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ANSI Z359 Authorized Person

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Person assigned by employer to perform duties relevant to job

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Three places to find a fire extinquisher

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1) Service Truck 2) Downtower 3) Uptower 4) (Bonus) In crane bag/loaded gear

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Indications of an electrical hazard

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1) Warm cords (overcurrent) 2) Tripped GFIC or Breaker 3) Cuts/breaks in conductor insulation 4) Posted signs

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[M]SDS Training Times

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1) At orientation 2) At annual intervals 3) Whenever a new chemical is introduced into the workplace 4) After an Incident

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Fall Protection Height Levels

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Four (4) Feet in General Industry, Six (6) Feet or more above a lower level

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Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)

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Gas is used as insulating and arc extinguishing system in switch gear cabinets at the base of wind turbines. If an arc occurs, SF6 works to smother the effect - limiting damage to components and suppressing fire that could otherwise result

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P.A.S.S

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Fire Extinguisher Usage reference acronym (Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep)

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Mininum Clearance From Overhead Power Lines

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Ten (10) Foot Minimum Clearance

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Steps before performing service/maintenance on Turbine

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1) Obtain written approval from owner/operator 2) Asses and Gather & Inspect all tools 3) Develop fall protection plan and JSA 4) All person safety review meeting JSA Review 5) Graceful shutdown of turbine and place into maintenance mode which ... 6) Disables remote access 7) Notify NOC (who what where when) 8) Final weather check

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Fluid Skin Injection Pressure Point in PSI

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100 PSI / 6.8 Bar

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Methods for reducing potential and residual Energy

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Release Springs, Discharge Capacitors, Drain Fluids, Vent Gasses, Release valve hydraulic pressure, pin flywheels, lower/block elevated loads, air-cool systems,

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Types of potential energy

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Hydraulic Pressure, Electrical, Mechanical, Springs, Steam, Radiation, Nuclear, Chemical, Suspended Loads, Pneumatic Pressure, Thermal/Heat

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Mandatory Data for LOTO Tag

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1) Name and Organization 2) Date & Time of application 3) Contact information for yourself.

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LOTO Step #7

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Verification (Hot-cold-hot, etc.), also the most-commonly forgotten

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LOTO Order of Operations of Shift Change

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The oncoming shift must install their new lock/tag concurrently, prior to removal of the departing shift's lock/tag; the equipment must never be unlocked.

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Most-common cause of job worksite service injuries

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Failure to turn off/LOTO equipment (80% of injuries)

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The definition of LOTO

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Lock-Out-Tag-Out; "To obtain a zero (0)-energy state."

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Employer PPE Responsibilities

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1) Asses Risks 2) Implement Engineering Controsl 3) Implement Management Controls 4) Asses PPE needs 5) Provide PPE at no cost (Except for prescription eyewear, everyday clothing, weather-related, and safety yoes) 6) Provide employee training for proper PPE use, storage, maintenance and removal from service when defective

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Employee PPE Responsibilities

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1) Use PPE in accordance with all training received and other instructions 2) Inspect PPE daily, and maintain PPE in a clean and reliable condition 3) Remove any damaged or defective equipment 4) Analyze the workplace for safety risks

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ANSI Z359 Competent Person

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capable of identifying hazards and has authorization to take prompt measures to eliminate or protect against the identified hazards

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ANSI Z359 Qualified Person

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a person with recognized professional credentials and/or extensive training, knowledge, and experience

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ISO 10333-1:2000

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Standards GWO for Full body harness

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ISO 7165:2009

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Standards for Fire Safety

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ISO 22159:2007

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Standards GWO Descending devices

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ISO 22846:2012

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Standards GWO Rope Access systems

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ANSI Z359.1 Recommended Weight Range

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130 lbs. to 310 lbs. (including gear)

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CSA Z259.11 Weight Categories E4

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100 lbs. to 254 lbs (45 to 115 kg)

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CSA Z259.11 Weight Categories E6

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200 lbs. to 386 lbs (90 to 175 kg)

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ANSI Fall Factor 1

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6 foot fall @ 900 lbs Max arresting force (MAF)

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ANSI Fall Factor 2

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12 foot @ 1350 lbs Max arresting force (MAF)

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OSHA fall Max Arresting Force (MAF)

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1,800 lbs (legal)

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Wind speed at or above where no work in the HUB may be performed

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14 meters/second (M/S)

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Wind speed at or above where no work in the Nacelle may be performed

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20 meters/second (M/S) (But varies from company to company, and check Turbine service manual)

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Certified Anchor

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Anchor, painted yellow, Engineered, supports up to two (2x) times the OSHA Max Arresting Force for a 2:1 Safety-Factor - 3600 lbs

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Non-Certified Anchor

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Anchor Improvised, less reliable anchor (combination of hardware and software) at a -minimum- of 5000 lbs per person

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Multi-Person uncertified Anchor Points Rating (per Person)

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5000 Lbs per person attached

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Rescue Anchor

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Anchor certified for non-shock loads and emergency rescue/descent; Supports weight of 2x persons at the max value of ANSI Z359.1 with a 5:1 safety ration (2 * 5 * 310 ) = 3100 lbs

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Suspension Syncope Brain Damage Set-in Time

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If unconsciousness is caused by Suspension Syncope, brain damage Can occur within 3-5 minutes.

