Energized electrical work

Hazards

• Work performed on or near exposed live electrical conductors or circuit parts.

Controls

• De-energize whenever required or feasible; otherwise follow formal qualified procedures.

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

De-energize whenever required or feasible; otherwise follow formal qualified procedures.

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