GPT Safety Procedures & PPE 3

Question 1

Which ANSI/ISEA standard governs the selection of high-visibility safety apparel for gas technicians working near roadways?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/ISEA 107

Answer

ANSI/ISEA 107 establishes performance requirements for high-visibility safety apparel, including vests worn near traffic.

Question 2

A gas technician must enter an excavation deeper than 5 feet. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926, what protective system is typically required?

Accepted Answer

Sloping, shoring, or trench box system

Answer

OSHA requires a protective system such as sloping, shoring, or a trench box for excavations 5 feet or deeper to prevent cave-in.

Question 3

What type of footwear is required when operating pipe threading machines or working with heavy pipe sections?

Accepted Answer

Steel-toed safety boots meeting ASTM F2413

Answer

ASTM F2413-compliant steel-toed boots protect against compression and impact injuries from heavy pipe sections and machinery.

Question 4

Before cutting into an existing gas line during a repair, what safety step must be performed AFTER isolating the line?

Accepted Answer

Purge the line with nitrogen or air and verify zero gas with a detector

Answer

After isolation, the line must be purged to remove residual gas and verified clear with a combustible gas detector before any cutting begins.

Question 5

What is the minimum eye protection requirement when cutting or threading steel gas pipe?

Accepted Answer

Safety glasses with side shields meeting ANSI Z87.1

Answer

ANSI Z87.1-rated safety glasses with side shields protect against metal chips and debris generated during cutting and threading operations.

(GPT) Gas Pipe Technician Certification Practice Test