Safety
Electrical shock hazard
A dangerous condition in which current may pass through a person contacting different electrical potentials.
Hazards
- A dangerous condition in which current may pass through a person contacting different electrical potentials.
Controls
- De-energize, guard, ground, use GFCI and rated PPE as applicable, and keep wet or damaged conditions controlled.
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, guard, ground, use GFCI and rated PPE as applicable, and keep wet or damaged conditions controlled.
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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