What must happen for an individual to cross the Restricted Approach Boundary?

• A. Must wear eye protection
• B. Must have Shock Protection
• C. Must have a permit
• D. Must have Ground Fault Protection

Answer: (B)

Crossing the restricted approach boundary is allowed only when you are protected from electric shock. This boundary exists to prevent contact with exposed energized parts, so you must have shock protection—such as insulating gloves (often used with leather protectors) and other dielectric PPE or insulated tools and equipment. Eye protection matters for arc flash and debris, but it doesn’t address the shock hazard at this boundary. A permit may be required for certain energized tasks, but the fundamental requirement for crossing this boundary is the appropriate shock protection. Ground fault protection protects against faults in the circuit, not the PPE requirement for approaching energized parts.