Electrical Safety Quiz

When working outdoors, before using an extension cord to operate a power tool, the extension cord should be...

• Routed away from sharp objects

• Routed around vehicle travel routes

• Inspected for damage

• All of the above

Cord sets and portable electric tools must be visually inspected...

• For the defect to be field repaired

• Unless they were used by the previous crew

• Before each use

• To make sure the pinch points haven't exposed any conductors

Work can be performed using power tools in wet locations if...

• A personnel have been informed of the risk

• A waiver of liability is signed

• Absolutely necessary

• The tool uses a low-voltage isolation transformer

Which of the following is NOT considered an electrical hazard by OSHA?

• Arc Fault

• Arc Blast

• Power Tool Injury

• Shock

Per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(IV) which of the following is an acceptable use of a flexible cord?

You should have adequate working space when moving conduit in order to avoid contact with...

• People

• Equipment

• Energized objects

• All of the above

Keeping your work area clean will help...

• Prevent accidents

• Decrease work production

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding a lockout/tagout procedure?

• Before lockout/tagout is applied, all workers in the affected area must be notified

• If a worker is not present to remove his own lock, any co-worker can remove it as long as he first makes sure it's safe

• Lockout/tagout is the process of removing the source of electrical power and installing a lock and tag that prevents the power from being turned ON

• Lockout/tagout should be used whenever you are performing service or maintenance around any machine where you could be injured by unexpected start-up or release of stored energy

What is the term for the electrical force that occurs when two charges have a difference in potential?

• Watt

• Charge

Current is measured in...

• Volts

• Amperes

• Watts

• Potential