EVS-EN 50508:2009

This European Standard specifies the requirements and tests to be fulfilled by the multipurpose insulating sticks intended to perform a range of operations in high voltage installations by means of the attached appropriate tools, for example: •  connection and disconnection of disconnectors or other equipment operated by the stick, •  fuse replacement with an attached tool, operations like: •  voltage absence verification, using a detector as a separate device in accordance with  EN 61243-1; •  earthing and short circuiting installations, using devices in accordance with EN 61230; •  placing insulating screens in order to provide protection against adjacent live parts; •  testing and measurement; •  any other operation or verification on the electrical installation, provided that the mechanical requirements do not exceed those assured by the stick design and the worker shall remain at a safety distance; •  rescue of accident victims.