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OSHA Electrocution Hazards (Focus Four + NFPA 70E) — Flashcards

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What this quiz covers
This quiz is about common electrocution hazards on jobsites: damaged cords, temporary power, wet conditions, overhead lines, improper grounding, and unsafe work near energized parts. It tests whether you can recognize exposure before contact happens.

On the job
A worker can be seriously injured without opening a panel at all. A wet floor, a damaged extension cord, a metal ladder near overhead lines, or missing GFCI protection can create a fatal path through the body in seconds.

How to think about it
Think in terms of energy source, contact path, and protective device. A common mistake is assuming low voltage means low danger or thinking a standard breaker protects people from shock. It does not. These questions usually reward the person who traces the path to ground carefully.

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(Difficulty: medium) At what current level does OSHA classify an atmosphere as IDLH for electrical shock — and what physiological effect occurs?
50–150 mA — respiratory arrest; death possible
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