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Neutral conductor

A grounded circuit conductor carrying intended return current in applicable distribution systems.

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Hazards

  • A grounded circuit conductor carrying intended return current in applicable distribution systems.

Controls

  • Size, identify, connect, and protect it under the governing electrical rules.

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

Size, identify, connect, and protect it under the governing electrical rules.

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