Work Safety Near Overhead Lines Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

De-energize and visibly ground the lines at the point of work Signup and view all the answers

According to the given text, what is the primary responsibility of the employer and employee?

To ensure satisfactory work conditions Signup and view all the answers

What should employees consider regarding unqualified persons working near overhead power lines?

The distance between the employee and the longest conductive object they might contact in relation to the approach boundary Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition is the clearance permitted to be reduced when a vehicle's structure is elevated near energized overhead lines?

If the vehicle is in transit with its structure lowered Signup and view all the answers

What must employees do when standing on the ground near a vehicle or mechanical equipment near overhead power lines?

Ensure that no uninsulated part of the vehicle or equipment comes closer than permitted Signup and view all the answers

What precaution should be taken if a vehicle or mechanical equipment is intentionally grounded within the limited approach boundary of energized overhead lines?

Take additional precautions to protect employees from hazardous ground potentials Signup and view all the answers

Work Safety Near Overhead Lines Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What precautions should be taken when working in locations containing uninsulated energized overhead lines that are not guarded or isolated?

Who is responsible for determining if the overhead electrical lines are insulated for the lines' operating voltage?

What should be done if arrangements are made to use protective measures instead of de-energizing the overhead electrical 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?

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?

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 precaution should be taken if a vehicle or mechanical equipment is intentionally grounded within the limited approach boundary of energized overhead lines?

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