TPC 109.1 Flashcards
What is an accident
Is an unexpected event that results in injury to an employee, Illness, or damage to property
What is considered an unsafe act
Not wearing required protective equipment
What are the four main types of hazards
Electrical, chemical, mechanical, and environmental hazards
What kind of accidents include those caused by a splash of a chemical
Contacted by accident
If you come across a spill, do not attempt to clean it up unless
You have been specifically trained to do the job
What’s the first thing you can do if you are exposed to a condition that will probably cause you serious harm or that might cause your death
Ask your supervisor to eliminate the danger
The hazard communications standard requires what from chemical manufacturers and distributors
To identify chemical hazards
What does the EPA do
Protects the environment
Where can you find information about required PPE for the job in the MSDS forms
Control measures section
What is one of your employers responsibilities when in regard to PPE
They conduct a survey to identify the PPE to be worn in the workplace
If you’re not sure what gloves to wear when handling chemicals what should you do
Check the gloves manufacturers testing chart
The webbing should provide how much clearance between your head and and the top of the shell
A 1 inch clearance
What PPE eye wear provides the best protection
Safety goggles
A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is what kind of respirator
Atmosphere-supplying
What are physical hazards
Chemicals that cause explosions, fires, or violent chemical reactions
What falls under the category of health hazards
Target-organ chemicals
Where are the chemicals absorbed through when the chemical is swallowed
They are absorbed through the intestines into the bloodstream
What ways can chemical hazards be controlled
Engineering/mechanical controls, PPE, and administrative/procedural controls
How can you help a victim that has inhaled a chemical
Assist the victim to an area of fresh air , outdoors if necessary
What is one of the safety rules when using a wrench
Fully engage the wrench’s jaws with the nut
Are gloves allowed to be worn around rotating electrical equipment
Never allowed
What is the purpose of a grounding wire in a tool
To prevent the user/worker from electrical shock
What are you suppose to do before you disconnect a pneumatic hose or tool
Turn off the air supply and release the pressure