Healthcare Facilities – CSA Z462

1. What is CSA Standard Z462?

• CSA Z462 covers Workplace Electrical Safety and deals primarily with how electrical work is performed, and includes specifications for:
  • safe work procedures for persons working on electrical equipment; and
  • PPE for electrical workers and maintenance personnel.

 

2. Why should Healthcare Facilities care?

• CSA Z462 is referenced in the Canadian Electrical Code,

• Electrical incidents often occur during routine maintenance or service work at the facility,

• This risk may be elevated if work is performed by contractors unfamiliar with the infrastructure,

• Electrical incidents represent:
  • Safety risk of worker injuries or fatalities
  • Financial risk
    • Cost to repair damaged equipment
    • Lost operations due to damaged infrastructure.

 

3. What Should You Do About It?

• Confirm that your facility has an up-to-date Electrical Safety Program document,

• Confirm that all maintenance staff have access to the latest 2021 edition of CSA Standard Z462; and

• Check that all staff and contractor electricians create Z462-compliant Job Safety Plans prior to performing electrical work.

 

Read our Case Study to learn how London Health Sciences handles Workplace Electrical Safety.