Qualifications for Working on Electrical Circuits
Working safely with electricity requires special knowledge of a Qualified Person (QP), usually an electrician. A QP has the skills and techniques for avoiding or creating electrical hazards. This person will be very familiar with the safety-related work practices that pertain to electrical jobs.
Only qualified persons should work on electrical circuits.
A Qualified Person has the skills and techniques necessary to:
- Distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electrical equipment;
- Determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts;
- Determine the clearance distances required and the corresponding voltages to which the qualified person will be exposed.
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