W.E.L.L. week 1 Flashcards

1
Q

current takes ……….. paths to groun

A

all

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2
Q

how much current can cause serious damage or to hearts rythm?

A

1/3 of an amp

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3
Q

recognised condition of line section, equipment that has been deenergized by all sources?

A

clearance

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4
Q

a clearance point that can be ………. is always prefered

A

locked

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5
Q

not specifically required by OSHA ……………….. is preferred by many companies

A

visual clearance point

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6
Q

any device, connector, or open that is used to connect the line or piece of equipment from a possible source of energy is called a

A

clearance point

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7
Q

types of clearance points are?

A

visual and non visual

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8
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a …………….. clearance point is preffered by OSHA but not required

A

visual

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9
Q

why is a visual clearance point preffered?

A

provides a more safe and secure clearance

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10
Q

once the line has been open, locked and tagged it is considered to be?

A

disconnected

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11
Q

open jumpers are utilized as ……………… on both primary and secondary circuits

A

clearance points

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12
Q

reclosers are used as?

A

clearance points

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13
Q

a ……………………………. can be fused and solid and used as a clearance point

A

single blade disconnect

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14
Q

some switches have means of installing a ………… to prevent the switch from opening

A

lock

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15
Q

how to protect against induction?

A

ground it

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16
Q

best way to protect self against lightning?

A

dont work in it

17
Q

wait at least ……. min before installing grounds on a disconnect capacitor

A

5

18
Q

grounding near the source may require …….. sets of grounds

A

2

19
Q

……………………. should be properly sized for the given fault current

A

grounding equipment

20
Q

………….. , …………… and …………. help protect employees on the ground

A

protective grounds, insulating equipment and restricted work areas

21
Q

OSHA states that devices used as clearance points must be?

A

rendered inoperable

22
Q

flying bells are also known as?

A

span open

23
Q

warm winds blowing accross conductor can create a

A

static charge

24
Q

……….. work involves protection against both normal and abnormal sources of electrical energy

A

deenergized

25
Q

when working energized, lineworkers follow three principles to manage current,

A

insulate, isolate, protect

26
Q

when clearing lines and equipment there are three major objectives.

A

ensure safety of employees and public, minimize the negative impact on the electrical system, minimize number of customers out of service

27
Q

is responsible for accomplishing the work in the field(normally crew leader). a clearance is issued to the clearance holder, and cannot end until the clearance holder releases the clearance.

A

clearance holder

28
Q

works at the utilitys operations center and has a system wide perspective and control of the system in real time. this person gives permission for the clearance to occur, can operate devicesremotely, and releases the line or apparatus to the clearance holderso that work can be preformed

A

system operator

29
Q

is any employee in the field who is physically operating the apparatus or devices used to disconnect the lines or equipment. this is done at the direction of the system operator. this employee could be a troubleman, switchman, roving operator, station operator or other position

A

field operator

30
Q

are gang operated which means the moving parts are connected so that all three phases operate simultaniously with one action by the operator

A

air switch

31
Q

…………… occurs when a nearby energy source, such as an energized transmission line - electrifies a disconnected and deenergized conductor or conductive objest

A

induced voltage

32
Q

equipment designed to store electricity may retain a charge long after being disconnected

A

capacitance