![]() I have rarely seen a properly maintained disconnect. “properly maintained by qualified persons” is a really tough phrase to meet. The language is correct but most people read but fail to understand the words. There was substantial debate and it barely passed. I was there when these were all formulated. Bill Shinn had two under his watch in less than a month when electrical safety chair at a large metals company. ![]() You have all the right quotes from NFPA 70E.Īll our partners have had employees or friends suffer this fate. Dave uses some of our training materials for CSA Z462 and NFPA 70E Training Here is an article by a very wise Dave Smith on the One-Hand-Rule. I prefer the unhinged side because I want to wear the RIGHT PPE and not use the door as a potentially “bone breaking” shield. I prefer the side because MOST of the time the arc comes out. A bigger disconnect or a switchgear might.ģ. The hinged side of a small disconnect isn’t likely to break bones. (Why in the heck are you still wearing non-FR?)Ģ. Yes if you are not in FR you MIGHT be a little bit better off on the hinged side if this prevents clothing ignition. What about the one-hand-rule? The “Left Hand Rule” came about when all disconnect handles were on the right side so the left hand rule kept you out of the line of fire. Some folks want to change the Left Hand Rule to the Right Hand Rule. Mobile Equipment Operator Safety near Power Lines.Arc Flash Awareness for Utilities (1910.269).Low and High Voltage Qualified Rent | Buy.NEC Updates for Industrial Installations.First Responder Electrical Safety Awareness.General Personnel Electrical Safety Awareness.Electrical Safety Compliance Inspection.Advanced Electrical Safety for Key Personnel.Temporary Protective Grounding for Utilities.Tables and Tools – Utility Arc Flash Made Easy.Electrical Vehicle (EV) Electrical Safety .Arc Flash Safety for Utilities (1910.269).Electrical Safety Program Compliance Strategies. ![]()
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