Safety Part 2 Flashcards
Safeguards workers from hazardous energy while they work with machines and equipment.
Lockout/ Tagout System
Lockout/ Tagout systems protects workers from
Acids Air Pressure Chemicals Electricity Flamable Liquids High Temperatures Hydraulics Machinery Steam Other Forms of Energy
Where ever there is a danger of an inhalattion hazard you must use
respirator
4 types of respirators
Self-contained breathing aparatus
Supplied air mask
Full facepiece mask with chemical canister
Half mask or mouthpiece with mechanical filter
This sheet accompanies every shipment of a hazardous substance and must be available to you on the site
Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS give info for
Emergency first aid procedures
Manufacturer contact information
Harmful material that can be harmful to your lungs.
Asbestos
Asbestos can cause horrible diseases that may take up to 20 years to pop up if exposure is prolongued..ex
Lung Cancer
Scarring
Mesothelioma
When the body’s control system like sweating stops working and causes the temperature to continue to rise to the point of damaging the body and brain if not cooled
Heat Stroke
The fuel gas hose is usually what and has a what for connecting to the torch,
Red and sometimes black; left hand threaded nut
The oxygen hose is what and has a what for connecting to the torch.
Green; right handed thread nut
When inspecting hoses, look for what?
Charred sections close to the torch.
What are charred sections on hoses caused by?
flashback
the result of a welding flame flaring up and charring the hose near the torch connection and the cause from improperly mixed fuel.
flash back
what three things do you need to start a fire?
fuel, oxygen and heat
categorized as liquid, gas, or ordinary combustible
combustible
This means paper, wood, cloth and similar fuels
ordinary combustibles
can liquids be flamable or combustible?
Yes
Flamable liquids have a flashpoint where
below 100F