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IP code. The IP code or ingress protection code indicates how well a device is protected against water and dust. It is defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) under the international standard IEC 60529 [1] which classifies and provides a guideline to the degree of protection provided by mechanical casings and electrical ...
Appliance classes (also known as protection classes) specify measures to prevent dangerous contact voltages on unenergized parts, such as the metallic casing, of an electronic device.
Public Protection Classification Program. The Public Protection Classification (PPC) program, is a tool developed by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) for property and casualty insurers to properly assess their risk by rating fire protection services throughout the United States. [1]
Electrical equipment in hazardous areas. This inspection lamp is constructed so that it cannot set off an explosion when surrounded by specified flammable gases or dust. In electrical and safety engineering, hazardous locations (HazLoc, pronounced haz·lōk) are places where fire or explosion hazards may exist.
EN 62262. The European Standard EN 62262 — the equivalent of international standard IEC 62262 (2002) — relates to IK (impact protection) ratings. [1] This is an international numeric classification for the degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts.
Protected group. A protected group, protected class (US), or prohibited ground (Canada) is a category by which people are qualified for special protection by a law, policy, or similar authority. In Canada and the United States, the term is frequently used in connection with employees and employment and housing.
Chainsaw safety clothing. A man cutting while wearing helmet, goggles, ear defenders, gloves, chaps, and boots. Note he is wearing a face shield, but it is currently up and not providing any protection. Safety practices generally recommend that chainsaw users wear protective clothing, also known as personal protective equipment or PPE, while ...
Ratnik (Russian: Ратник; Warrior) is a Russian future infantry combat system. Some components, including the communication systems and night vision technologies, have extremely limited military distribution. It is designed to improve the connectivity and combat effectiveness of combat personnel in the Russian Armed Forces.