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DEFINITIONS

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Interprets the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70); the National Electrical

Safety Code (ANSI C2); 29 CFR 1910, Subpart S; 29 CFR 1926, Subparts K and V; and DOE

Order 6430.1A, "General Design Criteria." Approves electrical equipment, wiring methods,

electrical installations, and utilization equipment for compliance. Coordinates these functions

with ES&H management and the DOE area or field office.

Approved

Acceptable to the AHJ.

Appliance

Utilization equipment, generally other than industrial, normally built in standardized sizes or

types, that is, installed or connected as a unit to perform one or more functions such as

refrigerators, air conditioning, and so forth.

Electrical Shock, Reportable

Any electrical shock is classified as an injury and must be reported immediately to health services

and supervision.

The employee must not attempt to evaluate the severity of the shock or its effects without

medical consultation.

Equipment

Material, fittings, devices, appliances, fixtures, apparatus, and so forth, used as part of, or in

connection with, an electrical installation.

Examination

Examination process described in 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1), "Examination", and NFPA 70,

Article 110-3, "Examination, Identification, and Use for Equipment". These examinations are

performed by a qualified person to ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized

hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Equipment, Utilization

Equipment that uses electrical energy for electronic, electromechanical, chemical, heating,

lighting, or similar purposes.

Labeled

Equipment or materials to which a label, symbol, or other identifying mark has been applied by

an NRTL.

Listed

Equipment or materials included in a list published by an NRTL

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