Unit 5 COPY Flashcards
What must be done for workers that cannot get a proper fit with any tight-fitting respirator?
provided with a positive pressure, loose-fitting face-piece, helmet
What criteria should be followed to determine the adequacy of respirator fit before the actual fit-
test?
make sure the mask fits correctly
What test exercises must the subject perform during a QNFT?
Normal breathing, deep breathing, turning head from side-to-side, moving head up and down, talking,
grimacing, bending over, normal breathing.
Which supervisors are required to receive initial RP training from BE?
The supervisors that have the responsibility of overseeing work activities of one or more persons who must
wear respirators.
Rescue teams shall be properly trained on the use of respirators and develop what?
A workplace-specific written plan to address respiratory training requirements.
Where can respirator training be documented?
EESOH-MIS / OEH-MIS.
To who does BE report the RP program review/evaluation findings and how often must they be
reported?
Aeromedical Council and the Combined Occupational Safety and Health Council; annually.
What should be included in the RP program evaluation report?
Wearer acceptance of respirators,
inspecting respirator program operation,
assessing protection provided by the respirator.
List the personnel required to be members of the installation confined space program team (CSPT).
Ground Safety, FES, BE, and various functional managers.
What are your primary roles as a member of the CSPT?
Evaluating confined spaces for hazards and training personnel.
What type of testing is performed by a workplace member before an entry?
Verification testing.
List the three conditions a space must meet to be considered a confined space.
(a) It is large enough and configured such that an individual can bodily enter the space and perform his or
her assigned work.
(b) It has limited or restricted means of entry or exit.
(c) It is not designated for continuous human occupancy.
Hazards encountered in confined spaces fall into what categories?
Flammability, oxygen, toxicity and other conditions.
Confined spaces are separated into what two categories?
(a) Permit-required confined spaces
(b) Non-permit confined spaces
List the common methods for controlling confined space hazards.
Controlling unauthorized entry & using proper protective equipment.
What are the benefits of using ventilation as a confined space control?
maintains an adequate level of oxygen
Why should you never use pure oxygen to ventilate a confined space?
cause flammable materials
What is a confined space entry permit?
administrative tool used to document the completion of a hazard assessment
When you have to brief assessment hazards and risks within the chain of command. What should
your briefing be tailored to fit?
Situation and conditions.
What is the desired outcome of effective communication?
Agreement among those involved
How does AFI 90−821, Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Program, minimize the incidence of
chemically induced occupational illnesses/injuries?
hazards with using chemicals in the work area.
Explain why laboratories are not covered under the AF HAZCOM Program
governed by AFOSH Standard 48−22
When are consumer products exempt from the HAZCOM Program requirements?
depending on how they are used
Who provides HAZCOM training to workers when they perform duties outside of their normal
AFSC?
The supervisor of the gaining activity.
What’s the difference between an SDS and an MSDS?
SDSs are a replacement to the older MSDSs
When is HAZCOM training required to take place?
- worker’s initial assignment
- new hazard
Name the five items required of written HAZCOM programs by OSHA Standard Title 29 CFR
1910.1200(e).
(1) Inventory of hazardous chemicals.
(2) Obtaining and maintaining SDS.
(3) Labeling requirements for hazardous chemicals.
(4) Procedures for informing/protecting employees conducting non-routine tasks/jobs involving
potentially hazardous chemicals.
(5) Employee training.
Which office functions as the OPR for installation SDS/MSDS management?
BE Flight.
What can be used to provide descriptions of all routine and non-routine work tasks to include
associate hazard and controls?
TO, job safety standards, BE survey letters, operating instructions or specific task lists.
What is the purpose of a shop’s written HAZCOM program?
It indicates/explains how the shop will meet the HAZCOM program requirements.
Where must the shop’s written HAZCOM program be maintained?
In a location that is accessible to all workers.
When is the only time a shop is not required to label a HAZMATs container?
chemical that is intended for the immediate use
What action should you take after you have finished your evaluation of a shop’s HAZCOM
program?
Provide feedback to the workplace supervisor
What is the requirement for an NCO to be a CHO?
Must have attained a 7-level qualification in either a laboratory or BE specialty.
How often must the employer review and evaluate the effectiveness of the written CHP?
Annually.
If a chemical is stored in a non-original container, how must the container be labeled?
The non-original container must be marked with the chemical contents.
When must a laboratory comply with the OSHA HAZCOM standard?
If a chemical substance is produced for another user outside of the laboratory.
What is one of the main reasons you review the chemical inventory during a routine workplace
assessment?
To ensure the workplace actually uses the chemicals listed on the inventory.
What is the value of reviewing shop-specific EESOH-MIS data as part of your workplace
assessment?
It lists and identifies all of the HAZMATs used by all organizations on your base.
Why should you review the HMIRS as part of your chemical/HAZMAT request/authorization
process?
Because it contains a lot of value-added information such as chemical names and synonyms, as well as
ingredients and percentages.
How do supervisors obtain authorization for first time use of a HAZMAT in their work area?
The supervisor must submit an AF Form 3952.
What is your role in the HAZMAT authorization process?
To evaluate the HAZMAT request to determine if there are any occupational health-related concerns.
If you approve/authorize HAZMAT for use, what are you telling the workplace?
That you approve how the HAZMAT is being used and the PPE being used to protect workers.
What are the factors that make biological agents a significant threat?
(1) Small doses can produce lethal or incapacitating effects over an extensive area
(2) They are difficult to detect in a timely manner.
(3) They are easy to conceal and can be covertly deployed.
(4) The large variety of potential biological agents significantly complicates effective prophylactic and
therapeutic treatments.