Safety
Equipment defect
A condition or characteristic that weakens or reduces the safe strength or function of equipment.
Hazards
- A condition or characteristic that weakens or reduces the safe strength or function of equipment.
Controls
- Tag out, segregate, report, and have authorized personnel repair, test, or discard the item.
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
Tag out, segregate, report, and have authorized personnel repair, test, or discard the item.
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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