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909 Offshore Oil and Gas Safety II
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Installation, Repair, and Maintenance

When installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical equipment:

Make sure proper signage is posted.
  • Only approved procedures and practices should be used.
  • Electrical equipment and components should be properly grounded.
  • A 'Danger - High Voltage' or equivalent sign should be posted in high voltage equipment areas.
  • First aid/CPR posters should be posted in a prominent location near high voltage equipment areas.
  • Ensure that an insulating dielectric mat is used appropriately and maintained in a clean and dry condition.
  • Enclosures and covers for electrical equipment and components should be in place, secure, and properly maintained.
  • The power source for out-of-service electrical equipment should be disconnected.
  • Out-of-service equipment should be clearly marked unless immediate repairs are planned.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

1-3. Ensure that an insulating dielectric mat is used appropriately and _____.