Electrical Measurement Safety
Your meter is between you and the electricity:
- While you may be wearing the required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) for the hazard level you are working in, some people overlook the level of protection in their meter.
Electrical Testers and Meters are Safety Rated for:
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Location: How close are the circuits you are working on to where the utility power is connected to the building?
- Fault Current: If you short out what you are working on, how many amps can flow before a breaker trips or a fuse blows?
- Voltage Level: How high is the voltage you are working on?
Learn more about Safety Ratings and Safe Work Practices through the information below:
Safety First!
Your meter is directly connected to the electricity, and your first line of defense against injury or electrocution. While you may be wearing the required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) for the hazard level you are working in, some people over look the level of protection in their meter.
Electrical Measurement Safety Seminar Overview
Safety Standards: CAT IV, CAT III, CAT II, CAT I
Fluke ABC's of Multimeter Safety application note
Fluke Test Tool Selection Safety Checklist
Fluke Key Factors Maintaining Arc Flash Safety application note
Digital multimeter and clamp meter functions, display, resolution and accuracy
Accuracy Specifications: How close is this reading to the actual value?
Front Panel Symbols and Function Selection: What can I measure with this meter?
Understanding Safety Ratings, Meter Displays, Measurement Functions and Accuracy Specifications
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