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De-energizing equipment, following adequate lockout/tagout procedures,
and verifying the absence of voltage are key components to establishing
an effective foundation for an electrical safety program. Even though there
has been signicant progress in bringing awareness to electrical hazards in
the workplace and the importance of establishing a strong electrical safety
program, the electrical injury rate remains stable. Employees performing
service or maintaining equipment can be exposed to grave physical harm
or even death if hazardous energy is not properly controlled. Following an
effective electrical safety program, properly de-energizing equipment, and
verifying the absence of voltage before performing work can help to reduce
the possibility of a dangerous electrical incident. However, the critical step of
verifying the absence of voltage is often overlooked or performed incorrectly
because the process is time consuming and cumbersome. This paper
examines the challenges surrounding the voltage verication process and
offers a solution that improves electrical safety by reducing the likelihood of
distraction and human error.
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– Safely Testing for Absence of Voltage