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Prelim Theory Complete? Flashcards

1
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The state of freedom from danger or risk of injury to humans, property or environment.

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Safety

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The state of freedom from illness; the soundness of wellbeing

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Health

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Work-related

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Occupational

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A condition or act that has the potential to cause harm or loss including human injury, damage to property or environment or a combination.

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Hazard

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Violation of a commonly accepted safe procedure which results in an accident.

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Unsafe Acts

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Environment posing hazard or risk which could have been guarded or corrected.

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Unsafe Condition

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Term used to quantify the level or degree of danger or impact that may be brought about by accident/incident due to the exposure and contact to hazard considering its potential to cause harm.

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Risk

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Formula for Risk

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Consequence x Likelihood

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Is an undesired event that may or may not result in harm/injury to people, damage to property or loss to process.

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Accident

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10
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An undesired event which could or does result in a loss

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Incident

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11
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An incident with little or no visible damages.

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Near-Miss

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12
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An undesired event, which under slightly different circumstances, could have resulted in harm to people, damage to property or loss to process.

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Near-Miss

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13
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All ______ are ______ but not all _______ are ________.

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Accidents; Incidents; Incidents; Accidents

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It is essential to the success of a company’s safety and health program that top management demonstrates to protect every employee from injury and illness on the job.

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Management Commitment

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15
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The way we perceive “The way things are around here”

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Corporate Culture

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16
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Means participation by employees at every level.

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Employee Involvement

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17
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Is extremely important to ensure all processes in a company’s safety and health management system are effective.

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Safety Education and Training

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18
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What percentage of accidents are preventable?

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98%

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19
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What percentage of accidents are non-preventable?

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2%

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20
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What percentage are unsafe acts?

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88%

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21
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What percentage are unsafe conditions?

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10%

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A science that deals with the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of workplace conditions that may cause sickness, impaired health and well-being, or significant discomfort among workers or among the citizens of the community.

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Industrial Hygiene

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23
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Unwanted sound

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Noise

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24
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Unit of measurement of sound

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Decibels

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25
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“If two people with no hearing impairment have to raise their voices or shout to be heard in a distance of less than arms length from each other, the sound level is
potentially hazardous.”

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Arm’s Length Rule

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26
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Noise Levels in Textile: Weaving

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102-104 dBa

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27
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Noise Levels in Iron and Steel: Rolling Mills

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94-99 dBa

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28
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Noise Levels in Automotive: Grinding

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94-96 dBa

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29
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Noise Levels in Automotive: Stamping

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95-97 dBa

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30
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Noise Levels in Cement: Mill Area

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100-102 dBa

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31
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Noise Levels in Wire and Cable: Stranding

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100-102 dBa

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32
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Below or greater than normal atmospheric pressure

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Pressure Extremes

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33
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It is the measure of stream of light falling on a surface

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Illumination

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34
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Source of light such as daylight

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Natural Light

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35
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Source of light such as incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lamps and mercury lamps

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Artificial Light

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36
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It is a physical factor that acts on man by transmission of mechanical energy from sources of oscillation.

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Vibration

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37
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The transfer of energy from one object to another through space

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Radiation

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38
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Cosmic radiation coming from outer space and radioactive materials

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Ionizing Radiation

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39
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Includes Lasers, Microwave, Infrared (IR), Visible light, Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, radio frequencies

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Non-Ionizing Radiation

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40
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These are listed from shortest to longest wavelength, and from highest (ionizing) to lowest (non-ionizing) energy & frequency

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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41
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Consists of helium nuclei & is readily stopped by a sheet of paper.

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Alpha Radiation

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42
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Consisting of electrons, it is halted by an aluminum
plate.

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Beta Radiation

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43
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Is eventually absorbed as it penetrates a dense material.

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Gamma Radiation

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44
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It is the process of supplying or removing air by natural or mechanical means to and from any space

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Ventilation

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45
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Ergo means ____

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Work

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46
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Nomos means _____

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Laws

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47
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Is a multidisciplinary activity that assembles information on
people’s capacities & applies that information in designing jobs, products, workplaces, and equipment.

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Ergonomics

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48
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Have improved our quality of life.

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Chemicals

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49
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When do chemicals become a hazard?

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When it becomes airborne.

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50
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It is the first source of information about the chemical being used.

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Chemical Labels

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51
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A summary of the important health, safety and toxicological information on the chemical or the mixture ingredients.

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CSDS/MSDS

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52
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What does CSDS/MSDS stand for?

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Chemical/Material Safety Data Sheet

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53
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Determination of environmental hazards/stresses and their hazardous effects on workers’ health through direct measurement of hazards.

