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Electrical polarity
The identified relationship among conductors or terminals that must be connected in the intended orientation.
Safety notes
- Test with approved instruments and maintain hot, neutral, ground, positive, and negative assignments through adapters.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Test with approved instruments and maintain hot, neutral, ground, positive, and negative assignments through adapters.
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Sources
- Electrical Safety Glossary · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.