California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 5 - Electrical Safety Orders
Group 2 - High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders
Article 36 - Work Procedures and Operating Procedures
Section 2940.1 - Voltage Determination and Energized Equipment or Systems
Universal Citation: 8 CA Code of Regs 2940.1
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) All electrical equipment and systems shall be treated as energized until tested or otherwise proven to be deenergized.
(b) Operating voltage of equipment or conductors shall be determined before working on or near energized parts.
(c) The employer shall provide and require employees to use suitable personal protective equipment when testing or determining voltage.
1. Amendment of section heading and section filed 2-27-2018; operative 4-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 9).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
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