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29 CFR 1910.332(b)(3):Additional requirements for qualified persons. Qualified persons (i.e. those permitted to work on or near exposed energized parts) shall, at a minimum, be trained in and familiar with the following: 1910.332(b)(3)(i) The skills and techniques necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment. 1910.332(b)(3)(ii) The skills and techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts, and 1910.332(b)(3)(iii) The clearance distances specified in 1910.333(c) and the corresponding voltages to which the qualified person will be exposed. Note 1: For the purposes of 1910.331 through 1910.335, a person must have the training required by paragraph (b)(3) of this section in order to be considered a qualified person. Note 2: Qualified persons whose work on energized equipment involves either direct contact or contact by means of tools or materials must also have the training needed to meet 1910.333(C)(2). a) On or about 9/26/2020 the employer did not ensure that unqualified persons acting as lead electrician, installers and laborers were properly trained to have the knowledge to perform the task such as but not limited to installing solar panels and connecting electrical harnesses did not receive training prior to performing the tasks on 1910.332(b)(3)(i), 1910.332(b)(3)(ii) & 1910.332(b)(3)(iii) of the standard.