Safety & Training Short: Electrical Safety - Voltage Testing

Hazards of voltage testing: Anyone performing electrical measurements must understand the safety hazards associated with this task and be certain that their tools meet code requirements. Persons testing voltage on energized equipment or for verification on locked out equipment can be injured if test instruments are not appropriately applied or the wrong instrument is used for the job.
 
Make sure your instrument is appropriately rated for the equipment being tested:

• Qualified persons need to be trained to select an appropriate voltage detector and must be able to demonstrate how to use a device to verify the absence of voltage, including interpreting indications provided by the device. 

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