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Safety Standards Flashcards

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  1. What is the purpose of a drip loop on a coaxial cable entering a building?

    Answer: To prevent water from following the cable into the structure

    A drip loop causes water running down the cable to drip off before reaching the building entry point, preventing moisture intrusion.

  2. An installer notices the existing electrical panel at a customer's home has double-tapped breakers. The correct action is to:

    Answer: Refuse to connect any equipment until a licensed electrician corrects the hazard

    Double-tapped breakers are a code violation and fire hazard; installers should not connect equipment to a defective electrical system.

  3. What is the correct way to handle a coaxial cable that has been damaged and is near an electrical line?

    Answer: Treat the cable as energized and use appropriate insulated tools until confirmed otherwise

    Cables near electrical lines must always be treated as potentially energized until confirmed safe with a non-contact voltage tester.

  4. Which type of ladder is prohibited for use near electrical equipment or wiring?

    Answer: Aluminum or conductive metal ladder

    Aluminum and other conductive metal ladders conduct electricity and must never be used near electrical lines or equipment.

  5. A satellite dish mount requires drilling into a concrete wall. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for this specific task?

    Answer: Safety glasses or goggles and hearing protection

    Concrete drilling generates flying debris requiring eye protection and produces noise levels requiring hearing protection.

  6. When installing a ground block for a satellite system, the ground wire should be connected to:

    Answer: An approved grounding electrode or the home's electrical system grounding point

    NEC requires bonding to an approved grounding electrode system to ensure the satellite ground is part of the equipotential bonding system.

  7. What hazard is specifically introduced when installing satellite equipment on a flat commercial roof with HVAC equipment present?

    Answer: Slip hazards from condensate drainage and mechanical equipment clearance requirements

    HVAC condensate creates wet, slippery roof surfaces, and mechanical units require safe clearance distances to avoid injury from moving parts.