To perform work in electrical installations, even the most minor ones, you need to confirm your qualifications and knowledge. And now we are not talking about a diploma, but about the corresponding electrical safety group, which acts as an admission.
It is like a step towards performing more complex work, and in this note we will talk about who is assigned group 2 in electrical safety, the assignment program and what documents need to be completed.
In previous articles, I described in detail the assignment of group 1 for electrical safety and what types of electrical safety groups there are, read them first so that the whole “puzzle” fits into the overall picture.
What is better: getting or buying an electrical safety certificate?
Admission must be confirmed every year. Some do not want to undergo certification and formalize it. They prefer to buy an electrical safety certificate with permission to work. There are risks here:
- to be deceived, to lose your money;
- become the owner of documents with a false seal, signature of a representative of Rostekhnadzor;
- receive a certificate for the wrong category, for example, without the mark “over 1000 V”;
- possess documents from an unaccredited institution without a license.
All these aspects will be the deciding factor during the inspection. The holder of such a “permit” will at a minimum be suspended, and the organization will pay a fine, and may even be closed.
There have been cases of criminal liability for fraud, forgery of documents, and complicity. It’s easier, calmer, and more reliable to formalize everything, especially since this can be done remotely, in just 2-3 days.
Commission
The composition of the commission depends on which admission group the employee is applying for. To issue the appropriate permit to electrical and electrical engineering personnel, a commission of five people will be required, headed by the person responsible for electrical engineering.
It should include a labor safety engineer who monitors the operation of electrical installations, and necessarily the chief engineer of your company or plant. The commission members themselves are first certified by the local Rostekhnadzor office. An inspector representing this organization may also participate in the commission. The chairman of the commission must have a fifth tolerance group if the enterprise uses installations with a power of over 1000 volts. If there is no such equipment, it is enough for the chairman of the commission to have a fourth clearance group.
Logbook for assignment of group I for electrical safety to non-electrical personnel - Bitrade
The logbook for assignment of group 1 for electrical supply is filled out in all enterprises with registered electrical equipment in accordance with POT R M-016-2001 “Interindustry rules for labor protection (safety rules) during the operation of electrical installations.”
The magazine allows you to ensure safe maintenance of electrical installations by both technical specialists and non-electrical personnel.
This category includes all heads and deputies of departments, workshops and sections, heads of individual energy services and companies as a whole.
What does electrical safety group I mean?
This group includes non-electrical employees who perform their duties in conditions where there is a high probability of receiving electric shocks. They are not directly employed on electrical installations, but directly or indirectly use them in the course of performing their job duties.
This can be both production and non-production personnel, including premises cleaners, dispatchers, etc. The full list of positions that fall into this group is approved by the director of the enterprise. It is the fact of obtaining the first electrical safety group that is noted in the standardized journal.
Group I is the lowest available, the highest is V (fifth). This group is received by employees of the enterprise without special electrical engineering training.
How to get Group I in electrical safety
Persons who have the following knowledge are allowed to receive instructions for obtaining the first group:
- Why is electric current dangerous?
- safety rules for contact with electrical appliances;
- providing emergency assistance in case of electric shock.
If necessary, not only an oral interview is carried out, but also a test of practical skills in trouble-free work with electrical installations and an assessment of emergency assistance techniques in case of electrical damage. Classes are taught by a responsible employee with group III or higher.
Procedure for filling out the journal
The journal for assigning group 1 for electrical safety is filled out in accordance with the established form. Before making the first entry, the responsible person fills out the first sheet and puts a certification on it. The title page indicates the full name of the organization, its structural unit (optional) and two dates.
Inside the journal, in special columns, the serial number of the entry, the full name of the person who passed the certification, his position, the date of assignment of the group (plus the date of the previous assignment, if any) are indicated, as well as two signatures - the certified person and the inspector.
The general logging sequence is as follows:
- The head of the enterprise by order appoints a person responsible for electrical safety. He also lists the positions that should be assigned to group 1;
- employees undergo training, following which they sign in a log and receive group 1;
- employees listen to repeated lectures and undergo an oral knowledge test once every 12 months.
The pages of the magazine are numbered and laced. The last of them bears the signature of the person responsible for the electrical equipment of the enterprise or its separate structural unit (for example, a branch). The ends of the lacing are fastened with paper on which the company's seal is affixed.
