first step study questions
13. A 3-person crew is working on a job site. One of the employees stops breathing, and becomes unresponsive. What shou!d the other two employees do?
One employee should immediately contact EMS/call 911. The other employee should begin administering CPR and/or use an AED, if trained in its use. Reference: APM Rule 1015.c.2.(b)
24. How often should rigging equipment (Cranes, hoists, derricks, booms and winches) be inspected? if any part of the rigging equipment is defective, what should be done with it?
This rigging equipment shall be carefully inspected before and after use. Defective equipment shall be repaired or discarded immediately. Reference: APM Rule 126.k
36. What are the four (rules That Will Keep You alive?)
1 Must wear required flame-resistant clothing when performing any task that involves working on or near energized lines and equipment. 2. Use required fall protection while in an aerial lift or climbing a wood pole. 3. When required, use protective cover and high-voltage rubber gloves while working on or near high-voltage lines and equipment. 4.Lines and equipment, normally energized above 600 volts, must be tested and grounded when required, utilizing personal grounds between the work location and every source of supply, prior to contact Reference: Tailboard Form
28. What is the working load limit of a hand line sheave?
1,000 lbs Reference: Rigging Standards Manual, Figure 139
21. What is the approximate efficiency of the following knots?
1. Bowline 60% 2. Square Knot 50% 3. Clove Hitch 60% 4. Eye Splice 90% Reference: Rigging Standards Manual, Knots section {knot efficiency)
20. What are the three ways to prevent acquiring poison oak?
1. Learn to identify the poisonous plants in locations where you live and work. 2. Avoid contact with noxious plants. 3. Stay away from plants that are being burned the smoke may contain active substance. Reference: APM Rule 1021.d.l-3
4. List at least seven situations in which sight protection is required
1. The handling of exposed energized parts of equipment or systems energized at 120 volts or more between conductors. 2. Drilling or chipping stone, brick, concrete, paint, pipe coatings or metal. 3. Grinding, buffing, or wire brushing, whether there is a guard or not. 4. Dust or flying particles. 5. Welding, cutting or burning. 6. The use of hot or dangerous substances. Injurious light or heat rays. 7. While mixing or working around injurious chemicals. 8.When wearing a face shield where eye protection is required. 9. Any other job where there is recognized danger of eye injury. APM RULE 111
30. What are the three basic nylon sling hitches?
1. straight pull 2. choker hitch 3. basket hitch Reference: Rigging Standards Manual, Figure 84
3 List the six points covered in a Tailboard briefing.
1.Each employee will understand the purpose and critical steps of the job. 2. Each employee will understand what he/she is to do. 3.Each employee will understand what the other employees involvement in the work assignment are to do. 4. Each employee will understand the supervisor's manner of fulfilling the work assignment, including understanding the criteria for backing out of a job when unexpected conditions arise. 5. Each employee will understand the hazards or trouble spots involved and will take the necessary actions to overcome such problems and, if applicable, what personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required. 6. Each employee shall be notified by the foreman or the employee in charge of the conditions or clearance of lines or equipment before work is started. Where applicable, the supervisor shall notify each employee of any change to the conditions or status of lines or equipment. When the supervisor is not present at job site and either expected job conditions are found to be different from initial tailboard or later change, work will be stopped until the supervisor is notified by the involved employee(s} and an agreement of how to handle the new conditions safely will be reached before work proceeds. APM RULE 20
33. According to the APM, what is the minimum size rope used in a hand line?
1/2" nominal, to provide adequate breaking strength and durability for its uses. Reference: APM Rule 135.e.2
37. How far must side rails extend above the point of support when gaining access to roofs, landings, etc.? Why?
3', Safety factor Reference: APM Rule 134.d
43. What are the dimensions of climbing space in multi-plex construction?
30" x 30" Reference: DOH, DC 320.1
16. If trained to do so, what is the ratio of breaths to compressions administered by a rescuer?
30:2: the rescuer administers 30 compressions on the stesnum, then leans down, and gives the victim two breaths of air. Reference: APM Rule 1015.c.4.(b)
27. What is the safe working load limit of 1 1/8" winch lines?
7,000 LBS Reference: Rigging Standards Manual, Table 11
41. If a member of the crew is injured and requires transportation to the hospital, how do you identify which hospital is closest?
