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
