Lineman Safety Regulations and Compliance 3

Question 1

Under OSHA 1910.269, a qualified electrical worker is defined as someone who has training in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding the electrical hazards of working on or near exposed energized parts

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Completing a four-year apprenticeship program only

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Passing an annual written safety exam

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Holding a state journeyman license

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an equipotential zone when working on a de-energized line?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the worker and all surrounding conductive objects are at the same potential, eliminating voltage differences

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To provide a physical barrier around the work zone

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To measure the exact voltage on adjacent conductors

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To ground the worker's tools to the truck frame only

Question 3

What does OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.269(l) specifically address?

Accepted Answer

Fall protection for elevated work locations

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Arc-flash labeling requirements

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Hazard communication for chemicals

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Respiratory protection for asbestos

Question 4

A lineman's rubber insulating gloves must be electrically tested at what minimum interval when in service?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 months

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Every 12 months

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Every 3 months

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Every 24 months

Question 5

When working on a distribution system, a crew switches a line segment to de-energized status. Who is authorized to remove the crew's personal protective ground?

Accepted Answer

Only the crew member who installed it, or a designated crew leader

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Any qualified lineman on site

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The control room dispatcher

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The foreman at the next substation

Question 6

Which NFPA standard specifically addresses electrical safety in the workplace (as opposed to the electrical code for building wiring)?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 70E

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NFPA 70 (NEC)

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NFPA 101

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NFPA 72

Question 7

A foreman observes a laborer using a metal ladder to access a work area near energized overhead lines. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Stop the work immediately and replace the metal ladder with a non-conductive one

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Continue work but have the laborer wear rubber gloves

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Lower the ladder to increase the approach distance

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Report the condition to OSHA before taking action