Safety Quiz 5 Flashcards
Certain conditions must be met to have a fire; what are those three conditions?
Heat, oxygen, fuel
What organization issues rules and regulations governing the control of chemicals in the environment?
EPA
What is the minimum distance that a straight ladder should extend above the top support on which it rests?
3 feet
What class fire involves electrical equipment?
Class C
What safety feature is required on any raised platform above 4 feet?
Fixed railings
What type of fire extinguisher do we use on electrical-electronics equipment that will not leave a residue?
Halon
Working under high stress and high temperature conditions without relief could cause which of the following?
Heat stroke
If a 15 foot ladder is leaned against a wall with 3 ft extending of the top support, how far should the base of the ladder be away from the wall?
3 feet
Welding gauges and regulators should be lubricated periodically to keep them in good working order.
False
What are the two hazards involved in the use of CO2 as a fire extinguisher?
Oxygen reducing / very cold
What type of fire should we not use water as an extinguishing agent?
Electrical
In general, dry chemical extinguishers are used on what two classes of fire?
B & C
Exposure to asbestos particles is harmful to which of our major organs?
Lungs
Diagonal bracing
Scaffolds
Not designed to be used in the folded position
Step ladder
Paint safety walkway lines
Yellow or white
Lung hazard material
Asbestos particle
Extinguisher used on combustible metals
Class D
Half full is more dangerous than when full
Gasoline can
Self-igniting fires
Spontaneous combustion
