshooting, installing jumpers and clip leads.
  8. Safety precautions and safe methods to replace wall switches and convenience outlets.
  9. UPS and constant voltage transformer systems
  10. Completion of the appropriate written tests on the equipment or systems to be maintained. Demonstrate physical competency, for example: by performing a voltage test using a non-contact and contact type voltage tester on site specific equipment.

 

  • Q-MA-LVPW (Global – 50009027/Americas – 50927897). Requirements are that of U2, Basic Electricity, Q-OP-MCC-DS, Q-MA-CVAC and the review of the following items:

 

  1. Proper PPE required to operate the specific category of equipment. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions for performing required tasks.
  2. Basic design and operating principles of low voltage power wiring.
  3. Correct hand tools for electrical equipment.
  4. Correct use of test equipment, such as non-contact voltage detectors, multimeters and clamp on ammeters, etc.

 

  1. Hazards associated with being exposed to energized conductors.
  2. Single line drawings, schematics, and vendor drawings.
  3. Proper procedures for disconnecting and connecting terminations, such as; motor leads and disconnect switch wiring, etc. Preferred hardware is stainless steel or silicone bronze.
  4. Taping procedures for motor leads.
  5. Review of construction specifications.
  6. Transformer grounding systems.
  7. Completion of the appropriate written tests on the equipment or systems to be maintained. Demonstrate physical competency, for example: by performing a load test with a clamp-on ammeter and an insulation resistance test on site specific equipment.

 

  • Q-MA-DC (Global – 50009021/Americas – 50927923). Requirements are that of U2, Basic Electricity, Q-MA-CVAC, Q-OP-MCC-DS and the review of the following items:

 

  1. Proper PPE required to operate the specific category of equipment. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions for performing required tasks. Note: Wet cell battery system maintenance requires chemical apron, chemical gloves and face shield in addition to other PPE.
  2. Basic design and operating principles of DC battery systems.
  3. Proper methods to test for voltage on DC circuits and batteries.
  4. Battery termination cleaning and protection.
  5. Charging systems and alarms.
  6. Drawing review to identify DC vs. AC circuits.
  7. Completion of the appropriate written tests on the equipment or systems to be maintained. Demonstrate physical competency, for example: by performing PM task for taking cell voltage readings and interpret results.

 

  • Q-MA-SUB (Global – 50009031/Americas – 50927890). Requirements are that of U2, Basic Electricity and Q-OP-MCC-DS, Q-MA-CVAC, Q-MA-DC, and the review of the following items:

 

  1. Proper PPE required to operate the specific category of equipment. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions for performing required tasks.
  2. Basic design and operating principles of high-voltage substations.
  • The operation of mechanisms that open and close circuit breaker contacts.
  • Gauges located on circuit breakers and transformers and their interpretation.
  • Key interlock systems (Example, Kirk Key, etc.).
  1. Procedures for performing preventative maintenance (PM) tasks, including circuit breaker operating systems.
  2. Proper observation and alarm responses to transformers and transformer alarms.
  3. Proper oil sampling procedures for transformers.
  4. Proper procedures for servicing nitrogen systems on transformers.
  5. Completion of the appropriate written tests on the equipment or systems to be maintained. Demonstrate physical competency, for example: by identifying routine PM on the site specific equipment.

 

 

 

 

  • Q-MA-Specific Additional Tasks Requirements (Global – 50642379/Americas – 50927929) are that of U2, Basic Electricity and Q-OP-MCC-DS and the following items:

 

  1. All Q-MA Qualified Level sections of this procedure that pertain to the specific facility or job function must have been completed as outlined in this procedure.
  2. Identification of the specific additional equipment or task(s) that are to be included in this section. This will be specific to the individual (Example; insulation testing of HV motors and transformers, etc.).
  3. Identification of the limits of operation and/or maintenance of this specific additional equipment or tasks. Know when to stop and obtain more qualified assistance.
  4. Proper PPE required to operate the specific category of equipment. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions for performing required tasks.
  5. Completion of the appropriate tests or demonstration on the equipment or systems to be operated or maintained.
  6. Specific additional equipment and tasks to be listed in detail on the certificate in Appendix A, to indicate qualifications. This is to include any additional qualifiers such as expiration of this qualification if applicable.

 

  • Q-EL (Global – 50009019/Americas – 50927925) or Q-FA (Fully Authorized) (Global – 50642001/Americas – 50927931) Qualification Requirements are listed in the table below:

 

Note: The Q-EL or Q-FA levels are restricted to Electrical Engineers, Electrical Field Engineers, Electrical Maintenance personnel and Electrical Technicians only. This level is based on knowledge, experience, and responsibility.

 

Approval of personnel to the Q-EL and Q-FA will be given only by Operations Electrical Engineering Management or their designee.

