SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies

Question 1

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies What is the first and foremost concern in any electrical emergency?
a) Property protection
b) Personnel safety
c) Communication
d) Fire suppression

Answer 1

b) Personnel safety

Question 2

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies When should a hydro service provider be requested in an electrical emergency?
a) Only in case of a fire
b) When personnel are dealing with electrical concerns
c) After shutting off electrical equipment
d) Upon arrival at the incident scene

Answer 2

b) When personnel are dealing with electrical concerns

Question 3

According to SOG 8-04 Electrical Emergencies In a residential structure fire, when is it appropriate for personnel to enter the structure to shut off the main electrical panel?
a) Immediately upon arrival
b) Only if hydro service provider is unavailable
c) When it is safe to do so
d) After evacuating all occupants

Answer 3

c) When it is safe to do so

Question 4

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies What should personnel do if they encounter downed wires at an above-ground electrical incident?
a) Attempt to move the wires to a safe location
b) Treat the wires as energized
c) Ignore the wires and proceed with other tasks
d) Wait for a hydro service provider before taking any action

Answer 4

b) Treat the wires as energized

Question 5

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies When can personnel enter a building substation (hydro vault) during a fire?
a) As soon as they arrive on the scene
b) After confirming power shutdown
c) Only if there is a confirmed body recovery
d) Always, as it is a standard procedure

Answer 5

b) After confirming power shutdown

Question 6

According to SOG28-04 Electrical Emergencies How should personnel handle a rescue inside a vault with no fire conditions?
a) Wait for Hydro to respond and de-energize the equipment
b) Enter immediately to expedite the rescue
c) Use water to suppress any potential fire
d) Call for backup before making any attempt

Answer 6

a) Wait for Hydro to respond and de-energize the equipment

Question 7

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies Under what circumstances should personnel enter an electrical substation without on-site assistance from hydro service personnel?
a) Only during daylight hours
b) Never
c) If the substation is small in size
d) When the fire is fully extinguished

Answer 7

b) Never

Question 8

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies What is the recommended nozzle pressure for applying water in a fog pattern at an electrical incident?
a) 500 kpa
b) 700 kpa
c) 900 kpa
d) 1200 kpa

Answer 8

b) 700 kpa

Question 9

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies What action should personnel take if lithium-ion devices are found to be involved in a fire?
a) Remove them immediately from the structure
b) De-energize the area and devices as soon as possible
c) Wait for the fire department to handle it
d) Apply water in a jet pattern

Answer 9

b) De-energize the area and devices as soon as possible

A is also correct

Question 10

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies What precaution should be taken due to the toxicity of smoke from lithium-ion batteries?
a) Increase ventilation in the area
b) Use SCBA
c) Ignore it, as it is not harmful
d) Inhale smoke in short intervals

Answer 10

b) Use SCBA

Question 11

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies In a substation fire, what should personnel do if a hydro service provider representative is not present when they arrive?
a) Wait until one arrives before taking further action
b) Enter the substation and assess the situation
c) Evacuate the area immediately
d) Attempt to extinguish the fire independently

Answer 11

a) Wait until one arrives before taking further action

Question 12

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies What is the purpose of recalling elevators to the ground floor during a building substation fire?
a) To expedite evacuation
b) To minimize electrical damage
c) To facilitate entry for emergency responders
d) To prevent potential hazards in below-grade usage

Answer 12

d) To prevent potential hazards in below-grade usage

Question 13

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies What should personnel do if they suspect or confirm a fire in a building substation (hydro vault)?
a) Evacuate the area immediately
b) Attempt to extinguish the fire independently
c) Establish a hot zone and prevent entry
d) Open the vault door to assess the extent of the fire

Answer 13

c) Establish a hot zone and prevent entry

Question 14

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies When is it appropriate for personnel to enter a building substation for a rescue operation?
a) Immediately upon arrival
b) After confirming there is no fire
c) Only if hydro service personnel are unavailable
d) After consultation with Hydro and treating it as a confined space entry

Answer 14

d) After consultation with Hydro and treating it as a confined space entry

Question 15

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies What should personnel do if they encounter downed wires at an above-ground electrical incident?
a) Treat them as de-energized and move them away
b) Wait for a hydro service provider before taking any action
c) Ignore the wires and proceed with other tasks
d) Attempt to repair the wires independently

Answer 15

b) Wait for a hydro service provider before taking any action

Question 16

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies What is the recommended action if a hydro service provider representative is not present during an electrical incident at an exterior substation?
a) Wait for their arrival before entering the substation
b) Proceed with the incident management plan independently
c) Evacuate the area and abandon the incident scene
d) Attempt to de-energize the substation without assistance

Answer 16

a) Wait for their arrival before entering the substation

Question 17

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies What is the primary concern when encountering lithium-ion battery-powered devices during an incident size-up?
a) The risk of explosion
b) The toxicity of smoke
c) The potential for electrical shock
d) The size and quantity of devices

Answer 17

d) The size and quantity of devices

Question 18

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies What is the purpose of recalling elevators to the ground floor during a building substation fire?
a) To expedite evacuation
b) To minimize electrical damage
c) To facilitate entry for emergency responders
d) To prevent potential hazards in below-grade usage

Answer 18

d) To prevent potential hazards in below-grade usage

Question 19

According to SOG 28-04 Electrical Emergencies What should personnel do if they large find lithium-ion devices involved in a fire?
a) Remove them immediately from the structure
b) Remain on fire watch for a responsible third party to handle the situation
c) Ignore them and focus on other aspects of the fire
d) Apply water in a straight stream pattern

Answer 19

b) Remain on fire watch for a responsible third party to handle the situationb) Wait for a responsible third party to handle the situation