ELECTRICAL SAFETY & WORK PRACTICES: Q’s And A’s
What is the procedure for applying rubber on a hot circut? Right Ans -
Rubber up closest to you first, then work your way out.
What are the most important articles of protection for a lineman? When
should they be worn? Right Ans - PPE, Hot gloves and sleeves to be worn
when working on hot circuit, gloves, glasses, hard hat, safety vest.
Describe what procedures and PPE is required when entering a manhole with
cables? Right Ans - Job briefing, PPE, Call Power Director before entering,
Sign on Confined space card, Set up tripod harnessp
What is the procedure for jumping out EO's Right Ans - First call the Power
Director, Confirm circuit is in manual, Confirm EO's are in the closed position,
Grab all PPE/hot gloves/sleeves, 2 men required with shotguns to apply
jumper on the same leg bypassing the EO.
What procedure will you use to work on switches and transforms at a
location. Right Ans - Job briefing, PPE, Call PD to verify signal is beimg fed
over line, take out a clearance, and work.
What are the different types of wires and cables used by High Tension for
transformers, signal circuits, and feeders? Right Ans - 5KV, 8KV, 15KV,
35KV, greywire, tape shield, concentric, bare wire, #4 hard drawn, #6 soft
drawn, dropper, 1/0 AWG, 2/0 AWG, 350 bare wire
Depth setting of a pole Right Ans - 10% plus 2 in earth
10% in rock
How does the LIRR produce 100Hz for signal power? Right Ans - Variable
Frequency Driver/ Motor Generator
What are the frequencies used for signal power Right Ans -
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What does EIC stand for? What are their responsibilities? Right Ans -
Employee In Charge
What is the procedure for applying rubber on a hot circut? Right Ans -
Rubber up closest to you first, then work your way out.
What are the most important articles of protection for a lineman? When
should they be worn? Right Ans - PPE, Hot gloves and sleeves to be worn
when working on hot circuit, gloves, glasses, hard hat, safety vest.
Describe what procedures and PPE is required when entering a manhole with
cables? Right Ans - Job briefing, PPE, Call Power Director before entering,
Sign on Confined space card, Set up tripod harnessp
What is the procedure for jumping out EO's Right Ans - First call the Power
Director, Confirm circuit is in manual, Confirm EO's are in the closed position,
Grab all PPE/hot gloves/sleeves, 2 men required with shotguns to apply
jumper on the same leg bypassing the EO.
What procedure will you use to work on switches and transforms at a
location. Right Ans - Job briefing, PPE, Call PD to verify signal is beimg fed
over line, take out a clearance, and work.
What are the different types of wires and cables used by High Tension for
transformers, signal circuits, and feeders? Right Ans - 5KV, 8KV, 15KV,
35KV, greywire, tape shield, concentric, bare wire, #4 hard drawn, #6 soft
drawn, dropper, 1/0 AWG, 2/0 AWG, 350 bare wire
Depth setting of a pole Right Ans - 10% plus 2 in earth
10% in rock
How does the LIRR produce 100Hz for signal power? Right Ans - Variable
Frequency Driver/ Motor Generator
What are the frequencies used for signal power Right Ans -
25/60/91.6/100
What does EIC stand for? What are their responsibilities? Right Ans -
Employee In Charge