Other logging requirements:
- Empty lines are not allowed;
- corrections are not allowed (incorrect text is carefully crossed out, the correct version is indicated next to it);
- The journal maintenance is controlled by the chief power engineer of the enterprise;
- It is desirable, but not necessary, to seal each page of the magazine;
- The document must be kept for 10 years.
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Documents for assigning group 2 according to electronic security
Here, as you can see, everything is more complicated when assigning 1 electrical safety group. Responsibility increases and it is necessary to create a commission for certification, which should include 5 employees (clause 1.4.30 of PTEEP).
Sample of drawing up an order to create a commission to test knowledge on electrical safety
You can download the order form by following the link.
The chairman of the commission is the person responsible for electrical facilities; the members are employees who have electrical safety groups and are certified by Rostechnadzor.
But there is a slight digression here, and in paragraph 1.4.31 of the PTEEP, it is said that it is possible to include in the commission only two out of four commission members who have passed a knowledge test in RTN, and the chairman, a priori, must be certified in RTN.
In order to conduct pre-certification training of personnel, you must have developed a training program on electrical safety (group 2).
It is drawn up by the person responsible for electrical equipment, coordinated with the labor protection department and approved by the head of the organization.
The program is a plan, divided by hours, followed by lecture topics. I leave it for you to download as an example, you can modify it to suit your organization and improve it.
Anyone who is sent to Rostechnadzor for certification can easily prepare additionally with the help of special services. Or, having “upgraded” my electrical safety, downloaded questions and answers (group 2), I leave them in this link.
Electrical safety magazine group 2
If the employee coped with the questions and received a positive result, then this fact must be confirmed by the appropriate document, but which one? Protocol or journal entry?
There is a clear distinction in this regard in clause 2.5 of the PTEEP:
- If you have an electric power industry organization, then you need to fill out a knowledge test protocol and fill out a log.
- If the organization is a consumer of electricity, then an entry in the accounting log and a knowledge test is sufficient.
Moreover, the journal forms are different, for some you need to use Appendix No. 5, for others Appendix No. 6 of POTEE is suitable, do not get confused.
And all categories of workers who are assigned to group 2 are issued a certificate.
An example of an electrical safety certificate
Please note that the certificate, protocol and magazine for EE consumers must indicate the date of the next inspection so as not to miss the deadline. This date may be several earlier, but not later:
- for electrical personnel – 1 year;
- for administrative and technical – 3 years.
Otherwise, fines from Rostechnadzor are possible.
Employer's liability
In any type of training, the employer must clearly control the timing of knowledge testing, including electrical safety.
It is strictly prohibited to admit an employee with overdue training and knowledge testing, otherwise he will face administrative liability under Art. 9.11 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation:
- for an individual a fine of 1,000 to 2,000 rubles;
- officials - from 2000 to 4000 rubles;
- Individual entrepreneur – from 2000 to 4000 rubles or suspension of activities for 90 days;
- Legal entity – from 20,000 to 40,000 rubles or suspension of activities for 90 days.
You can get away with a fine if there was an inspection and a violation was discovered, but if an accident occurs, then you will need to familiarize yourself with the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, Art. 143.
Electrical safety instructions group 2
And when an employee has been assigned group 2 in electrical safety, it is necessary to familiarize him with the labor protection instructions, which are subsequently used as a supplement when conducting labor safety briefings.
And besides, every employee, no matter what electrical safety group he is assigned to, must know and follow labor safety rules for each type of equipment and work. And have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with it if such a need arises.
Therefore, by clicking on the link, you will have access to instructions on electrical safety for those with group 2.
Documents for certification
To test employees’ knowledge of electrical safety, the organization’s management writes an application to Rostekhnadzor. The following documents are attached to it:
- an extract from the Logbook for testing knowledge of working rules in electrical installations, as well as a protocol for testing knowledge of working rules in electrical installations - for employees who work at energy facilities;
- an extract from the Logbook for testing knowledge of working rules in electrical installations - for employees of organizations that are consumers of electrical energy.
Extracts are certified by the organization that sends employees for certification. For organizations that are consumers of electricity, certification is organized in specialized training centers; they do not have to contact Rostechnadzor.
Check frequency
- Specialists of the 2nd clearance group must undergo regular inspection annually. But in some situations, it is possible to conduct an extraordinary inspection:
- when legislation changes;
- when changing the employee’s position, implying expanded responsibilities;
- in the absence of work experience in the specialty from six months to 3 years;
- in case of errors in operation due to non-compliance with electrical safety standards;
- if you fail the electrical safety exam;
- at the request of state supervisory authorities.
