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Lessons Learned


Electrical Demolition	Vehicles Overhead Lines
Deficiencies in control and identification of electrical hazards during facility demolition have resulted in hazardous working conditions	Deficiencies in planning and use of spotters contributed to vehicles striking overhead power lines
Electrical Wiring	Lockout Tagout
Electrical wiring mistakes have resulted in electrical shocks and near misses	Working without a lockout/tagout when required has placed workers at risk
Energized Work	Improperly removed lockout/tagouts have created hazardous conditions
Working near energized circuits has resulted in electrical near misses	Work Packages that inadequately defined lockout/tagouts have placed workers at risk
Excavation Incidents	Improperly applied lockout/tagouts have created hazardous conditions
Deficiencies in identification and control of electrical hazards during excavation have resulted in hazardous working conditions
Penetration Activities
Deficiencies in work planning and hazards identification have resulted in electrical near misses when performing blind penetrations and core drilling
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