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In 1867, which state began to use factory safey inspectors?
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Massachusetts
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The safety law passed by the state of Massachusetts in 1867 required that?
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all hazardous machinery be safeguarded
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In 1924, the first respirator appeared in what industry?
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Chemical Plants
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The occupational safety and health act of 1970 applied mainly to which industries/agenicies?
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Prive Industry
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Who is the approval authourity for the state safety plans?
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The secretary of Labor
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under the occupational sfaety and health act, who is accountablle for employee violations of safety and health standards?
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employer
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before the creation or revision of an occupational safety and health act safety standard, the standard must be?
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brought before formal public hearing
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How were federal agencies required to folloe the occupational safety and health act?
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Executive orders
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What factor has forced a reduction in the number of general workplace safety inspections?
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budgetary constraints
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who has the primary responsibility for the mishap prevention program?
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commanders
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which incident would be an air force mishap? An unplanned event
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that results in injury or illness to non-DOD personnel caused by AF operations
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The occupational safety and health act (OSHA) of 1970 was passed to ensuren that?
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work places would be safe and healthful
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who has the ultimate responsibility for AF safety programs?
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AF chief of safety (AFSE)
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which staff is responsible for developing AF occupational safety and health (AFOSH) standards supplements for unique operations fo which safety and health guidance does not exist?
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Major command (MAJCOM) safety
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who has the responsibility of making sure that off duty safety briefings are provided to all personnel?
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commander
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who manages the mishap prevention program for the wing commander?
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ground safety manager
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what percentage of mishap causal factors is contributed to human factors?
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80 to 90%
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Which example describes an attitudinal factor in relation to human factors in the mishap prevention program?
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reacting psychologically to situations according to previously habitual learned responses
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In relation to human factors in the mishap prevention program, people's attitude may be expected to remain unchanged
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as long as the attitudes serve and satisfy their needs
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In relation to human factors in the mishap prevention program, people who can be expected to generally dislike safety rukes and regulations are those who
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dislike rules and regulations
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an effective mishap prevention program begins with
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good intra-office discipline
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which service can other military services provide to your safety program?
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Courtesty reports
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which organization can provide consultant services on a safety problem?
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national safety council
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the OSHSA and Bureau of labor statistics (BLS) are organizations within which agency
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department of labor
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which organization mission is to assure the safety and health of americas workers by setting and enforcing standards and providing training?
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occupational safety and health adminstration
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your office has received a large number of complaints about your traffic flow at an intersection close to the base. which non-air force agency or agencies do you contact as you try to solve the problem?
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local law enforcement
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which union official is responsible for enforcing the safety parts of the union contract?
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steward
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which way the safety office uses to educate personnel should be kept short, concise and to the point?
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bulletins
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which Air force- wide campaign has run annually since the early 1980's?
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101 critical day of summer
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what air force publications serves as a formal contracts between air education training command and the functional user to show which of the overall training requiements for an AF speciality code are taught in fornal school and correspondence courses?
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speciality training standard
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who determines training requirements and ensures implementation of training programs for AF safety training?
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AF career fiels manager (AFCFM) for safety
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who develops and coordinations training policy and program changes with work centers?
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unit training manager
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who is responsible for maintaining AF form 623, on the job training record or other approved training records of assigned airmen?
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safety supervisor
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who is responsible for identifying trainee's strenghts and areas needing improvements?
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Task certifier
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major command functional managers and supervisor at all levels use career field education and training plan(CFETP) to make sure that
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a comprehensive and cohensive training program is available for each person in the speciality
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how often is the career field education & training plan (CFETP) reviewed to valiadate currency?
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annually
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how much time are safety students normally allotted to complete a career development course(CDC)
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12 months
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what are the preequististics for a 7 level upgrade trainee to attend to attend the craftsman residnet course
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6 month upgrade training, completion of min. core training tasks and recommendation by supervisor
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in reference to the supervisory roles in training, one ofthe best ways a supervisor can improve productivity and espirit de corps is to
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have an effective training program in place
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what is the most approriate means used to measue knowledge-oriented objectives?
