Bonner, Mark James.Ijumba, Nelson Mutatina.2013-06-072013-06-0720052005Bonner, M.J., Ijumba, N.M. 2005. Safety of low voltage switchgear assemblies in South Africa – Part 1. Energize October pp. 53–59.1818-2127http://hdl.handle.net/10413/9101A technical analysis was undertaken to investigate the safety implications of the introduction of the category Specially Tested Assembly (STA) into the South African standard SANS 1473-1:2003. The testing requirements specified for a Specially Tested Assembly (STA) are compared to the testing requirements specified for a Type-Tested Assembly (TTA), tested in accordance with standard IEC 60439-1:1999. The technical inadequacies and the potential safety risks associated with an assembly that is certified as a STA are exposed, and remedial measures proposed.enElectric switchgear.Assembly line methods.Manufacturing processes--Automation.Manufacturing industries--South Africa.Manufacturing industries--Quality control.Journal article