Lineman Training and Education 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which OSHA standard specifically governs the training requirements for electric power generation, transmission, and distribution work?
- 29 CFR 1910.269 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1926.950
- 29 CFR 1910.147
- 29 CFR 1926.400
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.269
29 CFR 1910.269 covers electric power generation, transmission, and distribution operations and includes mandatory training requirements for employees.
Question 2: How often must linemen who perform live-line (hot stick) work demonstrate their qualification to their employer?
- Every month
- Every 6 months
- At intervals not to exceed 3 years (Correct answer)
- Only once during initial qualification
Correct answer: At intervals not to exceed 3 years
OSHA 1910.269 requires employers to ensure that employees performing hot-stick work are retested at intervals not exceeding 3 years.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of CPR/first aid training in lineman education programs?
- To satisfy a union contract requirement only
- To enable linemen to respond to electrical contact injuries before EMS arrives (Correct answer)
- To qualify linemen for medical examiner positions
- To meet NECA licensing requirements
Correct answer: To enable linemen to respond to electrical contact injuries before EMS arrives
Linemen work in remote locations where emergency response times are long, so CPR training allows immediate life-saving response to electrical contact victims.
Question 4: What does 'qualified electrical worker' status require under OSHA 1910.269?
- A college degree in electrical engineering
- Training and experience in avoiding electrical hazards while working on or near exposed energized parts (Correct answer)
- Membership in the IBEW union
- Passing a written exam administered by the state electrical board
Correct answer: Training and experience in avoiding electrical hazards while working on or near exposed energized parts
OSHA defines a qualified electrical worker as one trained in the construction and operation of the equipment and in the hazards involved.
Question 5: Which certification is commonly required for linemen to operate bucket trucks and aerial lift equipment?
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- ANSI/SIA A92 aerial lift operator certification (Correct answer)
- FAA drone pilot certificate
- NFPA 70E certification
Correct answer: ANSI/SIA A92 aerial lift operator certification
ANSI/SIA A92 standards govern aerial lift operation, and operators must be trained and authorized per these standards.
Question 6: In lineman training, 'tail-gate safety meetings' refer to:
- Annual safety conferences at headquarters
- Brief pre-job safety briefings held at the work site before each task (Correct answer)
- Monthly OSHA compliance audits
- End-of-shift debrief sessions
Correct answer: Brief pre-job safety briefings held at the work site before each task
Tail-gate (or tailboard) meetings are short, daily job-site safety briefings covering hazards, PPE requirements, and emergency procedures for the day's tasks.
Question 7: What is the role of a 'journeyman observer' during an apprentice lineman's training?
- To document the apprentice's timesheet only
- To supervise and mentor the apprentice, ensuring safe work practices on the job (Correct answer)
- To replace the apprentice if they make an error
- To evaluate the apprentice for union membership
Correct answer: To supervise and mentor the apprentice, ensuring safe work practices on the job
A journeyman observer provides direct supervision and on-the-job mentorship, guiding apprentices through tasks safely while they develop skills.
Lineman Training and Education 3
Which OSHA standard specifically governs the training requirements for electric power generation, transmission, and distribution work?