To whom is it assigned?
Persons working in certain professions need to obtain qualification group No. 2 in electrical safety. These are specialties that are associated with the conditions listed in the “Rules for the technical operation of consumer electrical installations” (PTEEP) and in the “Rules for labor protection during the operation of electrical installations” (POTEE).
Each individual enterprise has a list of specific positions and jobs related to the need for access to electrical equipment. Approval of such a list is the responsibility of the head of the organization.
These positions include:
- electric welders;
- machine equipment operators;
- crane operators;
- boiler equipment operators;
- signalmen;
- thermists;
- drivers of special cargo transport;
- persons working with power tools;
- electricians on probation.
The video from the channel “STBSH CHU ODPO” tells who at the enterprise must undergo training in electrical safety rules.
Categories of electrical technical personnel
All electrical personnel are usually divided into several categories:
| Staff | Functions |
| Administrative and technical | Managers and organizers of the work process |
| Operational | Operations management workers who service electrical installations. Employees prepare workplaces and directly supervise the process. |
| Repair | Personnel who provide:
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| Operational and repair | Employees are engaged in repair work. Personnel must be prepared for prompt maintenance of electrical installations. |
Requirements for candidates
Officials or workers wishing to receive electrical safety group 2 must meet the following requirements:
- be at least 18 years of age;
- have two months of experience working with electrical devices.
Employees can be admitted to the test only if they have completed ES training lasting at least 72 hours. The exam is available to workers in the electrical sector without work experience or relevant education: applicants must have access group No. 1.
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Program 2 groups
Of the four electrical safety groups, the process of obtaining the second is the simplest; almost all employees of the enterprise, including management and maintenance personnel, have it.
The second group is intended for workers whose responsibilities include operations with electrical equipment, its installation and commissioning, but they are not responsible for ensuring safety at the site and do not monitor compliance with the technology by other personnel.
Requirements for obtaining
The training and certification program for the second group of electrical safety is designed for personnel who must meet the following requirements:
- The employee must be at least 18 years old;
- Work experience in the field of installation and maintenance of electrical equipment for at least 1 month. Often the second group is assigned to an employee who is hired into an organization after receiving secondary specialized education;
- Personnel applying for this certification must already have the first category, which is assigned immediately after hiring and is a routine briefing on safety knowledge.
Service personnel
This list of requirements is minimal; each enterprise can independently add additional items to it, depending on the functions of the organization, for example, engineering education or work experience of more than one year.
The training program for this qualification includes a training course of lectures, which ends with testing or an oral exam. The assigned group gives the employee the right to perform electrical installation work, laying conductive lines, and assembling panels with equipment without connection. All actions must be controlled by a responsible employee with clearance higher than second and appointed by management as a senior or foreman.
What's included in the course
To get a second group on electrical safety, you need to study three main areas that are included in the course of lectures on this topic. Among them:
- General parameters and rules of conduct for personnel at power plants, real threats to human health that may arise in the event of an emergency. To study this information, there are various methods that are recommended by the supervisory authority;
- Measures to prevent the occurrence of emergency situations at work, as well as the procedure for troubleshooting electrical installations in compliance with safety regulations. This item includes algorithms for employee behavior during emergencies, procedures for evacuation or emergency response;
First aid
- Minimum knowledge to provide first aid to an electric shock victim. This information is mandatory for study, since during accidents, except for the employee with the second group, there may be no one nearby, and you will have to carry out the initial resuscitation actions yourself.
These points are the minimum to study; they are included in the main personnel training program. Depending on the specifics of the work performed, the organization may include additional questions regarding production in the testing, but this is not a prerequisite for passing the standard.
First, initial, admission group
This applies only to non-electrical personnel. Before starting work, employees in this category must undergo training.
IMPORTANT!
What electrical safety group is needed for an employee assigned to electrical safety group 1 in organizations with electrical installations over 1000 V? A specialist with a clearance group of at least three is appointed responsible for conducting the briefing: third, fourth or fifth.
After the employee completes the training, a record of this is made in a special journal. The citizen gets acquainted with her under his personal signature. The instructor also signs the log.
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Remote learning
Thanks to the well-developed Internet network, it has become possible to reach a large number of people simultaneously with the learning process. The Olympox methodological program provides pre-certification training in various technical areas.
