Safety and Security (2018) Flashcards
What is the benefit of reducing mishaps in the workplace?
improved readiness
What type of mishap serves notice that a condition exists that could cause a mishap in the future?
a near mishap
What is the cause of 88 percent of all mishaps?
carelessness
Working with 10 w-voltage equipment is just as dangerous as working with high-voltage equipment because
current not voltage does the damage
List the types of materials considered to be hazardous materials.
flammables compressed gases areasols corrosives oxidizers
What is the primary hazard you will meet when handling radioactive materials?
radioactive substance that enters the bloodstream
List some of the general hazards.
fire and explosion
fumes
chemicals
radioactive materials
What is an excellent reference for determining flash points and concentration levels of combustible mixtures?
MSDS
List the major hazards associated with an explosion of pressurized equipment.
creation of shrapnel and the increased danger of arching in the absence of pressurization
When a selenium rectifier burns out, selenium dioxide gas is liberated. What steps should be taken when a selenium rectifier does burn out?
de-energize the equipment and ventilate the compartment.
When used as a gas dielectric in a wave- guide, what causes sulfur hexafluoride to become toxic?
when arc-over occurs, decomposition products constitute a toxic gas hazard.
List some of the danger sources often neglected when de-energizing electronic equipment.
the inputs from sychros, remote controlled circuits, or other energized sources.
Who should you contact if you find a circuit tagged out for repairs?
the person that made or is directly in charge of the repair.
When are battery hazards most common?
the charging process and during the installation and removal process.
Before discarding a CRT, you must eliminate the danger of implosion. What do you do first?
first, check local procedures before trying to dispose of a CRT or removing the danger in implosion