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XV. WORKING ON ENERGIZED CIRCUITS (WORKING
HOT)
Note: Working hot, if not done correctly, can be extremely dangerous,
possibly even fatal. For that reason, working hot in the Physics Division is
prohibited unless it is absolutely necessary. And then, it may only be done by
people who are properly trained, and only after the job has been thourghly
thought out to identify and minimize the dangers involved.
This will be accomplished if the following are adhered to. These are
requirements for working hot in the Physics Division.
A. Working on electrically energized circuits above 50 VAC that could cause a
paralyzing electric shock (see Table I) or a shock that could startle a person
into another accident is normally forbidden. If it is absolutely necessary to
work on energized circuits, those responsible for the work must adhere to
theANL-E ESH Manual, Chapter 9-1, and must complete a Hot Work Permit.
B. Anyone who works on energized circuits must have have attended the ANL
Electrical Safety Training course.
C. Every effort to avoid a paralyzing or startling shock must be made and the
risks involved compensated for by extraordinary safety precautions,
justification, and documentation.
D. Procedures for working hot electrically or safe work permit apply to all
new installations as well as to all emergency maintenance and troubleshooting
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