Safety Procedures & PPE Flashcards

Which arc flash PPE category is required for tasks with an incident energy level between 4 and 8 cal/cm²?

Answer: Category 2

NFPA 70E Category 2 PPE (minimum 8 cal/cm² arc rating) is required for incident energies between 4 and 8 cal/cm².

A BGE field crew smells natural gas while working in a neighborhood. What is their first priority?

Answer: Evacuate the area and call 911 and BGE emergency line

Life safety comes first — evacuate and call emergency services before any investigation or repair attempts.

What does IDLH stand for in the context of confined space entry?

Answer: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health

IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) defines atmospheric concentrations that pose an immediate threat requiring escape.

When must a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) be completed for BGE field work?

Answer: Before starting any task each day

A JHA must be completed before beginning work each day to identify hazards and determine required controls.

What is the correct hand signal when a spotter wants a vehicle operator to stop immediately?

Answer: Arms crossed overhead in an X shape

Arms crossed above the head in an X is the universal stop signal for vehicle operations in utility work zones.

Which respiratory protection is required when entering a space with hydrogen sulfide (H2S) concentration above IDLH?

Answer: Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

SCBA is required for IDLH atmospheres because air-purifying respirators cannot protect against immediately dangerous concentrations.

A BGE crew is working in a street excavation at night. What minimum safety requirement must be in place?

Answer: A complete traffic control plan with lighting, barricades, and flaggers

Night excavation work requires a full traffic control plan including adequate lighting, barricades, and trained flaggers per MUTCD standards.