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Electrical guarding

Also known as guarded live parts.

Placement or enclosure of live parts to prevent accidental contact by unqualified people.

Safety notes

  • Maintain barriers, locked access, elevation, covers, signage, and working clearances throughout temporary operations.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Maintain barriers, locked access, elevation, covers, signage, and working clearances throughout temporary operations.

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Sources

  1. Electrical Safety Glossary · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  2. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.