A worker proposes energized work solely because shutdown is inconvenient. What is the correct decision framework?
- Establish an electrically safe work condition
- BInconvenience automatically justifies energized work
- COrdinary work clothes replace the risk assessment
- DRemoving covers before planning reduces risk
Where to look it up
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.333
Why A is correct
Shutdown inconvenience alone is not the stated basis for leaving exposed parts energized. Deenergize and establish the required safe work condition. Any exception must be justified under the applicable rules, with qualified personnel and appropriate protective work practices; it is not established merely by a preference to keep operating.