9.5 Flashcards
What are the short term effects of load noise in the workplace?
Annoyance, interference with verbal communication, and masks warnings.
What are the short term effects of load noise in the workplace?
Annoyance, interference with verbal communication, and masks warnings.
What are the long term effects of exposure to loud noise?
Temporary or permanent hearing damage.
At what level should ear protection must be worn?
115 dB
What is the typical noise level of a moving jet aircraft?
Roughly 140dB
What types of fumes might aircraft maintenance engineers encounter?
Vapor’s from lubricants, hydraulic fluids, paints, cleaning compounds and fuel exhaust.
Why is illumination important?
Adequate lighting is essential for safety and efficiency, allowing engineers to work with fine detail and detect colours accurately.
What is illumination?
The amount of light striking a surface within the working environment.
What challenges are associated with hanger lighting?
High ceilings and dust accumulation can make lights less effective, necessitating supplement task lighting.
What incident highlighted the importance of adequate lighting in inspections?
Northwest airlines accident in Tokyo.
What environmental conditions do aircraft maintenance engineers often face?
Engineers work in extreme conditions such as direct sunlight, strong winds, heavy rain, high humidity and cold weather.
What does regulation 1321/2014 annex 11 state about working conditions?
The working environment must allow personnel to carry out tasks without undue discomfort, and maintenance must be suspended in unacceptable conditions.
What does regulation 1321/2014 annex 11 state about working conditions?
The working environment must allow personnel to carry out tasks without undue discomfort, and maintenance must be suspended in unacceptable conditions.
What is the frequency range that is most problematic for the human body due to vibration?
Between 0.5Hz and 20Hz is particularly problematic.
What is the frequency range that is most problematic for the human body due to vibration?
Between 0.5Hz and 20Hz is particularly problematic.
