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Renewable Energy

Anticipated:2 Modules11 sections

Actual: 2 modulesElectrical Safety – 5 sectionsPower Generating Plants - 6 sections

Electrical Safety

• Landfill gas converted into electricity• Equipment voltages - 110 to 480 volts

- Pumps, compressors, power tools, etc.

WMRE Electrical Generating Power PlantsHigh Voltage and Arc Flash Hazards

NEED POTOS:pictures of inside plant with electrical generators and 4160 MCC)

Electrical Safety

• Produces 4,160 volts from engines and turbines

• Voltage is stepped up to 12,000 to over 50, 000 volts

• Very serious risk of arc flash and arc blast exists

WMRE Electrical Generating Power PlantsHigh Voltage and Arc Flash Hazards

NEED POTOS:pictures of inside plant with electrical generators and 4160 MCC)

Electrical Safety

Typical examples of this high voltage electrical generating equipment installations and utilization systems:

• Electrical generator sets on engines and turbines• Transformers• Motor control centers• Disconnects and circuits• Feeders and branch circuits• Switches• And similar equipment

WMRE PlantsElectrical Generating Power Plants

It is the policy of WMRE that contractors are to de-energize electrical equipment systems prior to performing servicing or maintenance

Electrical SafetySection 1

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WMRE 4,160 electrical

disconnect

being de-energized to off)

Electrical Safety Section 1

I agree that all electrical systems and equipment work will be performed on de-energized equipment whenever possible.


Qualified Personnel

“Is an individual who has received training in and has demonstrated skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of electric equipment and installations and the hazards involved.”


Qualified Personnel

Only “Qualified” personnel may work on electrical equipment or circuits which are, or may be, energized


• Distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electrical equipment

• Determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts

• Determine the minimum approach distances applicable to the voltages to which they will be exposed

• Use personal protective equipment, insulating materials, insulated tools and proper precautionary techniques for working on or near exposed energized parts of electric equipment

Qualified Personnel

I understand that all electrical systems and equipment work may only be performed by

qualified personnel.



Safe Work PracticesInclude, but are not limited to:• Voltage testing• Electrical PPE requirements• Safety briefings• Written safe work procedures• Lockout and Tagout

NEED PHOTOSelectrical equipment or circuits which are, or may be, energized


I understand that my employer is responsible for developing and implementing safe work practices for all work that is performed on, or near, electrical equipment.


You Must Coordinate Electrical Work• With WM Management Personnel• Local Power Utility depending on task

NEED PHOTOSelectrical work being performed


I understand that all work on electrical systems and equipment must be coordinated with the WMRE facility management personnel and/or local utility.


Arc Flash“An explosion caused by uncontrolled conduction of electrical current from phase to ground, phase to neutral, and/or phase to phase, accompanied by an ionization of the surrounding air.”


Arc Flash


Arc Flash• A violent blast of

expanding hot air up to 35,000° Fahrenheit

• A blast of extreme pressure

NEED PHOTOArc Flash violent blast

Electrical Safety Section5

Contractor Responsibilities• Follow arc flash label instructions,

where available• For work on electrical equipment

without labels, determine the arc flash risk

• Determine and use the appropriate level of electrical PPE required for the electrical work tasks they will be performing


Refer to NFPA 70E Requirements• Safety precautions are outlined

in the NFPA 70E standard


I understand that WMRE electrical equipment can produce an arc flash which is a serious safety risk that can injure or kill a person.

As a contractor, I am responsible for identifying and controlling the risk of an arc flash and for wearing the appropriate electrical PPE for the electrical work which I will be performing.

Power Generating Plants

General Plant Safety Requirements

NEED PHOTO2-3 WMRE facility photos

Power Generating PlantsSection 1

Upon Arrival at a WRME Plant

• Check in and coordinate work with the WMRE Plant Manager, or his/her designee

• Contractors should ensure they, and their employees, have an understanding of:

- Facility alarm systems• Rally point locations, evacuation maps, etc.

- Permit Required Confined Spaces• Only trained and qualified contractors may

enter• Labeled “Danger - Do Not Enter - Permit

Required Confined Space”

NOTE:Theses items could be included in the Site-specific Rules for each location

NEED PHOTO2-3 WMRE facility photos

Power Generating Plants Section 1

Upon Arrival at WRME Plant

• Contractors should ensure they, and their employees, have an understanding of:– WM Hazardous Energy Control Program

• WMRE Equipment Specific LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) Procedures

– WMRE MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) location– WMRE Plant Container and Piping Labeling System– WMRE PPE requirements

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I agree that contractors are responsible for coordinating with local Waste Management Renewable Energy plant personnel, before starting work, to ensure their understanding of the following topics:

– Facility alarm systems– Permit required confined space information– Hazardous Energy Control Programs– Material Safety data Sheets – Container and Piping labeling systems– PPE requirements



Personal Protective Equipment• WMRE Required PPE

• Hearing Protection• Safety Glasses, Safety Toed Boots, Long Sleeve

Shirts and Long Pants

• Electrical PPE• WMRE Exceptions to Landfill PPE

• No high visibility vests• No hard hat, unless:

• Overhead hazard exists• Construction, lifting parts overhead, etc.

