Electrical Safety Observer (Procedures For Working In
Power Facilities) – Qs And As
In addition to being A QEW, an Electrical Safety Observer must also be what?
Right Ans - An Authorized Person. (2.5)
An ESO is mandatory in Power System facilities when non-qualified or non-
electrical workers are performing work within what distance to the Minimum
Approach Distance? Right Ans - Within 10 ft. of MAD (1.0)
What four things are required for an Authorized Person to be certified?
Right Ans - 1. Must be QEW
2. Must be trained to safely hold Work Authorities
3. Must have demonstrated knowledge of Policies, Practices, and Procedures
related to Work Authorites
4. Must have successfully completed training certified in writing by Manager,
Superintendent or Superintendent-level Supervisor.
What are the two primary duties of an ESO? Right Ans - 1. Observe work
activities in proximity to electrical hazards.
2. Prevent unintended contact with high-voltage equipment.
For a Qualified Person to be able to work on exposed energized high-voltage
electrical circuits who must be with them? Right Ans - A QEW who is
directly training or instructing them. (2.8)
A Qualified Person who has completed Dept. approved training must
demonstrate competency in what two areas? Right Ans - 1. Operations to
be performed
2. Hazards involved
An ESO must maintain the following four qualifications. Right Ans - 1.
Qualified Electrical Worker
2. Authorized Person
3. Hot Work trained
4. ESO trained and certified
Power Facilities) – Qs And As
In addition to being A QEW, an Electrical Safety Observer must also be what?
Right Ans - An Authorized Person. (2.5)
An ESO is mandatory in Power System facilities when non-qualified or non-
electrical workers are performing work within what distance to the Minimum
Approach Distance? Right Ans - Within 10 ft. of MAD (1.0)
What four things are required for an Authorized Person to be certified?
Right Ans - 1. Must be QEW
2. Must be trained to safely hold Work Authorities
3. Must have demonstrated knowledge of Policies, Practices, and Procedures
related to Work Authorites
4. Must have successfully completed training certified in writing by Manager,
Superintendent or Superintendent-level Supervisor.
What are the two primary duties of an ESO? Right Ans - 1. Observe work
activities in proximity to electrical hazards.
2. Prevent unintended contact with high-voltage equipment.
For a Qualified Person to be able to work on exposed energized high-voltage
electrical circuits who must be with them? Right Ans - A QEW who is
directly training or instructing them. (2.8)
A Qualified Person who has completed Dept. approved training must
demonstrate competency in what two areas? Right Ans - 1. Operations to
be performed
2. Hazards involved
An ESO must maintain the following four qualifications. Right Ans - 1.
Qualified Electrical Worker
2. Authorized Person
3. Hot Work trained
4. ESO trained and certified
