9. Glossary
Electric shock; electrical schock
Unexpected event or series of events leading to death, injury, loss of system or service, or environmental damage.
Appliance protection class
Hierarchy of equipment protection with regard to protection against indirect contacts. Four classes are defined:
class 0: equipment with main insulation only ;
class I: the equipment has a terminal intended for connection to a protective conductor and main insulation ;
class II: in addition to the main insulation, the equipment has additional insulation or reinforced insulation;
class III: the equipment is used only with a safety or protective extra-low voltage (SELV or PELV) power supply with...
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Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Technical requirements for electrical power distribution – Technical order of May 17, 2001 illustrated - UTE C 11-001 - 08-01
- High-voltage electrical installations – practical guide – determining conductor cross-sections and selecting protective devices - UTE C 13-205 - 07-94
- Installations électriques à basse tension - UTE C 15-105 - 07-03
- Guide pratique. Sections des conducteurs de protection,...
Regulations
Directive 9/391/EEC of June 12, 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers.
Directive 89/654/EEC of November 30, 1989, concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace.
Directive 89/656/EEC of November 30, 1989, on the minimum health and safety requirements for the use by workers of personal protective...
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French Standards Association, AFNOR http://www.afnor.fr
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