What is the best side to stand on when turning on a MCC bucket
What is the best side to stand on when turning on a MCC bucket
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I was sitting in on a safety presentation for operators on electrical safety. They had a slide that had a few pictures on the right/wrong way to re-energize a MCC bucket. In the picture depicting the correct way the operator was standing to the right of the MCC with their body away from the door. Upon seeing this an debate starte about which side of the door you should stand on. The hinge side or the bolted side. Is there any documentation of what side is more correct?
Thanks,
Wes
Thanks,
Wes






RE: What is the best side to stand on when turning on a MCC bucket
I guess I have thrown more switches than anyone else.
Gunnar Englund
www.gke.org
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RE: What is the best side to stand on when turning on a MCC bucket
RE: What is the best side to stand on when turning on a MCC bucket
Zog's idea is the best, but not always available. So an overall procedure of knowing overall equipment condition, is there a risk (say new or well maintained equipment versus old or in not so good of shape), and proper PPE and other safety procedures is the best bet. I always tell junior people I work with to work from the hinge side as a matter of practise because that is how I was taught and to date has served me well.
Of course if you have disposable people Gunner's idea is pretty good too.
Hope that helps, Mike L.
RE: What is the best side to stand on when turning on a MCC bucket
RE: What is the best side to stand on when turning on a MCC bucket
RE: What is the best side to stand on when turning on a MCC bucket
Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter
RE: What is the best side to stand on when turning on a MCC bucket
Gunnar Englund
www.gke.org
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Half full - Half empty? I don't mind. It's what in it that counts.