Definitions 13-17 May

Question 1

Low voltage

Answer 1

Consistent with MR217/2006 is defined as voltages between 31 and 750 volts AC or DC.

Question 2

Employee

Answer 2

Any person directly employed by Manitoba Hydro.

Question 3

Second point of contact

Answer 3

Any conductive object providing an exit path for electrical current if the worker comes into contact with a source of electrical energy. Second point of contact could include, for example, earth ground, ground wires, grounded equipment, conductors at a different potential, pole hardware, trees, poles, and so forth.

Question 4

Work

Answer 4

Any construction, operation, maintenance, repair or other activity performed in the course of employment.

Question 5

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Answer 5

Talk about the job
Assign employees specific duties
Identify known hazards
Let employees know what’s expected
Beware of creating additional hazards
Observe applicable safety rules and procedures
Allow time to do the job safely
Review protective equipment needed
Determine if employees understand their duties