Protective Measures (CLUES)

• Proper G• Use F, CB and GFCI• G live parts• L or T• P U of flexible cords• 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