According to safety regulations, live parts to which an employee might be exposed must be deenergized, unless which party can demonstrate that deenergizing is infeasible?

The requirement for live parts to be deenergized is rooted in electrical safety regulations aimed at minimizing the risk of shock and injury. In situations where it may not be feasible to deenergize live parts, the employer holds the responsibility to demonstrate that deenergizing is indeed impractical. This could occur in cases where turning off power could result in greater hazards, such as in a situation where critical systems may be affected, or in emergencies where maintaining power is necessary for safety reasons.

Employers are required to implement safety measures, such as PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and safe work practices, to ensure that employees remain safe while working near live parts when deenergizing is not feasible. This highlights the employer’s obligation to provide a safe working environment and develop appropriate safety protocols. The other parties, while they may have important roles in safety and compliance, do not possess the authority or responsibility to assess or demonstrate the feasibility of deenergizing live parts in the same way as the employer.