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Safety and work practicesQuestion 280 of 1506

When may an employee work on or near high voltage equipment?

  1. Whenever a qualified person is on the site
  2. Only when the employer has authorized it
  3. When the equipment is shown on a drawing
  4. When the area has been fenced off
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Correct answer: Only when the employer has authorized it

Authorization by the employer is required for high voltage work.

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