Stressors In Flight Flashcards
What are the functions of the ear?
Perceive vibration coming from external sources and translating them to electronic informations to our brain.
What are te three divisions of the ear?
Inner ear
Middle ear
External ear
Define noise
Unwanted and disturbing external vibrations perceived by the ear.
What are two types of noise?
Impulse
Steady state
What are sources of noise that you are exposed to in the CAF?
Weapon systems
Ships
Turbines
Military véhicules
Industrial equipment
Aircraft
Name some adverse physical and psychological effects of noise.
Permanent impairment of hearing
Temporary loss of hearing
Disturbances in sleep
Increase in fatigue
Inability to relax/Concentrate
Name three hearing protection equipment provided by the CAF.
DAVID CLARKS
Helmets
Ear muffs
Ear plugs
How much more hearing protection are you getting by using dual protection?
5 dB
What are sources of vibration in RCAF ?
Air vehicles
Air turbulences
Air vehicles structural resonance
Name four effects of vibration on performance. ** recheck this one’s answer
Vibration syndrome
Reduced motion control
Back pain
Communication
Impaired vision
Name two countermeasures you can take against vibration.
Try to go in good weather routes.
Put dampers to absorb parts of the vibration.
What are three potential causes of neck and back pain in the aviation environment, and what are some solutions to mitigate them?
Human related factors
Headborne equipment
Aircrew behaviours
Aircrew physical fitness program
Lighter equipment
Name two major toxic substances that can be found in or around aircraft
Fuel and lubricants
What are two hazards associated with aviation fuel?
CO2 = more prone to hypoxia
Fuel = Volatile and flammable, can cause nausea and skin irritation
What are some dangers of CO, and what are two ways in which people may be exposed to it?
Flammable, when people are refuelling an aircraft or an open cockpit of a plane rolling behind another running plane.
What is the compound Halon used for and what are its potential dangers?
Extinguishers = Suffocation as it takes out oxygen & Toxic to internal organs
What are two ways in which the body can regulate heat production?
Blood flow and sweat.
Or evaporation and conduction
Name three types of heat illness and which is the most severe?
Heat strokes (Most severe)
Heat rash
Heat cramps
What are some factors that increases the risk of serious heat illness and/or injury?
Lack of heat acclimatization, low physical fitness, dehydration
Name four types of cold injuries and two ways in which the body responds to cold.
Chilblains (above 0C)
Frost bites
Trench foot
Hypothermia
The body responds with :
Acclimatization
Goosebumps
Shivering
Who has the authority to alter clothing requirements in certain environments?
The commander
