General Questions Flashcards
HCS
Hazard Communication Standard
GHS
Global Harmonized System
The Horizontal Location is defined as:
The distance of the hands away from the midpoint between the ankles.
What is a single-celled parasitic organism that can cause illness in humans.
Protozoa
Examples: Cryptosporidium
(Crypto-spur-ridium), and Schistosomiasis
(sh-stis-sow-my-uh-sis).
A single-celled organism?
Bacteria
Vehicle regulations are put in place thanks to:
Dr. William Haddon and The Energy Release Theory
What are the three (3) dimensions of measurement when discussing health and safety performance?
Capability
Compliance and;
Deployment
What is the “most” frequently installed type of water sprinkler system?
Wet Pipe
Where are dry pipe sprinkler systems usually installed?
In areas that have potential for freezing.
When there is a threat of a fire spreading rapidly, what sprinkler system should be used?
Deluge
Foam Sprinkler Systems are typically used in areas that have high-challenge fires, such as?
Airport Hangers
Fire Hydrant color-coded caps. What is the flow rate for “RED”
500 gpm
Fire Hydrant color-coded caps. What is the flow rate for “GREEN”
1000 - 1500 gpm
Fire Hydrant color-coded caps. What is the flow rate for “Orange”
500 - 1000 gpm
Fire Hydrant color-coded caps. What is the flow rate for “BLUE”
1500 gpm <
What equation is this?
RWL = LC x HM x VM x DM x AM x FM x CM
NIOSH Lifting Equation
The Lifting Index is calculated by?
Dividing the object’s weight (L) by the Recommended Weight Limit (RWL)
The Horizontal Component is calculated by:
Multiplying Horizontal Location by a predetermined multiplier.
The Distance Component is calculated by:
Multiplying the vertical travel distance of the hands by a distance multiplier.
User Analysis
User Analysis focuses on prospective students and instructors. It determines who is going to receive or instruct the training and their existing knowledge level. The user analysis assists in determining the most appropriate learning style.
Content Analysis
Focuses on the documents used in the job that is conducted.
Training-Suitability Analysis
Is a through analysis of the task, job, or project performed to determine if training is the desired (or only) solution to performance problems.
Work Analysis
Focuses on the desired skill and performance requirement of the job being done.
What Standard?
1910.1200
Hazard Communication Standard
What Standard?
1910.1030
Bloodborne Pathogens
What Standard?
1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy
What Standard?
1910.146
Confined Space Entry
How many air samples are needed for a group of 7
7
How many air samples are needed for a group of 8
7, once the group size hits 8 - 10 the number will be one count less than the total.
How many air samples are needed for a group of 11 or 12?
10
Heat Illness
Heat Rash
Skin eruptions, itching skin, and sweat reduction.
Heat Syncope
Blurred vision and fainting. Signs of dehydration are fatigue and dry mouth.
Malleability
Defined as the ability of a material to be formed into flat sheets.
Ductility
Defined as the ability of a material to be formed into wires.
Conductivity
Defined as the ability of a material to conduct electricity.
Opacity
Defined as the ability of a material to block light from passing through.
Environmental Assessment (EA)
The EA includes:
* The need for proposal
* Alternatives
* The environmental impacts of the
proposed actions
* A listing of agencies and persons consulted
Under what conditions does acid rain occur?
When sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions are transformed in the atmosphere?
A reflection of correlation between two sets of numbers is known as?
Spearman’s Rho
The Spearman’s rank, or rho, is a reflection of correlation between two sets of numbers. The distance from 1 implies the correlation between the two variables, either a weak or strong correlation. If the number is positive, it may indicate a stronger correlation; whereas a negative number may imply a weaker correlation.
How can a person become infected with Orf (sore mouth disease)?
Contact with an infected animal or equipment.
Sore mouth disease is caused by a poxvirus (specifically, the Orf virus) and is found all over the world. The scabs of infected animals contain the virus; these can fall off, remain in the environment, and serve as a source of infection to susceptible animals. People who comes into contact with virus from an infected animal or equipment can potentially get infected.
What is definition of “hazard”?
A condition with the potential to cause injury, illness, or death.
What is the definition of “risk”?
Risk is the chance or probability of the occurrence of an injury, loss, or hazard.
Define probability:
The likelihood that a given event will occur, and severity is the degree of undesired consequences.
Purpose of a Management committee
A management committee is useful for analyzing the results and assigning corrective actions.
Define Autoignition
It is the lowest temperature at which a substance will ignite in a normal atmosphere without an external source of ignition from a spark or flame.
The temperature at which a chemical will ignite decreases as.
The pressure increases
What are the 3 basic elements to a containment program?
Laboratory Practice and Technique
Safety Equipment
Facility Design
What is the “main” drawback of using canopy hoods?
The chance that the work will place themselves between the contaminate and the exhaust stream.
ISO 45000, what clause is competency covered?
Clause 7, (Support)
ISO 45000
What is clause 6?
Planning
ISO 45000
What is clause 5?
Leadership and worker participation
ISO 45000
What is clause 10?
Improvement
Recommended letter height for an audience 75 feet away?
3”
Recommended letter height for an audience 25 feet away?
1”
Recommended letter height for an audience 50 feet away?
1.75”
Recommended letter height for an audience 100 feet away?
3.5”
Define disaster:
An emergency that results in multiple injuries or deaths.
Define emergency:
Any event that happens suddenly, requiring immediate attention, disrupts the routine of an organization or community, and affects the ability to function normally.
