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115 Electrical Safety for Employees: Basic
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Safe Work Practices

Electrical accidents are largely preventable through safe work practices.

Be sure to use safe electrical practices.

Examples of these practices include the following:

  • Deenergizing electric equipment before inspection or repair.
  • Keeping electric tools properly maintained.
  • Exercising caution when working near energized lines.
  • Using appropriate protective equipment.

Electrical safety-related work practice requirements for general industry are detailed in Subpart S of 29 CFR Part 1910, in Sections 1910.331-.335 . For construction applications, electrical safety-related work practice requirements are detailed in Subpart K of 29 CFR Part 1926.416 to 1926.417 .

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-5. Electrical accidents are largely preventable through _____.