Chapter 9 Flashcards
Of the following materials, which one would be involved in a Class B fire?
A. Wood
B. Paper
C. Sodium
D. Gasoline
D
Which of the following materials would be the most effective to extinguish a Class A fire?
A. Water
B. Sand
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Dry powder
A
A fire involving a burning liquid is class:
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
B
A fire in live electrical equipment is class:
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
C
The most effective type of fire extinguisher to use on an electrical fire would be:
A. Dry chemical extinguisher
B. Carbon dioxide extinguisher
C. AFFF extinguisher
D. Foam extinguisher
B
Select three locations where hydrogen sulfide may be present.
Septic tanks
Manure pits
Coal mines
Crude oil plants
Gas plants
Septic tanks, manure pits, and coal mines.
What are the four basic steps in conducting a job safety analysis?
A. Establishing priorities of what is to be analyzed, breaking the job into small steps, identifying the potential hazards, and determining the preventive measures.
B. Assessing the workplace, identifying hazards, eliminating hazards, and documenting hazards.
C. Identifying the workforce, analyzing potential hazards, implementing preventive measures, and evaluating the effectiveness.
D. Reviewing company policies, training employees, reporting incidents, and updating safety protocols.
A
State 4 Basic Electrical Safety Measures
A. Electrical work should be carried out by qualified individuals such as electricians. No one should work on electrical equipment unless it is isolated. No employee shall work on or near high voltage electrical equipment unless authorized to do so. There should be signs in place which read “Danger High Voltage” for any equipment in this category.
B. All employees must wear gloves when working with electricity. All electrical work should be done in wet conditions. Employees should ignore warning signs around high voltage equipment. Electrical equipment should be placed near water sources for convenience.
C. Electrical work should only be performed during thunderstorms. Employees should attempt to repair electrical equipment without proper training. Electrical equipment should be left on when not in use to save time. Employees should use metal objects near electrical equipment to test for voltage.
D. Employees should carry out electrical work without proper protective gear. No precautions are necessary when working on or near high voltage electrical equipment. Signs indicating high voltage areas are optional. Electrical equipment should be handled roughly and without care.
A
Name two types of sprinkler heads.
A. Quartz bulb and solder links
B. Metal and plastic
C. Indoor and outdoor
D. Automatic and manual
A
Name two types of smoke detectors.
A. Photoelectric and ionization smoke detectors
B. Metal and plastic
C. Indoor and outdoor
D. Automatic and manual
A
