AEP Safety Procedures & PPE 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum approach distance (MAD) primarily designed to protect workers from?
- Thermal burns from arc flash
- Contact with energized conductors and arc flash hazards (Correct answer)
- Falling from elevated structures
- Chemical exposure from transformer oil
Correct answer: Contact with energized conductors and arc flash hazards
MAD establishes a safe boundary that protects workers from both direct contact with energized conductors and the dangers of arc flash.
Question 2: When must a worker stop and reassess before continuing a task under AEP's stop-work authority policy?
- Only when a supervisor requests it
- When the worker observes an unsafe condition or feels the work is unsafe (Correct answer)
- Only after a near-miss incident has occurred
- When the job hazard analysis has not been signed
Correct answer: When the worker observes an unsafe condition or feels the work is unsafe
AEP's stop-work authority empowers any employee to halt work whenever they observe an unsafe condition or have a concern about safety.
Question 3: Which type of glove insulation class is rated for up to 17,000 volts AC?
- Class 00
- Class 0
- Class 2 (Correct answer)
- Class 1
Correct answer: Class 2
Class 2 rubber insulating gloves are rated for a maximum use voltage of 17,000 volts AC.
Question 4: Before climbing a wood utility pole, a lineworker should inspect it for:
- Paint condition and color coding
- Rot, woodpecker holes, and structural soundness (Correct answer)
- The age of the transformer attached
- The number of crossarms installed
Correct answer: Rot, woodpecker holes, and structural soundness
Inspecting for rot, damage, and structural integrity ensures the pole can safely support the worker's weight before climbing.
Question 5: What does LOTO stand for in AEP safety procedures?
- Line-Out, Tag-Out
- Lockout/Tagout (Correct answer)
- Load-Off, Transfer-Out
- Low-Output Test Operations
Correct answer: Lockout/Tagout
LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) is the procedure used to isolate energy sources and prevent accidental re-energization during maintenance.
Question 6: An arc flash hazard analysis determines which of the following PPE requirements?
- The type of hard hat color required
- The incident energy level and required arc-rated clothing cal/cm² (Correct answer)
- The number of workers allowed on site
- The tool insulation class needed
Correct answer: The incident energy level and required arc-rated clothing cal/cm²
Arc flash hazard analysis calculates incident energy at the work location and specifies the minimum arc rating (cal/cm²) for required PPE.
Question 7: Which of the following describes a 'qualified electrical worker' per OSHA 1910.269?
- Any employee who has passed a basic safety orientation
- A worker trained and experienced to work safely on or near energized electrical equipment (Correct answer)
- Any licensed electrician regardless of utility experience
- An employee certified in CPR and first aid
Correct answer: A worker trained and experienced to work safely on or near energized electrical equipment
OSHA 1910.269 defines a qualified electrical worker as someone with training and experience to recognize and avoid electrical hazards on utility systems.
AEP Safety Procedures & PPE 2
What is the minimum approach distance (MAD) primarily designed to protect workers from?