M7- Reviewer Flashcards
They prohibit an action that could cause a hazard, e.g.
smoking.
- Prohibition Signs (Red)
They command a certain action, e.g. the use of ear
protection.
- Mandatory Signs (Blue)
They warn against a danger or risk, e.g. toxic materials.
- Warning Signs ( Yellow)
heavy and bulky objects such as machines, large castings
and forgings, heavy beams, and plates etc., which have to be
loaded onto vehicles, unloaded from vehicles or moved
around within the factory are defined as
- Loads
Mechanical lifting equipment should be used for loads in
excess of
- 20 kg
High loads or incorrect methods of lifting can result in
damage of the intervertebral discs causing considerable
pain. This is often referred to as a
- ’slipped disc’
it is to provide suitable, and adequate personal protective
equipment and it is the employee’s responsibility to use it.
- Employer’s responsibility
In the event of an injury that occurred at work, it is the
_________ to ensure that a record of the
injury (and subsequent treatment) is recorded in the
Accident Book.
employee’s responsibility
If sound levels reach or exceed the limit of 80 decibels (A) at
workplace, the respective workplace is regarded as
- noise sector
If sound levels reach or exceed the limit of 85 decibels (A),
the workplace is classified as
- identifiable noise sector
is used for all pneumatic tools like drills, rivet guns, paint
spray-guns etc.
- Compressed air
is used to inflate, tires and shock struts.
- Compressed Nitrogen
Compressed air is normally created by a compressor, stored
in a
tank and distributed via pressure lines
Other compressed gasses, such as nitrogen and oxygen, are
stored in
steel cylinders, usually on racks or trolleys.
is carried on aircraft for emergencies to support breathing at
high altitudes in the event of a cabin pressure loss
- Pressurized oxygen
are easily combustible due to the carbon in their molecular
structure and their low flash and ignition point..
Oils and Greases
are mainly organic substances, which are used to dissolve,
dilute or suspend other materials in order to enable their
processing or removal.
- Solvents
Class A
- solid matter as: wood, fabric, paper
Class B
- liquid matter, or matter that will become liquid, oils
and grease
Class C
- gaseous matters hydrogen, propane, petroleum
gas etc.
Class D
- flammable metals (magnesium, potassium,
natrium).
Class F
- cooking oil and fat
______ work by cooling the fire below the
ignition temperature.
Water extinguishers
____, when electricity
and chemicals are not present.
Water should only be used for Class A fires