Safety Flashcards

1
Q

What is the percentage of accidents attributable to unsafe acts and physical hazards?

A

98%

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2
Q

Which directives are used when performing maintenance procedures?

A

Manuals, TOs, and handbooks

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3
Q

What safety training phase is described as an effective tool that creates a lasting impression for new Airman?

A

Initial

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4
Q

A chemical must be identified as a carcinogen in the MSDS if concentrations are greater than?

A

0.1%

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5
Q

Hazardous waste management system rules are published by?

A

EPA

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6
Q

Temporary storage of hazardous materials at a central accumulation point cannot exceed?

A

90 days

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7
Q

What affects radiation hazards?

A

Strength of emission, time of exposure, and weather.

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8
Q

The recommended procedure for cooling an overheated brake away. Is to park the acft

A

Allow to cool in the ambient air

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9
Q

The noise intensity of a jet engine is greatest toward the rear of the engine and to either side at an angle of

A

45 degrees

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10
Q

Which symptom is NOT a sign of noise fatigue

A

A feeling of emptiness

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11
Q

When launching an acft containing live ammo, who is responsible for removing the safety devices associated with these explosive devices?

A

Weapons personnel

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12
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Before moving an explosives loaded acft into a hanger you must

A

Remove all ammo and explosives

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13
Q

All composite material related safety training must be documented on which AF IMT? Form

A

55

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14
Q

The first step in developing an effective FOD prevention program is to

A

Identify all possible sources of FOD

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15
Q

Who is responsible for FOD prevention?

A

Everyone

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16
Q

When a lost tool cannot be located, the lowest authorized person to clear a red X is the

A

Maintenance operations officer/maintenance superintendent

17
Q

In most units, who is responsible for investigating dropped objects?

A

QA

18
Q

The estimated percent of accidents caused by nature is

A

2%

19
Q

The pressure in a fire extinguisher is within a safe operating range when the gauge needle is within the

A

Green markings

20
Q

Individuals not directly involved in nitrogen servicing should remain outside a

A

20 ft radius

21
Q

Who is responsible for the -1 TO preflight check

A

The aircrew

22
Q

When serving as fire guard, you position yourself even with the

A

Nose of the aircraft and at a 45 degree angle outboard of the engine being started

23
Q

What reference covers internationally accepted hand signals?

A

AFI 11-218

24
Q

During an aircraft tow, who is authorized to give the “all clear to move” order

A

Supervisor only

25
Q

List the personal characteristics that cause a person to perform unsafe act or to overlook or tolerate an unsafe condition

A

Inattentiveness, excitability, impatience and stubbornness

26
Q

What should be accomplished after any maintenance action

A

Area should be policed and left clean and orderly

27
Q

Failure to clean up drips and spills can cause what dangers?

A

Slips and falls

28
Q

List the principles of Risk Mgmt

A
  1. Accept no unnecessary risk
  2. Make risk at approached levels
  3. Integrate RM into ops, activities and planning at all levels
  4. Apply the process cyclically and continuously
29
Q

What’s considered to be a direct cause of many accidents?

A

Unsafe acts and conditions

30
Q

What is defined as rough or boisterous play, but is a major cause of accidents?

A

horse play

31
Q

what type of protective clothing do you wear while working around hot exhaust or tailpipes?

A

gloves and long sleeved shirts

32
Q

what position do you assume to lift an object from a level lower than your waist?

A

squatting position

33
Q

why must supervisors be given formal safety training

A

they must have a working knowledge of the fundamentals of accident prevention, and accident prevention “know how” if the are to train successfully

34
Q

name the 2 most frequent methods used in job safety training?

A

personal interviews by supervisors and “stand up talks”

35
Q

When should you replace cracked or broken tools?

A

immediately

36
Q

what methods can you follow to prevent fires in maintenance areas?

A
  1. dont allow oily rags to accumulate,
  2. OBEY signs in the NO SMOKING area,
  3. NEVER deposit cigs or matches in trash,
  4. NEVER allow your clothing to become saturated with flammables,
  5. DONT permit flammable liquids to be stored in open containers