Title :
Personnel safety and plant reliability considerations in the selection and use of voltage test instruments
Author :
Floyd, H. Landis ; Nenninger, Brian J.
Author_Institution :
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, DE, USA
Abstract :
Deficiencies in the design, selection, and use of test instruments commonly used for troubleshooting and testing for absence of electrical energy can contribute to the cause of mishaps, resulting in personal injury and plant downtime. Some common voltage test instruments can cause unwanted disturbance of sensitive electronic instrumentation and control circuits. Attention to detail in managing the selection and use of voltage test instruments can enhance safety performance and manufacturing productivity. This paper reviews case histories, the evolution in test instrument safety design, standards related to specification and use, and common practices in managing the selection and use of test instruments in the workplace
Keywords :
industrial power systems; personnel; power system measurement; safety; standards; test equipment; voltage measurement; accident causes; industrial plants; industry practices; industry standards; manufacturing productivity; personal injury; personnel safety; plant downtime; plant reliability; sensitive control circuits; sensitive electronic instrumentation; unwanted disturbance; voltage test instruments selection; Circuit testing; Electronic equipment testing; History; Injuries; Instruments; Manufacturing; Personnel; Product safety; Productivity; Voltage control;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
