Unit 2 Flashcards
Who is responsible for the safety of their facilities and personnel, including the correction of all hazards and deficiencies in their workplaces?
Commanders
Who has the authority to grant exemptions to OSHA standards?
Department of Labor
What three factors determine the severity of electric shock?
Amount of Current flowing through the body
Time of Exposure
Body’s Physical condition
What amount of current flow (or more) through the body can cause a shock that may result in cardiac arrest?
50 milliamperes or more
What are the two primary hazards associated with climbing?
Falling
Contact with electrical systems
Name the two types of radiation that you may encounter in your duties as a RAWS radio guide technician.
non-ionizing
ionizing
While working on energized equipment, personnel should never wear what items as they may increase the shock risk or be the source of potentially severe burns when energized?
watches, rings, dangly things
Unless the nature of the work requires the circuits to remain energized, what should you do before attempting any work?
de-energize circuits
lock out tag out
Define the term “high voltage.”
Any RMS voltage of 600 volts, nominal, or greater.
How often should EMF emitters be inventoried to identify new emitters and evaluations conducted if operations change or new systems are added to the inventory?
Biennially.
How should hazardous EMF exposure areas be marked when English is not the primary language?
Signs will be multilingual and compliant with the requirements of the host nation.
What type of liquids are categorized as Class I liquids, Type II, and III liquids?
Flammable
Combistible
What should you wear whenever charging, maintaining, removing and/or replacing batteries?
Approved protective equipment
Why should you never rely on the color-coding of a compressed gas cylinder?
Different manufacturers use different color codes.
Why should pregnant personnel immediately notify their primary care managers and public health?
To initiate a workplace evaluation for exposures that may be hazardous to the fetus and determination of work restrictions.
Who designates personnel required to maintain climbing proficiency?
Unit Commander
After initial climbing training, when should recurring training be conducted?
Annually
When climbing, what three points of contact should you have at all times?
one hand and two feet
one foot and two hands
Other than a harness and lanyard, what two PPE items are required by OSHA while climbing?
Steel-toed boots
Hard Hat
What must a rescue plan ensure in order to prevent or minimize permanent injury or death?
quick execution
In a rescue situation, on what three things should all tower workers be qualified?
First Aid
Buddy care
CPR
What are the three types of climbing hazards?
Environmental
Live
Structural
At what wind speed are you required to get off the tower?
25 MPH