Safety & Security

Question 1

How far away from the edge of a trench should the excavated soil be kept

Question 2

What is the minimum safe level of oxygen content in an atmosphere

Question 3

What types of safety precautions should be exercised around a well site and why

Question 4

What safety precautions should be taken when removing a water meter

Question 5

What should be the first concern when an employee has inhaled chlorine gas

Question 6

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

Question 7

Explain the following terms as they apply to safety issues: lock-out tag-out, right-to-know, and MSDS.

Question 8

What should be done with an electrical control circuit if it continues to blow fuses

Question 9

What should be used to soak up spilled acid solutions

Question 10

What chemical reaction takes place when chlorine gas comes into contact with body moisture and what are the effects

Question 11

What hazards would be present in a below-ground pump station

Question 12

What are the two types of electrical control safety devices found in electrical panels or control boxes

Question 13

What should an operator do if acid or other toxic chemicals are spilled on the skin

Question 14

What procedures should be followed by an operator who is lifting heavy objects

Question 15

What procedures should be followed to safely enter a confined space

Question 16

What precautions should be used in preparing a solution of acid and water

Question 17

What is the main objective of a safety program

Question 18

What is a “B” repair kit used for

Question 19

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

Question 20

What is the purpose of putting guards on moving parts of machines and equipment

Question 21

What precautions should be used when using acetylene torches

Question 22

What type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire and why

Question 23

When storing materials in a storage room, at what height should large heavy objects be stored

Question 24

Who is primarily responsible for maintaining a safe workplace

Question 25

What special precautions should be used when using hypochlorite compounds and why

Question 26

What are the requirements for using ladders in excavations

Question 27

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

Question 28

Name the various types of traffic warning devices

Question 29

What is the main cause of most personal injury accidents

Question 30

What is the first aid for excessive bleeding, first-degree burns, shock, and respiratory failure

Question 31

What are some of the safety concerns when installing water mains

Question 32

Who causes the most on-the-job injuries

Question 33

What are the safety concerns and first aid for exposure to large amounts of fluoride

Question 34

What types of areas may be considered confined spaces

Question 35

When placing traffic warning signs, what determines the distance of placement

Question 36

What is a vulnerability assessment and the steps involved

Question 37

What are the concerns with a water system’s vulnerabilities

Question 38

What is a technological threat to a water system

Question 39

What are considered natural hazards to a water system

Question 40

What is an emergency response plan and what should be contained in it

Question 41

In an emergency, what is the Incident Command system?

Question 42

How should sensitive documents be stored

Question 43

At what frequency should Emergency Response Plans be updated

Question 44

What is mitigation in regard to Emergency Response Planning

Question 45

What are the classifications of emergencies

Question 46

What is the threat management process and the steps involved

Question 47

What are the steps involved once you’ve determined that you have a credible threat to your system

Question 48

What is the Bio-terrorism Act of 2002 and the requirements that it mandated for water systems

Question 49

What are examples of deterrents, detection, delay, and response in relation to water security

Question 50

What are some of the precautions for receiving chemicals and deliveries

Question 51

What considerations should employers take with hiring new employees and contracting with vendors

Question 52

What should be taken into consideration with weeds, trees, shrubs, and other types of vegetation around sensitive sites

Question 53

What are some online monitoring parameters that water systems should consider

Question 54

With regards to water system computers, what precautions should you take and how often should pass codes be changed

Question 55

What precautions should you take with having maps and sensitive documents in your water system vehicles

Question 56

What are some of the methods for notifying the public in a contamination event

Question 57

What procedures should be in place for investigating customer complaints