Definitions 20-24 May

Question 1

Clearance

Answer 1

A general term used to describe the accomplished procedure of deenergizing, electrical lines, and equipment or mobilizing, mechanical equipment, and applying walk out to permit “hands-on” work. Clearance includes the placing of protective cards as specified in this book for high-voltage it involves isolating workers from all sources of energy which may be hazardous to the worker, including the draining of trapped, electrical mechanical energy, which may have been retained or built-up. For high voltage this means that all possible energizing points are open with visual isolation. For high voltage the “clearance” shall be issued by the “operating authority” in terms of “clearance to place temporary protective grounds as required”.
Note: For distribution systems the person in charge of switching is the operating authority.

Question 2

Indirect supervision

Answer 2

A qualified person giving direction to an employee(s) while remaining in the general work area with an established communication plan.

Question 3

Conductor

Answer 3

Any line, wire, underground cable, bus, apparatus, equipment or material, capable of transmitting electrical energy.

Question 4

Qualified

Answer 4

Accepted as competent in reference to certification, licensing, training and education, experience, personal competence, physical fitness and familiarity with established safe work procedures, life saving rules, and hazards involved

Question 5

Must/shall

Answer 5

Mandatory