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Arc Flash Quiz

1. OSHA references _____ as the consensus standard on electrical safe work practices.

a) NEC
b) NFPA
c) NIOSH

2. Approximately how many arc flash explosions occur in electrical equipment annually in the U.S.?

a) 20 - 30
b) 200 - 300
c) 2,000 - 3,000

3. Arc flashes can be caused by:

a) A tool being dropped into a breaker or service area
b) Dust or corrosion on the circuit
c) All of the above

4. OSHA recommends that electrical equipment be ______ before any applications and/or work is begun.

a) De-energized
b) Live
c) Locked Out

5. One of the first steps in becoming compliant is:

a) Purchasing appropriate arc flash PPE
b) Conducting an arc flash hazard analysis
c)Training your workers

How Did I Do?

Source: Information provided by Square D and OSHA

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