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Question 1

The national safety organization that makes labor laws and safety regulations is known by the initials __?__.

Answer 1

OSHA

Question 2

Rubber gloves shall be worn continuously while working on any structure carrying live conductors. This is known as the __?__ rule.

Answer 2

ground to ground

Question 3

Power line workers wear Class E (Electrical) hard hats. When new and clean, they are electrically test rated for __?__.

Answer 3

20kv

Question 4

Eye protection should be worn at all times while on a cable splicing job.

Answer 4

true

Question 5

The employer is required to provide a(n) __?__ for all chemicals used in the workplace.

Answer 5

msds

Question 6

A typical manhole is considered a(n) __?__ space.

Answer 6

enclosed

Question 7

A confined space requires an entry permit.

Answer 7

true

Question 8

When working in the heat, to avoid heat stress you should wear light, loose-fitting, and breathable clothing made of __?__, unless you are required to wear FR clothing.

Answer 8

cotton

Question 9

When working in the heat, eating smaller meals and avoiding __?__ and sugar helps prevent heat emergencies.

Answer 9

caffeine

Question 10

When working in the cold, you and your buddy should frequently check each other’s faces for signs of __?__.

Answer 10

frostbite

Question 11

A rule of thumb for setting up an extension ladder to a proper angle is to set the horizontal distance of the foot of the ladder out __?__ of the working length.

Answer 11

25%

Question 12

Although a circuit is physically isolated from all sources of power, it is possible for it to remain charged or become charged.

Answer 12

true

Question 13

You can provide protection from electric shock caused by induced charges by __?__.

Answer 13

bonding all the conducting parts in the work area with low resistance metallic wire

Question 14

Equipotential bonding is recognized as the safest method of performing work on high voltage conductors and equipment.

Answer 14

true

Question 15

There are __?__ general entry procedures that must be following for entering an enclosed space such as a manhole.

Answer 15

4

Question 16

One of the general entry procedures for a confined space is to check for gas. The gas test is to detect for combustible gases and __?__.

Answer 16

oxygen deficiency

Question 17

Before entering a confined space, it should be ventilated for a minimum of __?__.

Answer 17

5 min

Question 18

A cable splicer will use propane gas for numerous jobs, such as installing heat shrink splices and terminations. The cylinder (tank) should be laid on its side while in use.

Answer 18

false

Question 19

The most common type of injuries that occur during the preparation of shielded power cables if careful safety practices are not followed is a cut or tear/puncture of the skin.

Answer 19

true

Question 20

The “test point” on a loadbreak or deadbreak elbow makes a low-impedance to the elbow’s conductor.

Answer 20

false