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Health & Safety Protocols Flashcards

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  1. Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard, which step must be performed FIRST before applying lockout devices to energy-isolating equipment?

    Answer: Identify all energy sources

    OSHA 1910.147 requires identifying all hazardous energy sources before any isolation or lockout devices are applied.

  2. Which NFPA standard specifically governs electrical safety in the workplace and defines Arc Flash boundaries?

    Answer: NFPA 70E

    NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, establishes arc flash boundaries and PPE requirements.

  3. An energy manager discovers that a boiler room lacks a clearly marked emergency shutoff. This is primarily a violation of which safety principle?

    Answer: Emergency action planning

    OSHA's Emergency Action Plan requirements (29 CFR 1910.38) mandate clearly identified emergency shutoffs for energy systems.

  4. What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in energy management operations?

    Answer: Identify and mitigate task-specific hazards before work begins

    A JHA systematically identifies hazards associated with each step of a task so controls can be implemented before the work starts.

  5. Which PPE category is required when working within the Arc Flash Boundary but outside the Restricted Approach Boundary?

    Answer: Category 1 (4 cal/cm²)

    Category 1 PPE with minimum 4 cal/cm² arc rating is required for work within the Arc Flash Boundary at lower incident energy levels.

  6. When conducting a compressed gas cylinder inspection in a mechanical room, which defect would immediately require removing the cylinder from service?

    Answer: A bulge or dent in the cylinder wall

    Physical deformation such as bulges or dents indicates structural compromise, making the cylinder an imminent explosion hazard.

  7. In a permit-required confined space entry for inspecting a large HVAC duct, who holds ultimate authority to cancel the entry permit if conditions change?

    Answer: The entry supervisor

    Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, the entry supervisor has the authority and responsibility to cancel the permit if conditions become unsafe.