Safety Procedures & PPE Flashcards
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Which document must be completed and reviewed with the crew before beginning a high-hazard task at AEP?
Answer: Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) / Job Briefing
A Job Hazard Analysis and pre-job briefing identify hazards, required PPE, and safe work procedures before the crew begins the task.
When working near underground high-voltage cables, hand digging (potholing) is required within how many inches of the marked cable location?
Answer: 18 inches
AEP and OSHA standards require hand digging within 18 inches of a marked underground cable to prevent accidental damage from mechanical equipment.
Which of the following is a correct practice when handling PCB-containing transformer oil?
Answer: Treat it as a hazardous waste and follow EPA TSCA disposal requirements
PCB-containing oil is regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and must be handled and disposed of as hazardous waste regardless of volume.
What is the purpose of a 'tailgate safety meeting' conducted by AEP crews at the job site?
Answer: To review the day's specific hazards, work plan, and emergency procedures with all crew members
Tailgate meetings ensure all crew members are aligned on hazards, safe procedures, and emergency actions specific to that day's job.
A worker performing switching operations on a distribution circuit must wear, at minimum, which combination of PPE?
Answer: Arc-rated face shield, arc-rated gloves, and arc-rated clothing appropriate to the hazard level
Switching operations expose workers to arc flash risk, requiring arc-rated face protection, gloves, and clothing matched to the calculated incident energy level.
Under AEP's electrical safety program, which condition allows unqualified employees to work closer than the limited approach boundary?
Answer: When continuously escorted and supervised by a qualified electrical worker
An unqualified worker may cross the limited approach boundary only if accompanied and supervised by a qualified electrical worker.
What action should be taken if a rubber insulating glove fails the air inflation test (deflates quickly or shows a hole)?
Answer: Remove the glove from service and replace it immediately
A failed air test indicates compromised insulation integrity; the glove must be immediately removed from service to prevent electrical contact injuries.