EIAT and NEIEP Test Safety and Code Compliance 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does OSHA stand for?
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Correct answer)
- Organizational Standards and Hazard Agency
- Office of Safety and Health Assurance
- Occupational Standards and Hazard Authority
Correct answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is the US federal agency that enforces workplace safety and health standards.
Question 2: Which color is used for OSHA-required safety warnings indicating danger?
- Yellow
- Orange
- Red (Correct answer)
- Blue
Correct answer: Red
Red is used for danger signs and labels indicating an imminently hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury.
Question 3: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are used to:
- Secure tool storage
- Prevent unexpected energization of equipment during maintenance (Correct answer)
- Lock electrical panels from unauthorized use
- Log out of building access systems
Correct answer: Prevent unexpected energization of equipment during maintenance
LOTO procedures ensure equipment is properly shut off and cannot be re-energized while workers perform service or maintenance.
Question 4: The NEC (National Electrical Code) is published by:
- OSHA
- IEEE
- NFPA (Correct answer)
- ANSI
Correct answer: NFPA
The National Electrical Code (NEC) is published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and updated every three years.
Question 5: A GFCI outlet is designed to protect against:
- Overloads
- Short circuits
- Ground faults and electrocution (Correct answer)
- Power surges
Correct answer: Ground faults and electrocution
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) detects imbalances in current flow and trips within milliseconds to prevent electrocution.
Question 6: What is the minimum approach distance a qualified worker must maintain from energized parts at 480V?
- No minimum required at 480V
- Avoid contact without PPE
- As specified by NFPA 70E arc flash boundary (Correct answer)
- 12 inches regardless of PPE
Correct answer: As specified by NFPA 70E arc flash boundary
NFPA 70E establishes approach boundaries and PPE requirements based on arc flash hazard analysis at specific voltages.
EIAT and NEIEP Test Safety and Code Compliance 1
What does OSHA stand for?