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Failing to call a line locator before cutting a ceiling that may have live conduit

2nd YearSafety

Always call your foreman and check with the GC before cutting into any ceiling or wall. On active buildings, assume live conduit and pipe exist until prov…

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Always call your foreman and check with the GC before cutting into any ceiling or wall. On active buildings, assume live conduit and pipe exist until proven otherwise. Use a stud/conduit finder first.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Failing to call a line locator before cutting a ceiling that may have live conduit. What’s the approved correction for this job?

Do not

Do not hide, force, cover, or “make it work” if this affects safety, access, airflow, rated assemblies, supports, equipment, or inspection. Stop and verify the approved correction.

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