Safety Flashcards
What is division 1 and division 2 of flammable/combustible materials
Flammable gas and flammable liquids
What class and symbol of fire extinguisher should be used for flammable liquids and gases?
Class B red square
What’s the safety standard for protective footwear?
CAN/CSA Z195-02
What’s the safety standard for head protection?
CAN/CSA Z94.1-05
What fines may be imposed for not following OHS safety?
$100 - $500
hard-laid and soft-laid rope
Tightly twisted and loosely twisted rope
Rope strength reduction due to different kind of knots
knotted - 50%
bent - 50%
hitched - 75%
spliced - 85%
Effects of an arc flash
Copper expansion by 67,000x
Noise up to 165dB
Radiation
Toxic vapour
Shrapnel and pressure blast
Arc duration
Time it takes for the electrical protection devices to trip
Working distance for arc flash risk assessment
High voltage switch gear - 36”
Low voltage switch gear - 24”
Low voltage motor control center - 18”
What was B52-05 created to protect
U, the customer, and the public