FVD
The voltage level at which the audible alarm will sound.
What is 50 volts AC ?
These items must accompany the driver while another employee is working aloft.
What are the Insulating Gloves and Insulating blanket ?
This is the minimum clearance between a telecommunications attachment and a properly grounded street lamp bracket.
What is 4 inches ?
This is the first item to check when performing the insulated glove inspection.
What is the return date ?
This is where wheel chocks should be placed when the aerial lift is in use.
What is the working side of the truck ?
This is the preferred method of holding the FVD while using to test for hazardous voltage.
What is with your bare hand spanning the tool and conductive cap ?
This is the preferred action if a vehicle accidently becomes energized.
What is to remain in or on vehicle ?
This is the minimum clearance between a secondary conductor and telecommunication strand at mid-span.
What is 30 inches ?
The correct course of action when an insulating glove fails an inspection test. (other than return date)
What is to cut both gloves from the gauntlet to finger tip ?
Whenever work is performed 4 or more feet from the ground.
When working above what height must technicians utilize fall protection?
The W1bu cord must be attached between these two components when performing an induction test.
What are the FVD conductive cap and a screw driver with minimum 12" blade ?
This is the preferred method of moving away from an energized vehicle to a safe area.
What is to shuffle your feet keeping them in contact with each other and the earth for at least 50 yards ?
Minimum clearance between a primary conductor carrying 7.6 kV and telecommunication strand at the pole.
What is 40 inches ?
You should never use as work gloves, they are only to be worn over insulating gloves, and must be 2" shorter than the insulating gloves.
What are the parameters of the leather protectors for the insulating gloves ?
This is the highest rung of a ladder from which you may safely work.
What is the fourth rung from the top of the ladder. (including the "V" bar)
The Foreign Voltage detector requires this size battery for operation.
What is a 9 volt battery?
These are two electrical phenomenon associated with an energized vehicle putting you at risk of shock or electrocution.
What are step and touch potential ?
Minimum clearance required between a grounded and bonded system neutral and telecommunication strand.
What is 12 inches ?
You would do this upon receipt, monthly, as well as before and after each use.
What is when should you inspect insulating gloves ?
When gaffs are received, first use each week, and anytime damage is suspected.
When should you perform the cut-out test ?
When testing with the FVD, this distance is considered your "umbrella of safety".
What is 40 inches? (Includes tools)
These are the required actions after safely exiting and moving away from an energized vehicle.
What are call 911 and keep all passers-by away from the involved vehicle ?
This is the minimum road clearance for telecommunications within the heavy storm loading district.
What is 18 feet ?
During periods of rain, to cover pockets of water on ground, as a substitute for insulating gloves, or as a substitute for pole guards.
When should insulating blankets NOT be used ?
These are some important factors to consider before using an aerial lift.
What are operator certification, operator weight limit (275#), equipment weight limitations, condition of vehicle and platform, PPE, and work site conditions ?