
Protection
Short-circuit current An overcurrent resulting from a fault of
negligible impedance between live conductors having a difference
of potential under normal operating conditions.
Skilled
person
A person with technical knowledge or sufficient
experience to enable him to avoid the dangers which electricity
may create.
What is protection?
The meaning of the word 'protection', as used in the electrical
industry, is no different to that in everyday use. People protect
themselves against personal or financial loss by means of insur-
ance and from injury or discomfort by the use of the correct pro-
tective clothing. They further protect thei ...