- They must know what is and is not safe to touch in the specific areas they will be entering…
- They must know the maximum voltage of the area …
- They must know the minimum approach distances for the maximum voltage within the area …
- They must be trained in the recognition and proper use of protective equipment that will be used to provide protection for them and in the work practices necessary for performing their specific work assignments …
Until these “qualified employees” have demonstrated proficiency in the work practices involved with their work, they are considered to be employees undergoing on-the-job training and must be under the direct supervision of a qualified person at all times. According to the definition of “qualified employee” the employee must also have demonstrated an ability to perform work safely at his or her level of training. It is expected that an orientation familiarizing the employee with the safety fundamentals given here will be conducted before an employee undergoing training is allowed to perform a task on their own as a person “qualified” to perform the task.