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electrical Safety
Technical terms chapter 1
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Electrical Engineering
Graduate
02/23/2012

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Arc Flash
Definition
An explosion that takes place when electricity short-circuits through the air or across inadequate insulation
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Blockout device
Definition
A safety device used to stop machinery from moving
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Electrical Burn
Definition
A burn that occurs when electricity passes through the body
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Insulated tools
Definition
Tools, with a nonconductive covering that are designed to prevent the transfer of electricity from the tool to the user
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Lockout Device
Definition
A safety device that prevents the energizing of a circuit by locking switches, breakers, valves (gas and liquid), or enclosures.
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personal protective equipment (PPE)
Definition
The clothing and equipment worn to provide protection from hazards
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Tagout
Definition
The identification procedure that is used to let other workers know who applied a lockout
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