Near definition

Near in the above circumstances means close enough that there is a risk of hitting or puncturing the mains, piping, electrical installation or service. High-risk construction work is not limited to electrical safety ‘no-go zones’. Electrical installations do not include power leads and electrically powered tools. Some examples of high-risk construction work include working near overhead or underground power lines and construction work that involves drilling into a wall where live electrical wiring may be present.
Near or “Nearby” means your distribution system is within 1,000 feet of the other water utility’s distribution system.
Near means a situation where there is a reasonable possibility of a person, mobile plant or equipment (other than approved insulated tools and equipment) either directly or through any conducting medium, coming within the relevant safe approach distances of energised electrical apparatus.

Examples of Near in a sentence

  • Near relatives of all BSNL employees either directly recruited or on deputation are prohibited from participation in tenders and execution of works in the different units of BSNL.

  • Near major equipment items and other points of origination and termination.

  • Near the site of concrete placement, provide a level area protected from construction activities near the site of placement for the Engineer to conduct tests.

  • Near each branch connection, excluding short takeoffs for fixtures and terminal units.

  • If the workers' health is being evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays, Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near vision, colour vision and any other ocular defect) ECG, during pre placement and periodical examinations give the details of the same.


More Definitions of Near

Near means any portion of the property containing the business, any portion of another property which adjoins the property containing the business, or any portion of another property which is located within two hundred feet (200') of the property which contains the business. (as replaced by Ord. #05- 08-05, Oct. 2005)
Near means conduct taking place near actual court proceedings, in time or location.184
Near means so close as to be dangerous or unsafe.
Near. To be in such a position that a person's body or the tools he is using or any equipment he is handling may come within 3 metres of “live” exposed high-voltage electrical equipment.
Near a critical area means there is a strong likelihood of a significant impact occurring to a critical area, taking into account site-specific factors.
Near means a situation where there is a reasonable possibility of a person, either directly or through any conducting medium, coming within the relevant safe working distances specified in this Code.
Near the courthouse means in the close vicinity of the courthouse, including the entrance and exit of a courthouse, and in adjoining or related areas such as an adjacent parking lot or transportation point (such as a bus stop right outside a courthouse). It does not include adjacent buildings or houses that are not part of the courthouse or otherwise are not used for court-related business.”79