Electrical Safety
What is the safest ladder to use around electricity?
A. Wood
B. Fiberglass
C. Aluminum
D. A step stool
B. Fiberglass
How often does a safety harness need to be inspected?
A harness must be thoroughly inspected by a competent person before each use. Additionally, it requires an annual inspection by a competent, authorized person other than the user, which should be documented.
How often should you inspect a ladder?
Every time before you use it
True or False: You could be terminated for failing to follow the Essential Eight
True
You must always tie off when you are over how many feet?
Four
You discover an electrical cord that has been damaged and insulation is missing, what should you do?
Tag the drill out of service and notify supervisor to have it repaired/work observation.
Which of the following are types of fall protection?
a. Guardrails
b. Safety nets
c. Cover
d. Personal fall arrest system
e. All of the above
All the above
What should you do if your ladder has cracked rails, bent steps, or missing feet?
Immediately tag the ladder out of service (e.g., "Do Not Use") and remove it from the job site. Never attempt to use or repair a structurally compromised ladder
It is mandatory to wear your seatbelt in cars, taxis, trucks, cranes, and any situation while engaged on SNF business.
TRUE
What do you do if a co-worker offers you drugs or alcohol on the jobsite?
Say no and notify supervisor immediately
An unqualified worker who has continuous guidance and escort from a qualified worker, and who is wearing the appropriate PPE, is allowed to cross the restricted approach boundary.
False. Only qualified workers are permitted to cross the restricted approach boundary.
Can you reuse a harness after a fall?
No. OSHA and ANSI standards mandate that any fall protection equipment involved in a fall must be immediately removed from service and destroyed
True or False: Some symptoms of heat EXHAUSTION include headache, heavy sweating, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, thirst, irritability and a fast heart beat.
True
If you suspect your co-worker is impaired, what should you do?
Notify your supervisor immediately
What do you do when you need to enter a vessel, tank or pipe that contains explosive gas or lack of oxygen?
Obtain a Permit for Entry into a Confined Space
The effects of an electrical shock on the body depend upon the following EXCEPT:
A. Current
B. Path
C. Duration
D. Body Weight
D. Body weight
Where should the Dorsal (back) D-ring be positioned?
The main fall arrest attachment point—the Dorsal D-ring—must be positioned in the center of your back, between your shoulder blades
Heat index is based on air temperature and _____.
A. Humidity
B. The level of exertion
C. The clothing and PPE worn
D. Air movement
A. Humidity
True or False: You cannot smoke cigarettes but you can vape non-nicotine products in the company premises or vehicles.
False. Zero Tolerance
True or False: Isolation separates the worker and keeps them safe from electricity, pressure, toxic materials, poisonous gas, hot liquids, or radiation.
True
A worker must open a transformer cabinet to perform testing on energized circuits. What is the main electrical hazard that the worker will be exposed to?
Arc Flash: When performing any kind of work, including testing, on energized electrical equipment, there is a risk of arc flash.
Does a fall protection harness expire?
Yes, most manufacturers recommend a lifespan of 3 to 5 years from the date of first use, though some premium harnesses can last up to 10 years if stored properly and they pass all safety inspections.
Ways that the body loses and gains heat include all of the following except _____.
A. Evaporation
B. Reflection
C. Radiation
D. Convection
B. Reflection
___ ___ ___ is a person's physical, mental, and emotional ability to perform their job tasks.
Fit For Duty
What should you do if you need to disable safety equipment?
Obtain Authorization