Safety Certification
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This is to certify that you have the knowledge necessary to work safely and in an environmentally manner. You must score 95% or better in order to be able to work in your current capacity.
- 1.When you are parked on the customer's premise, you must place your third cone where?
- A.
To the same side of your vehicle as the other two cones, but the third must be centered on the vehicle.
- B.
The third cone must be placed in the center, right in front of the bumper of the customer's vehicle, so that if they leave, they will run over the cone and will then be forced to stop their vehicle.
- C.
The third cone must be placed in the direct line of sight of the customer's vehicle and your company vehicle, so that when they look out their mirrors, they will see the cone and this will keep them moving without notifying us first or from backing into your company vehicle.
- 2.How often should you test your FVD using the 193A outlet tester at the work center?
- A.
Every morning before leaving the yard
- B.
At least once a month
- C.
Once every 4 months
- 3.It is OK to talk on the phone while driving as long as I have a hands free device.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.It is ok to have some metal showing where the rubber has worn off of my side tools as long as the tool still functions properly.
- A.
Yes, as long as the tool is not broken, chipped, or otherwise unusable, you can still use them with the metal showing
- B.
No, you must replace any tool where the rubber is worn off the handles
- C.
Yes, as long as the rubber has not worn more than one inch, you can still use the tool.
- 5.When you are working in a crawl space, which PPE should you have on?
- A.
Rubber gloves, hard hat, safety glasses, and FVD
- B.
FVD, safety glasses, and hard hat
- C.
Hard hat and goggles
- 6.When all of the bars are illuminated, how much voltage is present?
- A.
Over 50V
- B.
Over 100V
- C.
Over 200V
- 7.When should you wear your hard hat?
- A.
When you are up a ladder
- B.
When you are in an attic or up a ladder
- C.
When you are up a ladder, in an attic, in a crawl space, or underneath anyone working with tools
- 8.The FVD is intended to be a precision measuring device.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.When choosing proper parking locations at a customer's premise, you should
- A.
Park across the street from the customer, directly across from their drive, so that you can quickly get tools and supplies
- B.
First choice is to park in the front yard with all 4 tires off of the pavement
- C.
You should park in a safe location with minimal traffic, never in a blind spot of your customer's vehicles, never facing against traffic, never across from a drive way, pull through location if possible, and never back out when leaving. Always back when arriving if that is the only way to position your vehicle so that you can pull straight out when leaving
- 10.Shielded power conductors cannot be detected by the FVD
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.Before using the FVD to test an object for foreign voltage, you should first hold down the power button a few feet away from the object and wait until the illuminated bar graphs de-activate; then you should approach the object with the power button depressed
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.Using the FVD, metallic contact is only required when
- A.
When you are touching the Power Meter
- B.
When you have a bare wire that you are testing
- C.
Metallic contact is not required, you can test through paint and insulation
- 13.If the FVD shows over 50 volts and the alarm sounds, then there is definitely a hazardous condition present.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.The FVD can detect DC voltage as well as AC voltage
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.Which cord do you use to provide a temporary path to ground for your body in order to remove the induced voltage caused from the E-field of a power line so that you can get a good test using your FVD?
- A.
A-Bond
- B.
B-Bond
- C.
C-Bond
- D.
W1BU
- 16.If you use the W1BU and you are still getting a very high reading on your FVD at the NID and you see a drop wire that is running underneath the power lines a long distance, what is your next step?
- A.
Continue your work because you know that the voltage is just inductive and the amps are very low
- B.
Connect your W1BU directly on the conductor of the drop wire that is running under the power lines and retest while holding the ground wire going to the power meter
- C.
Put on your rubber gloves, place a temporary bond on the drop wire, then re-test using the W1BU and the FVD
- 17.If your battery is dead in your FVD, you can continue work as long as you are very careful.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 18.When looking for signs of foreign voltage, you should
- A.
Watch for indications of high current, such as discoloration, excessive heat, smoke, etc.
- B.
Look at the power meter and see if it looks like excessive amounts of electricity is being used.
- C.
Talk to the customer and see if they are aware of any foreign voltage in your area
- 19.If you have an emergency regarding EH&S, need general information, need to report non-employee injuries, or want to know more about Asbestos, you can always call 1-800-EHS-SAFE
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 20.When should you wear safety glasses?
- A.
Anytime you are working in the attic, crawl space, or with a drill
- B.
Anytime you are working with tools or anytime you are around anyone working with tools
- C.
You only have to wear them when cutting wire, or when drilling
- 21.If I am drilling a hole over head, what kind of PPE should I have on?
- A.
Hard hat and safety glasses
- B.
Hard hat and goggles
- C.
I should have on my goggles
- 22.A Prem Tech does not have to take a lunch each day.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 23.Ergonomics is the study of "natural laws of work", the multi-disciplinary science of the interaction between people, jobs, and their entire work environment.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 24.What tips should you use to help avoid back injuries while lifting?
- A.
Always stretch before lifting, The weight of the object should not exceed your physical capability, Keep the object close to your body throughout the entire duration of the lift, avoid jerking movements, and do not lift an object unless you can get a good grip.
- B.
Keep your back vertical when you squat down to lift the object, don't left anything above 50lbs, grab the object on opposing corners, be sure the area around you is clear, and be sure your legs remain straight
- C.
Use the buddy system when possible, bend at the knees, grasp the item with both hands, and be sure to use all your arm and back strength together to be safe
- 25.Before working around any chemical materials, you must
- A.
Obtain manager approval and be sure to read the product label
- B.
Use the appropriate PPE, Read the product label, and obtain the MSDS if you need more information. Call EHS for questions and follow the manufacturer's instructions and company practices.
- C.
Call the Corporate Real Estate Environmental Communication Manager before beginning work.
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