SWLCAT 1-1 cont

Honing stone

Minimal damage to the gaff should be repaired using a (blank)

Ground

A (blank) fault is a short circuit caused when an object in contact with the earth contacts a live conductor

Gaff gauge

A (blank) must be used to properly maintain and shape the gaff

Guardrail

A (blank) system is a barrier erected to prevent employees from falling to lower levels

5 mA

A breaker required to be used in wet locations automatically shuts off the electric power with as little as (blank)

True

A capacitor stores electrical energy

The earth

A common and sometimes overlooked conductor is the surface or subsurface of (blank)

Terminals

A frequent hazard on a construction site involves a cord assembly with improperly connected (blank)

Ground fault circuit interrupters

Devices designed to interrupt the flow of electricity within 1/40th of a second are called (blank)

Resistance

Dry skin has a fairly high (blank) to electricity. But when the skin is moist, it acts as a conductor

Electrical stimulation

During an electrical shock, the (blank) often causes the muscles to contract

Current passing through the body

A properly installed grounding conductor has a low resistance to ground and greatly decreases the amount of (blank)

Able to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts

A qualified electrical worker must be (blank)

Considered energized until proven otherwise

A qualified individual understands that all conductors must be (blank)

Energized parts

A qualified worker must be trained and have the ability to recognize (blank)

True

A radius tip is critical for gaff penetration

True

A system that consists of an Anchorage, connectors, and body harness, and includes a lanyard/deceleration device, lifeline, or combination thereof, is called a personal fall arrest system

Readily visible

A victim of severe shock may suffer internal hemmorages and destruction of tissues, nerves, and muscles that are not (blank)

False

A work positioning device cannot be used while climbing step bolts on a concrete or steel pole

Employer

According to OSHA the (blank) is responsible for meeting the requirements of providing GFCIS for all 120-volt, single phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets on construction sites used for temporary power

6'

According to OSHA, a fall arrest system should be rigged so that a worker cannot free fall more than (blank) nor contact any lower level

True

All employees who work with electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution must be properly trained in the safety related work practices involved

Burns

An electrical accident can result in (blank) such as electrical, arc, or thermal

Abrasive surfaces/sharp edges

Avoid rubbing fall protection equipment on (blank) and (blank)

True

Beginning April 1, 2015 qualified workers must use fall protection while climbing or changing locations on poles, towers, or similar structures

3"

Body belt attachments points shall be no less than (blank) from the back of the D-ring circle

D-size

Body belts are sized by what measurement

GFCI

Breakers used in wet locations, construction sites, and other high risk areas as a means of circuit protection must be of the (blank) type

A cutout occurs

Climbers should be inspected immediately if there is an unusual feel or (blank) while climbing

Before and after each use

Climbing equipment should be inspected (blank)

Fuses and circuit breakers

Components designed to protect conductors and equipment from overheating by opening the circuit when there is a risk of a ground fault are (blank)

Energized

Conductors and parts of electric equipment not deenergized using procedures defined in OSHA 1910.269(d) hazardous energy control or OSHA 1910.269(m) deenergizing lines and equipment for employee protection must be treated as (blank)

True

Conductors are the part of an electrical system that carries electrical current

5,000lbs

D-rings and snaphooks used for fall protection must have a minimum tensile strength of (blank)

Wye or delta

Electrical circuits may be an (blank) configuration

Falls

Electrical shocks can cause involuntary muscle reactions. These reactions can result in a wide range of injuries from collisions or (blank)

Removed from service and destroyed/discarded

Equipment subjected to impact loading should be (blank)

10'

Everyone except qualified employees, must stay at least (blank) from apparatus energized up to 50,000V

50

Extreme pain, respiratory arrest, severe muscular contractions. Death is possible. Describe a current flow of (blank) - 150 mA

Length of time it flows

Four factors that determine the severity of an electric shock through the body are current amount, path, frequency, and (blank)

Neutral

Grounding a vehicle to the (blank) promotes a fast trip out of the circuit should the vehicle become energized and also promotes the collapse of the voltage in the system

True

Grounding is normally a secondary protective measure to protect against electrical shock. Grounding does not guarantee you will not get a shock from electrical current

Of a size capable of conducting the maximum fault current for the time necessary to clear the fault

Grounding jumpers used on a transmission or distribution circuit must be (blank)

42"

Guardrail systems used to meet the requirement of fall protection shall be constructed with a rail height of (blank) plus or minus 3in

200lb

Guardrails must be capable of withstanding a (blank) downward and outward force applied within two inches from the top rail at any point alongside the top edge

False

Guy wires cannot become energized because they are tied to rods in the earth

Hip bone to hip bone

How is d-size measured

Gradient

If a pole contacts a live circuit while being installed and also contacts the ground, a voltage (blank) may be set up at the base of the pole