• Contractors Must Provide Their Own PPE

NEED PHOTOPerson wearing correct PPE


I understand that the following are required at all times: – Hearing protection– Safety glasses and safety toed boots– Long sleeves and long pants

• Additionally, electrical personal protective equipment is required , when working on, or near, electrical systems and equipment

• Contractors must provide their own PPE


No Eating, Smoking or Borrowing of Equipment• No eating or drinking inside the plant• No smoking anywhere inside the

building• Contractors must furnish their own

equipment• WMRE does not loan or allow the

borrowing of WM equipment by contractors

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Power Generating Plants Section 3

Contractor Supervision• WMRE does not supervise Contractor

employees- Contractors are responsible for providing their own employee supervision

• WMRE employees are authorized to:- Report a hazard to a Contractor's supervisor- Stop work and to require immediate corrective action

• Contractors must fully comply with applicable OSHA regulations and WMRE Rules- Violators may be removed from the facility

NEED PHOTOContractors working with contractor supervisor


Hot Work• No Hot Work without a Hot Work Permit

– Hot work is any welding, cutting, grinding, heat or spark producing operations

• Contractors must have their own hot work permit system– Contractors must furnish their own air

monitoring equipment and fire watch personnel

• Coordinate hot work activities with WMRE management personnel

NEED PHOTOContractors working with contractor supervisor

Power Generating Plants 3

Please indicate that you understand and agree with the following statements.

• no eating, drinking, or smoking is allowed inside the building

• contractors are not allowed to borrow WM equipment

• contractors are responsible for providing their own employee supervision

• as a contractor, I must comply with all OSHA regulations and WM safety policies

• contractors are required to have a hot work permit for all hot work activities


Chemical Hazard CommunicationWMRE Plants Contain:

- Oils- Coolants- Compressed- Gases/Air- Lead Acid Batteries


Landfill Gas and Condensate• Piping and equipment contains highly

flammable and toxic landfill gas- Contractors must attend WM landfill gas safety module

NEED PHOTOPiping & Equipment


Landfill Gas and Condensate• During the compressor phase,

condensate may be generated and is contained in sumps, pits, tanks, etc.

• Contractors must refer to WMRE MSDS or MIS

NEED PHOTOSumps, pits, tanks


Container and Piping Labels• Contractors must train their employees to

understand the WMRE plant container and piping labeling system and the hazards of the chemicals

• Refer to the WMRE site specific hazard communication program which contains the labeling information for the facility

- Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)- Colored Piping

NEED BETTER PHOTO1) Hazardous Materials

Identification System example

2) color coding of the piping


• I understand that WMRE plants contain hazardous chemicals

• I understand that WMRE plants contain landfill gas and landfill condensate which is highly toxic and flammable.

• I understand the container and piping labeling system being used and that additional information is available to me in the WMRE Hazard Communication Program


Mobile Equipment Use• Contractors must furnish their

own mobile equipment• Contractors are not permitted

to use any WMRE equipment• Unless a Contractor Waiver and

Release Agreement for Equipment form is signed

• Contractors must train their employees to properly operate mobile equipment

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• Contractors must furnish their own mobile equipment, unless special arrangements are made with WMRE personnel

• Contractors are responsible for properly training their employees on the equipment they are to use and verifying its safe use


Other Hazards• Powered industrial trucks and other moving equipment

• Forklift trucks, vehicle traffic outside, man lifts, and others

• Overhead hazards• Fixed piping• Cranes/hoists moving equipment overhead

• Hot Surfaces and Hot Liquids• Engines, compressor lines, piping, air

compressors, etc.• Equipment Starts Automatically• Fall Protection Required• Trenching and Excavation Notification Requirement

(we’re talking about other hazards – then notification requirement – DOES THIS BELONG HERE?

NEED BETTER PHOTO(S)1) Other hazard examples

Power Generating Plants 6

I understand that WMRE plants contain numerous safety hazards such as:

– Powered industrial trucks – Overhead hazards– Hot Surfaces and Hot Liquids– Equipment that Starts Automatically– Fall Protection Hazards

I understand that I must notify WMRE and the landfill prior to performing any trenching or excavating.

Power Generating Plants

Be Safe!• Contractors are to check with their

supervisor for additional safety guidance• Contractors must check with local WMRE

site management for additional safety hazards

• Report all hazards and incidents immediately

• Most Importantly – Work Safely!

NEED BETTER PHOTO(S)- WM personnel interacting with contractor

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