Facts on Insulated Tools
In an effort to reduce fatalities and injuries, OSHA published the initial regulations for electrical safety in the workplace in 1990. Among the new regulations was the requiring of insulated tools when working near energized circuits. 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i) reads as follows. When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee shall use insulated tools or handling equipment if the tools or handling equipment might make contact with such conductors or parts.
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