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Work Environment Measurement

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54
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Is the measurement of a particular worker’s exposure to airborne contaminants.

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Personal Sampling

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55
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Is the measurement of contaminants in the workroom.

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Area/Environmental Sampling

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56
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Involves the measurement of changes in the composition of body fluids, tissue or expired air to determine absorption of a potentially hazardous material.

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Biological Monitoring

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57
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Instrument used to analyze solvents.

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Gas Chromatograph

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58
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Instrument used to analyze heavy metals.

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Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer

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59
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Instrument used to analyze dusts.

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X-ray Diffractometer

60
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Instrument used to analyze acids.

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UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

61
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Refer to airborne concentration of substances and conditions that nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed daily without adverse health effects.

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Threshold Limit Values

62
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Permissible noise exposure for
8, 6, 4, 3, 2, 1 1/2, 1, 1/2 and 1/4 hours

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90, 92, 95, 97, 100, 102, 105, 110, 115 dBa

63
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Minimum lighting level: Passageway, corridor, warehouse

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50 lux

64
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Minimum lighting level: Engine, boiler, locker, washrooms, etc.

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100 lux

65
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Minimum lighting level: Medium assembling, rough bench/machine work, sewing light colored textile,
meat packing.

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200 lux

66
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Minimum lighting level: Office desk work, weaving, plating

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300 lux

67
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Minimum lighting level: Fine inspection, fine polishing, sorting, accounting, bookkeeping, drafting.

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500-1000 lux

68
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Minimum lighting level: Fine assembly, jewelry & watch
making, proof reading in printing plants.

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1000-2000 lux

69
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Preventing occurrence of destructive fire or reduce likelihood of destructive fire.

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Fire Prevention

70
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Extinguishing unwanted/ uncontrolled destructive fire.

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Fire Suppression

71
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Preparing persons in the eventuality of a fire emergency.

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Fire Emergency Preparedness

72
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It is frequently referred to as “rapid oxidation with the evolution of light and heat.”

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Fire

73
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Is a chemical reaction between a flammable or combustible material and oxygen.

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Fire

74
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Is the chemical union of heat, fuel and oxygen produced in the proper proportions.

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Fire

75
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Any material that will burn.

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Fuel

76
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Is the lowest temperature at w/c fuel gives off flammable vapors.

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Flash Point

77
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A material having a flashpoint below 100°F (37.8°C).

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Flammable Material

78
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A material having a flashpoint at or above 100°F (37.8°C).

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Combustible Material

79
Q

A substance with low flashpoint or a substance with a high flashpoint?

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Low Flashpoint

80
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Normally, air is ____ oxygen and ____ nitrogen.

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21%; 78%

81
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Minimum oxygen content before a fire will go out due to lack of oxygen

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16%

82
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An administrative control of controlling fire hazards

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Hot Work Permit

83
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Classes of Fire: Ordinary Combustibles

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Class A

84
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Classes of Fire: Surface Fire

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Class B

85
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Classes of Fire: Electrical Fire

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Class C

86
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Classes of Fire: Combustible Metals

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Class D

87
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Classes of Fire: Kitchen Fires

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Class K

88
Q

Transfer of heat from molecule to molecule

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Conduction

89
Q

Caused by movement of heat gasses produced by any burning material

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Convection

90
Q

Transfer of heat rays in straight rays

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Radiation

91
Q

How to use a Fire Extinguisher?

A

PASS

92
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Distance away from the fire when using a fire extinguisher

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6-8 feet

93
Q

States that “Portable fire extinguishers should be available as a requirement for fire fighting appliance”

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PD 1185, Rule 6 Div. 1, Section 6.101-B

94
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States that “Portable Fire Extinguisher’s which have been installed shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired when defective”

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PD 1185, Rule 6, Div. 1, Section 6.103

95
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“All places of employment shall be provided with portable fire extinguishers for protection against incipient fires”

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OSH Rule 1944.05 (1a)

96
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“All Extinguishers shall be inspected monthly, to determine physical damages and that they are in good operable condition”

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OSH Rule 1944.05 (1f)

97
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“All Extinguishers shall be conspicuously located in unobstructed areas”

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OSH Rule 1944.05 (1f)

98
Q

Creation of a Fire Protection Modernization Trust Fund to support the BFP modernization program

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Republic Act 9514 Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008

99
Q

Who signed the Republic Act 9514 Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008

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President Arroyo

100
Q

Are intended to reduce the danger of contact with higher voltage conductors.

