OSHA and NFPA 70E require that a ___ must be trained in and familiar with the clearance and approach distances.

OSHA and NFPA 70E require that a ___ must be trained in and familiar with the clearance and approach distances.

• A. Journeyman
• B. Apprentice
• C. Unqualified person
• D. Qualified person

Answer: (D)

Clearance and approach distances are arc flash and shock boundaries around energized equipment. OSHA and NFPA 70E require that the person performing work in these areas be a qualified person. A qualified person is someone who has the training and the skills to recognize electrical hazards and to determine and apply the correct distances, along with the appropriate PPE and procedures. This ensures they can prevent arc flash injuries by maintaining the proper boundary or safely working within it. Apprentices or journeymen may be considered qualified if they have the required training, but the standard uses the designation qualified person to emphasize the level of training and knowledge needed. An unqualified person lacks that training and should not work near energized parts or determine the distances.

Clearance and approach distances are arc flash and shock boundaries around energized equipment. OSHA and NFPA 70E require that the person performing work in these areas be a qualified person. A qualified person is someone who has the training and the skills to recognize electrical hazards and to determine and apply the correct distances, along with the appropriate PPE and procedures. This ensures they can prevent arc flash injuries by maintaining the proper boundary or safely working within it. Apprentices or journeymen may be considered qualified if they have the required training, but the standard uses the designation qualified person to emphasize the level of training and knowledge needed. An unqualified person lacks that training and should not work near energized parts or determine the distances.