Silica Exposure in General Industry Training

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios can cause exposure to crystalline silica?

a. Removing rust from a tank by sandblasting
b. Manufacturing glass windows
c. Mixing concrete
d. All of the above

Answer 1

d. All of the above

Question 2

Crystalline silica enters the body through the __________.

a. nose
b. eyes
c. skin
d. All of the above

Answer 2

a. nose

Question 3

Exposure to respirable crystalline silica can cause damage to which areas of your body?

a. Lungs, heart, and immune system
b. Lungs, kidneys, and heart
c. Lungs, kidneys, and immune system
d. Kidneys, liver, and digestive system

Answer 3

c. Lungs, kidneys, and immune system

Question 4

How can your employer warn you of the hazards associated with respirable crystalline silica?

a. Labels and signs
b. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
c. Training programs
d. All of the above

Answer 4

d. All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding regulated areas is true?

a. Warning signs must be posted at every entrance
b. The boundaries must be clearly marked off from the rest of the
work area
c. Access is unlimited as long as the person entering is equipped with
a face mask
d. Both A & B

Answer 5

d. Both A & B