Licensed Electrical Contractor Safety and OSHA Regulations 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.416, what is the minimum safe approach distance for unqualified workers near exposed energized conductors operating at 50 kV?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.416 requires unqualified workers to maintain at least 10 feet from exposed energized parts operating at voltages up to 50 kV.

Question 2

Which OSHA standard specifically governs electrical safety in construction environments?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1926.400

Answer

29 CFR 1926.400 is the OSHA subpart covering electrical safety requirements for construction sites.

Question 3

A worker is injured on a job site with 12 employees. Under OSHA recordkeeping rules, within how many hours must a work-related fatality be reported to OSHA?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

OSHA requires all work-related fatalities to be reported to OSHA within 8 hours of the employer learning of the incident.

Question 4

What does the term 'equipotential bonding' accomplish in an electrical safety context?

Accepted Answer

Reduces voltage differences between conductive parts to prevent shock

Answer

Equipotential bonding reduces or eliminates voltage differences between conductive parts, preventing dangerous shock hazards when a person touches two surfaces simultaneously.

Question 5

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.332, which employees are required to receive electrical safety training?

Accepted Answer

All employees who face a risk of electric shock not reduced to a safe level

Answer

OSHA 1910.332 requires training for all employees whose work involves risk of electric shock that has not been reduced to a safe level by electrical installation requirements.

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Licensed Electrical Contractor Safety and OSHA Regulations 2