A list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of ambulance services, physicians, hospitals, and members of the Company's organization who are to be called in emergencies shall be provided for all employees in authority and shall be posted in suitable locations·. Reference: APM Policy P-13.e
what are the full names of the manuals listed below?
APM -Accident Prevention Manual • DDS - Distribution Design Standards • DOM - Distributicm Of)erations and Maintenance Policies and Procedures • DOH - Distribution Overhead Construction Standards • DUG - Dlstribution Underground Construction Standards • G.O. 95 - General Order 95 • G.O. 128 - General Order 128 • UGS- Underground Structures Standards • RSM - Rigging Standards Manual • RGM - Rubber Glove Manual •ESR - Electrical Service Requirements
32. When rigging with a hoist, where should the load be seated?
Always seat the load in the proper area within the hook. Never tip the load hook. Reference: Rigging Standards Manual, Hand Hoists A.2.c and Figure 144
39. What is an overhead Equipotential Zone, and how is one set up?
An equipotential zone is an area where every point has the same electricpotentiai. After application of the pole band and grounds, an overhead Equipotential Zone workspace is established. The workspace is the area on the pole above the pole band including the conductors or equipment connected to the pole band to be worked on. In addition, the workspace extends to the top of the pole. However, the workspace does not extend inside the minimum approach distance of energized or de-energized circuits not connected to the pole band. In cases where workers have installed two pole bands) the Equipotential Zone workspace will be the area on the pole between the two pole bands. Reference: Overhead Grounding Manual, Section 6 Definitions
19. What first aid step should be given first after being bitten by a rattlesnake?
Call 911 to secure transportation to the nearest hospital as soon as possible. Reference APM RULE 1018 c.
38. Is it acceptable for employees to sit on the top cap of a stepladder without fail protection?
No, unless the stepladder is 4 feet long, or shorter. Reference: APM 134 d.
10. How often should safety belts and snaps be inspected?
Each time they are used Reference APM RULE 130 d.
11. Can both snaps of a safety belt be attached to one "D" ring? Why or why not?
No. Connecting to one "D" ring does not provide adequate protection and can result in rollout when a non-locking snap-hook is used. Reference: APM Rule 130.d
18. What is the responsibility of any Edison employee who experiences an injury or illness on the job?
Employees must report any injury or illness to the work location supervisor as soon as possible. Reference; APM Policy P-14.a.3
6. What PPE is required for entering an energized underground structure?
Employees who enter underground vaults, manholes, CST or BURD enclosures containing cable or equipment energized above 300 volts (a.c./nominal) shall wear approved flame retardant/flame resistant coveralls or rainwear with full length sleeves rolled down. REFERENCE APM RULE 109 F.
8. How often shall rubber gloves and blankets used on high voltage conductors be dielectrically tested? What is the purpose of the test?
Every 6 Months. To ensure the rubber gloves and blankets when used properly will protect the worker from rated high voltage. Reference: APM Rule 131.h
35. When making a lift with tackle blocks, how is friction accounted for?
For practical purposes, friction incurs a loss of approximately 10% for each sheave in rope blocks. Reference: Rigging Standards Manual, Use and Care of Tackle Blocks
29. When using a hand hoist, is it acceptable to use the chain and hook in a choker configuration? Why: or why not?
No. The hook will break under stress. Reference: Rigging Standards Manual, Figure 147
5. What forms of PPE are required when working on a wood pole?
Hardhat, long sleeve shirt, suitable gloves, safety glasses. Reference: APM Rule 109b.2, c.1 and d.1
17. Upon encountering an individual who is unconscious, is not breathing, and has a pulse, what form of first aid should be administered?
