AEP Safety Procedures & PPE 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 'hot stick' (live-line tool) when working on energized lines?

Accepted Answer

To maintain safe working distance between the worker and energized parts

Answer

Hot sticks provide insulation and safe reach distance, allowing workers to operate energized equipment without direct contact.

Question 2

Under confined space entry procedures at AEP, an 'attendant' is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Monitoring entrants and initiating rescue if needed, without entering the space

Answer

The attendant remains outside, continuously monitors the entrants, and initiates rescue procedures if an emergency occurs.

Question 3

Which NFPA 70E hazard/risk category requires arc-rated PPE with a minimum rating of 40 cal/cm²?

Accepted Answer

Category 4

Answer

PPE Category 4 (formerly HRC 4) requires arc-rated clothing and equipment with a minimum arc rating of 40 cal/cm².

Question 4

When using personal protective grounds at AEP, the ground should be attached in which order?

Accepted Answer

Ground end first, then hot end

Answer

Grounding procedure requires connecting the ground end first to provide a fault current path before the hot end is connected to the conductor.

Question 5

What hazard does FR (flame-resistant) clothing protect against that standard PPE does not?

Accepted Answer

Arc flash and flash fire thermal hazards

Answer

FR clothing is designed to self-extinguish and resist ignition, protecting workers from burns caused by arc flash and flash fire events.

(AEP) American Electric Power Practice Test