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Safety in electrical testing:

Title Safety in electrical testing:
SubTitle Switchgear and control gear
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Author HSE
Series Code EIS
Series Number 37
Publisher HSE Books
Date of Publication 2002
Length 4 pages
Stock Code EIS37
Price Exc. VAT Free
VAT Rate 0%
Product Type Hard Copy
Format Paper
Notes leaflet. Engineering information sheet no 37 (EIS 37)
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.
Keywords Guidance; Engineering.


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