Protective Measures (CLUES) Proper G Proper G Use F, CB and GFCI G live parts G live parts L or T P U of flexible cords P U of flexible cords C electric panels C electric panels T
Proper Grounding
Use of Safety Equipment Fuse – A low resistance resistor – Allows a certain amount of current into the circuit – Melts when current is exceeded; has to be replaced
Use of Safety Equipment Circuit Breaker – Automatically-operated switch – Designed to protect circuit from overload or short circuit – Can be reset
Use of Safety Equipment GFCI – Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter – Designed to protect protect people from electric shock
Guard Live Parts
Lockout or Tagout
Proper Use of Flexible Cords Flexible cords must not... run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors; run through doorways, windows, or similar openings (unless physically protected); be hidden in walls, ceilings, floors, conduit or other raceways.
Cover Electric Panels
Training