Access Areas and Controls This section addresses access to
electrical and mechanical hazards. 7.1 Operator Access Areas
7.1.1 Definition. Any area: 1. That can be accessed without the
use of a tool. 2. That is defined by the manufacturer as an
operator service area. 3. Where the means of access is
deliberately provided to the operator. 7.1.2 Operator Exposure.
Operators shall not be exposed to: 1. Energy levels of 240 VA or
more. 2. Stored energy levels of 20 J or more. 3. Potentials in
excess of 42.4 V peak (30 VRMS) or 60 VDC in dry areas. 4.
Potentials in excess of 10 VAC or DC in wet areas. 7.1.3
Operator Protection. The operator(s) shall be protected from
electrical and mechanical hazards by one or more of the
following: 1. Enclosures, shields, and covers that require a
tool to open. 2. Interlock switches on doors, shields, and
ovens. 3. Grounded or insulated handles, levers, knobs, shields
and covers that are touched held or actuated in normal use. 7.2
Service Access Areas 7.2.1 Definition. All areas no