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Live-to-Earth

06/11/2009 8:09 AM

is it acceptable to test live-to-earth conductors, then continue with the work when the test equipment reads zero? y/n and why?

please respond trying to finish module today....
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Re: Live-to-Earth

06/11/2009 8:33 AM

Sounds like homework.

We'll help with homework - we won't DO homework.

Come back when you have given it some thought and research on why it might or might not be a good idea and we'll help.

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Re: Live-to-Earth

06/11/2009 8:49 AM

<...continue with the work when the test equipment reads zero...>

A correct procedure would be:

  1. Lock-off the circuit being worked on.
  2. Test that the test equipment is working.
  3. Test that the locked-off circuit is dead, using the tested test equipment.
  4. Test that the test equipment is still working, by re-testing it on a live circuit.
  5. Issue Permit-to-work to the individual leading the work on the dead circuit, preferably handing the individual the key to the lock so that it can be returned when the permit is either cancelled or completed.
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06/11/2009 3:50 PM

Well its more ideal than performing the work and then testing to see if the conductors are live.

Don't laugh you know most of us have done this at some stage.

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