If it is determined that there would be no increased exposure to electrical burns or explosion, then energized conductors and devices operating at less than 50 volts would require which action prior to performing work on the circuit?

If it is determined that there would be no increased exposure to electrical burns or explosion, then energized conductors and devices operating at less than 50 volts would require which action prior to performing work on the circuit?

• A. to be de-energized
• B. an energized electrical work permit
• C. a determined limited approach boundary
• D. no action pertaining to de-energizing the circuit

Answer: (D)

When the work involves energized parts that are under 50 volts and there’s no increased risk of electrical burns or an explosion, the hazard is considered low enough that de-energizing is not required. The standard safety measures for this scenario focus on ordinary precautions and appropriate PPE, not on locking out the circuit or preparing an energized-work permit. A limited approach boundary isn’t needed here because there isn’t a significant shock hazard to manage. So, no action pertaining to de-energizing the circuit is required.

When the work involves energized parts that are under 50 volts and there’s no increased risk of electrical burns or an explosion, the hazard is considered low enough that de-energizing is not required. The standard safety measures for this scenario focus on ordinary precautions and appropriate PPE, not on locking out the circuit or preparing an energized-work permit. A limited approach boundary isn’t needed here because there isn’t a significant shock hazard to manage. So, no action pertaining to de-energizing the circuit is required.