EEI TECH EEI Tech Safety Procedures

Question 1

What does 'Lockout/Tagout' (LOTO) protect workers from?

Accepted Answer

Unexpected energization of equipment during maintenance

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Chemical spills

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Falling objects

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Electrical overloads

Question 2

When must a worker apply a personal lock during LOTO?

Accepted Answer

Before beginning any maintenance on energized equipment

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Only when a supervisor is absent

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After completing maintenance

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When working on low-voltage circuits only

Question 3

What does the acronym PPE stand for in workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

Personal Protective Equipment

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Power Plant Equipment

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Primary Protection Engineering

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Protective Panel Enclosure

Question 4

Before working near overhead power lines, a utility worker should:

Accepted Answer

Verify minimum approach distances per OSHA standards

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Estimate a safe distance by eye

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Work quickly to minimize exposure time

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Turn off all personal electronics

Question 5

An arc flash hazard label shows 'Incident Energy: 12 cal/cm².' This information is used to select:

Accepted Answer

Appropriate arc-rated PPE

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The correct fuse size

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The right wire gauge

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The correct breaker trip setting

Question 6

What is the correct action when you discover a co-worker receiving an electrical shock?

Accepted Answer

De-energize the circuit before touching the victim

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Pull the worker away immediately

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Apply water to cool the area

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Begin CPR while the circuit is still live