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Safety Procedures & PPE Flashcards

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  1. When working in a confined space such as an attic during a security system installation, which hazard must be assessed FIRST before entry?

    Answer: Oxygen deficiency or toxic atmosphere

    Oxygen deficiency or toxic atmosphere is the primary life-safety hazard in confined spaces and must be assessed before any worker enters.

  2. An alarm technician is drilling through a wall and the drill bit contacts an energized wire. What class of fire extinguisher is appropriate if a fire starts?

    Answer: Class C

    Class C extinguishers are rated for energized electrical equipment fires and use non-conductive agents.

  3. Which OSHA standard specifically governs the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) that alarm technicians must follow when servicing equipment?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910.147

    29 CFR 1910.147 is the OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy standard requiring lockout/tagout procedures before servicing equipment.

  4. A technician notices that a co-worker's safety harness has a frayed lanyard. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Remove it from service immediately and tag it out

    Any damaged fall protection equipment must be immediately removed from service and tagged out to prevent use by other workers.

  5. What is the minimum approach distance from unguarded energized parts operating at 50–300 volts that an unqualified person must maintain?

    Answer: Avoid contact — no specific distance required

    For voltages up to 300V, NFPA 70E requires unqualified persons to avoid contact; they should not approach without an electrically qualified person present.

  6. Which type of glove provides the BEST protection when terminating low-voltage alarm wiring on a panel that is still energized?

    Answer: Insulated electrical gloves rated for the voltage

    Only insulated electrical gloves rated for the working voltage provide adequate protection against electric shock during energized work.

  7. During an installation in a commercial building, a technician must access a ceiling space that contains spray-applied asbestos fireproofing. What must occur before work begins?

    Answer: Notify the building owner and stop work until an asbestos abatement professional evaluates the hazard

    Suspected asbestos-containing materials require work stoppage and evaluation by a qualified asbestos professional before any disturbance.