Electric Shock

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173.

ELECTRIC SHOCK. Physical stimulation that occurs when electrical current passes through

the body. [IEEE 1584-2002]

174.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD. A dangerous condition such that contact or equipment failure can

result in electric shock, arc flash burn, thermal burn, or blast. [NFPA 70E]

175.

ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS. Include transmission

lines, substation structures, systems, and components (SSCs), and control and communication

SSCs. [DOE O 5480.28] [EH62dd1]

176.

EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM. The auxiliary power systems that provide power to safety

and security related equipment during periods of partial or total power failure of associated

primary power system. [DOE O 6430.1A]

177.

EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM. An independent reserve source of electric energy that,

upon failure or outage of the normal source, automatically provides reliable electric power within

a specified time to critical devices and equipment whose failure to operate satisfactorily would

jeopardize the health and safety of personnel or result in damage to property. [ANSI/IEEE

STD 446-1987]

178.

EMPLOYEE. A person employed by a contractor, and any person previously employed by a

contractor if that person's complaint alleges that employment was terminated for conduct

described in 708.5 of 10 CFR 708. [10 CFR 708.2]

179.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE. A program of counseling, referral, and educational services

concerning illegal drug use and other medical, mental, emotional, or personal problems of

employees, particularly those which adversely affect behavior and job performance. [10 CFR

707.4]

180.

EMPLOYEE CONCERN. A declaration, statement or assertion of impropriety or inadequacy

associated with the environment, safety, or health aspects of DOE-managed and contractor-

managed activities, the validity of which has not been established. [DOE O 5480.29]

[EH62dd1]

181.

EMPLOYEE CONCERNS MANAGER (ECM). A senior DOE Official designated as a

single-point-of-contact, reporting directly to the Field Office Manager (FOM), or in

Headquarters reporting to AD-1, responsible for the management of the Employee Concerns

Management System (ECMS). [DOE O 5480.29] [EH62dd1]