Book 3 Chapter 13: Introduction To Heating Plant Safety Flashcards
What does acronym PPE stand for?
A) Private Protective Equipment
B) Personal Protective Equipment
C) Provided Protective Equipment
D) Personal Protective Envelope
B) Personal Protective Equipment
Besides financial implications caused by workplace accidents another impact more detrimental than this would be?
A) Life impact
B) Company impact
C) Personal impact
D) Time impact
C) Personal impact
A large number of injuries that are reported are among what group of workers?
A) Office workers
B) Young workers
C) Management workers
D) Older workers
B) Young workers
Effects of workplace injuries can be minimized by implementing a:
A) Site plan
B) A health and safety program
C) Management plan
D) Work safe plan
B) A health and safety program
A safety committee should be made up of what variety of people?
A) Worker employees
B) Older and younger employees
C) Management employees
D) Management and worker employees
D) Management and worker employees
A large part of an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) includes the emergency response team. This team consists mainly of the:
A) On-site workforce
B) First response team
C) Fire department
D) Safety department
A) On-site workforce
When dealing with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) what are the employee’s responsibilities?
A) Purchase PPE
B) Wear, care for and maintain the equipment
C) Know the location of the PPE
D) None, it is responsibility of management
B) Wear, care for and maintain the equipment
What type of head gear cannot be worn under a hard hat?
A) Baseball hat
B) Welder’s cap
C) Bandannas
D) Hairnets
A) Baseball hat
All onsite workers are required to wear _________ approved steel toe boots.
A) UNSI
B) ASME
C) ABSA
D) CSA
D) CSA
At what percentage of oxygen is wearing of a respirator required?
A) 16%
B) 18%
C) 19%
D) 21%
B) 18%
A Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is equipped with what type of pressure regulator?
A) Neutral
B) Negative
C) Manual
D) Positive
D) Positive
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) contain approximately what amount of air capacity?
A) 5-10 minutes
B) 30-60 minutes
C) 10-20 minutes
D) 90-120 minutes
B) 30-60 minutes
A remote Air Supply Breathing Apparatus will be equipped with one of the following only.
A) Lifeline
B) Extra hose
C) Escape air bottle
D) A spare faceplate
C) Escape air bottle
Safety is the responsibility of:
A) The safety department
B) All workers
C) Management
D) The first responders
B) All workers
In a group lockbox, there are 5 padlocks. How many keys per set are there?
A) Only 1 key per set
B) There are no limits on the number of keys
C) 5 locks = 5 keys
D) Each person has a key
A) Only 1 key per set
Typically, a self-contained breathing apparatus typically has a maximum capacity of _________ minutes, though some may have more.
A) 15
B) 120
C) 5
D) 30
E) 10
D) 30
If a person is not sure if a piece of equipment is safe to work on, he/she should:
A) Ask a qualified worker to indicate and explain the points of isolation
B) Check the isolator’s workplace reputation
C) Check with a co-worker before proceeding
D) Fully trust the permit information
E) Ask the foreman if it’s safe
A) Ask a qualified worker to indicate and explain the points of isolation
An employer must not allow shortcuts when it comes to:
A) Annual shutdowns
B) Safety Committee formation
C) Isolation of equipment
D) Equipment overhaul scheduling
E) Production
C) Isolation of equipment
Individual responsibilities for health and safety must be borne by:
A) Management only
B) Employees only
C) All personnel in a work place
D) Owners only
E) Owners and government
C) All personnel in a work place
Which of these statements is true?
A) The attitude of an injured worker has no impact on the outcome of his injury
B) Financial costs of a workplace injury outweigh all other costs
C) A workplace injury can destroy an employee’s self esteem
D) An injured worker would never be expected to learn new skills
E) An injured worker usually causes his own injury
C) A workplace injury can destroy an employee’s self esteem
It is the employer’s responsibility to _____________ personal protective equipment
A) Supply, ensure usage, and maintain
B) Wear, care for, and maintain
C) Supply, and ensure usage of
D) Only supply
E) Supply, and encourage the use of
C) Supply, and ensure usage of
Why should hard hats never be painted?
A) Toxic fumes may be released
B) Paint will weaken the plastic
C) Paint does not adhere well to plastic
D) Different colours normally indicate varying job positions in the plant
E) Hats are already painted by the manufacturer
B) Paint will weaken the plastic
The pressure in a fully charged self-contained breathing apparatus is __________ kPa.
A) 31.03
B) 101.3
C) 31 030
D) 10 130
E) 18 500
C) 31 030
A worker may be protected against harmful chemical fumes by wearing _____________.
A) safety goggles
B) Nose plugs
C) A face shield
D) A gas mask
E) A filter type respirator
D) A gas mask
The most important way an employer can reduce the negative effects of workplace injuries is to:
A) Inform supervisors of the importance of maintaining close contact with any worker who may become injured
B) Ensure supervisors know how to contact emergency assistance
C) Have an effective health and safety program in place
D) Establish an appropriate number of trained first aid personnel
E) Employee an on-site nurse
C) Have an effective health and safety program in place
