Electrical Safety Now (NFPA 70E 2012) - FL

Electrical Safety Now (NFPA 70E 2012) - FL Author: David Burtt
Electrical Safety Now (NFPA 70E 2012) - FL

Introduction Activity
Question 1: Introduction Question.
Question ID#: 4021.0
Question 1: Job Task: Perform diagnostics and testing of electric circuits to verify the voltage and current.

A: Work it hot.
B: De-energize it.
C: Sub-contract the work.
D: Discuss the issue at a safety meeting.
Question 2: Introduction Question.
Question 2: Job Task: Troubleshoot process instrumentation measuring critical temperature in an industrial
plant, where de-energizing would create a dangerous situation.

A: Work it hot.
B: De-energize it.
C: Sub-contract the work.
D: Discuss the issue at a safety meeting.
Why is Electrical Safety Important? Activity
Question 3: Why is Electrical Safety Important? Question.
Question 3: At what amperage is 1 second of current through the body likely to be felt as a shock?

A: .1 mA.
B: 1 mA.
C: 5 mA.
D: 10 mA.
Question 4: What are the three main hazards when working on an energized circuit?

A: Electric Shock, Arc Flash, and Ground Fault.
B: Arc Flash, Shock Hazard, and Electric Voltage.
C: Electric Shock, Current, and Heart Fibrillation.
D: Arc Flash, Arc Blast, and Electric Shock.
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Question 5: An arc flash can reach temperatures as high as __________.

A: 3,000F.
B: 15,500F.
C: 35,000F.
D: 48,000F.
Question 6: Which of the following would NOT be directly caused by an arc blast?

A: Permanent hearing loss.
B: Shrapnel injuries.
C: Falls.
D: Electric shock.
Question 7: Approximately how many people die each year in the U.S. from contact with energized electrical
wires?

A: 350-400.
B: 250-300.
C: 150-200.
D: Less than 25.
Basic Electrical Concepts Activity
Question 8: Basic Electrical Concepts Question.
Question 8: Current is measured in which of the following units?

A: Volt (V).
B: Ampere (A).
C: Ohms (Ω).
D: Cycles/second.
Question 9: Which of the following equations represents Ohm's law?

A: Current = Voltage x Impedance.
B: Voltage = Current / Impedance.
C: Current = Voltage / Impedance.
D: None of the choices listed.
Question 10: Which of the following can cause an electrical safety hazard such as an arc flash or arc blast?

A: Overcurrent Device.
B: Impedance.
C: Short Circuit.
D: Clearing Time.
Recognizing the Hazard Activity
Question 11: Recognizing the Hazard Question.
Question 11: Marty is an equipment operator who has been trained in the electrical safety-related practices
necessary for his safety. He is NOT the person who will perform the work on the energized equipment. He is
which of the following?

A: Unqualified person.
B: Qualified person.
C: Trained person.
D: NFPA 70E Certified person.
Question 12: Installing a circuit breaker in a 240 V panelboard is a Category ____ Hazard (parameters met).

A: 1.
B: 2.
C: 3.
D: 4.
Question 13: Application of temporary protective grounding equipment, after a voltage test on 38kV metal clad
switchgear is a Category ____ Hazard (parameters met).

A: 1.
B: 2.
C: 3.
D: 4.
Question 14: Operating a 100 amp circuit breaker in a 480 V, 3-phase panelboard with the covers off, is a
Category ____ Hazard (parameters met).

A: 0.
B: 1.
C: 2.
D: 3.
Question 15: Working on energized conductors on a 280 V DC Switchboard (arcing current of 8 kA) is a
Category ___ Hazard (parameters met).

A: 3.
B: 2.
C: 2*.
D: 4.
Shock Hazard Boundaries Activity
Question 16: Shock Hazard Boundaries Question.
Question 16: Unqualified persons are never allowed to cross this boundary even if they were accompanied by
a qualified person. Which boundary is this?

A: Unqualified Approach Boundary.
B: Limited Approach Boundary.
C: Restricted Approach Boundary.
D: Arc Flash Boundary.
Question 17: What is the Restricted Approach Boundary for DC equipment that has a voltage of 480 V?

A: 1 in.
B: 4 in.
C: 1 ft.
D: 1 ft. 6 in.
Question 18: For a piece of AC equipment that is 700 V, what is the closest distance that Amber, a qualified
person permitted to work on the equipment, can be to the equipment, fully dressed in proper PPE? (She should
not cross this boundary.)