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PPE Used on Wind Turbines

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1) Safety Glasses (most basic), 2) Boots/Shoes (crush resistant), 3) Gloves, 4) Helmet/hard-hat, 5) Full body harness & lanyards, 6) Task Specific Gear (*)

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Suspension Trauma

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An array of symptoms & effect which occurs when the human body is held upright and immobile for a period of time: Includes Orthostatic Intolerance, Suspension Syncope, Suspension Trauma

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Maximum Rescue Times for Suspension Trauma

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Conscious Victim: 0 - 20 Minutes Unconscious Victim: 0 - 5 Minutes

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90 Degree Rope Vector Angle

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Maximum recommended vector Angle when rigging with Slings

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A.P.E. Kit D2 Contents (List 7x Items)

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1) Dyneema Sling 2) Rhino Sling 3) Tool Tether 4) Silverback 5) 7.5mm Poly Rope 6) D2 Manual Descent Device 7) Carabiners, .... Pop Tube?

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A.P.E. D2 Descent Device

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Descent Device rated for 3150 lbs with two persons

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Rhino Anchor Strap

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An improvised anchor (software) rated at 10000 lbs

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Dyneema Sling

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A rescue sling/anchor rated at 5000 lbs

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Regulation OSHA 29 CFR 1910

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OSHA Law governing General Industry

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Regulation OSHA 29 CFR 1926

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OSHA Law governing Construction & Demolition

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Regulation OSHA 29 CFR 1926

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OSHA Law governing Construction

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Checklist for reducing/preventing injury when manual lifting

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1) Pre-work stretching 2) Break loads into smaller sections 3) Be mindful of C.OG. 4) Wear Gloves 5) Wear Safety Boots 6) Use lifting aids 7) Never lift above shoulder height (use a step up)

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Regulation OSHA 29 CFR 1926.250 Subpart M

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OSHA Law governing General Industry for Fall Protection

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Regulation OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D

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OSHA Law governing Requirements for stairways and railings

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ANSI

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American National Standards Organization

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ISO

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International Standards Organization

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NFPA

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National Fire Prevention Association

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Class B Fire

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A fire of "Flammable Liquids": Gasoline, oil, grease, acetone, solvents, any flammable gas

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GWO

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Global Wind Organization - Non profit of wind owners and operators

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Fall Restraint System

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Prevents falls to 0-feet/inches; Guardrails and Hatch Covers

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Work Positioning System

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Prevents falls to 2', must be used in combination with a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)

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Limited Fall Arrest System

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Prevents falls to 2', Ladder Climb Systems, SRLs

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Fall Arrest System that uses Deceleration to Protect

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Fall Arrest Lanyards; allows no more than 1800 lbs MAF max arresting force on body

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Suspension Syncope

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During Suspension Trauma, the point at which unconsciousness ensues

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Orthostatic Intolerance

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Insufficient circulation of blood to the brain Due to blood accumulating in the legs Symptoms include: Dizziness Nausea Tingling/numbness in legs Sweating Fatigue

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S.A.V.E.

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Acronym GWO: [S]cene assessment; [A]ctivate emergency response plan ; [V]erify anchorage and point to move casualty to ; [E]xecute rescue

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Tensionless Hitch

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Most efficient hitch to anchor a rope; minimum 3x wraps. May roll on round, smooth anchors.

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Bowline Knot

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Knot with 70% efficiency; easy to untie even when under load ; commonly used in Craning and rigging but not often in rescues.

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Alpine Butterfly Knot

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Knot Used to put a bight in length of rope (to isolate a faulty section midline); Approximate Efficiency: 75% (60% end-to-end)

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Figure of Eight on a Bite

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Knot creates a loop for rigging and rescue Preferred knot to secure rescuers, anchorage, and equipment to the end of the rope - Approximate Efficiency: 80%

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1970

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The year OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) laws came into being; before that there were no federal workplace safety standards.

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Floor Opening

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An opening in a floor, platform, pavement, or yard, measuring 12 inches or more in its least dimension, through which persons may fall;

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Confined Space Oxygen Percentages Range

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From >= 19.5% =< 23.5%

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Class C Fire

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A fire of "Energized Electrical Sources"

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Class D Fire

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A fire of "Combustible Metals"

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The four basic components of a Fire

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1) Fuel 2) Heat 3) Oxygen 4) Ignition Source/heat

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Four stages of a fire

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1) Incipient 2) Growth 3) Full Monty 4) Decay

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After Electrocution, Minimum Duration after power confirmed cut to delay First Aid on victim

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NONE. BEGIN FIRST AID IMMEDIATELY AFTER VERIFICATION CURRENT IS GONE.

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Damage to check for on PPE/PFAS (list 4 of 8)

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Cuts, cracks, tears, abrasions, mildew, broken stitches ,acid damage, heat damage, missing tag, oxidation

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Four components of any fall arrest system (acronym ARCH or RACH)

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Anchor Rescue plan Connector Harness

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Voltage threshold for safety

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The 50 Volts threshold at which electricity becomes hazardous requiring mandated PPE

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