JSS 1 Solar PV Installation and Maintenance Flashcards: PPE and Safe Handling of Solar PV Components

Question 1

What does PPE stand for?

Accepted Answer

personal protective equipment

Question 2

PPE should be selected according to ____.

Accepted Answer

the hazards of the task

Question 3

Safety goggles are worn when handling PV components to protect the ____.

Accepted Answer

eyes

Question 4

Electrical gloves must be dry, undamaged, and ____.

Accepted Answer

rated for the electrical hazard

Question 5

Safety boots help protect against dropped equipment and ____.

Accepted Answer

some electrical and slipping hazards

Question 6

A safety helmet protects the head from ____.

Accepted Answer

falling objects and impact

Question 7

A fall-arrest harness is required when working ____.

Accepted Answer

at height where a fall hazard exists

Question 8

Solar panels should be lifted by ____.

Accepted Answer

their frame using proper lifting technique

Question 9

Why should a panel’s glass surface not be struck or stepped on?

Accepted Answer

It can crack and create electrical or performance hazards.

Question 10

A PV panel can produce voltage whenever it receives ____.

Accepted Answer

light

Question 11

Covering a panel during connection work helps to ____.

Accepted Answer

reduce its electrical output

Question 12

A charge controller should be connected with the correct ____.

Accepted Answer

polarity

Question 13

Reversing battery polarity can ____.

Accepted Answer

damage equipment and create sparks

Question 14

Metal tools should never be placed across battery terminals because they can cause a ____.

Accepted Answer

short circuit

Question 15

Lead-acid batteries should be handled in a ventilated area because charging can release ____.

Accepted Answer

flammable gas

Question 16

An inverter should be installed where ventilation openings are ____.

Accepted Answer

clear and unobstructed

Question 17

Before moving a heavy battery, the worker should assess the weight and use ____.

Accepted Answer

correct lifting help or equipment

Question 18

Which is NOT safe PV handling: checking polarity, using insulated tools, stepping on a module, or removing jewellery?

Accepted Answer

stepping on a module

Question 19

Damaged battery electrolyte should be treated as a ____ hazard.

Accepted Answer

chemical

Question 20

After installing components, the correct next step is inspection, controlled energising, and ____.

Accepted Answer

functional testing

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