Good answers.
1) There is certainly a cost associated with training. I think we can all recognize that, however the benefit of having trained individuals to do this task may outweigh those costs. I donno?
2) I dont agree with the statement about OSHA having a problem with this. Show me where OSHA references "electrician" anywhere it its regs. It talks about persons "qualified" to do the job. An electrician would most likely be qualified for this, however that certification would not be necessary.
3)I meant: Qualified Electircal Worker does not equal Electrician. Both the OSHA & NFPA reference "qualified" personnel by providing performance based training requirments. These requirements can be met without obtaining any professional certifications (although professional credentials would obviously be preferred). Your knowlege of electrical systems, safety regulations relevant to working on or near electrical components, and your intimate knowlege of cinema projectors makes you qualified to service them.
There are dozens of pieces of equipment in my shop. Some maintenance tasks require my guys to remove guards that may enclose electrcial components amoung other mechanical components. Sometimes my guys will need to access these areas for work, and LOTO may not be feasible. They are not electrcians, but they have been trained to do the work safely and know what equipemtn is required.
Our insurance company requires licensed electrcians for certain activities, but not OSHA.
If done correctly, i dont see major liabilty in this. Although anyone can sue anyone for anything these days.
Look forward to a response...
