Capstone AT2 Flashcards
Under what 4 circumstances can “energised electrical work” be performed according to the Queensland electrical safety regulation? Electrical Safety Regulation section 18 clause 18.1 A-D
A: It is necessary in the interest of health and safety
B: You are in a rush
C: It is necessary for it to be energised in order for the work to be carried out properly
D: The client wants to watch mash while you work
E: It is necessary for the purpose of testing required under section 15
F: there is no reasonable alternative means of carrying out the work
A: It is necessary in the interest of health and safety
C: It is necessary for it to be energised in order for the work to be carried out properly
E: It is necessary for the purpose of testing required under section 15
F: there is no reasonable alternative means of carrying out the work
Referring to the codes of practice of the regulations, which section states that each exposed part is to be treated as energised until it is isolated and determined not to be energised? List relevant section
Codes of Practice Section 4.1
Test instrument maintenance and inspection should be carried out according to:
A: Are not required
B: Manufacturers Specifications
C: AS/NZS 3000 section 8
D: AS/NZS 3760
B: Manufacturers Specifications
Use the listed words/phrases provided to correctly complete the following statement
1 - complete a JSEA
2 - complete a SWMS
3 - complete a site inspection
4 - heirarchy of controls
5 - guesswork of controls
6 - knowledge of controls
7 - hazardous materials register
8 - site medical plan
9 - site medical report
Two techniques employed to identify hazardous substances or materials at a worksite is to either … or … if they are identified they should be controlled by using the … and also reported on a …
1, 3, 4, 7
In relation to respiratory hazards in the workplace, selector three correct responses to where an electrical worker must have an awareness, understanding and the need to report if they suspect the following
A: asbestos
B: broken air-conditioner
C: toilet cleanliness
D: Silica dust
E: high winds on site
F: hazardous gasses
A: asbestos
D: Silica dust
F: hazardous gasses
List two requirements for a danger tag as outlined by the managing electrical risks in the work place code of practice 2021 section 5.1
Be durable and securely fixed to the isolator
Clearly state the warning, including any warning about specific hazards relating to the isolation (for example points of supply)
You have been called to a factory where a three phase 15kw motor has failed. It needs to be removed for repair, which will take up to 48 hours
You have physically inspected the electrical distribution board that you think the motor circuit originates from.
Circuit identification is limited and you’re unclear which circuit breakers are for which circuits in the factory.
Identify the process to electrically isolate the motor for removal and make safe the motor circuit
- Complete a JSEA or SWMS
- Consult with the client or management that is in control of the workplace
- Test, test equipment on a known source
- Isolate - identify the circuits requiring isolation, disconnect active conductors from relevant sources
- Secure isolation in line with the COP section 5.1 - lock out the isolating switches where practicable, remove and tie back relevant conductors
- Tag the switching points where possible to provide general information to people of the workplace and possibly other workers
- Testing - test to confirm the relevant circuits and any other relevant conductors have been de-energised
- Re-test as necessary - retest equipment on a known source to confirm correct de-energisation readings of conductors and re-test conductors whenever site is left to ensure they are still de-energised
Periodic tables intervals for testing electrical equipment on construction sites can be found in which Australian standard and specific clause or table?
AS/NZS 3012 2018; table 6
Which of the three statements below is correct?
A: records of inspection and tests shall be kept for 1 year only and all the following should be recorded. A record of formal inspection and tests, a record of all faulty equipment and additional requirements for construction wiring
B: records of inspection and tests shall be kept for 5 years and all the following should be recorded. A register of all equipment, tests, a repair register, and additional requirements for construction wiring
C: records of inspection and tests shall be kept and all the following should be recorded. A register of all equipment, a record of formal inspection and tests, a repair register, a record of all faulty equipment and additional requirements for construction wiring
AS3012: section 2.9
C: records of inspection and tests shall be kept and all the following should be recorded. A register of all equipment, a record of formal inspection and tests, a repair register, a record of all faulty equipment and additional requirements for construction wiring
Class 1 electrical equipment must have the measured earth resistance value less than the maximum values given in what AS standard and what value does it allow
Document: …
Clause or table: …
Maximum earth value in ohms: …
AS3760: 2.4.3.1
1 ohm
You are carrying out a periodic visual test on single phase drill presses. List three main points you would check in relation to the flexible cord. List the relevant document and clause
- The inner cores of flexible cords to ensure that they are not exposed
- The external sheaths are not cut, abraded, twisted or damaged with inner cores visible
- Unprotected conductors or the use of insulation tape isn’t evident
Document AS/NZS 3760 Clause 2.4.2 (C)
The work health and safety regulation 2011 describes how to prevent or minimise a risk at your workplace. What is the name of the legislation that resides above regulation?
