Definitions 28-31 May

Question 1

Deenergized

Answer 1

Disconnected from all energy sources. When applied to electrical lines and equipment shall mean disconnected from all external sources of energy by means of an energy isolation device but does not mean visual isolation, grounding or placing of protective cards.

Question 2

Equipotentiel bonding

Answer 2

Electrically connecting all conductive objects in a zone surrounding a worker to ensure that all objects and workers in the zone are and remain at the same electrical potential regardless of the relationship to earth potential. To achieve this purpose, the bonding connection must be sufficient capacity to safely conduct any current likely to be imposed on it.

Question 3

Ep grounding

Answer 3

An equipotential bonding zone connected to an earth ground.

Question 4

PPE

Answer 4

Any equipment or device intended to be worn are used to prevent or minimize personal injury or ill health.

Question 5

Isolated

Answer 5

Disconnected from all and external sources of hazardous electrical and mechanical energy (not to be confused with cleared)

Question 6

Switching

Answer 6

Any function that changes the operating status of equipment of circuits