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Purpose. The purpose of this manual is to provide basic safety rules and instructions pertinent to electrical work in order to assist electrical workers in eliminating situations, practices and actions which can result in accidents to personnel and property. Safety hazards exist in any workplace. The risks of injury from unsafe handling of energy from electrical systems have increased considerably in the past few decades for personnel involved in operating and maintaining electrical facilities. This safety manual was developed to meet the need for consistent and effective safety standards for electrical workers.

Applicability. This manual is applicable to all U.S. Army facilities engineering electrical workers including military and civilian. Where the working conditions or job requirements are not covered by this manual, appropriate references listed in appendix A will apply.