Electrical enclosure

Hazards

• A cabinet or housing that protects electrical parts and limits access or environmental exposure.

Controls

• Match enclosure rating to weather and location, secure covers, maintain ventilation and clearances, and control entries.

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

Match enclosure rating to weather and location, secure covers, maintain ventilation and clearances, and control entries.

Explore related entries

• Listed equipment
• Cable strain relief