Unit 2 Working Safely

Question 1

LIST 5 PIECES OF PPE, INCLUDING THE 2 THAT ARE STANDARD IN MOST
MANUFACTURING SITUATIONS:

Answer 1

((1)) Safety Glasses ((2)) Safety shoes ((3)) Hard Hat ((4)) Lab Coat ((5)) Gloves

Question 2

LIST 3 PARTS OF THE BODY THAT YOU SHOULD USED IN LIFTING

HEAVY OBJECTS:

Answer 2

((1)) Arms ((2)) Legs ((3)) Knees

Question 3

What does “MSDS” stand for?

Answer 3

Material Safety Data Sheet

Question 4

An MSDS is the major source of information about…

Answer 4

chemical safety on the job

Question 5

What does “PPE” stand for?

Answer 5

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 6

What does “zero energy state” mean?

Answer 6

The equipment is completely stopped. All energy sources (electric, pneumatic,
and hydraulic are turned “OFF.” All stored energy is released

Question 7

For whose safety is each worker primarily responsible?

Answer 7

Own Self

Question 8

FOR WHOM ELSE’S SAFETY IS THE EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBLE?

Answer 8

((1))coworkers ((2))visitors ((3))customers ((4))local community ((5))larger environment

Question 9

When does a worker use a “lock out/tag out” procedure?

Answer 9

Workers use the lock out/tag out procedure to ensure that the equipment does not
begin operation while it is being inspected, cleaned, or serviced.

Question 10

WHAT ARE THE 4 STEPS FOR COMPLETING A LOCKOUT & TAGOUT

PROCEDURE?

Answer 10

((1))Make sure that equipment is completely stopped and that all energy sources(electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic) are turned off. ((2))Release any stored energy (pneumatic, hydraulic, electric) from the equipment. ((3))Isolate the equipment from the process flow. ((4)) Switch off the main electrical breakers and then lock out and tag them to make sure the equipment cannot be turned on by anyone.

Question 11

WHAT ARE THE 2 REMINDERS ABOUT LOCKOUT/TAGOUT

Answer 11

((1))Never remove someone else’s tag or lock. ((2))Be patient. Do not take shortcuts. Be safe and follow proper procedure.

Question 12

LABEL EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT SAFETY AS
EITHER “MYTH” OR “FACT.”
___35. Safety is about your employer protecting you from harm.
____36. Most accidents can be prevented if you use safe practices and
procedures.
___37. Safety must be constantly learned and practiced on the job.
___38. Safety is a simple set of tips.

Answer 12

Myth, fact, fact, myth

Question 13

WHAT ARE THE 3 MOST COMMON CATEGORIES OF HAZARDS ON THE

JOB?

Answer 13

((1))materials ((2))equipment ((3))surroundings

Question 14

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE
DESCRIBED TASK?
A 150-pound cylinder of nitrogen must be moved 100 feet from storage to a
designated work area during a complete lock out/tag out of all equipment in the
section.
___ 16. Access to an MSDS for nitrogen
___ 17. Lifeline and harness
___ 18. Gas cylinder transport cart
___ 19. Open-toed shoes
___ 20. Lock out/tag out tags on all equipment

Answer 14

17, 19

Question 15

Flammable

Answer 15

burnsreadily; explosive

Question 16

Corrosive

Answer 16

causes burns; damages skin

Question 17

Toxic

Answer 17

poisonous to humans

Question 18

Reactive

Answer 18

dangerously combines with

other chemicals

Question 19

three “A’s” of Safety

Answer 19

Attitude, Aware, and Act.