A: Work Safety ACT 2011
B: Work Health and Safety Act 2011
C: Occupational Health and Safety Act 2011
D: Occupation Safety Regulation 2011
B: Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Select three responsibilities of a workplace health and safety committee in QLD
A: develop written work instructions
B: accident investigation
C: workplace inspection
D: review the work health and safety act 2011
E: reporting WHS incidents
F: deriving suitable safety data sheets
B: accident investigation
C: workplace inspection
E: reporting WHS incidents
Which of the following three statements below is correct
A: it is an employers duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. Employees must do whatever is reasonably practicable to achieve this
B: it is everyone’s duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of workers and other people who might be affected by a business. It is the sole responsibility of an employee to do whatever is reasonably practicable to achieve this
C: it is only the responsibility of the employer to protect the health, safety ad welfare of workers and other people who might be affected by a business. An employee has no obligation to do whatever is reasonably practicable to achieve this
A: it is an employers duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. Employees must do whatever is reasonably practicable to achieve this
Using the managing electrical risks in the workplace code of conduct 2021. Identify which section relates to using a SWMS or JSEA when carrying out energised electrical work
Code of practice 2021 clause 6.2 and 6.3
What legislation requires that if electrical work is performed on electrical equipment, then the equipment must be tested
Electrical safety act part 2
Section 36
If an apprentice has tested electrical equipment, who is responsible for the test
The licensed electrician supervising the apprentice
Which authority advises on the requirements for adequate electrical apprentice supervision in QLD?
A: your registered training organisation
B: fair work Australia
C: department of employment and training
D: electrical safety office
D: electrical safety office
A work colleague receives an electric shock and falls away from live wires. As the rescuer of your colleague your first response would be:
A: isolate the supply and call for help
B: assess for dangers and call for help
C: ring 000 and start first aid immediately
D: call for help, ring 000 and move your colleague to safety
B: assess for dangers and call for help
Why is it preferable to isolating the supply before removing a victim who is receiving an electric shock from a conductor?
A: you could injure them
B: you need permission first
C: you could get an electric shock
D: first aid needs to be done first
C: you could get an electric shock
When rescuing a person in contact with live electrical conductors or equipment, what factors should be considered?
A: ongoing or refresher rescue training and should understand sources of the electrical risk, voltage and energy levels
B: training in the properties of electricity and hazardous because electrical currents are not visible and do not have any smell or sound
C: training in the nature of the harm that could be caused by the hazard, how serious the harm could be and the likelihood of it happening
D: training in the use of a suitably arc rated full face shield when working where there is potential for high current and arcing
A: ongoing or refresher rescue training and should understand sources of the electrical risk, voltage and energy levels
Which fire extinguisher would be bet to control of an electrical fire
A: water
B: wet chemical
C: dry powder
D: foam
C: dry powder
The four basic steps to when using a portable fire extinguisher are:
A: pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handles, sweep front to back
B: shake the extinguisher, pull the pin, squeeze the handles, sweep front to back
C: aim at the base of the fire, pull the pin, squeeze the handles, sweep side to side
D: pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handles, sweep side to side
D: pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handles, sweep side to side
“Step voltage” is the . . . Between two points on the earths surface, separated by distance of one pace.
“Touch voltage” is the . . . Between simultaneously accessible parts
“Induced”voltage is the voltage induced from one cable to another through . . . Action
A: resistive distance
B: potential difference
C: supply voltage
D: voltage appearing
E: current flow
F: energy
G: transformer
“Step voltage” is the potential difference between two points on the earths surface, separated by distance of one pace.
“Touch voltage” is the voltage appearing between simultaneously accessible parts
“Induced”voltage is the voltage induced from one cable to another through transformer action
High voltage transformers, solar panels and home ‘wall’ batteries are three sources of energy. Identify which one has an induced energy source and which one is a stored energy source
Induced = battery, transformer or solar panels
Stored = battery, transformer or solar panel
Induced = transformer
Stored = Battery
The Queensland electrical safety regulation 2013 is divided into parts using part 16, schedule 2, part 2, division 2 state the exclusion zone in millimetres for an authorised person working near a high voltage electric line up to 33kv
Above low voltage up to 33kv: 700mm
When conducting CPR, the recommended chest compressions for adults should be about . . . Depth, and at rate of about . . . BPM. The rescuer should also provide artificial ventilation by either exhaling air into the subjects mouth or nose. The ratio of compressions to breaths should be about . . .
1/3, 100-120 BPM and 30-2
From the list below select three tools or equipment that are required for testing an installation to section eight of the AS/NZS 3000
A: multimeter
B: out of service tag
C: insulation resistance tester
D: trailing lead
E: infra-red meter
F: lux meter
A: multimeter
C: insulation resistance tester
D: trailing lead
An LPG gas leak has been detected at the service station you are working at. Examine the given emergency response plan and put them in the correct order using numbers 1-5
Notify emergency responders
Provide first aid if required
Activate emergency shut off valve
Evacuate all persons to a safe area
Check that all persons are accounted for
3 - Notify emergency responders
5 - Provide first aid if required
1 - Activate emergency shut off valve
2 - Evacuate all persons to a safe area
4 - Check that all persons are accounted for
There are four steps to managing risks in the workplace, what are they?
- . .
2 . . . - . .
4 . . .
1 - identifying the hazards
2 - assessing the risks
3 - controlling the risks
4 - maintaining and reviewing control measures
What is the purpose of reporting WHS/OHS incidents and how would you do so?
So that the event that caused. The incident can be reviewed and control measures put in place
Report to the work health and safety office or site supervisor
1 - creepage
2 - inductance
3 - clearance
4 - divergence
5 - reactance
The shortest distance between 2 conductive parts measure in air is . . .
The shortest distance between conductors along the surface of an insulation is . . .
The shortest distance between 2 conductive parts measure in air is clearance
The shortest distance between conductors along the surface of an insulation is creepage
Identify two requirements when decommissioning equipment. Select 2 correct responses
A: consider impact on other equipment
B: attach danger tape to cables
C: secure and earth cables
D: connect redundant cables to other redundant cables
A: consider impact on other equipment
C: secure and earth cables
