Module 26102-23 – Safety for Electricians

PPE reduces the risk of injury by:

• providing a barrier between hazards and the body

• increasing exposure to hazards

• making tasks more difficult

• eliminating all workplace risks

OSHA requirements for electrical PPE include which of the following?

• Proper selection, use, and maintenance of PPE

• Saturday's are for the Boys

• Ignoring PPE if equipment looks safe

• Using PPE only during emergencies

Selecting and using electrical PPE involves which of the following steps?

• Identifying hazards, choosing appropriate PPE, inspecting equipment, and using PPE correctly

• Wearing any available PPE without inspection

• Using PPE only when equipment is faulty

• Selecting PPE based on color preference

Select the correct steps to properly select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as an electrician.

• Identify hazards, choose appropriate PPE, inspect PPE for damage, and wear PPE correctly.

• Choose any available PPE, wear it without inspection, and ignore fit.

• Use PPE only when convenient and share with others.

• Select PPE based on color preference and style.

One type of PPE used on electrical jobs is ________ insulating gloves and sleeves.

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Leather

• Hot Dogs

One type of PPE used on electrical jobs is ________-resistant clothing.

• Arc

• Water

• Fire

• Chemical

One type of PPE used on electrical jobs is safety ________ and shields.

• glasses

• boots

• hats

• belts

Which of the following is NOT a type of PPE used on electrical jobs?

• Rubber insulating gloves and sleeves

• Arc-resistant clothing

• Safety glasses and shields

• Flip-flops

The following will help you determine what PPE to use on electrical jobs:

• The type of hazard present

• The color of the equipment

• The number of workers on site

• The weather conditions

According to the section 'Selecting and Using Electrical Safety Equipment', which of the following hard hats are required for electrical workers?

• Class E or Class G electrical-rated hard hats and climbing-style hard hats

• Class C hard hats

• Metal hard hats

• No hard hats required