What is the OSHA requirement for GFCIs on job sites?

OSHA requires ground fault protection on construction job sites under 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1). Employers must provide either GFCI protection or an assured equipment grounding conductor program for all 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-amp receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of a building or structure and are used by employees. GFCIs are designed to trip when ground-fault current is approximately 4 to 6 milliamps, reducing the risk of electric shock.

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