Safety
Service disconnect
A disconnecting means that isolates service-supplied conductors from downstream premises wiring.
Hazards
- A disconnecting means that isolates service-supplied conductors from downstream premises wiring.
Controls
- Keep it labeled and accessible and allow only authorized qualified personnel to operate or connect at the service.
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
Keep it labeled and accessible and allow only authorized qualified personnel to operate or connect at the service.
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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