OSHA 1. NWLC
1. What types of employers are covered under the Occupational Safety &
Health Act of 1970?
ANSWER Virtually all commercial and non-profit employers
2. Why was OSHA created?
ANSWER To improve workplace safety throughout the U.S.
3. What three areas does 29 CFR 1910.269 (a) primarily deal with?
ANSWER Scope and applicability of employers
Employee training and re-training
Existing conditions
4. What is OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 commonly called?
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, ANSWER The Electric Utility Regu- lation
5. List five things that qualify as existing conditions
ANSWER Nominal voltages Maximum switching transient voltages
Presence of hazardous induced voltages
Presence and condition of protective grounds and grounding conductors
Condition of poles
6. What paragraph of OSHA 1910.269 requires medical service to be provid-
ed?
ANSWER 1910.269 (B)
7. What is the minimum number of employees on a crew that are required to
be first aid/ CPR certified?
ANSWER Field work with two or more employees require at least two be trained.
Fixed work locations require enough trained personnel that an employee exposed
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1. What types of employers are covered under the Occupational Safety &
Health Act of 1970?
ANSWER Virtually all commercial and non-profit employers
2. Why was OSHA created?
ANSWER To improve workplace safety throughout the U.S.
3. What three areas does 29 CFR 1910.269 (a) primarily deal with?
ANSWER Scope and applicability of employers
Employee training and re-training
Existing conditions
4. What is OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 commonly called?
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, ANSWER The Electric Utility Regu- lation
5. List five things that qualify as existing conditions
ANSWER Nominal voltages Maximum switching transient voltages
Presence of hazardous induced voltages
Presence and condition of protective grounds and grounding conductors
Condition of poles
6. What paragraph of OSHA 1910.269 requires medical service to be provid-
ed?
ANSWER 1910.269 (B)
7. What is the minimum number of employees on a crew that are required to
be first aid/ CPR certified?
ANSWER Field work with two or more employees require at least two be trained.
Fixed work locations require enough trained personnel that an employee exposed
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