List the 5 steps of the Hierarchy of Conservation;
1) Avoid
2) Minimize
3) Rectify
4) Reduce
5) Offset
What is Pneumoconiosis
(new-moe-cone-e-o-sis)
The pneumoconiosis are a group of lung diseases caused by the lung’s reaction inhaling certain dusts. The main cause of the pneumoconiosis is work-place exposure. Environmental exposures have rarely been related to these diseases. The primary pneumoconiosis are: Asbestosis – caused by inhaling asbestos fibers.
How much does 1 gallon of water weigh?
8.34 lbs
How much does 1 gallon of gas weigh?
6 lbs
How much does 1 gallon of diesel weigh?
7 pounds
What is the equation that represents an antagonistic effect?
2 + 2 = 0
Antagonism occurs when two substances seem to balance each other out, eliminating the toxic effects of one or both of the substances.
What is the equation that represents an Additive effect?
2 + 2 = 4
Additive effects occur when two substances interact but have the same anticipated effect.
What is the equation that represents an Synergism effect?
2 + 2 = 10
Synergism occurs when two substances have a greater-than-anticipated effect.
What is the equation that represents a Potentiation effect?
2 + 0 = 10
Potentiation occurs when a normally non-toxic substances become toxic in the presence of another substance.
Define antagonistic
When combined, the two chemicals interfere with each other.
Define Additive effect.
When the combined effect of the chemicals is equal to the sum of each chemical acting independently, it is an additive effect.
Define Synergistic
When the combined effect of two chemicals is much greater than the sum of the effect of each agent acting independently, it is the synergistic effect.
Define Potentiating
The potentiating effect is when one substance does not have a toxic effect on a certain organ system; however, when it combines with another chemical, it makes the combination of the two greater.
2 + 0 = 10
Define Failure Modes and Effects (FMEA)
FMEA determines where failures occurred. It can be demonstrated in the form of a table, listing all items used in the task involved in the accident.
It is a document that lists items involved in an accident, the way in which each item can fail, the effects of the failure, means of detection, and actions is an example of FMEA.
A document that lists items involved in an accident, the way in which each item can fail, the effects of the failure, means of detection, and actions is an example of FMEA.
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
Define Fault Tree Analysis
A form of a logic diagram that uses a graphic model of the pathways within a system that can lead to a foreseeable, undesirable loss event.
Define Multi-linear Events Sequencing (MES)
A method uses a timeline chart to display the sequence of events that contributed to or was the direct cause of the accident.
Gross Hazard Analysis (GHA)
It is performed to get a rough assessment of the risks involved in performing a task
What are the 8 standards in the code of ethics established in 2012.
1) HOLD
paramount the safety and health of
people, the protection of the environment and
protection of property in the performance of
professional duties and exercise their
obligation to advise employers, clients,
employees, the public, and appropriate
authorities of danger and unacceptable risks to
people, the environment, or property.
2) BE
honest, fair, and impartial; act with
responsibility and integrity. Adhere to high
standards of ethical conduct with balanced care
for the interests of the public, employers,
clients, employees, colleagues and the
profession. Avoid all conduct or practice that
is likely to discredit the profession or deceive
the public.
3) ISSUE
public statements only in an objective
and truthful manner and only when founded
upon knowledge of the facts and competence in
the subject matter.
4) UNDERTAKE
assignments only when
qualified by education or experience in the
specific technical fields involved. Accept
responsibility for their continued professional
development by acquiring and maintaining
competence through continuing education,
experience, professional training and keeping
current on relevant legal issues.
5) AVOID
deceptive acts that falsify or
misrepresent their academic or professional
qualifications. Not misrepresent or exaggerate
their degree of responsibility in or for the
subject matter of prior assignments.
Presentations incident to the solicitation of
employment shall not misrepresent pertinent
facts concerning employers, employees,
associates, or past accomplishments with the
intent and purpose of enhancing their
qualifications and their work.
6) CONDUCT
their professional relations by the
highest standards of integrity and avoid
compromise of their professional judgment by
conflicts of interest. When becoming aware of
professional misconduct by a BCSP certificant,
take steps to bring that misconduct to the
attention of the Board of Certified Safety
Professionals.
7) ACT
in a manner free of bias with regard to
religion, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin,
sexual orientation, or disability.
8) SEEK
opportunities to be of constructive
service in civic affairs and work for the
advancement of the safety, health and wellbeing of their community and their profession by sharing their knowledge and skills.
What are the 8 standards in the code of ethics established in 2012.
1) HOLD
2) BE
3) ISSUE
4) UNDERTAKE
5) AVOID
6) CONDUCT
7) ACT
8) SEEK
Educational Retention Rates
Lowest to Highest
1) Lecture 5%
2) Reading 10%
3) Audiovisual 20%
4) Demonstration 30%
5) Discussion Group 50%
6) Practice by doing 75%
7) Teaching Others 90%
The categories of carcinogenicity are as follows:
Category 1A: Known Human Carcinogen
Category 1B: Presumed Human Carcinogen
Category 2: Suspected Human Carcinogen
What is a Carcinogen?
A carcinogen is a chemical that causes or can potentially cause cancer.
Legally, a carcinogen is defined as:
(a) a substance or mixture which meets the criteria for classification as a category 1A or 1B carcinogen set out in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (CLP Regulations - the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulations)
(b) a substance, mixture or process referred to in Annex I to the Directive (CMD as amended) as well as a substance or mixture released by a process referred to in that Annex (CMD Annex 1 consolidated)
What is a Mutagen?
A mutagen is a chemical that can cause permanent damage to genetic material in cells, which can possibly lead to heritable genetic damage or cancer.
Legally, a mutagen is defined as:
a substance or mixture which meets the criteria for classification as a category 1A or 1B germ cell mutagen set out in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP).
