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Safety and work practicesQuestion 177 of 1506

Live equipment cannot be guarded. What must the employer do to protect the employee, according to Part VIII?

  1. Post a warning sign and keep the job short
  2. Cut the voltage to half for the length of the job
  3. Insulate the live part, or insulate the worker from ground
  4. Require the worker to wear a cotton jacket
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Correct answer: Insulate the live part, or insulate the worker from ground

When guarding is not practical, the employer must put insulation between the worker and the live part, or between the worker and earth.

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