Here are the last set of answers.  I hope you did well.  Let me know (info@thecrcenter.com or use the comment area below) how useful this quiz was.  How did you use it and would you like more of these.  

Answers to Electrical Safety Quiz Part-2
11.    b./Are capable of being accidently approached nearer than a safe distance.

12.    a./If they are not locked/tagged out

13.    c./Is familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment and the hazards involved

14.    a./Must be done by a qualified person

15.    d./Both a. and b

16.    c./No one is allowed to stand near the grounding location

17.    a./Must be inspected before use on every shift

18.    d./The area contains exposed energized parts

19.    c./Use a non-conductive ladder

20.    b./It must be determined that it would be safe to reenergize the circuit before the circuit breaker can be re-set
 

Recently, Chuck Armstrong, Safety Manager for the City of Chicago, sent me a website to check out.  This short video http://www.hazmatsolutions.net/erg/ explains how to use an Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).   Click on the quiz at the end of the presentation to test your knowledge.  

This video can also be used a part of a training class if your safety department is involved with hazardous materials.   

Thanks for passing this information to our readers.  If you have anything like this (which is not a commercial) let us know and we will give everyone the information to use.

Here is part 2 of the Electrical Safety Quiz.  The answers will be posted next.

11. Exposed energized parts:
    a. Are enclosed
    b. Are capable of being accidentally approached nearer than a safe distance
    c. Are usually insulated
    d. Are always guarded

12. Exposed parts are considered to be energized:
    a. If they are not locked/tagged out
    b. If they are insulated
    c. If they are locked/tagged out
    d. If you can’t see that they are disconnected

13. A qualified person:
    a. Is automatically considered to be qualified to work on all electrical equipment
    b. Must be a licensed electrician
    c. Is familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment and the hazards involved
    d. All of the above

14. Lockout/tagout:
    a. Must be done by a qualified person
    b. Can be done by an unqualified person
    c. Must be done by a supervisor
    d. Can be done by anyone

15. If you are working under unguarded, energized overhead lines:
    a. The clearance distance is 10 feet for voltages of 50 kv or less to ground
    b. The clearance distance is 10 feet plus 4 inches for every 10 kv greater than 50 kv to ground
    c. The clearance distance is always 10 feet
    d. Both a. and b

16. When a vehicle is intentionally grounded because its elevated parts could possibly come into contact with energized overhead lines:
    a. An employee must stand near the grounding location to warn other people to stay away
    b. A qualified employee must stand near the grounding location to warn other people to stay away
    c. No one is allowed to stand near the grounding location
    d. The grounding location must be locked/tagged out

17. Portable cord- and plug-connected equipment:
    a. Must be inspected before use on every shift
    b. Should be inspected each morning
    c. Must be inspected annually by a licensed electrician
    d. Only needs an inspection if you notice a problem

18. When electrical hazard warning signs are posted and a barricade limits entry into an area:
    a. You must use the buddy system to enter the area
    b. A written entry permit must be posted near the space
    c. Non-qualified persons need special permission before they work in the area
    d. The area contains exposed energized parts

19. If you need to use a ladder while working near electrical parts:
    a. Use a conductive ladder
    b. Use a metal ladder
    c. Use a non-conductive ladder
    d. The ladder must be intentionally grounded

20. If a circuit breaker trips and deenergizes the machine you are using:
    a. You can just manually re-set the circuit breaker and continue to use the machine
    b. It must be determined that it would be safe to reenergize the circuit before the circuit breaker can be re-set
    c. You must immediately lock out the machine
    d. You must install a new circuit breaker

It’s not difficult to remember the elemental symbol for hydrogen (H) or that it is the most common element in the universe. But what do you do when you’re an ambulance medic and the pile-up you’ve just pulled up at involves one of the GM Equinoxes that will take to the public roads this fall? This is the scenario that the Department of Energy would like to prepare first responders for with a new course, Introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders, something the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Safety organization is probably quite pleased to hear.

The DOE created the course with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the Volpentest Hazardous Materials Management and Emergency Response (HAMMER) Training and Education Center. According to the DOE, “the course provides basic information to help raise awareness among fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical personnel and provides access to resources for more detailed information if needed.”

Basic understanding hydrogen and how it is stored and dispensed are two of the topics addressed in the course; videos and animations act as information carriers here. The course is available online, so if you want to test your skills (or are actually a first responder), check it out here.

Answers to Forklift Quiz (http://www.thecrcenter.com/archives/2007/05/29/forklift-quiz/ )
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. C
8. C
9. B
10. D

The OSHA  standard for ForkLift is 29CFR 1910.178 (Powered Industrial Trucks).  Every driver is required to be trained and competent [1910.178 (l)].

Below is easy to answer forklift quiz.

Forklift Quiz

1. It is very easy to tip over on ramps and sloped surfaces whether the forklift is loaded or unloaded.
a) True  b) False

2. When driving on ramps with a grade of 10 percent or more with a loaded forklift, you must always keep the load uphill, even if it means driving in reverse down the ramp.
a) True  b) False

3. Because a forklift weights more, it is much easier to brake to a stop than a automobile
a) True  b) False

4. A forklift driver must always look…
a) In the mirrors
b) Around his/her load
c) In the direction of travel
d) Forward

5. What should you do when you approach an intersection?
a) Slow down and sound the horn
b) Check for hazards by leaning out of the cab
c) Turn slowly and smoothly
d) Get through as quickly as possible

6. To lift people using a forklift, the operator must…
a) Lift people with bare forks
b) Use a pallet to provide a platform
c) Move a truck near a wall for fall protection
d) None of the above

7. When forward visibility is obstructed or blocked…..
a) Look around the load
b) Proceed forward slowly and with due caution
c) Drive in reverse
d) None or the above

8. Never enter a trailer or railroad car unless….
a) The watchman is present
b) The forklift’s fuel tank and battery are fully charged
c) The trailer or railcar is locked in place with the wheel chocks
d) There is a spotter inside the trailer or railroad car
9. A forklift operator’s first concern should be….
a) Increasing the speed of loading and unloading
b) Making sure the vehicle is in safe working condition
c) Checking shift changes for load/unload schedule
d) Stabilizing the forks on all trucks used in a shift

10. Which of the following is a warning sign that the forklift may need to be taken out of service and repaired?
a) Leaks for the fuel system
b) A brake pedal that feels spongy
c) Exhaust fumes that make you feel sick
d) All of the above
Forklift drivers should get 100% on this quiz.  Any score below 10 correct may open the door to possible incidents, injuries or death.

 ANSWERS WILL BE PUBLISHED NEXT WEEK