SafetyQuestion 668 of 700
Cal/OSHA gives employers two accepted ways to protect workers from ground faults when using temporary power for hand tools. What are they?
a.GFCI protection on the receptacles, OR a written Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program
b.Double-insulated tools only, OR longer extension cords
c.Wearing rubber boots, OR posting a warning sign
d.Battery tools only, OR daily visual checks with no records
Explanation
Correct: the two accepted options are ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection on construction receptacles, or an Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program (a documented inspection/testing program for cords and grounding). Double insulation, boots, signs, and informal visual checks are supplementary at best and do not by themselves satisfy the ground-fault protection requirement.
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