 

    Fully Auth Q-EL Requirement
  1 X X Knowledge and understanding of PPE and requirements for proper use.
  2 X X Knowledge and understanding of all the Air Products Electrical safety Procedures.
  3   X Advanced knowledge of test equipment use, function and interpretation of results.
    X   Basic knowledge of test equipment use, function and interpretation of results.
  4 X X Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques.
  5   X Understanding of all types of electrical drawing and schematic presentations.
    X   Understanding of plant specific electrical drawings and schematics.
  6   X Understanding all relevant local national and international codes and regulations.
    X   Understanding all relevant local and national codes and regulations.
  7 X X Completion of all Levels of Unqualified & Qualified Training outlined in this procedure.
  8 X X Basic construction techniques and installation specifications.
  9   X On Job Training with a Q-EL person for a period of time deemed necessary by Q-EL persons and Operations Electrical Engineering management.
    X   The Fully Authorized person must demonstrate physical competency by performing all the functions as detailed in their authorization to the satisfaction of the Authorizing Trainer.
  10 X X External High Voltage Switching course by Utility company or similar as required by local and/or national codes and/or regulations.
  11 X X Understanding of the Air Products Material & Systems organization. How to obtain needed materials and spare parts, etc.
  12 X X Knowledge of Air Products Engineering Standards and Specifications.
  13 X X Computer Skills and the use of SAP.
  14 X X Supervisory Skills.

 
  15   X Electrical Engineering plant and system training – coordination and protection.
    X   Knowledge of Plant Electrical Protective Relays and systems.
  16   X Knowledge of harmonics and system analysis.
  17   X Electrical equipment factory visits and/or training as applicable.
    X X Familiarization with equipment construction and operation.
  18 X X Other identified training courses and/or programs.

This will be determined on a case by case basis to enhance the individual’s capability where knowledge or skills are low or lacking. This may be either or both Air Products or outside programs.
  19 X X Ongoing participation in Operations Electrical Engineering safety seminars when scheduled.
  20 X X Certification to be reviewed every three years in North America and five years outside of North America, by Operations Electrical Engineering.

 

 

  1. RESPONSIBILITIES (or RASCI)

 

  • Not Applicable.

 

 

  1. RELATED INFORMATION

 

  • Air Products EH&S Documents

 

25-020001                EH&S Training Requirements/Matrix

 

  • Air Products Operations Documents

 

34-110513                Maintenance in Flammable Gases and Classified Electrical Areas

34-110514                High Voltage Testing of Electrical Apparatus

34-110518                Electrical Supply Isolation and Restoration

34-111905                Operation of High Voltage Switchgear

34-111907                Starting/Stopping High Voltage Motors

 

  • Others

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Appendix A

Qualified Level Electrical Safety Training Certificate

 

Employee Name _________________________      Plant_______________________

 

Has satisfactorily completed training in the following Qualified Level of electrical safety awareness training as indicated below. This individual is hereby authorized to perform tasks associated with each of the following Qualified Categories as described in EHS Standard procedure 25-020547. This certificate certifies that the employee listed attended an Electrical Safety Awareness presentation for the tasks identified. Attendance of this awareness presentation does not relieve the employee of the responsibility for possessing hands-on technical competency in performing the tasks, using the tools associated with the tasks, and donning / understanding of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the tasks. SAP LSO Qualifications are indicated for each Level for Global and Americas-only (AM).

 

Qualified Level Category

 

                               Note 1      Note 2                               Note 1 Note2                     

  Q-OP-MCC-DS    ¨

  Global – 50009045  / AM – 50927765

 Q-MA-MCC   ¨¨

Global – 50009030 / AM – 50927892

 Q-FA……………….¨

Global – 50642001 / AM – 50927931
  Q-OP-LVSG        ¨¨

Global – 50009043  /  AM – 50927771

 Q-MA-LVSG  ¨¨

 Global – 50009029 / AM – 50927895

  
  Q-OP-ECL           ¨¨

Global – 50628885  /  AM – 50927905

 Q-MA-ECL    ¨¨

Global – 50628888 / AM – 50927887

Q-EL……………….¨

Global – 50009019 / AM – 50927925
  Q-OP-HVSG        ¨¨

Global – 50009040  / AM  – 50927882

 Q-MA-HVSG ¨¨

Global – 50009025 / AM – 50927899

 TRAINER…………¨
  Q-OP-HVC           ¨¨

Global – 50009036 / AM – 50927768

 Q-MA-HVC    ¨¨

Global – 50628891 / AM – 50927901

  
  Q-OP-EGEN        ¨¨

Global – 50009033  /  AM – 50927884

 Q-MA-EGEN ¨¨

Global – 50009023 / AM – 50927903

  
  Basic Electricity ¨

Global – 50354036  /  AM – 50927762

 Q-MA-CVAC ¨¨

Global – 50009020 / AM – 50927927

  
    Q-MA-LVPW ¨¨

Global – 50009027  / AM – 50927897

  
    Q-MA-DC      ¨¨

Global – 50009021 / AM – 50927923

  
    Q-MA-SUB    ¨¨

Global – 50009031 / AM – 50927890

  
  Q-MA-SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL TASKS ….. ¨

Global -50642379 / AM – 50927929

 

 

 

See attached page for further notes and details of Additional tasks (if applicable).

 

Trainer’s Name __________________________________

 

PSP-01095149

Trainer’s Signature _______________________________    Date ___________________

 

PSP-01095149

Employee’s Supervisor/Manager’s Signature _________________________ Date ________________

 

It is the responsibility of the Employee’s Supervisor/Manager to forward this certificate to their organizational SAP LSO training coordinator (TC) to update the employee’s LSO Training Record.

 

Employee Acknowledgment:

 

I acknowledge receipt of adequate training to perform specific categories of tasks as authorized above.

 

Employee Signature _________________________________         Date ___________________

 

 

 

Qualified Level Electrical Safety Training Certificate (Page 2)

 

Details on the extent of responsibility:

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Notes:

  1. Completed classroom or web based training
  2. Demonstrated competency

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