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Manually energizing power systems after an unplanned outage : an Alberta electric utility best practice

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The purpose of this Best Practice is to standardize, to the extent possible, the minimum steps that an electric utility must include in its own practices for manually energizing a power system... More ≫

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The purpose of this Best Practice is to standardize, to the extent possible, the minimum steps that an electric utility must include in its own practices for manually energizing a power system after an unplanned outage. This Best Practice is not meant to eliminate all manual recloses. It is intended to balance the risks to public safety resulting from a loss of power versus the potential risk of injury to non-utility workers or members of the public as a result of a manual reclose.

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Securing pipe and other cargo on vehicles

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The Occupational Health and Safety Code places obligations on both the employer and worker in workplace situations where there is a potential danger because of equipment or materials becoming... More ≫

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The Occupational Health and Safety Code places obligations on both the employer and worker in workplace situations where there is a potential danger because of equipment or materials becoming dislodged or moving. This safety bulletin looks at the responsibilities of each and presents recommended practices for securing cargo on vehicles.

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