EEI Tech Safety Procedures Flashcards

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

Answer: Use a meter to confirm no voltage is present

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

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

Answer: Arc-rated (FR) clothing and face shield

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

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

Answer: Contact the person who placed the tag before proceeding

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

What is the correct sequence for the LOTO procedure?

Answer: Notify, isolate, lock, test for energy

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

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

Answer: De-energizing creates a greater hazard or is infeasible

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

What is the primary purpose of wearing insulated rubber gloves when working on electrical equipment?

Answer: Prevent electrical current from passing through the hands

Insulated rubber gloves act as a barrier to prevent electrical current from flowing through the worker's hands.