True

If red warning core is exposed, the positioning strap should be destroyed and replaced

True

If you work in an area where there are potential electrical hazards, your employer must provide you with protective equipment

1 out of 5

In 2014, what ratio of construction worker injuries resulted in death

People and equipment on the ground

Insulators installed in guy wires are intended to protect (blank)

False

It is proper procedure to hook a snap hook to another snap hook

Cleaned/conditioned with manufacturers recommended cleaner

Leather parts of any climbing equipment should be (blank) and (blank) regularly, to extend its life

False

Modifying equipment to personal specifications is acceptable

True

Most electrical accidents result from unsafe equipment, unsafe environment, and unsafe work practices

Steel

Most electrical conductors are made of copper, aluminum, or (blank) in older systems

6'

OSHA specifies that the maximum length of a lanyard shall provide for a fall no greater than (blank)

Arc tested

OSHA will require all fall arrest equipment to pass a drop test after it is (blank)

Conductive and can be expected to be energized

Objects that are (insulated) from ground are (blank)

Together

One form of worker protection from step touch potential is to ground all of the vehicles (blank)

4'

Personal fall arrest systems, work positioning equipment, or fall restraint systems must be used when an employee is working on a pole, tower, or similar structure more than (blank) above the ground

5mA

Slight shock felt; but not painful but disturbing. Average individual can let go. Represents a current flow of (blank)

2'2"

The approach distance to a 12,000v line phase to phase is (blank)

Pothead

The connection point between an underground cable and an overhead conductor is normally made through a (blank)

Regulator

The device used to automatically raid or lower the primary voltage of a line to ensure its optimal voltage range is a (blank)

Minimum approach distance

The electrical factor distance and human factor distance are also called the (blank)

Ground

The neutral conductors are normally connected to the (blank)

Before work begins

The normal operating voltage of electrical equipment must be determined by workers (blank)

Stay away from

The only real protection available to people working around a vehicle when a boom makes contact with a live conductor is to stay on the vehicle or (blank) the vehicle

Number of layers (skirts)

The operating voltage of an insulator can be determined by the (blank), it's length, or it's height

Insulators

The parts of an electrical system used to isolate conductive (energized) material from other parts are called (blank)

Transformer

The piece of equipment used to step the voltage up or down in an electrical system is called a (blank)

True

The purpose of gaff guards is to protect the user from injury and climber damage

Normal operating voltage

The term nominal voltage means the (blank)

Sized/shaped

To get the best performance from climbers, the gaffs must be properly (blank) and (blank)

As short as possible

To minimize the chance of injury in the event of a fall, lanyards should be kept (blank)

False

Tree branches m, utility line conductors, cables, tower legs, cross bracing, and lattice work are considered lower levels by OsHA

Smooth single cut file

Which file type is recommended for gaff filing

False

Using labeled and listed portable tools protected by a system of single insulation is a form of incorporated protection designed to protect personnel against electrical shock

Using test instruments

Ways to determine the actual operating voltage of a power line includes asking an authorized company representative, observing nameplate information, and (blank)

Color gaff tip with black marker

What can be done to ensure even filing

6'

What is the OSHA specified maximum length a worker can fall while using a lanyard

Discard and replace gaff

What should be done with a gaff that measures less than 1 1/4in

All of the above

What should be taken into account when inspecting climber straps and pads

Electrical leakage

When a cord connector on a portable tool is wet, hazardous (blank) can occur on the equipment grounding conductor and can be dangerous if someone picks up the tool

Designated employee who requested the clearance

When a system operator is in charge of a circuit, and a crew needs the circuit deenergized the person responsible for the clearance is the (blank)

Arrester

When a voltage condition occurs that is higher than the designed voltage for the system, a (blank) becomes a path to ground

Permanent ground network such as a neutral or steel tower leg

When grounding a boom truck before using it near an energized circuit, the best ground source to attach ground jumpers is to a (blank)

All of the above

When inspecting a body belt, the user should look for (blank)

Chisel

When properly sharpened, the gaff tip contour should function as a (blank)

Most suitable for intended work

When selecting equipment, the qualified electrical worker should make the selection based on (blank)

Anytime the climbers are not in use

When should gaff guards be used on climbers

Replaced

When the contrasting color of the internal layer of a pole strap becomes visible, the strap should be (blank)

True

When working from an aerial lift, a fall restraint or personal fall arrest system shall be used

Manufacturer

Who can modify equipment

User

Whose responsibility is it to inspect climbing equipment

All of the above

Why is it important to have a properly shaped gaff

2'

With a work positioning system, a worker can fall (blank)

False

Work positioning equipment must meet the electric arc exposure requirements