Which item is the explicit authorization document for energized work?

• A. Energized work permit
• B. Job plan & JSA filled out
• C. AED on site
• D. CPR certified person on site

Answer: (A)

An energized work permit is the formal authorization document that allows you to perform work on or near live electrical equipment. It’s explicit because it records permission and the safety controls that must be in place before any energy is touched. The permit outlines the scope, the energy sources to be controlled, de-energization and grounding requirements, the protective measures and PPE needed, testing steps, and who is authorized to perform and supervise the work. It also covers safety considerations for arc flash and shock hazards and often requires a supervisor’s sign-off. This combination of permission, documented controls, and accountability is what makes it the appropriate document for energized work.

Other items aren’t authorization documents for energized work: a job plan with a JSA helps plan steps and identify hazards but doesn’t by itself grant live-work permission; an AED on site is for medical emergencies; a CPR-certified person is a training credential, not a work authorization.