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SB Hazards Mike 5-01 * OSHA regulations state in 1910.333 (a) that workers should not work on live equipment (greater than 50 volts) except for one of two reasons: 1. Deenergizing introduces additional or increased hazards (such as cutting ventilation to a hazardous location) or 2. Infeasible due to equipment design or operational limitations (such as when voltage testing is required for diagnostics). Note: NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces – 2000 in Part II 2-1.1.1 states essentially the same requirement. However, when it is necessary to work on equipment