Licensed Electrical Contractor OSHA Safety Standards 3

Question 1

According to OSHA 1926.502, when must a personal fall arrest system (PFAS) be inspected?

Accepted Answer

Before each use by the user

Answer

OSHA 1926.502 requires that personal fall arrest systems be inspected before each use for damage, wear, and proper function.

Question 2

Under OSHA 1910.303(b)(1), the minimum working clearance in front of electrical equipment rated 0–150V to ground operating at 0–150V nominal is:

Accepted Answer

3 feet

Answer

OSHA Table S-1 (1910.303) specifies a minimum 3-foot working clearance for equipment in the 0–150V to ground / 0–150V nominal voltage range.

Question 3

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) be available to employees:

Accepted Answer

At all times during each work shift

Answer

OSHA 1910.1200 requires that SDS be readily accessible to employees at all times during each work shift when they are in their work area.

Question 4

A qualified electrical worker finds a conductor presumed de-energized. OSHA 1910.333 requires the worker to treat the conductor as energized until:

Accepted Answer

It has been tested and verified de-energized with a proper testing device

Answer

OSHA requires conductors to be tested and verified de-energized with an appropriate voltage-testing device before being treated as safe to touch.

Question 5

Which OSHA regulation establishes the requirement for Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection on construction sites for all 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)

Answer

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1) specifically mandates GFCI protection for 120V, single-phase, 15 and 20A receptacles used by employees on construction sites.

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Licensed Electrical Contractor OSHA Safety Standards 3