Unit 2: Hazards & Control Measures Flashcards
Exposure to which hazard often results in Raynaud’s phenomenon or “dead hand”?
Vibration
What size particles usually reach the alveoli of the lung?
3 micrometers or less
In an industrial environment, what is the most common route of entry or exposure for toxins to enter the body?
Absorption through skin contact
To which group of pesticides do organophosphates belong?
Synthetic organic pesticides
What are the two types of asphyxiants?
Simple and chemical
Which medical problem may be caused by inhalation of high concentrations of halogenated hydrocarbons?
Liver and kidney damage
Acetylene, ethane, gasoline, and kerosene are all examples of
aliphatic hydrocarbons
Which base shops have hazardous metal fumes, sparks and burns that cause eye and skin irritation, fire and explosion, and exposure to ultraviolet and infrared radiation that causes burns?
Welding shops
What is the first recommended control measure used for hazards in Air Force workshops?
Substitution
Which hazard control measure would implement a soundproof booth?
Isolation
What Air Force medical service program is designed to ensure that all bases are striving to make working conditions safe and healthy for all employees?
OEHP
During chemical agent exposure surveillance, in which phase of the survey process is a decision made as to which potential exposures require detailed special surveys?
Recognition
