Safety
Fuse
An overcurrent device whose element melts and opens a circuit when current exceeds its design response.
Hazards
- An overcurrent device whose element melts and opens a circuit when current exceeds its design response.
Controls
- Use only the specified class, voltage, interrupting rating, and ampere rating; never bypass or re-fuse it.
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 only the specified class, voltage, interrupting rating, and ampere rating; never bypass or re-fuse it.
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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