AEP Regulatory Compliance & Safety 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Electric shock and arc flash hazards

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

NRC

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Justification, hazard analysis, and PPE requirements

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Systems security management for cyber assets

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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AEP Regulatory Compliance & Safety 2