Power must be disconnected before maintenance can be carried out on overhead lines. Once power has been disconnected, the electrical technician verifies that the system is no longer live. The technician then installs earthing cables as a safety precaution in order to protect workers from the dangers of electrical current. The abbreviation EuP, used in combination with the German term for electrical technician, translates as "electrically trained", and indicates that the electrical technician holds the appropriate specialist qualifications for this role. |
