Operating orders questions with
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Accident prevention tags - correct answer ✔✔Temporary signs that have preprinted instructions
and markings indicating a restriction of operation, is in a condition for test or maintenance, and
component is under operating jurisdiction of an organizational unit.
Approach distance - correct answer ✔✔The minimum distance a worker is permitted to
approach exposed energized parts with any part of their body, or any conductive object without
an approved insulating handle.
Approach distance for a Qualified Person - correct answer ✔✔6 feet from exposed equipment.
3 feet if the conductor is insulated.
Authorized Person - correct answer ✔✔A person that is authorized to receive work authorities
on circuits and equipment from the load dispatcher or from a field represenative.
Barricade - correct answer ✔✔A physical obstruction placed to warn against accidental contact
with a hazard or restrict entry into a hazard area. Barricades may be plastic barricade tape of
any color, flags or any other device that will serve this purpose.
Clearance - correct answer ✔✔A work Authority issued by the load dispatcher or their field
representative that states the specified circuit, circuit component, or equipment is disconnected
or isolated from SPECIFIED sources of energy.
CS - correct answer ✔✔The CS is used to indicate a 4.8kv Customer Station.
IS - correct answer ✔✔The IS is used to define a 34.5kv station.
, Disconnected - correct answer ✔✔Means that a required open, usually, visible, exists between
specified sources of electric energy and the circuit or circuit component that is cleared.
Electric Trouble Dispatcher - correct answer ✔✔Has jurisdiction over the 7.5kv and below
electric system.
Electrical Safety Observer - correct answer ✔✔A Qualified electrical worker trained as safety
observer, who has their primary duties, observing the work activities, and being prepared to
render immediate assistance in the event of an accident. For work WITHIN THE APPROACH
DISTANCE of exposed, energized conductors or equipment, and ESO SHALL be at the same
elevation as the person doing the work and utilize the same personal protective equipment.
Feeder - correct answer ✔✔That portion of a Distribution circuit between its source and the
first field sectionalizing switch.
Field Represenative - correct answer ✔✔An authorized person who is employed by the
department and designated by their superintendent to receive work authorities from load
dispatcher and reissue them to Authorized Persons in charge of the work. Field representatives
include Line Patrol Mechanics; Electric Station Maintenance, Electrical Mechanics; Electric
Trouble Dispatchers, Power Plant, Substation Operators.
Generating Station - correct answer ✔✔A thermo-electric facility which creates its electricity by
burning fossil fuel, fission, nuclear fuel, solar energy, or by geothermal medium.
In Service - correct answer ✔✔The term IN SERVICE is a declaration by the load dispatcher or
Electric Trouble Dispatcher that a circuit component, piece of equipment, or Electric Station has
met all testing requirements and has become part of the power system.
Isolated - correct answer ✔✔The term ISOLATED is used to indicate that a non-electrical unit or
piece of equipment is physically secured or separated from specified sources of energy.
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Accident prevention tags - correct answer ✔✔Temporary signs that have preprinted instructions
and markings indicating a restriction of operation, is in a condition for test or maintenance, and
component is under operating jurisdiction of an organizational unit.
Approach distance - correct answer ✔✔The minimum distance a worker is permitted to
approach exposed energized parts with any part of their body, or any conductive object without
an approved insulating handle.
Approach distance for a Qualified Person - correct answer ✔✔6 feet from exposed equipment.
3 feet if the conductor is insulated.
Authorized Person - correct answer ✔✔A person that is authorized to receive work authorities
on circuits and equipment from the load dispatcher or from a field represenative.
Barricade - correct answer ✔✔A physical obstruction placed to warn against accidental contact
with a hazard or restrict entry into a hazard area. Barricades may be plastic barricade tape of
any color, flags or any other device that will serve this purpose.
Clearance - correct answer ✔✔A work Authority issued by the load dispatcher or their field
representative that states the specified circuit, circuit component, or equipment is disconnected
or isolated from SPECIFIED sources of energy.
CS - correct answer ✔✔The CS is used to indicate a 4.8kv Customer Station.
IS - correct answer ✔✔The IS is used to define a 34.5kv station.
, Disconnected - correct answer ✔✔Means that a required open, usually, visible, exists between
specified sources of electric energy and the circuit or circuit component that is cleared.
Electric Trouble Dispatcher - correct answer ✔✔Has jurisdiction over the 7.5kv and below
electric system.
Electrical Safety Observer - correct answer ✔✔A Qualified electrical worker trained as safety
observer, who has their primary duties, observing the work activities, and being prepared to
render immediate assistance in the event of an accident. For work WITHIN THE APPROACH
DISTANCE of exposed, energized conductors or equipment, and ESO SHALL be at the same
elevation as the person doing the work and utilize the same personal protective equipment.
Feeder - correct answer ✔✔That portion of a Distribution circuit between its source and the
first field sectionalizing switch.
Field Represenative - correct answer ✔✔An authorized person who is employed by the
department and designated by their superintendent to receive work authorities from load
dispatcher and reissue them to Authorized Persons in charge of the work. Field representatives
include Line Patrol Mechanics; Electric Station Maintenance, Electrical Mechanics; Electric
Trouble Dispatchers, Power Plant, Substation Operators.
Generating Station - correct answer ✔✔A thermo-electric facility which creates its electricity by
burning fossil fuel, fission, nuclear fuel, solar energy, or by geothermal medium.
In Service - correct answer ✔✔The term IN SERVICE is a declaration by the load dispatcher or
Electric Trouble Dispatcher that a circuit component, piece of equipment, or Electric Station has
met all testing requirements and has become part of the power system.
Isolated - correct answer ✔✔The term ISOLATED is used to indicate that a non-electrical unit or
piece of equipment is physically secured or separated from specified sources of energy.
