Question

question 1 of 1
what can your employer do to protect you from overhead power lines?

• maintain a safe distance from lines when working
• having the power company de - energize and ground the power lines
• wearing ppe is the only way to prevent being electrocuted
• have the power company install insulated sleeves (also known as eels) over power lines

submit

Explanation:

• Option 1: Maintaining distance is worker's action, not employer's.
• Option 2: Employer can arrange power company to de - energize/ground lines for safety.
• Option 3: PPE isn't the only way, and this isn't an employer's protective action in the context.
• Option 4: Installing insulated sleeves is a power company task, but employer can request it? No, de - energizing/grounding is a direct protective measure by employer arranging power company. So option 2 is correct. Also, option 4: Wait, no—de - energizing and grounding is a standard protective measure employers can have power companies do. Option 4: Installing sleeves is also a measure, but let's re - evaluate. Wait, the question is what employer can do. Having power company de - energize and ground (option 2) and have them install sleeves (option 4) are both employer - arranged. But let's check safety protocols. De - energizing and grounding is a key protective measure. Also, option 1 is worker's responsibility. Option 3 is wrong (not only PPE). Now, between 2 and 4: De - energizing and grounding is a more direct protective measure for overhead power lines. But also, installing insulated sleeves is another. Wait, maybe multiple correct? But the question is likely single - answer. Wait, let's re - check. The employer can have the power company de - energize and ground the power lines (option 2) and have them install insulated sleeves (option 4). But maybe the intended answer is option 2 or 4? Wait, no—let's think about OSHA standards. Employers can ensure power lines are de - energized and grounded, or have insulated sleeves. But the options: Let's re - read. Option 2: Having the power company de - energize and ground the power lines. Option 4: Have the power company install insulated sleeves. Both are employer actions. But maybe the question has multiple correct, but the way it's presented, maybe the intended is option 2? Wait, no—maybe I made a mistake. Wait, the first option: "Maintain a safe distance..." is worker's action, so employer can't do that for the worker (the worker does it). Option 3: Wrong. So options 2 and 4 are employer actions. But maybe the question is multiple - select? But the checkboxes are single? No, the checkboxes are square, so multiple. But the question is "what can your employer do", so options 2,4 are correct? Wait, no—let's check again. The employer can: have power company de - energize/ground (option 2), have power company install insulated sleeves (option 4). Also, maybe option 1 is employer - enforced? No, maintaining distance is worker's action. So the correct options are B. Having the power company de - energize and ground the power lines, D. Have the power company install insulated sleeves (assuming option numbering: 1st option A, 2nd B, 3rd C, 4th D). But maybe the question is from a safety course where de - energizing and grounding is a key measure. So the answer is B. Having the power company de - energize and ground the power lines (and D as well, but maybe the question expects B).

Answer:

B. Having the power company de - energize and ground the power lines, D. Have the power company install insulated sleeves (If multiple - select; if single, likely B as a primary measure)