Code Admin & SafetyQuestion 104 of 110
Under safe electrical work practices, what is the preferred condition before working on or near exposed conductors?
a.Wearing rubber gloves
b.Energized with a permit
c.Under observation
d.An electrically safe (de-energized and verified) work condition
Explanation
The safest and preferred approach is to place equipment in an electrically safe work condition: de-energize, lock out, and verify absence of voltage before work.
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