A

Class E helmets (Electrical)

101
Q

Are intended to reduce the danger of contact with lower voltage conductors

A

Class G helmets (General)

102
Q

May include vents on shells that provide increased
breathability.

A

Class C helmets (Conductive)

103
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Noise exceeding 85-90 dB or more on eight hour exposure.

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Excessive Noise

104
Q

Are variety of devices and garments designed to serve as
a barrier between workers and workplace hazards.

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Personal Protective Equipment

105
Q

A rigid device that is worn to provide protection for the head and which is held in place by a suitable suspension.

A

Hard Hat or Safety Helmet

106
Q

Includes the headband and straps on the inside of the hat.

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Suspension System

107
Q

Protects the head from sharp objects, such as falling tool.

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Hard Outer Shell

108
Q

Secures the hard hat to the wearer’s head.

A

Chin Strap

109
Q

Redirects the direction of the falling object.

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Brim

110
Q

Are primary protective devices intended to shield the wearer’s eyes from flying and striking objects, glare and injurious radiation hazards.

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Safety Spectacles/Glasses

111
Q

Are primary protective devices intended to fit the face immediately surrounding the eyes

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Goggles

112
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Is a protective device intended to shield the wearer’s face, or portions thereof from striking objects or chemical, heat and glare hazards.

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Face Shield

113
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Decibel Level of the quietest sound you can hear.

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0 dB

114
Q

Decibel Level of a whisper, quiet library.

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30 dB

115
Q

Decibel Level of a normal conversation, sewing machine, typewriter.

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60 dB

116
Q

Decibel Level of a television, city street noise, police whistle

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70-80 dB

117
Q

Lawnmower, shop tools, truck traffic, an electric motor, car horn at 5 meters distance

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90 dB

118
Q

Chainsaw, pneumatic drill, close to a moving training, spray painting.

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100-110 dB

119
Q

Sandblasting, loud rock concert, auto horn at close distance

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115 dB

120
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Gun muzzle blast, jet engine.

A

140 dB

121
Q

Hearing protectors placed inside the ear to block out noise.

A

Earplugs

122
Q

A device composed of a headband with two cushioned ear cups that form a seal around the outer ear, covering it completely and blocking out the noise.

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Earmuffs

123
Q

Screen out dust and some form of mist.

A

Filtration Respirators

124
Q

Remove contaminants by passing the tainted air through material that traps the harmful portions.

A

Chemical Cartridge Devices

125
Q

Supply air from an air tank is strapped at the person’s back.

A

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

126
Q

Resist sharp edges and prevent cuts.

A

Metal-meshed gloves

127
Q

Shield your hands from rough surfaces and heat

A

Leather gloves

128
Q

Protect your hands against toxic chemicals

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Vinyl & neoprene gloves

129
Q

Protect you when working around electricity.

A

Rubber gloves

130
Q

Protect your hands from heat and flames.

A

Welder’s gloves

131
Q

Are used to protect your hands from germs and bacteria.

A

Latex disposable gloves

132
Q

Are used to protect your hands from radiation sources.

A

Lead-lined gloves

133
Q

Help grasp slippery objects and protect against slivers, dirt, moderate heat or cold.

A

Cotton gloves

134
Q

What class are heavy duty shoes?

A

Class 75

135
Q

What class are medium duty shoes?

A

Class 50

136
Q

What class are light duty shoes?

A

Class 30

137
Q

Conducts static electricity to floors that are grounded

A

Electrostatic Dissipating Footwear

138
Q

Are insulated with tough rubber to prevent shocks and burns from electricity.

A

Electrical Resistance Footwear

139
Q

Is an assembly composed of body belt and proper accessories that prevent a worker from traveling to an edge where the occurrence of a fall may happen.

A

Travel Restraint System

140
Q

Are designed to minimize stress forces on an employee’s body in the event of a fall, while providing sufficient freedom of movement to allow work to be performed.

A

Fall Arrest System

141
Q

It consists of straps passed over the shoulders, across the chest, and around the legs.

A

Full-Body Harness

142
Q

Every Employer shall at his own expense furnish his workers with protective equipment for the eyes, face, hands and feet, protective shields and barriers whenever necessary by
reason of the hazardous nature of the process or environment, chemical or radiological or other mechanical irritants or hazards capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact

A

1081.01

143
Q

All protective equipment shall be of approved design and construction appropriate for the exposure and the work
to be performed.

A

1081.02

144
Q

The employer shall be responsible for the adequacy and proper maintenance of personal protective equipment used in his workplace.

A

1081.03

145
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No person shall be subjected or exposed to hazardous environmental condition without protection.

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1081.04

OSH (10 decks)

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