GFCI and Chill
Cord-ially Yours
Unapproachable
Miscellaneous
100
Give the full name, (not the acronym) for the device that interrupts a circuit when current to ground exceeds a preset value.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
100
These cords are not permitted on site.
2 wire cords
100
This boundary is where you could get 2nd-degree burns from an arc flash.
Arc Flash Boundary
100
True or false: Temp lighting panels are appropriate for plugging in a grinder
False- power tools are not to be plugged directly in to temp lighting panels. (Chargers are ok)
200
On construction sites, 120‑volt receptacle outlets that are already part of this do not require additional ground‑fault protection under HSEOP‑31.
The building's permanent wiring
200
Portable electric hand tools must be inspected at what frequency?
Before each use
200
What documentation is required prior to work on energized equipment or within the limited or restricted approach boundary, and who must review and approve it prior to work?
A task Specific JHA, and must be reviewed by the superintendent and project management
200
What should you NOT use to put out an electrical fire?
Water
(Our ABC Fes are good for all types of fire)
300
After quarterly tests, cords/equipment must be marked with durable tape/ties using this color for April–June.
Orange
300
When different voltages or amperages are supplied, receptacles/plugs must prevent this mistake.
incorrect connections (preventing wrong plug/receptacle pairing)
300
Material, tools, or any other items must not be placed within what distance of electrical equipment?
3.2 feet
300
Electrical rooms/vaults/enclosed areas with electrical equipment must have access restricted to this group, with warning signs posted.
Authorized Personnel
400
Tests on cord sets/receptacles must happen before return to service after repairs, after suspected damage, and at intervals not exceeding this long (unless project-specific).
3 Months
400
Wherever practical, cords/cables should be elevated at least this high above surfaces.
7 feet
400
This boundary is the limit of approach where there’s a possibility of electrical arc causing high heat and shock.
Restricted approach boundary
400
Distribution panels with hinged covers must have covers that are lockable or bolted/screwed to prevent this.
Unauthorized access/exposure to energized conductors or circuit parts
500
Lighting in wet, damp or confined spaces must be operated at a maximum of what voltage, unless protected by a GFCI?
12 volts
500
Extension cords must be heavy-duty, three-wire, designed for hard/extra-hard use — like these example types.
What are types S, ST, SO, SOW, STD, SJ, SJT, SJTO (examples)?
500
Work on energized conductors is permitted only for specific reasons — name one of the listed purposes.
Verifying isolation/zero energy—or troubleshooting, maintenance, testing/commissioning (any one)
500
How much energy does the Delorean need to time travel in Back to the Future?
1.21 gigawatts