SafetyQuestion 478 of 521
As an alternative to GFCI protection on certain construction-site receptacles, an employer may instead implement:
a.An assured equipment grounding conductor program with documented, scheduled inspections and continuity tests of cords and equipment
b.No protection at all, relying on worker care
c.Doubling the fuse or breaker size on the circuit
d.A lockout/tagout program in place of any grounding checks
Explanation
OSHA allows an assured equipment grounding conductor program—documented, scheduled continuity and terminal tests on cords and equipment—as an alternative to GFCI on some receptacles. Providing no protection, oversizing overcurrent devices, or substituting a lockout program does not satisfy the ground-fault protection requirement.
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