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Safety and work practicesQuestion 255 of 1506

Who may test or work on electrical equipment under Part VIII of the federal regulations?

  1. A qualified person or someone they directly supervise
  2. Any employee who has read the equipment manual and signed off
  3. Only the employer or a senior member of management on site
  4. Any employee who holds a current first aid certificate card
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Correct answer: A qualified person or someone they directly supervise

The regulation limits testing and work to qualified people or those working directly under their supervision.

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