Licensed Electrical Contractor OSHA Safety Standards 4

Question 1

Under OSHA 1926.416(a)(3), which action is required before starting work that could bring employees into contact with energized parts of electric circuits?

Accepted Answer

Ensure that electric equipment and wiring are de-energized or guarded

Answer

OSHA 1926.416(a)(3) requires that electric equipment and wiring be de-energized or guarded before work that could expose employees to contact with energized parts.

Question 2

OSHA defines a 'qualified employee' for electrical work purposes as one who:

Accepted Answer

Has been trained to avoid electrical hazards when working on or near exposed energized parts

Answer

OSHA 1910.399 defines a qualified employee as one trained to recognize and avoid the electrical hazards associated with working on or near exposed energized parts.

Question 3

According to OSHA 1910.305, flexible cords must be used only in continuous lengths without splices or taps except when:

Accepted Answer

Approved splicing connectors or devices are used and the cord is not used in a wet location

Answer

OSHA 1910.305 allows splices in flexible cords if they are made with approved connectors or devices and the cord is not routed through walls, ceilings, or floors.

Question 4

OSHA's Process Safety Management standard (29 CFR 1910.119) applies to electrical contractors working in facilities with covered chemicals when the contractor is:

Accepted Answer

Working on-site and could be affected by a covered process

Answer

Contractors working on-site at PSM-covered facilities may be exposed to process hazards and must comply with 1910.119 contractor provisions.

Question 5

When using an assured equipment grounding conductor program as an alternative to GFCI protection on a construction site, OSHA 1926.404 requires that receptacles be tested:

Accepted Answer

Before first use on site, when damage is suspected, and after repairs

Answer

The assured equipment grounding program requires testing before first use, when damage is suspected, and after any incident that could cause damage.

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Licensed Electrical Contractor OSHA Safety Standards 4