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What precautions should be taken when working in locations containing uninsulated energized overhead lines that are not guarded or isolated?
What precautions should be taken when working in locations containing uninsulated energized overhead lines that are not guarded or isolated?
- Inform the person or organization that operates the lines to de-energize them and visibly ground them at the point of work
- Energize the lines to reduce the risk of accidental contact
- Prevent employees from contacting the lines directly with any unguarded parts of their body or indirectly through conductive materials, tools, or equipment (correct)
- Use protective measures such as guarding, isolating, or insulation to prevent contact with the lines
Who is responsible for determining if the overhead electrical lines are insulated for the lines' operating voltage?
Who is responsible for determining if the overhead electrical lines are insulated for the lines' operating voltage?
- A qualified person (correct)
- The employee performing the work
- The employer who operates the lines
- An external safety inspector
What should be done if arrangements are made to use protective measures instead of de-energizing the overhead electrical lines?
What should be done if arrangements are made to use protective measures instead of de-energizing the overhead electrical lines?
- Energize the lines to minimize the risk of accidental contact
- Prevent each employee from contacting the lines directly or indirectly through conductive materials, tools, or equipment (correct)
- De-energize and visibly ground the lines at the point of work
- Use insulating materials on the lines
What should be arranged with the person or organization that operates or controls the overhead electrical lines if de-energizing is chosen as the protective measure?
What should be arranged with the person or organization that operates or controls the overhead electrical lines if de-energizing is chosen as the protective measure?
According to the given text, what is the primary responsibility of the employer and employee?
According to the given text, what is the primary responsibility of the employer and employee?
What should employees consider regarding unqualified persons working near overhead power lines?
What should employees consider regarding unqualified persons working near overhead power lines?
Under what condition is the clearance permitted to be reduced when a vehicle's structure is elevated near energized overhead lines?
Under what condition is the clearance permitted to be reduced when a vehicle's structure is elevated near energized overhead lines?
What must employees do when standing on the ground near a vehicle or mechanical equipment near overhead power lines?
What must employees do when standing on the ground near a vehicle or mechanical equipment near overhead power lines?
What precaution should be taken if a vehicle or mechanical equipment is intentionally grounded within the limited approach boundary of energized overhead lines?
What precaution should be taken if a vehicle or mechanical equipment is intentionally grounded within the limited approach boundary of energized overhead lines?
