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1. As per CAN/ULC S801, on an electrical distribution Using an approved voltage de-
overhead utility line circuit, verification of voltage tector.
absence can be achieved by:
2. Isolation and tagging (no locks) is acceptable on The isolation can be operated
an overhead distribution circuit under some of the from the ground directly at the
following conditions, EXCEPT for: base of a structure.
3. Isolation and tagging (no locks) is acceptable for 1. The isolation point is a phys-
an overhead distribution circuit under some of the ical and visual like a line cut or
following conditions: riser removed.
2. The isolation point can only
be operated by the operating
authority or qualified worker.
3. The isolation point is pro-
tected from unauthorized ac-
cess such as vertical height
spacing.
4. Consider that a circuit has been isolated, tagged Visually check grounds to verify
and grounded. workers returning the next day they are in good order, secure
must: and test for voltage.
5. For lockout purposes, energy isolating devices The equipment type, energy
shall be labelled or marked using a standardized type, and magnitude.
nomenclature and format to indicate their func-
tion. Identification shall include:
6. Utilities often use a permitting system due to spe- The isolation points are only
cial circumstances of which conventional lockout simple single step actions.
is impracticable. The following is NOT a justified
approach to this process:
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7. A high voltage utility or electrical company is au- A variance application has
thorized to use Complex Lockout (tag permitting) been approved by the provin-
under what regulatory condition: cial authority.
8. Utilities often use a permitting system due to spe- 1. The isolation points are lo-
cial circumstances of which conventional lockout is cated in remote areas with dif-
impracticable. The following are justified approach- ficult or restricted access.
es to this process: 2. The length of time to per-
form the lockout is impractica-
ble.
3. Excessive numbers of per-
sons required to lockout.
9. Work on a distribution line must consider the fol- 1. Whether there are multiple
lowing items when performing isolation and de-en- sources of energy (loop feed)
ergizing of the circuit.: on the circuit.
2. Is the line isolating device
capable of interrupting load.
3. Is the line to be subject to
inductive or capacitive charge.
10. According to the CAN/ULC S801, what is the LEAST Fall Arrest System (FAS)
DESIRABLE type of fall protection:
11. Within Z259.14 standards fall restriction equip- A dynamic load.
ment (FRE) may only be leather in subcomponents
or elements that are NOT exposed to:
12. As per Z259 standards, energy absorbing lanyards Class E4 (4.0 kN) and Class E6
shall be classified according to their ability to ab- (6.0 kN) energy absorbing lan-
sorb the kinetic energy from a fall as follows: yards.
13.
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Assuming that the fall protection system is correct- Working 16 feet up in a buck-
ly being used, in what scenario might the worker et truck on distribution sec-
still contact the ground if they fell: ondary services using a six foot
shock absorbing lanyard, con-
nected to the approved bucket
anchor.
14. What is NOT defined as a requirement of tempo- 100% polypropylene fibers
rary vertical life lines as per Z259 standards: provide the greatest breaking
strength.
15. Requirements of temporary vertical life lines, as 1. Shall be made from synthet-
per Z259 standards: ic fibers with breaking strength
of 27 kN or greater.
2. They shall be free of splices
and knots, except at the termi-
nations.
3. They shall be installed to
protect against abrasion and
sharp edges.
16. Working on an energized lattice tower requires Daily practice of tower rescue
emergency response consistent with the associat- method.
ed hazards. What is NOT required as part of the
emergency planning:
17. Working on an energized lattice tower requires 1. A means to contact the oper-
emergency response consistent with the associat- ating authority to de-energize
ed hazards, including: the circuit.
2. Rescue equipment readily
available to quickly and safely
lower the worker.
3. Regular rescue practices on
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1. As per CAN/ULC S801, on an electrical distribution Using an approved voltage de-
overhead utility line circuit, verification of voltage tector.
absence can be achieved by:
2. Isolation and tagging (no locks) is acceptable on The isolation can be operated
an overhead distribution circuit under some of the from the ground directly at the
following conditions, EXCEPT for: base of a structure.
3. Isolation and tagging (no locks) is acceptable for 1. The isolation point is a phys-
an overhead distribution circuit under some of the ical and visual like a line cut or
following conditions: riser removed.
2. The isolation point can only
be operated by the operating
authority or qualified worker.
3. The isolation point is pro-
tected from unauthorized ac-
cess such as vertical height
spacing.
4. Consider that a circuit has been isolated, tagged Visually check grounds to verify
and grounded. workers returning the next day they are in good order, secure
must: and test for voltage.
5. For lockout purposes, energy isolating devices The equipment type, energy
shall be labelled or marked using a standardized type, and magnitude.
nomenclature and format to indicate their func-
tion. Identification shall include:
6. Utilities often use a permitting system due to spe- The isolation points are only
cial circumstances of which conventional lockout simple single step actions.
is impracticable. The following is NOT a justified
approach to this process:
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7. A high voltage utility or electrical company is au- A variance application has
thorized to use Complex Lockout (tag permitting) been approved by the provin-
under what regulatory condition: cial authority.
8. Utilities often use a permitting system due to spe- 1. The isolation points are lo-
cial circumstances of which conventional lockout is cated in remote areas with dif-
impracticable. The following are justified approach- ficult or restricted access.
es to this process: 2. The length of time to per-
form the lockout is impractica-
ble.
3. Excessive numbers of per-
sons required to lockout.
9. Work on a distribution line must consider the fol- 1. Whether there are multiple
lowing items when performing isolation and de-en- sources of energy (loop feed)
ergizing of the circuit.: on the circuit.
2. Is the line isolating device
capable of interrupting load.
3. Is the line to be subject to
inductive or capacitive charge.
10. According to the CAN/ULC S801, what is the LEAST Fall Arrest System (FAS)
DESIRABLE type of fall protection:
11. Within Z259.14 standards fall restriction equip- A dynamic load.
ment (FRE) may only be leather in subcomponents
or elements that are NOT exposed to:
12. As per Z259 standards, energy absorbing lanyards Class E4 (4.0 kN) and Class E6
shall be classified according to their ability to ab- (6.0 kN) energy absorbing lan-
sorb the kinetic energy from a fall as follows: yards.
13.
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Assuming that the fall protection system is correct- Working 16 feet up in a buck-
ly being used, in what scenario might the worker et truck on distribution sec-
still contact the ground if they fell: ondary services using a six foot
shock absorbing lanyard, con-
nected to the approved bucket
anchor.
14. What is NOT defined as a requirement of tempo- 100% polypropylene fibers
rary vertical life lines as per Z259 standards: provide the greatest breaking
strength.
15. Requirements of temporary vertical life lines, as 1. Shall be made from synthet-
per Z259 standards: ic fibers with breaking strength
of 27 kN or greater.
2. They shall be free of splices
and knots, except at the termi-
nations.
3. They shall be installed to
protect against abrasion and
sharp edges.
16. Working on an energized lattice tower requires Daily practice of tower rescue
emergency response consistent with the associat- method.
ed hazards. What is NOT required as part of the
emergency planning:
17. Working on an energized lattice tower requires 1. A means to contact the oper-
emergency response consistent with the associat- ating authority to de-energize
ed hazards, including: the circuit.
2. Rescue equipment readily
available to quickly and safely
lower the worker.
3. Regular rescue practices on
