In the January issue of EC&M, we published “Working Safely with Circuit Breakers” (https://ecmweb.com/21256751) by Ron Widup, vice chairman, board of directors, and senior advisor of technical services for Shermco Industries. Since large circuit breakers that are in service today come in many shapes, sizes, configurations, and voltage ratings, it’s important for electrical workers to understand the risks when working with circuit breakers. With that in mind, it’s the perfect time to test your circuit breaker safety knowledge with this five-question EC&M Member’s Only quiz. After taking the quiz, enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s. Note: You don’t have to get all the answers correct to win.
A) It’s necessary to determine what equipment is needed and what condition the equipment is in.
B) It’s important to determine what personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed for the job.
C) It allows a second qualified person to read over the job safety plan and verify that it is accurate, safely doable, and complete.
A) The likelihood of occurrence of injury or damage to health that results from a hazard.
B) The severity of injury or damage to health that results from a hazard.
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D) A combination of the likelihood of occurrence of injury or damage to health and the length of time a worker will be in contact with or proximity to a hazard.
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B) It takes more effort to unwind a cable in such a state, which puts a strain on the worker.
C) It creates a fire hazard.
D) All of the above.
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A) Article 100
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C) Article 300
D) Article 310
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