Lineman Safety Regulations and Compliance 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 1910.269, what is the minimum approach distance (MAD) concept designed to protect against?

Accepted Answer

Electrical shock and arc flash from energized conductors

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Falls from elevated work platforms

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Tool drops onto workers below

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UV radiation from arc welding

Question 2

A lineman is working on a distribution circuit and must verify the line is de-energized. Which step comes FIRST in the lockout/tagout sequence?

Accepted Answer

Identify all energy sources

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Notify the affected employees

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Apply personal protective grounds

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Test the line with a voltage detector

Question 3

Which document establishes the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) that governs utility line work in the United States?

Accepted Answer

ANSI C2

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NFPA 70E

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OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart V

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IEEE 1048

Question 4

When a lineman must work within the Limit of Approach for energized conductors, what personal protective equipment is required at a minimum?

Accepted Answer

Rubber insulating gloves and sleeves rated for the voltage

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Hard hat and leather gloves only

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Cotton work gloves and safety glasses

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FR clothing and steel-toed boots only

Question 5

What does the term 'assured equipment grounding conductor program' (AEGCP) require on a job site?

Accepted Answer

Regular inspection and testing of all cord-connected equipment and extension cords

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Use of GFCI protection on every outlet

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Monthly calibration of all power tools

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Annual third-party audit of electrical systems

Question 6

A crew is establishing grounds on a de-energized 69 kV transmission line. Where should the protective grounds be placed relative to the work location?

Accepted Answer

On both sides of (and as close as practical to) the work location

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Only on the source side of the work location

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Only on the load side of the work location

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At the nearest substation bus only

Question 7

Which class of rubber insulating gloves is rated for use on systems up to 17,000 volts AC (line-to-line)?

Accepted Answer

Class 2

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Class 0

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Class 1

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Class 3