Safety
Dead front
An electrical enclosure condition in which normally accessible surfaces expose no live parts.
Hazards
- An electrical enclosure condition in which normally accessible surfaces expose no live parts.
Controls
- Keep covers and blanks installed, restrict access during service, and restore the dead front before energizing for use.
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
Keep covers and blanks installed, restrict access during service, and restore the dead front before energizing for use.
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Sources
- Electrical Safety Glossary — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration