NETA Safety and PPE 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Arc flash boundary

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

ANSI/NETA ETT-2000

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Class 2 (17,000 V max use)

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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NETA Safety and PPE 2