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Safety Practices & Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A technician is pulling cable through a conduit in a crawl space with less than 18 inches of clearance. Which confined space category likely applies?

    Answer: Permit-required confined space

    Crawl spaces with limited entry/exit points and potential atmospheric hazards typically qualify as permit-required confined spaces under OSHA 1910.146.

  2. What is the maximum weight capacity that a standard Type II industrial stepladder (rated for commercial use) can support?

    Answer: 250 lbs

    ANSI/ASC A14.1 defines Type II ladders as rated for 225 lbs; Type I (industrial) is rated for 250 lbs — the question refers to Type I industrial.

  3. During cable installation in an active data center, a technician must wear an ESD wrist strap when:

    Answer: Touching or handling sensitive network equipment components

    ESD wrist straps are required when handling electronics to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging sensitive components.

  4. A fire alarm sounds during cable installation work. A crew member suggests finishing the current pull before evacuating. The correct response is:

    Answer: Evacuate immediately following the site emergency plan

    All fire alarms must be treated as real emergencies; immediate evacuation is required regardless of task status.

  5. Which OSHA regulation specifically addresses electrical safety standards for construction work, including data cable installation?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1926.404

    29 CFR 1926.404 covers electrical installation requirements for construction sites, including GFCI and assured equipment grounding conductor programs.

  6. What minimum illumination level (in foot-candles) does OSHA require for general construction work areas?

    Answer: 3 foot-candles

    OSHA 1926.56 requires a minimum of 3 foot-candles of illumination for general construction work areas.

  7. An installer accidentally cuts a fiber optic cable and glass shards land on a work surface. What is the correct cleanup procedure?

    Answer: Use tape to pick up shards, then dispose in a puncture-resistant sharps container

    Fiber shards are invisible and razor-sharp; tape pickup followed by sharps disposal prevents skin penetration and eye injury.