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Find temporary and flexible wiring that has become permanent infrastructure

Under 29 CFR 1910, the rule requires that flexible cords used in show windows and showcases be Type S, SE, SEO, SEOO, SJ, SJE, SJEO, SJEOO, SJO, SJOO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO, SO, SOO, ST, STO, or STOO, except for the wiring of chain-supported lighting fixtures and supply cords for portable lamps and other merchandise being displayed or exhibited.

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Document why energized electrical work could not be avoided

Under 29 CFR 1910, if the exposed live parts are not deenergized (i.e., for reasons of increased or additional hazards or infeasibility), other safety-related work practices must be used to protect employees who may be exposed to the electrical hazards involved.

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Stage electrical safeguards before maintenance begins

Under 29 CFR 1910, the rule requires that protective shields, protective barriers, or insulating materials be used to protect each employee from shock, burns, or other electrically related injuries while that employee is working near exposed energized parts which might be accidentally contacted or where dangerous electric heating or arcing might occur.

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Coordinate hospice emergency plans across home and inpatient care

Under 42 CFR 418, the rule requires that the plan do the following: address patient population, including, but not limited to, the type of services the hospice has the ability to provide in an emergency; and continuity of operations, including delegations of authority and succession plans.

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Design psychiatric residential emergency plans around youth custody and care

Under 42 CFR 441, the rule requires that the PRTF develop and maintain an emergency preparedness training program that is based on the emergency plan set forth in paragraph (a) of this section, risk assessment at paragraph (a)(1) of this section, policies and procedures at paragraph (b) of this section…

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Keep PACE participants connected to care during community disruption

Under 42 CFR 460, the rule requires that the PACE organization do all of the following: initial training in emergency preparedness policies and procedures to all new and existing staff, individuals providing on-site services under arrangement, contractors, participants, and volunteers, consistent with their expected roles.

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Integrate hospital emergency planning with patient care, utilities, and exercises

Under 42 CFR 482, the rule requires that if elected, the unified and integrated emergency preparedness program include integrated policies and procedures that meet the requirements set forth in paragraph (b) of this section…

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Protect long-term-care residents through shelter, evacuation, and continuity planning

Under 42 CFR 483, the rule requires that the LTC facility develop and maintain an emergency preparedness training and testing program that is based on the emergency plan set forth in paragraph (a) of this section, risk assessment at paragraph (a)(1) of this section, policies and procedures at paragraph (b) of this section…

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