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To meet electrical safety construction standards, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employees to be protected from various hazards associated with electricity in the workplace. Protective measures include guarding, distance, protective equipment, tools in good working order, and good training/judgment. Protective equipment includes rubber insulating blankets, matting, covers, gloves, and sleeves. Electrical equipment must be approved, free from hazards, guarded when needed, and protected from overcurrent. OSHA’s electrical requirements apply to all workers exposed to electrical hazards at work.
The electrical equipment rule protects employees exposed to potential electrical shock.
Employers must: