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Frequently Asked Questions

TC 78 is a Technical Committee within the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It is named "Live working" and is responsible for: To prepare International standards for tools, equipment and devices for utilization in Live Working, including their performance requirements, care and maintenance. Excluded: Work practices and methods for Live Working. To prepare technical publications related to the utilization of tools, equipment and devices on, and in the vicinity of, live parts of electrical installations and systems. This committee has published 135 standards.

TC 78 develops IEC standards. The scope of work includes: To prepare International standards for tools, equipment and devices for utilization in Live Working, including their performance requirements, care and maintenance. Excluded: Work practices and methods for Live Working. To prepare technical publications related to the utilization of tools, equipment and devices on, and in the vicinity of, live parts of electrical installations and systems. Currently, there are 135 published standards from this technical committee.

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the world's leading organization for the preparation and publication of international standards for electrical, electronic, and related technologies. Founded in 1906, the IEC provides a global platform for companies, industries, and governments to meet, discuss, and develop the international standards they require.

A Technical Committee (TC) in IEC is a group of experts responsible for developing international standards in a specific technical area. TCs are composed of national member body delegates and work through consensus to create standards that meet global industry needs. Each TC may have subcommittees (SCs) and working groups (WGs) for specialized topics.