If so trained, the rescuer should administer mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. in all other CPR should be administered. Reference: APM Rule 1014
26. Are pole-mounted grounds allowed in the climbing space of rack construction?
NO. Reference: Distribution Overhead Construction Standards (DOH} GR 100.3.3
40. Under what conditions should a portable gantry be available for use?
Rescue apparatus shall be readily accessible when entering all underground structures with a depth greater than 4 feet. Reference: TOBU Other Confined Space Manual, Section 4 Rescue
22. According to the Accident Prevention Manual, what size and type of rope is necessary to lower a man from a pole?
Rope with a safe workload rating equal to the approved 1/2 inch hand line material shall be used when lowering a person from a pole or elevated position. Reference: APM Rule 1022.a.3
What forms of PPE are required to be worn by employees setting a pole between or near energized lines, whether cant hooks or slings are used or not?
Rubber gloves APM 211 C3 Clothing APM 109 ·Sight APM 111 Reference: APM Rule. 211 C3, R1,.1le 109, 111
23. How do you determine the safe working load of lifting equipment?
Safe Work Load= Breaking Strength/Safety Factor Example Factor= 5 Safe workload of equipment is 1/5 of its breaking strength Reference: Rigging Standards Manual, Safe Work Load and Safety Factors section
42. What is the definition of climbing space on a pole?
The space reserved along the surface of a climbable pole or structure to permit linemen ready access to equipment and conductors on the pole or structure. Climbing space shall be maintained from the ground level. Reference: DOH, GL Glossary
15. For what symptoms is CPR appropriate?
Unresponsive individual with no breathing or no normal breathing. Reference: APM Rule 1015.b
34. What activities are prohibited when working from a boatswain chair suspended from a fiber rope?
Welding, burning, or sandblasting Reference: APM Rule 130.h
25. Are pole-mounted grounds allowed in the climbing space? If so, what provisions must be observed?
Yes, one ground wire is permitted in the climbing space, but it must be covered by wood molding. Reference: Distribution Overhead Construction Standards (DOH) GR 100.2.3 and 100.3.3
12. A person has stopped breathing and/or their heart beat stops. When, after this, must CPR be administered? Why?
You have between four to six minutes to get air into a victim before irreparable organ damage or death may occur. Reference: APM Rule 1015.a
14. When reporting an emergency, what information should you be ready to give? !n addition, what should you do after reporting the information?
a) Name and nature of emergency b) Address, nearest cross street, city c} Phone number you are calling from Stay on the line until information is confirmed Reference: APM Policy P-14.a.2
9. When must rubber gloves be worn?
a. Approved rubber gloves shall be worn at all times when working on exposed energized conductors rated from 120 volts to 17 kV (AC nominal) unless performing work with live line or other approved insulated tools. b. When working on all Edison communication open-wire lines or equipment unless the employee is adequately insulated from ground and other conductors or the line is shorted and grounded. c. Employees handling the butt of the pole shall wear rubber gloves whether or not cant hooks or slings are used. Reference: APM Rules 108 and 137 and 211.c.3
31. If a lineman has any doubt regarding the type or size of rigging equipment for a lift, what should they do?
contact supervisor Reference: Rigging Standards Manual, Making Lifts B.3
7. When is a face shield required?
g. employees performing station switching on electric conductors or equipment normally energized in excess of 600 volts shall wear approved flame retardant/flame resistant clothing with full-length sleeves rolled down, approved eye protection devices and an approved face shield. (Excluding field switches on poles or structures). i. When working on exposed energized three phase systems in padmount transformers, pull sections or electrical panels, approved eye protectiot:l devices and a hard hat with full-face shield shall be worn. j. When operating single fuse positions in a PMH Switch, flame resistant shirts, flame resistant coveralls, or flame resistant rainwear (with sleeves rolled down), gloves, approved eye protection devices and a hard hat with full-face shield shall be worn. Face Shields shall only be worn over, or in conjunct!on with approved eye protection. Face Shields are not approved eye protection. Reference: APM Rule 109.h, i, k