UTILITY SAFETY PROFESSIONAL T&D CERTIFICATION (CUSP T&D) EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS | ELECTRICAL SAFETY, LOCKOUT
TAGOUT, ARC FLASH GRADED TO PASS!!!
Live line rigid cover in compliance with CAN/ULC-61229 includes the following pieces or
protective insulating equipment, including:
1. Conductor cover (air guard).
2. Pole guard.
3. Switch and insulator shields.
This statement is true, regarding the application of cover-up on energized high voltage lines:
If left overnight, a visual inspection must be performed at minimum prior to use.
What is NOT a fundamental principle of live line work tools:
Valid lab test dates provide sufficient verification of tool dielectric properties.
Live line work tool fundamentals include:
1. Insulating quality of protective tools shall be validated through checks, inspections and tests.
2. The voltage class of tools shall correspond to the voltage being worked on.
3. Prior to severing the conductor, current is verified as flowing through the rated jumper.
The dielectric properties of live line tools and equipment are affected by the following factors:
Air density, humidity and corona.
CSAZ1006 requires the Entry Supervisor to execute certain duties in the field prior to entering a
confined space, NOT INCLUDING:
Conducting a comprehensive risk assessment to understand the associated risks of the space.
CSAZ1006 requires the Entry Supervisor to execute certain duties in the field prior to entering a
confined space, including:
1. Ensuring those entering the space are trained and competent.
2. Verifying that rescue procedures are in place and communication is established.
3. Ensure that acceptable conditions are maintained for the duration of the entry.
Energized electrical cables inside underground chambers can be disturbed and produce a
hazardous environment. What precautions should be taken?
1. Ensure that cables are held in place prior to undoing or cutting fasteners.
2. Don't climb onto cables, junctions, connections, splices or supports.
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, 3. Verify equipment condition if required to move cables, junctions or splices
As per CAN/ULC S801, on an electrical distribution overhead utility line circuit, verification of
voltage absence can be achieved by:
Using an approved voltage detector.
Isolation and tagging (no locks) is acceptable on an overhead distribution circuit under some of
the following conditions, EXCEPT for:
The isolation can be operated from the ground directly at the base of a structure.
Isolation and tagging (no locks) is acceptable for an overhead distribution circuit under some of
the following conditions:
1. The isolation point is a physical and visual like a line cut or riser removed.
2. The isolation point can only be operated by the operating authority or qualified worker.
3. The isolation point is protected from unauthorized access such as vertical height spacing.
Consider that a circuit has been isolated, tagged and grounded. workers returning the next day
must:
Visually check grounds to verify they are in good order, secure and test for voltage.
For lockout purposes, energy isolating devices shall be labelled or marked using a standardized
nomenclature and format to indicate their function. Identification shall include:
The equipment type, energy type, and magnitude.
Utilities often use a permitting system due to special circumstances of which conventional lockout
is impracticable. The following is NOT a justified approach to this process:
The isolation points are only simple single step actions.
A high voltage utility or electrical company is authorized to use Complex Lockout (tag permitting)
under what regulatory condition:
A variance application has been approved by the provincial authority.
Utilities often use a permitting system due to special circumstances of which conventional lockout
is impracticable. The following are justified approaches to this process:
1. The isolation points are located in remote areas with difficult or restricted access.
2. The length of time to perform the lockout is impracticable.
3. Excessive numbers of persons required to lockout.
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QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS | ELECTRICAL SAFETY, LOCKOUT
TAGOUT, ARC FLASH GRADED TO PASS!!!
Live line rigid cover in compliance with CAN/ULC-61229 includes the following pieces or
protective insulating equipment, including:
1. Conductor cover (air guard).
2. Pole guard.
3. Switch and insulator shields.
This statement is true, regarding the application of cover-up on energized high voltage lines:
If left overnight, a visual inspection must be performed at minimum prior to use.
What is NOT a fundamental principle of live line work tools:
Valid lab test dates provide sufficient verification of tool dielectric properties.
Live line work tool fundamentals include:
1. Insulating quality of protective tools shall be validated through checks, inspections and tests.
2. The voltage class of tools shall correspond to the voltage being worked on.
3. Prior to severing the conductor, current is verified as flowing through the rated jumper.
The dielectric properties of live line tools and equipment are affected by the following factors:
Air density, humidity and corona.
CSAZ1006 requires the Entry Supervisor to execute certain duties in the field prior to entering a
confined space, NOT INCLUDING:
Conducting a comprehensive risk assessment to understand the associated risks of the space.
CSAZ1006 requires the Entry Supervisor to execute certain duties in the field prior to entering a
confined space, including:
1. Ensuring those entering the space are trained and competent.
2. Verifying that rescue procedures are in place and communication is established.
3. Ensure that acceptable conditions are maintained for the duration of the entry.
Energized electrical cables inside underground chambers can be disturbed and produce a
hazardous environment. What precautions should be taken?
1. Ensure that cables are held in place prior to undoing or cutting fasteners.
2. Don't climb onto cables, junctions, connections, splices or supports.
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, 3. Verify equipment condition if required to move cables, junctions or splices
As per CAN/ULC S801, on an electrical distribution overhead utility line circuit, verification of
voltage absence can be achieved by:
Using an approved voltage detector.
Isolation and tagging (no locks) is acceptable on an overhead distribution circuit under some of
the following conditions, EXCEPT for:
The isolation can be operated from the ground directly at the base of a structure.
Isolation and tagging (no locks) is acceptable for an overhead distribution circuit under some of
the following conditions:
1. The isolation point is a physical and visual like a line cut or riser removed.
2. The isolation point can only be operated by the operating authority or qualified worker.
3. The isolation point is protected from unauthorized access such as vertical height spacing.
Consider that a circuit has been isolated, tagged and grounded. workers returning the next day
must:
Visually check grounds to verify they are in good order, secure and test for voltage.
For lockout purposes, energy isolating devices shall be labelled or marked using a standardized
nomenclature and format to indicate their function. Identification shall include:
The equipment type, energy type, and magnitude.
Utilities often use a permitting system due to special circumstances of which conventional lockout
is impracticable. The following is NOT a justified approach to this process:
The isolation points are only simple single step actions.
A high voltage utility or electrical company is authorized to use Complex Lockout (tag permitting)
under what regulatory condition:
A variance application has been approved by the provincial authority.
Utilities often use a permitting system due to special circumstances of which conventional lockout
is impracticable. The following are justified approaches to this process:
1. The isolation points are located in remote areas with difficult or restricted access.
2. The length of time to perform the lockout is impracticable.
3. Excessive numbers of persons required to lockout.
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