Dear Fellow Professionals,
Let me be the devil's advocate for the moment. I normally do not like to pick apart standards, but this one has been kicking around my mind for years. I will refer all to the following websites so we're all on the same playing field. http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_toc/OSHA_Std_toc.html http://www.osha-slc.gov/OshStd_toc/OSHA_Std_toc_1910_SUBPART_S.html Would you please note that in 29 CFR 1910.301 "Introduction", that the "practical safeguarding of employees in their workplaces" has four parts to it: "... a) Electrical systems. b) Safety-realted work practices. c) Safety-related maintenance requirements. d) Safety requirements for special equipment. ..." Of the four major divisions for safeguarding employees, please note the first one - "Electrical Systems". As stated in 29 CFR - 1910.399 "Definitions", a "system" is defined as "Utilization system. A utilization system is a system which provides electric power and light for employee workplaces, and includes the premises wiring system and utilization equipment." Had the standard used the word "equipment", then as such 29 CFR - 1910.399 "Definitions" would have used the following definition "Utilization equipment. Utilization equipment means equipment which utilizes electric energy for mechanical, chemical, heating, lighting, or similar useful purpose." Therefore, people, I submit that since 29 CFR 1910 directs it's attention to "systems", it is strictly concerned with that which provides electrical power or lighting and does NOT concern itself with "equipment", i.e. that utiliizes said power. Comments? Regards, Doug McKean --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to majord...@ieee.org with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to ed.pr...@cubic.com, jim_bac...@monarch.com, ri...@sdd.hp.com, or roger.volgst...@compaq.com (the list administrators).
