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Emergency power off

Also known as EPO.

A readily identified control intended to remove power rapidly from designated equipment or an area.

Safety notes

  • Define exactly what it controls, keep access clear, test under an approved plan, and communicate restart authority.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Define exactly what it controls, keep access clear, test under an approved plan, and communicate restart authority.

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Sources

  1. Published Technical Standards · Entertainment Services and Technology Association
  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.