Safety & Security Flashcards
How far away from the edge of a trench should the excavated soil be kept
What is the minimum safe level of oxygen content in an atmosphere
What types of safety precautions should be exercised around a well site and why
What safety precautions should be taken when removing a water meter
What should be the first concern when an employee has inhaled chlorine gas
What is the most effective means of reducing atmospheric hazards in a confined space, what particular three atmospheric hazards are of concern, and what potential hazards do each of them represent
Explain the following terms as they apply to safety issues: lock-out tag-out, right-to-know, and MSDS.
What should be done with an electrical control circuit if it continues to blow fuses
What should be used to soak up spilled acid solutions
What chemical reaction takes place when chlorine gas comes into contact with body moisture and what are the effects
What hazards would be present in a below-ground pump station
What are the two types of electrical control safety devices found in electrical panels or control boxes
What should an operator do if acid or other toxic chemicals are spilled on the skin
What procedures should be followed by an operator who is lifting heavy objects
What procedures should be followed to safely enter a confined space
What precautions should be used in preparing a solution of acid and water
What is the main objective of a safety program
What is a “B” repair kit used for
What are the requirements for trench protection, what three methods can be used as protection when working in trenches, and who is responsible for inspecting the trench protection and determining hazards
What is the purpose of putting guards on moving parts of machines and equipment
What precautions should be used when using acetylene torches
What type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire and why
When storing materials in a storage room, at what height should large heavy objects be stored
Who is primarily responsible for maintaining a safe workplace
What special precautions should be used when using hypochlorite compounds and why
What are the requirements for using ladders in excavations
What is a SCBA, where should it be stored in relation to the chlorine room, what special training should be used with it, and on what frequency
Name the various types of traffic warning devices
What is the main cause of most personal injury accidents
What is the first aid for excessive bleeding, first-degree burns, shock, and respiratory failure
What are some of the safety concerns when installing water mains
Who causes the most on-the-job injuries
What are the safety concerns and first aid for exposure to large amounts of fluoride
What types of areas may be considered confined spaces
When placing traffic warning signs, what determines the distance of placement
What is a vulnerability assessment and the steps involved
What are the concerns with a water system’s vulnerabilities
What is a technological threat to a water system
What are considered natural hazards to a water system
What is an emergency response plan and what should be contained in it
In an emergency, what is the Incident Command system?
How should sensitive documents be stored
At what frequency should Emergency Response Plans be updated
What is mitigation in regard to Emergency Response Planning
What are the classifications of emergencies
What is the threat management process and the steps involved
What are the steps involved once you’ve determined that you have a credible threat to your system
What is the Bio-terrorism Act of 2002 and the requirements that it mandated for water systems
What are examples of deterrents, detection, delay, and response in relation to water security
What are some of the precautions for receiving chemicals and deliveries
What considerations should employers take with hiring new employees and contracting with vendors
What should be taken into consideration with weeds, trees, shrubs, and other types of vegetation around sensitive sites
What are some online monitoring parameters that water systems should consider
With regards to water system computers, what precautions should you take and how often should pass codes be changed
What precautions should you take with having maps and sensitive documents in your water system vehicles
What are some of the methods for notifying the public in a contamination event
What procedures should be in place for investigating customer complaints
