Energized

Hazards

• Electrically connected to, or containing energy from, a source of voltage.

Controls

• Treat parts as energized until the required de-energization and test procedure proves otherwise.

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

Treat parts as energized until the required de-energization and test procedure proves otherwise.

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