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Regulatory Compliance & Safety Flashcards

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  1. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269, what is the minimum approach distance (MAD) designed to protect workers from?

    Answer: Electric shock and arc flash hazards

    MAD under 29 CFR 1910.269 establishes safe boundaries to protect qualified workers from both electric shock and arc flash energy.

  2. Which federal agency has primary regulatory authority over AEP's nuclear generating facilities?

    Answer: NRC

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has primary oversight authority for nuclear power plant safety, licensing, and operations.

  3. What does an Energized Electrical Work Permit (EEWP) document before work begins on live circuits?

    Answer: Justification, hazard analysis, and PPE requirements

    An EEWP must document the justification for not de-energizing, hazard analysis results, and required PPE before any energized electrical work is performed.

  4. NERC CIP-007 standards primarily address which cybersecurity domain for bulk electric systems?

    Answer: Systems security management for cyber assets

    CIP-007 covers systems security management, including ports and services, security patch management, and malicious code prevention for BES cyber systems.

  5. What is the purpose of a LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) group lock box in a multi-craft work environment?

    Answer: To ensure each worker can apply a personal lock on shared energy isolation points

    A group lock box allows multiple workers to each apply their own personal padlock, ensuring no energy source can be restored until every worker has removed their lock.

  6. Under EPA's Clean Air Act, what must AEP obtain before constructing a new major emission source?

    Answer: A PSD (Prevention of Significant Deterioration) permit

    New major stationary sources in attainment areas must obtain a PSD permit under the Clean Air Act before construction begins.

  7. What is the maximum voltage for which Class 00 rubber insulating gloves are rated?

    Answer: 1,000 volts

    Class 00 rubber insulating gloves are rated for a maximum use voltage of 500V AC (proof tested to 2,500V), not 1,000V — Class 0 covers up to 1,000V.