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A journeyman electrician with 16 years experience on-the-job was removing metal fish tape from a hole at the base of a metal light pole. It was raining during the course of the work. The fish tape became energized, electrocuting him. What could have been done to prevent this accident? Select all that apply.

A. Ensure all circuits are de-energized before beginning work.


B. This type of work shouldn't have been conducted in the rain.


C. Deactivated controls during the course of work on energized or de-energized equipment or tag circuits.


D. The employee should have been trained to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions associated with his work.​

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A.Ensure all circuits are de-energized before beginning work
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Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

There is always a safe condition to consider before any work can be authorize to proceed. Electrical work should not be carry out in the rain as it amount to unfavorable weather condition.

If this precaution has been taken, it would have prevented the accident to happen.

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