A: Avoid Contact.
B: 1 in.
C: 7 in.
D: 1 ft.
Question 19: Frank is an unqualified person, working near a 50 V piece of DC equipment. What is the distance
he can approach (but not cross), while accompanied by Betty, a qualified person?

A: 3 ft. 6 in.
B: 5 ft 0 in.
C: 10 ft. 0 in.
D: Not Specified.
Question 20: What is the Limited Approach Boundary for an AC system with phase-to-to phase voltage of
1000 V and an exposed movable conductor?

A: 10 ft. 0 in.
B: 5 ft. 0 in.
C: 3 ft. 6 in.
D: 1 ft. 0 in.
Personal Protective Equipment Activity
Question 21: Personal Protective Equipment Question.
Question 21: Which of the following items of PPE is NOT required for a Category 0 Hazard?

A: Safety glasses.
B: Hearing protection.
C: Long-sleeve shirt.
D: Arc-rated face shield.
Question 22: Which of the following clothing combinations would be acceptable to wear for a Category 3
Hazard (all worn over cotton underwear and a cotton undershirt)?

A: Arc-rated coverall (8 cal/cm2) over jeans and a cotton t-shirt.
B: Arc-rated flash suit jacket and pants (5 cal/cm2) over an arc-rated coverall (5 cal/cm2).
C: Arc-rated flash suit jacket and pants (25 cal/cm2) over jeans and a cotton t-shirt.
D: Arc-rated coverall (15 cal/cm2) over jeans and a cotton t-shirt.
Question 23: Which of the following materials should NEVER be worn under PPE?

A: Cotton.
B: Spandex.
C: Wool.
D: Silk.
Question 24: Which of the following clothing combinations would be acceptable to wear for a Category 2
Hazard (all worn over cotton underwear and a cotton undershirt)?

A: Arc-rated shirt (4 cal/cm2) and arc-rated pants (4 cal/cm2).
B: Arc-rated shirt (8 cal/cm2) and arc-rated pants (8 cal/cm2).
C: Arc-rated flash suit jacket and pants (25 cal/cm2).
D: Fire-resistant coverall (4 cal/cm2).
Question 25: Which of the following items of PPE is NOT required for a Category 1 Hazard?

A: Arc-rated flash suit hood (25 cal/cm2).
B: Safety glasses.
C: Hard hat.
D: Arc-rated long sleeve shirt and pants (4 cal/cm2).
Hazard Scenario A Activity
Question 26: Hazard Scenario A Question.
Question 26: Which of the following was the required job task for Scenario A?

A: Test voltage on a 240 V heater fed with a branch circuit from a 240 V panelboard.
B: Routine testing and maintenance on 208 V panelboard.
C: Operate a circuit breaker with the cover closed on 13.8 kV switchgear.
D: Repair a 480 V, 4-phase transfer switch.
Question 27: The job task in Scenario A was a Category ____ Hazard.

A: 4.
B: 3.
C: 2.
D: 1.
Question 28: For Scenario A, what distance from the live parts is considered the same as touching the live
parts (Prohibited Approach Boundary)?

A: 1 ft. 0 in.
B: 0 ft. 7 in.
C: 0 ft. 1 in.
D: Avoid Contact.
Question 29: For Scenario A, which of the following is NOT a required item of PPE?

A: Arc-rated clothing system (rated at least 4 cal/cm2 ).
B: Hard hat.
C: Arc-rated gloves (16 cal/cm2).
D: Heavy duty leather gloves.
Question 30: For Scenario A, what means were employed to restrict the access of unqualified persons?

A: Safety watch.
B: Barriers or barricades.
C: Buddy system.
D: Rope stand.
Hazard Scenario B Activity
Question 31: Hazard Scenario B Question.
Question 31: Which of the following was the required job task for Scenario B?

A: Test voltage on a 240 V heater fed with a branch circuit from a 240 V panelboard.
B: Routine testing and maintenance on a 480 V panelboard.
C: Inspect enclosure and terminations and exercise switch on 240 V equipment.
D: Remove starter from cubicles on a 7.2 kV motor starter.
Question 32: The job task in Scenario B was a Category ____ Hazard.

