10-hour Construction Industry Outreach 2

An Arc Flash/Arc Blast temperatures can reach as high as 35,000°F

• True

• False

Is the ground-fault circuit interrupters designed to protect people from electrical shock or the equipment from burning up?

• People

• Equipment

This is the preferred order of controlling hazards, or “hierarchy of controls,” for hazardous materials: Administrative Controls, Engineering Controls, Elimination, PPE

• True

• False

Class E hard hats are designed for electrical/utility work. They protect against falling objects and provide protection against conductors with higher voltage levels and proof-tested at 68,000 volts.

• True

• False

Safety glasses and Face protection must meet the requirements of ANZI Z87.1.

• True

• Flase

To access a scaffold, it is permitted to use cross braces or unapproved ladder-like ends for access.

• True

• False

If the front edge (working edge) of a scaffold is more than 14 inches from the work, guardrails and/or PFAS systems must be used.

• True

• False

Scaffolds must be designed by a:

• Competent Person

• Qualified Person

When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, how many feet above the upper landing must the side rails extend?

• 3

• 6

• 9

You can use metal ladder around power lines or exposed energized electrical equipment.

• True – but only if there isn’t any other option to get the work done.

• False – you should never use a metal ladder in this circumstance.