De-energized

Hazards

• Disconnected from all electrical sources and relieved of stored or induced electrical energy as required.

Controls

• Open and lock isolating devices, address stored energy, verify absence with an approved tester, and maintain control.

Personal protective equipment

• Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

• Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Open and lock isolating devices, address stored energy, verify absence with an approved tester, and maintain control.

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