EEI TECH EEI Tech Safety Procedures 3

Question 1

What does it mean to 'verify absence of voltage' before working on a circuit?

Accepted Answer

Use a meter to confirm no voltage is present

Answer

You must use a tested voltage meter to confirm there is no voltage present before touching any conductors.

Question 2

Which PPE item is specifically required when there is a risk of arc flash?

Accepted Answer

Arc-rated (FR) clothing and face shield

Answer

Arc-rated flame-resistant (FR) clothing and an arc-rated face shield are required to protect against arc flash energy.

Question 3

A safety tag on equipment reads 'DO NOT OPERATE.' An operator needs to start the machine. What should the operator do?

Accepted Answer

Contact the person who placed the tag before proceeding

Answer

Only the authorized person who placed the tag (or their supervisor) can authorize removal; the operator must contact them.

Question 4

What is the correct sequence for the LOTO procedure?

Accepted Answer

Notify, isolate, lock, test for energy

Answer

LOTO sequence: notify affected employees, isolate energy sources, apply lockout devices, then verify energy is absent.

Question 5

In a utility environment, 'energized electrical work' should be performed only when:

Accepted Answer

De-energizing creates a greater hazard or is infeasible

Answer

NFPA 70E requires that energized work be justified only when de-energizing creates a greater hazard or is infeasible.

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