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OSHA - Safety Certificate Electrical Safety Standards Questions and Answers Flashcards

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  1. What does OSHA require employers to provide to employees who work on or near exposed energized electrical parts?

    Answer: Insulating protective equipment appropriate for the voltage

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.335 requires employers to provide employees with insulating protective equipment rated for the specific voltage levels they may encounter.

  2. How often must rubber insulating gloves used for electrical work be tested according to OSHA standards?

    Answer: Every 6 months

    OSHA requires that rubber insulating gloves be electrically tested before first issue and every six months thereafter to ensure continued dielectric integrity.

  3. According to OSHA's electrical standards, what must be done before a qualified person works on deenergized electrical equipment?

    Answer: The circuit must be locked out and tagged out, and absence of voltage must be verified

    OSHA requires that circuits be locked out, tagged out, and tested to verify absence of voltage before any work on deenergized equipment begins.

  4. What is the OSHA-defined term for a person who has training and skills to distinguish exposed live parts and determine nominal voltages?

    Answer: Qualified person

    OSHA defines a qualified person as one who has received training to recognize and avoid electrical hazards of exposed energized parts.

  5. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.303, what is required for all electrical equipment used in the workplace?

    Answer: It must be listed or labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory

    OSHA requires that electrical equipment be approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) such as UL or CSA to ensure it meets safety standards.

  6. What is the maximum allowable ground fault current leakage that triggers a standard GFCI to trip?

    Answer: 5 milliamps

    Standard GFCIs are designed to trip when ground fault current reaches approximately 5 milliamps, the threshold at which current becomes dangerous to humans.