It is easy to study lectures and complete practical assignments for group 2 EB. In this case, the certified person can be in the classroom of his own enterprise and engage in self-training. Login to the system is carried out using a password and login, since the program is a licensed product.
The training course includes teaching materials (reference books, manuals, regulations, etc.), as well as test questions on each topic. Questions and answers to them are made in the form of tests, where you need to make the only correct choice.
To make it easier to give answers, the student is offered to use additional training manuals with sample quotes on the topic of interest.
Pre-exam testing for the electrical safety group is taken into account when taking subsequent exams, since the answers are saved in the system
Additional Information. For preliminary self-control, it is proposed to use express tests that are not stored in memory. You can take the test on each topic separately, or you can go through the entire course at once. Test questions resemble tickets, but do not necessarily contain questions from the final exam version.
OLIMPOX websiteOLYMPOX is great for corporate training. The program connects to the office local network, and each employee can log into it from their work computer after being authorized.
All students loaded into the system are divided into groups based on professional competence, and their own training courses are created for them. In order not to overload the system, a lesson plan or testing plan for each group is drawn up. The time allocated to each student for self-preparation is also taken into account.
Exam mode
To summarize the training, the program provides an exam that is taken on a computer. The certification commission (two or more people) can monitor the progress of testing in real time, being at a considerable distance.
Note! A certain number of tickets have been created for each course, including several test tasks. A fixed period of time is allotted to familiarize yourself with them and choose the correct answer.
Despite the distance between the examinee and the certification commission, a protocol is drawn up based on the exam results according to the template available in the program itself. On its basis, electrical safety group 2 (or higher) is assigned, since Rostechnadzor recognizes this method of training and passing exams.
Documenting
Data on passing the test is recorded in the books of Rostechnadzor and the knowledge testing journal, in which there is a special column for this. After this, the employee’s identification card is filled out.
Note! Log entries and testing reports help identify counterfeit IDs that have been acquired illegally. If an employee received a document illegally, there will be no entries about it in the accounting journals and books
Such an employee will be considered to have failed the exam.
If an employee received a document illegally, there will be no entries about it in the accounting journals and books. Such an employee will be considered to have failed the exam.
Requirements for employees
Certificate
In the certificate confirming the admission group, in addition to the information itself and the certification passed, the following information must be present on the title page:
- specialist data;
- place of work and position;
- category in terms of electrical safety.
The title page must be certified by the seal of the organization in which the specialist works and the signature of the manager responsible for the energy sector. The certificate, which is issued to the person responsible for the energy sector, is signed by the head of the enterprise.
The last page contains a table that is a certificate of the right to carry out special work. Here records are made about the employee’s right to carry out certain work. For example, for measuring or testing electrical equipment. This is relevant for specialists in electrical engineering laboratories. Information confirming qualifications to perform work at height may also be provided.
Based on this document, it is concluded what level of qualifications the employee has and what salary he can qualify for.
Document for admission
As a result of successfully passing the test, the commission issues the examinee a certificate confirming that the employee has been assigned group 2 in electrical safety. Such a document is valid for a year, then it is renewed after the next knowledge test.
Document certifying the EB groupWhen moving to another production, a valid certificate does not give access to all electrical equipment, installations and tools until the employee confirms his knowledge and skills. He is given time to review the theory and a probationary period for practical work, after which the examinee is tested.
Note! If the document is lost, the employee is not allowed into the electrical installation until he receives a new certificate. To do this, you must submit an application to the commission that issued it.
Determining the level of knowledge
At the same time, the documents acquired at your previous job are valid, so it is very important to save all your old crusts.
Also, this document may be needed when assigning team members and a responsible manager to solve various problems at electrical installations.
The admission group establishes the level of training and knowledge, the extent to which workers are oriented in the methods of safe handling of electricity. There are five groups identified in Russia. There are special conditions that allow you to obtain an electrical safety permit for each of them.
Knowledge testing at Rostekhnadzor
In general, the verification itself does not cause any particular difficulties. Now all exams are taken on computers.
I don’t see much point in looking for Rostekhnadzor tickets (I mean tickets with questions) somewhere on the Internet. Because they change quite often. This year, for example, there are changes again - the total number of questions has decreased, but new ones have been added.
The number of allowed errors also changes. Now one, then two, then three. This year there are two again. So you won't get bored.
Rostechnadzor tests are not that difficult if you know how to prepare for them correctly. I talked about my method of preparing for the exam here in detail, so I won’t repeat myself.
