CEA Jobsite Safety Procedures 4

Question 1

An apprentice is told to work on a circuit that the foreman says is de-energized. What should the apprentice do first?

Accepted Answer

Verify the circuit is de-energized using a test instrument

Answer

NFPA 70E requires workers to verify an absence of voltage with a properly rated test instrument before working on circuits assumed to be de-energized.

Question 2

What does a red tag on a piece of equipment typically indicate on a construction jobsite?

Accepted Answer

The equipment is out of service and must not be used

Answer

A red tag is commonly used to indicate equipment that is defective or unsafe and must be removed from service until repaired.

Question 3

Fall protection is required by OSHA for construction workers at heights of:

Accepted Answer

6 feet or more

Answer

OSHA's construction standard (29 CFR 1926.502) requires fall protection when workers are exposed to falls of 6 feet or greater.

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct sequence for the hierarchy of controls?

Accepted Answer

Elimination → Substitution → Engineering → Administrative → PPE

Answer

The hierarchy of controls prioritizes hazard elimination first, followed by substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE as the last resort.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) before starting a task?

Accepted Answer

To identify potential hazards and establish safe procedures for each step

Answer

A JHA breaks a job into steps to identify hazards at each step and determine the safest way to perform the work.

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CEA Jobsite Safety Procedures 4