Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

PHA BLK 4 > Basics of Industrial Operations > Flashcards

Basics of Industrial Operations Flashcards

1
Q

to understand how hazards work, to include exposure, uses, and limitations in order to keep workers safe

A

Industrial Operations purpose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

study of the harmful interactions between a toxic agent and biological systems (plants, animals, humans)

A

Toxicology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

level of concentration of a toxic agent available for absorption by any or all routes over a given period of time

A

exposure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

quantity of a toxic agent administered or the amount of the agent that reaches a body tissue to cause some effect

A

dose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

an effect that is considered harmful to the biological system as a result of contact with a toxic agent

A

response

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

level of exposure at which an effect is first observed

A

threshold

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

the probability that an exposure to a toxic agent will occur

A

hazard

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

the degree to which a substance is able to damage an exposed organism

A

toxicity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

what 3 factors must be present in order to have an illness or injury event

A

toxic agent
susceptible host
exposure to a toxic agent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

anything (chemical, physical, biological agent) capable of producing damage to a biological system resulting in serious injury, illness, or death

A

toxic agent

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

how are toxic agents categorized

A

quantitative
qualitative

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

dose-response relationship and to compare relative toxicities of substances (numerical)

A

quantitative

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

enforceable concentration limits to protect workers against health effects of exposure to hazardous substances

A

Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
Occupational and Environmental Exposure Limit (OEEL)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

one half of the Occupational and Environmental Exposure Limit (OEEL)

A

Action Level (AL)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

ratings that are categorical labels ranging from non-toxic to super toxic

A

qualitative

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

who is the host

A

the industrial worker

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

what factors affect susceptibility of the host

A

general physical health
gender
weight
lifestyle
work practices

18
Q

what are the three routes of entry into the human body

A

inhalation
absorption
ingestion

19
Q

what is the most serious route of exposure

A

inhalation

20
Q

which route is least likely to occur

A

ingestion

21
Q

which is the most common route

A

absorption

22
Q

organs that the toxins target and damage

A

target organs

23
Q

describes a direct effect on a single target organ

A

local effects

24
Q

describes exposure effects that involve multiple body systems or organs at the same time

A

systemic effects

25
Q

short period of time
delivered in high concentrations
effects are immediate and obvious

A

acute exposure

26
Q

period of exposure lasting from several weeks to several years
low concentration
difficult to diagnose

A

chronic exposure

27
Q

where are the storage areas in the body

A

adipose tissue
bones
lymphatic system

28
Q

examples of chemical hazards

A

heavy metals:
lead
zinc
cadmium
chromium

29
Q

substance capable of dissolving another substance

A

solvent

30
Q

most common physical hazard

A

noise

31
Q

examples of physical hazards

A

noise
vibration
thermal stress

32
Q

caused from excessive loss of salt

A

heat cramps

33
Q

excessive loss of water

A

heat exhaustion

34
Q

considered a MEDICAL EMERGENCY

A

heat stroke

35
Q

rays of energy that move on long, slow wave patterns and do not penetrate cells

A

non-ionizing radiation

36
Q

types of non-ionizing radiation

A

radio frequency radiaiton
lasers
infrared radiation
visible light
UV light

37
Q

high in energy and can penetrate cells

A

ionizing radiation

38
Q

barely penetrate skin surface and can be stopped by paper

A

Alpha

39
Q

can pass through 1-2 cm of water or human flesh
can be stopped by aluminum

A

Beta

40
Q

can cause burns and contaminate food and water
passes through 13 ft of water, 1.3 ft of lead, 6ft of concrete

A

gamma radiation

41
Q

types of engineering controls

A

substitution
ventilation
process change
isolation

42
Q

types of administrative methods

A

limit contact
worker rotation
good housekeeping
education/training

PHA BLK 4 (9 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions