Electrical Safety Program
Electrical safety procedures, GFCI requirements, qualified worker standards, energized work.
What this document is
This document is a written electrical safety program that meets federal and state requirements for protecting workers from electrical hazards. It spells out safe work practices, training standards, and procedures employers must follow on every jobsite.
The regulation that requires it
29 CFR 1910.333 requires employers to safeguard employees from electrical shock and arc flash hazards while working on or near energized parts. The standard, along with NFPA 70E, mandates that employers establish safe work practices, determine qualified persons, and implement procedures before any energized work begins. California contractors must also follow the parallel requirements in Title 8 CCR Section 2320.1 through 2320.6. These rules apply to all employers whose employees face electrical hazards on construction or maintenance jobs.
Who needs it
General contractors, electrical contractors, and any trade that works near electrical equipment or systems need this program. Employers in California must comply with both federal 29 CFR 1910.333 and Title 8 CCR electrical safety rules. Multi-employer worksites in California often require the general contractor to verify that all subcontractors maintain their own compliant programs.
What happens without it
OSHA and Cal/OSHA cite employers for missing or incomplete electrical safety programs under the Serious violation category. Current federal penalty ranges run from $16,131 up to $161,323 for Willful or Repeat violations. Cal/OSHA applies similar ranges and frequently issues multi-employer citations on construction sites. Inspections triggered by injuries or routine visits commonly result in these citations when the written program cannot be produced.
What's included in the generated document
- Scope and responsibilities
- Definitions of qualified and unqualified persons
- Energized work permit requirements
- GFCI and assured equipment grounding conductor program
- Training and documentation requirements
How to implement it at your company
- Talk to Guy first. Describe your operation, trade, and location — Guy draws from 300,000+ verified OSHA and state regulatory citations to build a compliance plan specific to your company. Your answers shape every section of the document you receive. Takes about 10 minutes.
- Download and review the PDF to confirm it matches your scope of work.
- Assign a competent person to customize any site-specific sections.
- Provide training to all employees covered by the program and document attendance.
- Distribute copies to field supervisors and keep the signed master copy on file.
- Review and update the program at least annually or after any incident.