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On a construction site, what may OSHA accept instead of GFCIs to protect workers?

An assured equipment grounding conductor program.

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  1. A larger circuit breaker
  2. An assured equipment grounding conductor program ✔
  3. A surge protector strip

Why: OSHA lets construction employers use either GFCIs or an assured equipment grounding conductor program. That is a written plan for regularly inspecting and testing cords, receptacles and equipment.

Huh, didn't know that: Receptacles on a small two-wire portable generator of 5 kW or less, with insulated conductors, are exempt from the GFCI rule.

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Answer: An assured equipment grounding conductor program. OSHA lets construction employers use either GFCIs or an assured equipment grounding conductor program. That is a written plan for regularly inspecting and testing cords, receptacles and equipment.

  1. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.404 www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.404
    The employer shall use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section or an assured equipment grounding conductor program
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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