Electrical conductor

Hazards

• A material or purpose-built component intended to carry electric current continuously.

Controls

• Use the correct material, ampacity, insulation, temperature, connector, routing, and mechanical protection.

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

Use the correct material, ampacity, insulation, temperature, connector, routing, and mechanical protection.

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