Safety Standards & Regulations Flashcards
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Which OSHA standard regulates the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) for electrical equipment?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.147
29 CFR 1910.147 is OSHA's standard for the Control of Hazardous Energy, commonly known as the Lockout/Tagout standard.
What action must be taken FIRST before applying a lockout device to electrical equipment?
Answer: Shut down the equipment using normal stopping procedures
OSHA's LOTO sequence requires shutting down the equipment through normal stopping procedures before isolating the energy source and applying lockout devices.
Arc flash boundary distances are determined by which factor?
Answer: The incident energy level that could cause a second-degree burn at a given distance
The arc flash boundary is the distance at which incident energy equals 1.2 cal/cm², the threshold for a curable second-degree burn.
Which regulatory body sets the minimum safe approach distances for qualified electrical workers?
Answer: OSHA and NFPA 70E
OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.333 and NFPA 70E Table 130.4 together establish minimum approach distances for shock protection.
A 'qualified person' under OSHA 1910.399 is defined as someone who:
Answer: Has training or experience to avoid electrical hazards when working on energized equipment
OSHA defines a qualified person as one with training and/or experience that enables them to avoid the electrical hazards of working on or near exposed energized parts.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) are required on all 120V, 15A and 20A receptacles in which of the following NEC locations?
Answer: Bathrooms, kitchens, garages, crawl spaces, and outdoor areas
NEC 210.8 requires GFCI protection in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, crawl spaces, unfinished basements, outdoor areas, and other damp/wet locations.
What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on a job site?
Answer: To provide hazard, handling, and emergency response information for chemicals
An SDS provides detailed information about chemical hazards, safe handling, storage, PPE requirements, and emergency response procedures under OSHA's HazCom standard.