safety 1
a meeting in which the employee in charge is required to conduct and at a minimum discuss the following subjects; hazards associated with the job, work procedure involved, special precautions, energy-source controls, PPE, and emergency contact information
job briefing
the point where the employees assemble to preform the work
jobsite
The closest distance a qualified employee is permitted to approach an energized or a grounded object, as applicable for the work method being used.
minimum approach distance
an unintended unplanned or unexpected event that could have resulted in personnel injury or property damage but did not
near miss
also known as single shot
non-reclosing
equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses
Personal protective equipment PPE
Any electrical circuit that normally operates at more than 600 volts
primary voltage
a device for opening or closing or changing the connection of a circuit.
switch
A general term that covers the necessary facilities to furnish underground service, generally to residential and commercial customers
underground residential distribution (URD)
Any electrical circuit that normally operates at less than 600 volts.
secondary voltage
a document provided by manufacturers and importers of chemicals to convey information to the users of their products
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
The employer, the entity that has jurisdiction and control over the operation of the utility
utility
to be understood as mandatory and having the same effect as "must" and "will"
shall
A rule requiring compliance by all employees concerned.
safety rule
the effective potential difference between any two conductors or between conductor and ground.
voltage
a flexible strap, belt, rope, cable, or other rated material used in vertical, basket hitch, or choker configuration to facilitate moving equipment or objects
sling
an apparatus for reducing or increasing the voltage of an alternating current, direct current, and or phase shifting
transformer
any individual not an employee or representative of the utility
public
the act of reconfiguring the electric distribution, substation, transmission, or generating station electric system voltage 600 v and above
switching
to be understood advisory and having the same effect as "recommended"
should