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An employee who is not a qualified person works near an unguarded live part at 4,160 V to ground. What is the minimum distance from the live part?

  1. 0.9 m
  2. 1.2 m
  3. 1.5 m
  4. 3 m
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Correct answer: 3 m

For parts over 425 V to 12,000 V, the schedule requires 3 m for a person who is not qualified. A qualified person may work at 0.9 m.

Source: Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304), Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304), Part VIII: Electrical Safety

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026