Electrical Safe Work Practices Level 1 Midterm (with Complete Solutions)

Too often a culture exists in the workplace where workers are routinely allowed and expected to work on or near energized electrical circuits. This could be due to which of the following? Select one: a.Failure to realize how quickly a situation might change and cause an energy release b.Ignorance of laws c.Lack of knowledge of the severity of the hazards d.All of the above correct answers All of the above It is less likely that workers, contractors, and facility owners would allow energized work if everyone involved in the decision-making process fully understood the laws, requirements, hazards, true costs, and consequences associated with energized work. Select one: True False correct answers True Working on energized circuits is part of the job and should be considered a routine part of the electrical work that an Electrical Worker performs. Select one: True False correct answers False Which of the following are likely outcomes when energized work is performed when it is not justified? I. Contractors and their clients are exposed to undue risks of increased insurance premiums and loss of production. II. Contractors and their clients are in compliance with OSHA requirements. III. Workers expose themselves to few or no hazards. IV. Workers expose themselves to potential injury or death. correct answers I and IV Equipment or circuits that are not deenergized as part of a scheduled shutdown ultimately could end up unintentionally being shut down for an extended period of time. This could be due to an unplanned event, such as a dropped tool or a loose part falling into energized equipment, creating an unscheduled shutdown. Select one: True False correct answers True A well-informed client understands the hazards of ? work and the financial implications associated with an electrical incident and is ? to permit energized work.(answer1; answer2) correct answers energized; less likely An electrically safe work condition is defined in ? . correct answers NFPA 70E Article 100