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Unit 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Provides a focal point for safe and healthful workplace guidance.

Identifies many hazards that may exist in the work environment

References many other national safety standards

A

DAFMAN 91-203 (Air Force Occupational Safety, Fire, and Health Hazards)

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While DAFMAN 91-203 provides a wealth of information and references for safe work practices, always refer to _ _ and commercial manuals for specific equipment related guidance.

A

technical orders (TOs)

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3
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What are the top five general workplace hazards?

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  1. Jewelry
  2. Housekeeping
  3. Office Safety
  4. Electrical Hazards
  5. Radiation Hazards
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4
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Rings, watches, bracelets, and necklaces present a potential for catching, snagging, pulling or tearing and should always be __ if it presents a hazard to the personnel or task being performed.

A

removed

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5
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Metallic jewelry present the potential for __ __ if it comes in contact with equipment.

A

electric shock

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6
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General ___ is key to avoiding some of the most preventable hazards.

A

Housekeeping

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7
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Always keep areas where personnel walk and work free of potential tripping and slipping hazards such as…?

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Tools, electrical cords, boxes, etc.

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8
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When not in use, properly ___ tools.

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store

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9
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Disconnect switches, distribution panels and alarm supply boxes should be free from any obstruction that would prevent ____.

A

access

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10
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When something is spilled, clean the spill up as soon as possible and post ___ until cleanup is complete.

A

warnings

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11
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You should never stand on a chair, desk/cabinet to change a lightbulb, or retrieve an item stored ____.

A

high

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12
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When performing work out of your reach, utilize a ladder with proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as a ___ ___.

A

hard hat

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13
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Be sure to store heavier items on the lower-level shelves, and load cabinets from the ___ up.

A

bottom

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14
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The RF Transmission Systems career field presents many potential hazards. Some specific hazards include…?

A

electrical and radiation hazards

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15
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What are the specific chapters in DAFMAN 91-203 where information regarding electrical and radiation hazards can be found?

A

Chapter 8 - Electrical Hazards
Chapter 28 - Communication Cable, Antenna and Communications Systems

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16
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The severity of electrical shock is determined by…?

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  1. The amount of electricity flowing through the body
  2. Time of exposure
  3. Body’s physical condition
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17
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An extremely small amount of electricity may result in…?

A

Cardiac arrest

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18
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Some effects of electrical exposure to the body are:

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  1. Contraction of the chest muscles
  2. Temporary paralysis of the nerve center
  3. Ventricular fibrillation (irregular and erratic heartbeat)
  4. Internal injuries to nerve and bone
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19
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When a metal object, such as a tool, comes in contact with electricity it will become a conductor. The electricity transfer from one medium to the other may result in an __ __, which may cause serious burns to the body and temporary or permanent blindness.

A

arc flash

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20
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A natural reaction after touching electricity or seeing an arc flash is to push oneself away from the source; this would be considered a secondary result. This can result in ___ or abrupt contact with fixed objects causing serious or fatal injuries.

A

falls

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21
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_______ is electromagnetic energy in the form of waves or particles that radiate into space from an emitting source.

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Radiation

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22
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There are two types of radiation:

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Non-ionizing
Ionizing

23
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__ is non-ionizing radiation.

A

RF

24
Q

non-ionizing radiation produces ___ in body tissues.

A

heat

25
Q

The amount of non-ionizing radiation absorbed by the body is both ___ and ___ dependent. Thus, it is possible for a person to selectively absorb damaging amounts of radiation in deep tissue and organs with little or no sensation of skin heating.

A

frequency and body shape

26
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____ radiation is electromagnetic or particulate radiation, which may cause ionization and damage within the cells or tissues of the body.

A

Ionizing

27
Q

This type of radiation can cause chemical changes in biological systems that may be cumulative and can be detrimental, and even fatal. Examples of ionizing radiation include…?

A

x-rays, gamma rays, alpha particles, and beta particles

28
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Place ___ ___ and safety devices before work begins is important. Only signs that are visible and safety devices that are functional will help prevent personnel from electric shock and over-exposure of radiation.

A

warning signs

29
Q

Is a continuous, systematic decision-informing process consisting of five primary steps.

A

Risk management

30
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What are the five risk management fundamentals?

