| Title |
Safety in electrical testing at work |
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| SubTitle |
General guidance. |
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| Free Download |
Free pdf copy available (273.7 kb)  Click Here to view document. |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
INDG |
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| Series Number |
354 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2002 |
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| Length |
15 pages |
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| Stock Code |
INDG354 |
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| ISBN |
0717622967 |
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| Notes |
leaflet. (INDG 354)(IND G354)(IND G 354)(5 copies per pack) |
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| Abstract |
This publication provides general guidance on safe electrical testing and covers mostly low-voltage testing. The main areas dealt with are: the risks of injury (the most dangerous being caused by electric shock); risk assessments; managing electrical testing; test areas, e.g. permanent, temporary and earth-freee areas; test equipment; safe systems of work; training; and legal requirements. Contents: What is this guidance about?; What types of testing are covered; What is the risk of injury; Carrying out a risk assessment; Managing electrical testing; Setting up safe test areas; Protecting the people doing the testing; Test equipment; Safe systems of work; Training; Competence of testers; Legal requirements; References; Further reading; Addresses of trade and professional associations. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Electricians; Electrical equipment; Electrical components; Diagnostic testing; Insulation; Voltage limits; Injury; Shock current; Live conductor; Microwave; Risk assessment; Residual current devices; RCDs. |
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