Job Site Safety Practices Flashcards

When working in a customer's occupied office building, which practice BEST demonstrates professional job site safety etiquette?

Answer: Notifying building occupants of work areas and maintaining clear emergency exits

Professional cabling technicians keep occupants informed, maintain emergency exit access, and minimize disruption to the workplace.

Which type of respirator is appropriate when removing old asbestos-containing floor tiles encountered during a below-floor cabling installation?

Answer: A full-face supplied-air respirator used only by certified asbestos abatement professionals

Asbestos abatement requires certified professionals with full-face supplied-air respirators; cabling installers should stop work and call the appropriate contractor.

A technician is using a cable fish tape in a wall cavity. What electrical hazard must be assessed before inserting the fish tape?

Answer: Whether energized conductors are present in the wall cavity

Metal fish tape contacting an energized conductor in a wall cavity can cause electric shock or electrocution.

What is the OSHA-required maximum height for storing materials on shelves or racks in a job site storage area?

Answer: Within 18 inches of the ceiling sprinkler heads

OSHA and NFPA require at least 18 inches of clearance below fire sprinkler heads so water can spray effectively in case of a fire.

A DCI technician is working on a rooftop to install an antenna cable feedthrough. Which environmental hazard requires specific PPE not normally needed for indoor work?

Answer: UV radiation and solar heat requiring sun protection

Prolonged rooftop work exposes technicians to UV radiation and high heat requiring sunscreen, UV-protective clothing, and hydration measures.

When pulling cable with a mechanical cable puller through a long conduit run, which safety practice prevents injury to the hands?

Answer: Never placing hands near the rope, capstan, or cable entry point while the machine is running

Hands must be kept clear of the capstan, rope, and cable entry point while a mechanical puller is operating to avoid crush or entanglement injuries.

Which document should a cabling technician review before beginning work in any facility to understand site-specific emergency evacuation procedures?

Answer: The site-specific Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or facility safety orientation materials

The Emergency Action Plan outlines evacuation routes, assembly points, and emergency contacts specific to that facility.