A: 4.
B: 3.
C: 2.
D: 1.
Question 33: In Scenario B, what was the closest an unaccompanied unqualified individual could come to the
equipment?

A: 1 ft. 0 in.
B: 2 ft. 2 in.
C: 3 ft. 6 in.
D: 5 ft. 0 in.
Question 34: For a Category 2 Hazard, what is the minimum Arc Rating (cal/cm2) for all clothing?

A: 4 cal/cm2.
B: 8 cal/cm2.
C: 25 cal/cm2.
D: There isn't one.
Question 35: For the job task required in Scenario B, which of the following items was required?

A: Long sleeve cotton shirt.
B: Insulating rubber gloves.
C: Arc-rated gloves (25 cal/cm2).
D: Arc-rated flash suit (40 cal/cm2).
Hazard Scenario C Activity
Question 36: Hazard Scenario C Question.
Question 36: Which of the following was the required job task for Scenario C?

A: Remove and replace bad fuses on a 480 V disconnect.
B: Open hinged covers to inspect a 600 V Class MCC.
C: Inspect enclosure and terminations and exercise switch on 240 V equipment.
D: Replace circuit breaker on 240 V panelboard.
Question 37: The job task in Scenario C was a Category ____ Hazard.

A: 3.
B: 2.
C: 1.
D: 0.
Question 38: In Scenario C, what is the Restricted Approach Boundary?

A: 0 ft. 1 in.
B: 1 ft. 0 in.
C: 2 ft. 2 in.
D: Avoid Contact
Question 39: Which of the following items of PPE was NOT required for Scenario C?

A: Arc-rated clothing system (25 cal/cm2).
B: Leather gloves.
C: Leather work shoes.
D: Arc-rated clothing system (8 cal/cm2).
Question 40: Which of the following items of PPE was required for Scenario C?

A: Arc-rated gloves (25 cal/cm2).
B: Hard hat.
C: Arc-rated flash suit hood (25 cal/cm2).
D: Arc-rated clothing system (40 cal/cm2).
Hazard Scenario D Activity
Question 41: Hazard Scenario D Question.
Question 41: Which of the following was the required job task for Scenario D?

A: Voltage testing on a 600 V power transformer.
B: Remove and replace circuit breaker in 208 V Panelboard.
C: Open hinged covers to inspect a 600 V Class MCC.
D: Operate circuit breaker with enclosure doors closed on 13.8 kV switchgear.
Question 42: The job task in Scenario D was a Category ____ Hazard.

A: 1.
B: 2.
C: 3.
D: 4.
Question 43: For Scenario D, which of the following PPE items was NOT required?

A: Arc-rated clothing system (16 cal/cm2).
B: Hard hat.
C: Leather gloves.
D: Leather work shoes.
Question 44: What is the distance that a qualified individual must stay away from the equipment in Scenario
D, to avoid coming into contact with live parts?

A: 0 ft. 7 in.
B: 0 ft. 1 in.
C: 2 ft. 2 in.
D: Avoid Contact.
Question 45: In Scenario D, what is the Limited Approach Boundary?

A: 0 ft. 1 in.
B: 2 ft. 2 in.
C: 3 ft. 6 in.
D: 5 ft. 0 in.
Hazard Scenario E Activity
Question 46: Hazard Scenario E Question.
Question 46: Which of the following was the required job task for Scenario E?

A: Perform voltage testing on a 480 V panelboard.
B: Replace fuses in 600 V Class Switchgear.
C: Remove and replace bad circuit breaker in 600 V Class Switchgear.
D: Inspect enclosure and terminations on 480 V service.
Question 47: The job task in Scenario E was a Category ____ Hazard.

A: 1.
B: 2.
C: 3.
D: 4.
Question 48: In Scenario E, which of the following items of PPE IS required?

A: Arc-rated gloves (40 cal/cm2).
B: Arc-rated clothing system rated at least 25 cal/cm2.
C: Arc-rated face shield with balaclava (8 cal/cm2).
D: Arc-rated face shield (8 cal/cm2).
Question 49: In Scenario E, what was one of the methods used to restrict the access of unqualified persons?

A: Barricades.
B: Rope stand.
C: Safety watch.
D: Task performed after business hours.
Question 50: What was the Restricted Approach Boundary in Scenario E?

A: 3 ft. 6 in.
B: 2 ft. 2 in.
C: 1 ft. 0 in.
D: 0 ft. 7 in.

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