1. Accident prevention tags Temporary signs that have
preprint- ed instructions and
markings indi- cating a
restriction of operation, is in a
condition for test or maintenance,
and component is under
operating jurisdiction of an
organizational unit.
2. Approach distance The minimum distance a
worker is permitted to
approach exposed en- ergized
parts with any part of their
body, or any conductive object
with- out an approved
insulating handle.
3. Approach distance for a Qualified Person 6 feet from exposed equipment.
3
feet if the conductor is insulated.
4. Authorized Person A person that is authorized to
re- ceive work authorities on
circuits and equipment from the
load dispatcher or from a field
represenative.
5. Barricade A physical obstruction placed to
warn
against accidental contact with a
haz- ard or restrict entry into a
hazard area. Barricades may be
plastic bar- ricade tape of any
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color, flags or any other device
that will serve this pur- pose.
6. Clearance A work Authority issued by the
load
dispatcher or their field
representa- tive that states the
specified circuit, circuit
component, or equipment is
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disconnected or isolated from
SPEC- IFIED sources of
energy.
7. CS The CS is used to indicate a
4.8kv
Customer Station.
8. IS The IS is used to define a 34.5kv
sta-
tion.
9. Disconnected Means that a required open,
usu- ally, visible, exists between
specified sources of electric
energy and the circuit or circuit
component that is cleared.
10. Electric Trouble Dispatcher Has jurisdiction over the 7.5kv
and below electric system.
11. Electrical Safety Observer A Qualified electrical worker
trained as safety observer, who
has their primary duties,
observing the work activities,
and being prepared to render
immediate assistance in the
event of an accident. For work
WITH- IN THE APPROACH
DISTANCE of
exposed, energized conductors
or equipment, and ESO SHALL
be at the same elevation as the
person doing the work and