Cable Splicing Safety Flashcards
The national safety organization that makes labor laws and safety regulations is known by the initials ? .
OSHA
Rubber gloves shall be worn continuously while working on any structure carrying live conductors. This is known as the ? rule.
Ground to Ground
Rubber gloves shall be worn when a vault or cabinet with a live cable is opened and shall be worn continuously until the vault or cabinet is locked. This is known as the ? rule
Lock to lock
Rubber gloves are available in class ratings. The color code for Class 2 rubber gloves is a(n) ? label, and their maximum voltage rating is ? .
Yellow 17kv AC
Color Code for Class 3 Rubber Gloves and Rating
Green 26.5kv
Color Code for Class 1 Rubber Gloves and rating?
White 7.5kv
Color Code for Class 4 Rubber Gloves and rating?
Orange 36kv
Power line workers wear Class E (electrical) hard hats. When new and clean, they are electrically test rated for ? .
20kv
Eye protection should be worn at all times while on a cable splicing job.
True
The employer is required to provide a(n) ? for all chemicals used in the workplace
MSDS
A typical manhole is considered a(n) ? space.
Enclosed space
A confined space requires an ?.
An entry permit
What 3 characteristics determines a confined space?
- Limited or restricted means for entry or exit
- Not designed for continuous occupancy
- Large enough for a person to enter and perform work
An enclosed space is similar to a confined space but..
Designed for frequent or routine entry
Does not contain hazards that would make it permit required confined space.
When working in the heat, to avoid heat stress, Qualified Electrical Workers should wear light, loose-fitting, and breathable clothing made of ? , unless they are required to wear FR clothing.
Cotton
When working in the heat, eating smaller meals and avoiding ? and sugar helps to prevent heat emergencies.
Caffeine
When working in the cold, Qualified Electrical Workers should frequently check their coworker’s faces for signs of ? .
Frostbite
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.
25% to 1/4
Although a circuit is physically isolated from all sources of power, it is possible for it to remain energized or to become charged.
True
Protection from electric shock caused by induced charges can be provided by ? .
bonding all the conducting parts in the work area with a low resistance metallic conductor
Equipotential bonding is recognized as the safest method of performing work on high voltage conductors and equipment.
True
There are ? general entry procedures that must be followed when entering an enclosed space such as a manhole.
4
What are the 4 general entry procedures?
Atmosphere Testing
Ventilation
Attendant/Communication
PPE/Authorization
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 ? .
Oxygen Deficiency
