Flashcards in safety Deck (213)
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1
What type of outlet protects the technician from electrical shock?
GFCI or GFI outlet
2
In identifying utility locate colors, What colors represent power, telecommunications, and water?
Red, Orange, and Blue
3
What is the minimum clearance between CATV and power at the house?
12 inches
4
What is the minimum clearance between CATV and all points above a flat roof?
10.5 feet
5
Up to how much stress can be placed on your back when a 75 pound object is lifted improperly?
750 pounds (3-10 times acceptable)
6
When routing underground drop cable parallel to lot lines, what minimum distance must be maintained from those lines?
4 feet
7
What test is performed to determine if gaffs are properly shaped and sharpened?
Cut-out test
8
What type of sleeves protect pole climbers against splitters and abrasions?
Kevlar
9
During which pole test should you be careful not to let power lines swing together?
Rocking Test (Push Test)
10
When working on a pole with gaffs, how far from the pole should you keep for proper knee/gaff alignment?
8 inches
11
What is the visibility rating on a clear night for a road's barriers' Type B High Intensity Warning Light?
1000 feet
12
What is the maximum allowable noise level before hearing protection is required?
90 dB
13
When it's properly adjusted, a hard hat can absorb approximately which percent of the force of a blow?
75%
14
At what level dBA must ear protection be worn?
above 90 dBA
15
How often should the lower controls of an aerial lift be tested?
Daily
16
What is the recertification timeframe for confined space certification?
Every 3 years
17
Which type of sign gives notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent?
Warning Sign
18
What term describes a detailed thorough analysis of all of the features currently existing at the customer site?
Site Survey
19
What is the term for the right to use another person's real estate for a specific purpose?
Easement or Right-Of Way
20
How many feet should a ladder be angled per 4 feet of height?
1 foot
21
What are the three protection methods that should be used when working above 4 feet on a tower?
1. a fixed cable system2. a double lanyard system3. a retractable device
22
What must be marked on all safety glasses to ensure that they meet ANSI requirements?
Z87
23
Before breaking down a ladder, how far should the feet be from the leaning surface?
2 feet
24
If a vehicles weight and speed both double, the braking requirement increases by what factor?
8
25
What term describes scanning the area in front of your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk?
The 45-degree eye scan
26
What is the formula for ascending a pole using the hitchhiking technique?
Belt, Step-Lock-Step, Belt
27
What agency provides direction for state and local emergency planning officials in the EAS?
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Administration)
28
Which 3 items would you look for on an OSHA inspector's ID card?
1. Photo2. Serial number3. Signature of the Secretary of Labor
29
What is the proper angle of your safety strap when you are belted onto a pole?
5 degrees
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