A
  1. Identify the hazards
  2. Assess the hazards
  3. Develop controls and make decisions
  4. Implement controls
  5. Supervise and evaluate
31
Q

The following describes which of the five risk management fundamentals?

The first step in the RM process. Involves application of appropriate hazard identification techniques to identify hazards associated with the operation or activity.

A

Identify the hazards

32
Q

The following describes which of the five risk management fundamentals?

This step involves the application of quantitative and/or qualitative measures to determine the probability and severity of negative effects that may result from exposure to hazards and risks, and directly affect mission or activity success.

A

Assess the hazards

33
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The following describes which of the five risk management fundamentals?

The third step of the process. Involves the development and selection of specific strategies and controls that reduce or eliminate risk.

A

Develop controls and make decisions

34
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The following describes which of the five risk management fundamentals?

Once control measures have been selected, an implementation strategy should be developed and carried out.

A

Implement controls

35
Q

The following describes which of the five risk management fundamentals?

Once controls are in place, the process must periodically be reevaluated to ensure controls remain effective and mission supportive over time.

A

Supervise and evaluate

36
Q

_____ can be defined as any real or potential condition that can cause mission degradation, injury, illness, death to personnel or damage to or loss of equipment or property.

A

Hazards

37
Q

More information on Risk Management (RM) can be found in AFI…?

A

AFI 90-802

38
Q

Whenever possible, electrical circuits should always be ___ and locked and tagged out (LOTO) before attempting any work.

A

de-energized

39
Q

What does LOTO stand for?

A

Locked and Tagged Out

40
Q

Aside from securing ___ ___ for power distribution, LOTO procedures apply to performing maintenance on or near antennas, preventing potential transmissions while executing repairs.

A

breaker panels

41
Q

The ability to de-energize the equipment or circuit is __ __ __. Do not rely on built in safety devices that may fail.

A

not always possible

42
Q

When working with high voltage, ensure what two things?

A

2 technicians are required for the task.
Utilize PPE and special tools

43
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A ___ exists when electromagnetic or particulate radiation has sufficient power to cause biological damage to personnel and/or create the possibility of igniting fuel or electro-explosive devices (EEDs).

A

hazard

44
Q

The radiated hazards of major concern in the operation of communications-electronic (C-E) equipment are…?

A

Radio Frequency (RF) and X-Ray

45
Q

Personnel can expose themselves to electromagnetic energy exceeding the safe level without…?

A

being aware that the energy is present

46
Q

Every mission is different, and equipment requirements vary. Therefore, __ __ guidance is put in place to address each workplace scenario.

A

local EMRH

47
Q

It is the responsibility of all individuals to follow the bullets listed below to ensure which program is implemented properly?

  1. Follow health and safety guidance
  2. Determine that interlock mechanisms are properly maintained and operated
  3. Ensure that personnel know the location of all areas that contain 4. RF energy in excess of permissible exposure levels
  4. Ensure that sufficient warning signs are posted to delineate RF hazard areas
  5. Maintain written, up-to-date accident reporting and operating procedures that provide acceptable personnel protection
  6. Maintain effective controls to prevent RF overexposure from RF emitters repair and test facilities. RF emitters should be operated into dummy loads unless testing requires actual radiation through an antenna
  7. Technical Manuals for each emitter being used should be reviewed for the presence and adequacy of warning to personnel regarding radio frequency hazards
A

EMRH

48
Q

If you suspect you have been over-exposed to radiation, Immediately report the incident to your ____.

A

supervisor

49
Q

After you have reported an incident, your supervisor will stop operations and leave settings in place for __ __ to investigate unless operations are mission critical.

A

Bioenvironment Engineering (BE)

50
Q

Incidents will be recorded on Air Force Form ___, Hazard Report.

A

452

51
Q

After you report an incident, if your supervisor is unable to leave settings in place for BE to investigate then your supervisor will…?

A

record the settings

52
Q

When filling out AF Form 457, expect to be asked a series of questions including:

A

Type of equipment used
Duration of exposure
Distance to source
Heating of the body
Any body parts involved
If there is any history of overexposure.

53
Q

It is mandatory to receive a medical exam within ___ hours of exposure.

A

72 hours

54
Q

Mishap prevention depends on personnel identifying, reporting, and correcting hazards promptly and efficiently. The AF form 457, Hazard Report, can also be used to report:

A

Hazards
Errors
Unsafe procedures
Practices
Conditions

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