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On a construction site, what must temporary lamps for general lighting have?

Protection from accidental contact or breakage.

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  1. A bulb of at least 100 watts
  2. Protection from accidental contact or breakage ✔
  3. Nothing extra if used outdoors

Why: 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(E) says all lamps for general illumination must be protected from accidental contact or breakage. Metal-case sockets must be grounded.

Huh, didn't know that: Temporary lights may not hang by their cords unless the cords and lights are made for it.

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Why did the temporary light get a guard? To avoid contact with the bulb.
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Answer: Protection from accidental contact or breakage. 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(E) says all lamps for general illumination must be protected from accidental contact or breakage. Metal-case sockets must be grounded.

  1. 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(E) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/29/1926.405
    All lamps for general illumination shall be protected from accidental contact or breakage. Metal-case sockets shall be grounded.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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