Title :
The P1605 and P1606 working group report
Author :
Neeser, Dan ; Sanders, Melvin K. ; Anderson, William G.
Author_Institution :
Cooper Bussmann, Ellisville, MO, USA
Abstract :
This article presents a history to date for P1605, a guide for comparison of existing installation requirements for electrical distribution and utilization equipment in North America and Europe, and P1606, a guide for comparison of existing electrical safety standards for employee workplace in North America and Europe. The comparison will address requirements contained in North American standards (OHSA, NFPA70E) and European standards EN 50110 highlighting similarities and differences in these standards.
Keywords :
IEEE standards; electrical safety; employee welfare; installation; EN 50110 standards; Europe; NFPA70E standards; North America; OHSA standards; P1605 working group; P1606 working group; electrical distribution equipment; electrical safety standards; installation requirements; utilization equipment; Code standards; Conducting materials; Electrical safety; Europe; Low voltage; North America; Product safety; Proposals; Safety devices; Standards development;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIA.2005.1380324
