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Safety Standards & Regulatory Compliance Flashcards

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  1. NETA's ANSI/NETA MTS requires maintenance testing frequency based primarily on what factor?

    Answer: Equipment condition, environment, and criticality

    ANSI/NETA MTS bases maintenance intervals on a condition-based approach considering equipment condition, operating environment, and criticality to operations.

  2. According to NFPA 70E, before an electrical worker can work within the restricted approach boundary of energized conductors, what must be completed?

    Answer: An energized electrical work permit must be issued and approved

    NFPA 70E requires an energized electrical work permit (EEWP) to be issued and approved before work within the restricted approach boundary of energized parts.

  3. Under IEEE Standard 80, the tolerable touch voltage for a person weighing 50 kg for a fault duration of 0.5 seconds is approximately:

    Answer: 116 volts

    IEEE Std 80 defines tolerable touch voltage as approximately 116 volts for a 50 kg person at a 0.5-second fault clearing time.

  4. Which document type must NETA-certified technicians produce to demonstrate compliance with ANSI/NETA testing standards?

    Answer: Standardized test report forms documenting all required tests and results

    NETA standards require detailed written test reports using standardized forms that document all required tests, equipment data, and results.

  5. When NETA standards specify a 'trip test' for a circuit breaker, what is the primary safety concern being verified?

    Answer: Breaker will open within manufacturer-specified time under overcurrent conditions

    Trip testing verifies that the circuit breaker will open within the manufacturer's specified time-current curves under overcurrent fault conditions.

  6. According to OSHA 1910.147, which energy source type is NOT covered under the standard lockout/tagout requirements?

    Answer: Electrical energy on utility power lines covered by 1910.269

    OSHA 1910.147 covers most energy sources but excludes electrical energy controlled under 1910.269 (electric power generation, transmission, and distribution) and other specific utility operations.

  7. NFPA 70E requires an arc flash hazard analysis to be updated whenever what condition occurs?

    Answer: A major modification to the electrical system is made

    NFPA 70E requires the arc flash hazard analysis to be reviewed and updated when a major modification or renovation is made to the electrical distribution system.