| Title |
Safety in electrical testing: |
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| SubTitle |
Switchgear and control gear |
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| Free Download |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
EIS |
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| Series Number |
37 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2002 |
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| Length |
4 pages |
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| Stock Code |
EIS37 |
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| Price Exc. VAT |
Free |
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| VAT Rate |
0% |
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| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
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| Format |
Paper |
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| Notes |
leaflet. Engineering information sheet no 37 (EIS 37) |
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| Abstract |
This information sheet gives specific advice about some of the ways of avoiding injury during the electrical testing of switchgear and control gear, including those with power electronic components installed. The main points cover: how injuies happen during testing (the most significant being electric shock): carring out a risk assessment; managing testing (including guidance on the importance of training; measures for creating a test area; precautions to be taken; and handling test equipment); and legal requirements. Contents: What is this guidance about?; How can injuries happen during testing?; Carrying out a risk assessment; Managing testing; What are the legal requirements?; References; Where can I get more information?; Further information. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Engineering. |
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