1 - Safety Precautions Flashcards
What color is a dry powder extinguisher?
Blue
Acetylene gas forms an explosive compound with which metals?
Copper and silver
When mixing acid and water, what is the correct procedure?
The acid should always be added to the water
What type of extinguishant should be used to deal with a fire caused by titanium swarf?
Dry asbestos wool and chalk powder
When should an aircraft not be refueled?
Within 10 meters (30 feet) of radar operating
What is the minimum ‘no smoking’ zone around an aircraft when refueling?
6m
A CO2 extinguisher is used on which types of fires?
Solid, liquid, and electrical fires
In an oxygen system, what happens if the pressure drops to 500 PSI?
It blocks the oxygen system regulator
After working with epoxy resins, how is natural oil returned to the skin?
Acetone/lanolin mixture
Neither oil nor grease should be used as a lubricant on couplings or pipelines carrying what substance?
Oxygen
Which type of extinguisher can be used for an electric fire?
CO2
What is the color of a CO2 fire extinguisher?
Black
Which type of extinguisher can be used for an engine fire?
CO2
What type of extinguisher should be used for a fire on landing gear brakes?
Dry powder extinguisher
Which type of fire extinguishers can be used in the aircraft cabin?
Water or BCF
Risk assessments should be carried out on what tasks?
All tasks and processes that are performed
What is the most appropriate fire extinguisher for an aircraft wheel and brake fire?
Dry powder
Once a person has been disconnected from an electrical shock source, what should be the next step?
Check for breathing and start artificial respiration if necessary
What can cause dermatitis?
Washing hands in solvents
If an oxygen cylinder pressure falls below 500 PSI, what can happen?
Condensation will cause corrosion
