Unit 1-Safety Flashcards

1
Q

What factors must be considered by the gas technician when dealing with personal safety?

A

Work Habits, MSD Hazards,Clothing, PPE

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2
Q

In what position should you be when lifting heavy pipe?

A

Lift with legs, back straight, knees bent

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3
Q

What PPE is always mandatory when working in the gas industry?

A

Eye Protection and Foot Protection

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4
Q

What type of hard hat cannot be worn when working on electrical equipment?

A

Metallic Hard Hats

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5
Q

What should be worn when working in an area where welding is being done?

A

Long sleeves, googles, fire retardant clothing

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6
Q

How do moderate noise levels affect the hearing over a long period of time?

A

Dimisnished ability to hear certain types of sound

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7
Q

List the parts of the body that suffer approximately 30% of all work related injuries?

A

Fingers hands and arms

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8
Q

Define a confined space?

A

Work area where entry and exit is restricted by location, design, or construction, and/or where equipment operations or atmosphere may pose hazards to health and safety.

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9
Q

What are the main atmospheric hazards?

A

Explosive/combustible gases/vapour,
Too much/little oxygen
Toxic fumes

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10
Q

Name two items that are considered group safety equipment?

A

Fire extinguishers
Fire Blankets
First Aid Kits

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11
Q

List three types of ventilation systems used in the workplace?

A

Vacuum systems
Exhaust systems
Special Ventilating equipment

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12
Q

Where should oily waste and rags be collected

A

Designated covered container

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13
Q

What should be done before adjusting or cleaning a power tool?

A

Machinery is stopped, disconnected and locked off

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14
Q

Why must the RPM rating of a grinding wheel match that of the grinder?

A

Risk of having the wheel shatter

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15
Q

Which electrical corded power tools do not require a grounding plug?

A

Double insulated power tools

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16
Q

Who may remove a lock from a piece of equipment that is locked out?

A

Only personnel who placed the lock/tag may remove it

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17
Q

What is the vertical to horizontal distance ratio best suited for ladder placement?

A

Set 1 ft for every 3 ft of height

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18
Q

What must be done with defective equipment?

A

Report and remove from service

19
Q

Who must provide workers with equipment materials and protective devices that are required by law?

A

The employer

Nic/mitch are the employers, you reading are the employee.

20
Q

To whom must a worker report any contravention of any safety act or regulation, or a job site hazard?

A

Supervisor, and/or Employer

Taylor/Morgan/Sheldon/Gary/Eric are Supervisors, Nic/Mitch are Employers

21
Q

What system was established to provide workers, employers, and suppliers of materials with a vital information about hazardous materials in the workplace?

A

WHMIS

22
Q

What WHIMIS class is flammable and combustible material found?

A

Class B

23
Q

List three ways by which liquid cleaning agents or solvents can enter the body?

A

Inhalation
Skin Contact
Ingestion

24
Q

What should be included when labeling drums of liquid solvent?

A

Should include;
Handling Precautions
Emergency Actions

25
Q

List three precautions for handling solvents used to connect plastic pipe?

A

Apply with a brush
Don’t Smoke
Don’t get into your eyes.

26
Q

List the gases that may be present in sewer gases?

A

Methane,
Gasoline Vapour
Illuminating gas
Hydrogen Sulfide,
Carbon Monoxide
Acetylene
Hydrogen
Ammonia
Oxygen
Nitrogen

27
Q

List four common fuels found in the commercial/industrial environment?

A

Gasoline
Diesel
Propane
Natural Gas

28
Q

How is propane normally shipped and stored?

A

Liquid under pressure

29
Q

Give an example of extremely fast oxidation?

A

Exploding Gunpowder

30
Q

List the four combustion triangle(tetrahedron)?

A

Fuel
Heat
Oxygen
Uninhibited Chemical reaction

31
Q

How is fire extinguished?

A

Removing one of the four components required for a fire.

32
Q

List four ways an electrical source can cause a fire in the workplace?

A

Short circuits and arcing
Broken electrical wiring
Light bulbs in contact with fine dust
Unprotected bulbs and unshielded switches in disty areas

33
Q

List the five main classes fires are divided into?

A

A
B
C
D
K

34
Q

A gasoline fire belongs to what class?

A

B

35
Q

What class of fire would be fought using a water extinguisher?

A

Type A only

36
Q

How are fire extinguishers identified for use?

A
37
Q

According to WHMIS what does this symbol mean?

A

Toxic, long term effects over repeated exposure to small amounts.

38
Q

According to WHMIS what does this symbol mean?

A

Compressed Gas

39
Q

According to WHMIS what does this symbol mean?

A

Flammable/Combustible Materials

40
Q

According to WHMIS what does this symbol mean?

A

Oxidizing Material

41
Q

According to WHMIS what does this symbol mean?

A

Poisonous, immediate and serious effects

42
Q

According to WHMIS what does this symbol mean?

A

Biohazardous Infectious Material

43
Q

According to WHMIS what does this symbol mean?

A

Corrosive Material

44
Q

According to WHMIS what does this symbol mean?

A

Dangerously Reactive Material