Safety Procedures & PPE Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of installing temporary protective grounds (TPGs) on a de-energized line?
Answer: To protect workers from inadvertent energization and induced voltage
TPGs protect workers by providing a low-impedance path to ground if the line is accidentally energized or has induced voltage from nearby circuits.
According to AEP safety standards, rubber insulating gloves must be visually inspected and air-tested:
Answer: Before each use
Rubber insulating gloves must be inspected and air-tested before each use to detect cuts, punctures, or ozone damage that could compromise protection.
Which of the following best describes an 'energized electrical work permit'?
Answer: A written document authorizing and controlling justified work on energized equipment
An energized electrical work permit documents the justification, hazards, and required safeguards for performing work on live equipment.
When a worker is positioned in an aerial lift bucket near energized distribution lines, which insulation barrier protects the worker if the boom contacts a live conductor?
Answer: The fiberglass insulating section of the aerial lift boom
The insulating (non-conductive) fiberglass section of the boom isolates the bucket worker from ground potential if the upper boom contacts an energized conductor.
What does the term 'flash protection boundary' define?
Answer: The distance at which a worker without arc-rated PPE could receive a second-degree burn from an arc flash
The flash protection boundary is the distance at which an unprotected worker would receive a curable (second-degree) burn from arc flash incident energy.
During a substation inspection, an employee notices an unlocked gate to the high-voltage switchyard. The correct immediate action is to:
Answer: Secure the gate and report the condition to supervision
Unauthorized access to high-voltage areas is a serious safety hazard; the gate should be secured immediately and the finding reported to supervision.
What is the function of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in field work settings?
Answer: To detect small differences in current between supply and return conductors and interrupt the circuit
A GFCI monitors for current imbalance (indicating a ground fault) and trips in milliseconds, protecting workers from electrocution.