What's the safest way to verify the absence of voltage?

So, would you like the reassurance that your onsite personnel are safely entering panels without the risk of voltage still being present? We know the answer… of course you would.

When servicing electrical equipment, engineers must comply with safety regulations that require a voltage verification test to validate the absence of voltage. This process includes a number of stages that can be complex and time-consuming when using handheld portable test instruments.

Previously, engineers would be required to: select the tester, test the tester, test for voltage, and retest the tester before performing the task at hand. But now, thanks to the VeriSafe™ from Panduit, this frustrating procedure has been simplified by automating the voltage verification process. 

• Reduces the risk of exposure of electrical hazards for improved worker safety
• Reduces testing procedure time and complexity to improve productivity
• Supports compliance when used to verify the electrical lockout/tagout process as described in NFPA 70E

Put to the test

Recently, Panduit and ERIKS engaged in the first onsite demonstration of the Verisafe Absence of Voltage Tester at one large interior lining systems manufacturer, and they haven’t looked back since.

Utilising ERIKS’ onsite relationship with the customer, what began as a simple one-to-one demonstration quickly evolved into a group format, as more and more engineers joined the discussion to uncover how this innovative product could drive both safety and efficiency benefits.

During the open forum, a number of technical challenges were proposed, and an agreement for a two-site trial was presented. Since the initial engagement, the customer has installed a large number of Verisafe across multiple sites and has widely acknowledged that its introduction has increased safety in the isolation of electrical panels.

A representative of the customer commented: “From the initial demonstration through to implementation of the Panduit VeriSafe into the onsite isolation standard, I am proud to say that we have not only increased safety but have also been able to demonstrate efficiency cost savings to justify the investment in rolling out the VeriSafe product across multiple locations.”

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