Chapter 2

Question 1

Name the five most common hazards in composite shop.

Answer 1

a. slips, trips, and falls
b. eye injuries
c. dermatitis (skin inflammation)
d. respiratory
e. cuts and abrasions

Question 2

Polyvinyl gloves protect best against isopropyl alcohol and epoxies.

Answer 2

False; Polyvinyl chloride DMSO

Question 3

Why do we use PPE in the composite shop?

Answer 3

[all of the above shop policy] Eliminate skin/eye contact with chemicals or airborne particles. (Also, protects the composite materials from the natural oils from human skin)

Question 4

What does PPE stand for?

Answer 4

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 5

When are you required to wear a dust mask?

Answer 5

Whenever you are exposed to airborne debris

Question 6

when are you required to wear a respirator?

Answer 6

[all of the above, both confined area and when MSDS requires the use of one.] Working with chemicals in a confined area where ventilation may not be adequate.

Question 7

Define MSDS.

Answer 7

The Material Safety Data Sheet references personal safety equipment environmental exposures and many other topics frequently accessed by medical professionals and firefighters.”

Question 8

What is the purpose of MSDS?

Answer 8

The MSDS serves as the main resource for hazardous materials and “any specific precautions to be taken while working with the material”