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Safety Procedures & PPE Flashcards

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  1. What is the purpose of a hot stick (live-line tool) minimum length rating?

    Answer: To maintain safe electrical insulation distance between the worker and energized conductors

    The rated length of a hot stick provides the required insulation and approach distance clearance for the voltage being worked.

  2. Which fall protection method is required when a BGE lineman works at heights above 4 feet on a utility platform?

    Answer: Guardrail system, safety net, or personal fall arrest system

    OSHA 1910.269 requires a guardrail, safety net, or personal fall arrest system when working at elevated platforms.

  3. What is the maximum permissible noise exposure for BGE workers without hearing protection over an 8-hour shift?

    Answer: 90 dBA

    OSHA's permissible exposure limit (PEL) for noise is 90 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average.

  4. During an electric outage restoration in wet conditions, what additional PPE is required beyond standard electrical PPE?

    Answer: Rubber boots with heel protection and rain gear rated for electrical work

    Wet conditions require dielectric rubber boots and electrically-rated rain gear to prevent conductive pathways through moisture.

  5. What is the first step in BGE's hazard control hierarchy when a safety risk is identified?

    Answer: Eliminate the hazard at the source

    The hierarchy of controls starts with elimination — removing the hazard entirely — before considering lower-level controls like PPE.

  6. A BGE crew is about to perform switching operations during a thunderstorm. What should they do?

    Answer: Suspend outdoor switching operations and wait for the storm to pass

    Outdoor switching operations must be suspended during thunderstorms due to the extreme risk of lightning striking energized equipment.

  7. What information must be verified before a BGE worker accepts an equipment clearance from the control center?

    Answer: Equipment number, its de-energized status, and the isolation points

    Workers must verify equipment identity, confirmation of de-energization, and all isolation/grounding points before accepting a clearance.