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Part 2
Definitions
In this Safety Policy, unless the context otherwise requires, the following
words shall have the following meanings.
Shall :
Where shall is used in this Safety Policy with no qualifications, this
indicates a mandatory requirement with no discretion permitted and no
judgement to be made.
Reasonably Practicable :
Where a statement is qualified by the words reasonably practicable a
slightly less strict standard is imposed. It means that an assessment must
be made considering, on the one hand, the magnitude of the risks of a
particular work activity or environment, and on the other hand the cost in
terms of the physical difficulty, time, trouble and expenses which would be
involved in taking steps to eliminate or minimise these risks. The greater
the degree of risk, the less weight that can be given to the cost of
measures needed to prevent that risk.
Authorising Engineer (low voltage)
A Chartered Engineer with appropriate experience or an Incorporated
Electrical Engineer who possesses the necessary degree of independence
from local management and is appointed in writing by management to
implement, administer and monitor the safety arrangements for the low
voltage electrical supply and distribution systems of the organisation to
ensure compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations and to assess
the suitability and appointment of candidates in writing to be “Authorised
Persons”.
Authorised Person
An individual appointed in writing who, in the opinion of an Authorising
Engineer, has sufficient technical knowledge and experience required to
prevent danger while carrying out work on defined electrical systems.
Charged
When the electrical equipment has acquired a charge either because it
is Live or has retained/regained a charge even though it may be
disconnected from the rest of the system.
Circuit Conductors :
Means any conductor in a system which is intended to carry electric
current in normal conditions, or to be energised in normal conditions, and
includes a combined neutral and earth conductor, but does not include a
conductor provided solely to form a protective function by connection to
earth or other reference point.
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