12:32 Jun 24, 2008 

Engineers may have their own translation different from the text you have. I agree with your estimation of the term, Fuad, but engineers I consulted agree with the translation too, as they are not really looking for a translation, rather for the term that would render the meaning right for 'students' or the reader in general. I may reconsider the term. Thanks for the pdfs.

14:08 Jun 23, 2008 

An equipment whose live parts cannot be touched by the operator during actuation is termed finger proof (see http://www.audin.fr/pdf/documentations/omron/contacteurs_bas...

14:06 Jun 23, 2008 

An equipment whose live parts cannot be touched by a sphere of 50 mm diameter is regarded as back-of-hand proof (see http://www.audin.fr/pdf/documentations/omron/contacteurs_bas...

14:01 Jun 23, 2008 

"Finger-and-back-of-hand-proof" is not a thing that you use, but a design feature that enhances safety. This feature could be part of any of a number of devices, including cables.

13:26 Jun 22, 2008 

Sorry, Samir, my Arabic is virtually nonexistent, that's why I could only give an explanation - just in case.

13:12 Jun 22, 2008 

Thanks for the translation, Anton. I have been searching for an English equivalent :-). That would be fine. I really appreciate your assistance.

13:06 Jun 22, 2008 

It means "protected against being inadvertently touched with the back of one's hand or one's fingers"