Flammable Liquids Training

Question 1

When ignited, it is the _________ that burn(s).

a. Liquid itself.
b. Container.
c. Vapors.
d. All of the above.

Answer 1

c. Vapors.

Question 2

What type of a foundation is most applicable for horizontal tanks which may be submerged during a flood?

a. Concrete foundation only.
b. Concrete or steel foundation.
c. Lead foundation.
d. Both B and C.

Answer 2

b. Concrete or steel foundation.

Question 3

Flammable liquids may be transferred from storage containers to containers for immediate use
by using:

a. A funnel.
b. Gravity.
c. A pump.
d. Either B or C.

Answer 3

d. Either B or C.

Question 4

Flammable liquids must be kept in _____________ containers.

a. Closed.
b. Orange.
c. Small.
d. Portable.

Answer 4

a. Closed.

Question 5

If flammable wastes, for example, rags or other material contaminated with solvents, cannot be disposed of immediately, they must be:

a. Rinsed thoroughly and dried.
b. Stored temporarily in specially designed waste cans.
c. Both A and B.
d. None of the above.

Answer 5

b. Stored temporarily in specially designed waste cans.

Question 6

At room temperature, a liquid having a flash point of 75 degrees F is ____________ to catch fire than a liquid having a flash point of 110 degrees F.

a. More likely.
b. Less likely.
c. Equally likely.
d. Both A and C.

Answer 6

a. More likely.

Question 7

What is meant by “flash point”?

a. End of a ballpoint pen that can be used as a flashlight.
b. Lowest temperature at which the vapor of a liquid will catch fire.
c. Highest temperature at which the vapor of a liquid will catch fire,
even momentarily, if heat is applied.
d. None of the above.

Answer 7

b. Lowest temperature at which the vapor of a liquid will catch fire.

Question 8

Storage drums for flammable liquids must be _____________ to the container into which the liquid is being transferred.

a. Bonded.
b. Attached.
c. Glued.
d. Both A and C.

Answer 8

a. Bonded.

Question 9

Nearly all flammable liquid vapors are heavier than air and will accumulate when they escape from a container. T/F

Answer 9

True

Question 10

The flammable liquid(s) we use at our facility is: ___________________________.

Question 11

The safety data sheet (SDS) will identify the hazards of flammable liquids by providing information that includes:

a. The materials present in the product.
b. The physical data.
c. Fire and explosion hazards.
d. Conditions to avoid.
e. All of the above.

Answer 11

e. All of the above.

Question 12

It is okay to smoke in an area where the hazards from flammable liquids are stored as long as they are in proper containers. T/F

Answer 12

False

Question 13

13. Name the three types of storage tanks:
    a. _________________________
    b. _________________________
    c. _________________________

Answer 13

Aboveground, underground, and tanks inside buildings.

Question 14

Static electricity can ignite a flammable vapor. T/F

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Ignition sources might be:

a. Cigarettes
b. Hand tools that spark
c. Cutting torch
d. Operating motor
e. All of the above.
f. None of the above.

Answer 15

e. All of the above.

Question 16

Storage tanks may be _________, low-pressure, or pressure vessels.

a. Atmospheric
b. Stationary
c. Totes
d. Empty

Answer 16

a. Atmospheric

Question 17

Flammable liquid fires burn intensely and can spread rapidly. T/F

Answer 17

True

Question 18

A copy of our company’s fire prevention plan can be found: ___________________________.