PERSONNEL SAFETY AND PLANT RELIABILITY CONSIDERATIONS IN THE SELECTION AND USE OF VOLTAGE TEST INSTRUMENTS

Deficiencies in the design, selection, and use of test instruments com monly used for troubleshooting and testing for absence of electrical e nergy can contribute to the cause of mishaps, resulting in personal in jury and plant downtime, Some common voltage test instruments can caus e unwanted disturbance of sensitive electronic instrumentation and con trol circuits, Attention to detail in managing the selection and use o f voltage test instruments can enhance safety performance and manufact uring productivity. This paper reviews case histories, the evolution i n test instrument safety design, standards related to specification an d use, and common practices in managing the selection and use of test instruments in the workplace.