EEI TECH EEI Tech Safety Procedures

Question 1

What does 'Lockout/Tagout' (LOTO) protect workers from?

Accepted Answer

Unexpected energization of equipment during maintenance

Answer

LOTO procedures prevent equipment from being accidentally energized while workers perform maintenance.

Question 2

When must a worker apply a personal lock during LOTO?

Accepted Answer

Before beginning any maintenance on energized equipment

Answer

Each worker must apply their personal lock before beginning maintenance to ensure the equipment cannot be re-energized.

Question 3

What does the acronym PPE stand for in workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

Personal Protective Equipment

Answer

PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment, including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and arc flash suits.

Question 4

Before working near overhead power lines, a utility worker should:

Accepted Answer

Verify minimum approach distances per OSHA standards

Answer

OSHA requires workers to observe minimum approach distances from energized overhead lines before any work.

Question 5

An arc flash hazard label shows 'Incident Energy: 12 cal/cm².' This information is used to select:

Accepted Answer

Appropriate arc-rated PPE

Answer

Incident energy levels determine the arc flash category and the arc-rated PPE required for safe work.

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