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Safety and PPE Flashcards

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  1. What arc flash boundary requires all personnel within it to wear arc-rated PPE?

    Answer: Arc flash boundary

    The arc flash boundary (also called flash protection boundary) is where incident energy equals 1.2 cal/cm², requiring arc-rated PPE for all personnel inside it.

  2. Which NETA standard governs the minimum safety requirements for electrical testing personnel?

    Answer: ANSI/NETA ETT-2000

    ANSI/NETA ETT-2000 (Electrical Testing Technician) establishes minimum safety and qualification requirements for electrical testing personnel.

  3. When using insulated gloves rated for electrical work, how often must they be electrically tested per OSHA requirements?

    Answer: Every 6 months

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.137 requires rubber insulating gloves to be electrically tested every 6 months to ensure continued dielectric integrity.

  4. A NETA technician is testing a 15 kV switchgear. What minimum class of rubber insulating gloves should be worn?

    Answer: Class 2 (17,000 V max use)

    Class 2 gloves have a maximum use voltage of 17,000 V AC, making them the minimum appropriate class for 15 kV equipment.

  5. What does the term 'energized electrical work permit' require before work on live electrical equipment above 50V?

    Answer: A written justification showing de-energizing is infeasible or creates greater hazard

    NFPA 70E requires a written energized electrical work permit that justifies why de-energizing creates a greater hazard or is infeasible before performing live work.

  6. Which color coding identifies the highest voltage rating for insulated hand tools per IEC 60900?

    Answer: Orange

    Orange is the internationally recognized color for insulated tools rated at 1,000 V AC / 1,500 V DC per IEC 60900.

  7. What is the primary purpose of a face shield worn during electrical testing, separate from safety glasses?

    Answer: Protection against arc flash and flying debris

    A face shield provides protection against arc flash thermal energy and flying debris, complementing safety glasses which protect the eyes from smaller particles.