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Energized electrical work

Work performed on or near exposed live electrical conductors or circuit parts.

Safety notes

  • De-energize whenever required or feasible; otherwise follow formal qualified procedures.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

De-energize whenever required or feasible; otherwise follow formal qualified procedures.

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Sources

  1. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  2. Electrical Safety Specification for Motion Picture Production · Entertainment Electrical Safety Association

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