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written test
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what action serves as an invaluable tool ehrn assessing what the trainee already knows?
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giving trainee a pre-test
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when coducting an evaluation of a new trainee, what is the first thing you should determine?
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objective
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what is the desired education level for a safety craftsman?
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associate degree
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what is considered one of the best investment any safety office can make?
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training
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what is one of the more common ways to provide training and save money?
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distance learning course
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which agency or individual manages and tracks training for all safety personnel through the use of a computer database program?
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MAJCOM's
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which selection of the AF manpower standard 106A describes the duties of a wing safety office during normal peacetime operations?
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process oriented description
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when determing the manpwer needed for the base safety office, you can submit a various request to the AF manpower standard 106A when the safety office
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is performing tasks above and beyond those found on the process anakysis survey
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what is the overall goal of risk management?
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to reduce the hazards and risk to personnel to an acceptable level while continuing to execute the required missions successful
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what is the cornerstone of the operational risk managemnet (ORM) program?
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early education in risk management principle and tools
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the goals of operational risk management (ORM) include all the follow except
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accepting risks at the appropriate level to preserve mission accomplishment
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the AF manpower standard 106A applies to
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AF special Operations Command
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what operations risk management(ORM)term describes the expected consequencws of an event in terms of mission impact,injury and property damage
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severity
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Which operation risk management (ORM) hazard identification tool are tool are the most poweful and is effective in capturing hazard data about failure modes
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what if
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whch level of risk management is helpful in choosing an appropriate courses of action when an unplanned event occurs durning execution of planned operation
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time- critical
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which level of risk management should be used on high priority or high visibility risk?
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strategic
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Which basic principle of operational risk management(ORM) helps maximize unit capability by weighing risks aganist opportunities
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accept risks when the benefits outweigh the cost
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the basic cause factors of miship fall into which cateogies as the contributors to successful mission?
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man, media, machine and management
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which mishap-causing element of 5-Model produces the majority of mishaps
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man
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How many steps are in the operationla risk managment (ORM) process
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6
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which step of the operational risk management (ORM) process involoves investing specfic strategies and tools the reuce, mitigate, or eliminate the risk?
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analyze risk control measures
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canceling a mission altoghther is employing wwhich risk control option
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avoidance
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Opting to send an unmanned drone instead of a manned aircraft into a hostile fire environment is employinng which risk control option?
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Transference
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a procedure used by supervisors and employees to assess the hazards associated with a work procedure and determine the safest and most efficient means of doing a given task bst defines
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job safety analysis
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the steps of conducting a job safety anaysis (JSA) includes all of the following except
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Mitigating the risks involved with completing
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an analysis of the detailed procedures could lead to hazards defines
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operational hazard analysis
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who has the primary responsibility for identifying work place workers at risk?
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individual
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once a non- imminent danager hazard report is received, it must be acted upon within how many days?
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10
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the office of primary responsbility (OPR) for a hazard report must return the report with action annotated to the safety ofice within how many work days?
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10
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for hazardous reports that involove military unique operations or equipment, what is the highest review level in the appeal proces?
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Appropriate Air Staff Agency
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which hazard abatement measure is the most desirabke way to elimate hazards?
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Planning & engineering
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which hazard abatement measure recommends using protective equipment as a last resort?
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procedural actions
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what are the temporary measures taken to reduce the degree of risk associated with an occupational hazard or deficiency pending completion of an abatement program?
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Interim control measures
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whom should you notify immediately if you encourter an imminent danager situation?
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supervisor
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your hazard abatement recommendations should be
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appropriate and feasible
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what are the two criteria used in determining the prioity with which a hazard should be abated?
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severity and probability
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an asessment ofthe expected consequences if a hazard results in a mishap is called
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severity
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what is an assessment ofthe likelohood that a hazard or deficiency will result in a mishap?
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probability
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mishap probability has how many categories
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4
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who conducts the evaluation and assignment ofrisk assessment codes (RAC)
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the safety, BIO engineering, and fire prevention officials
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which form may be used to post notices of hazards in a work place?
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af form 979 and 1118
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how long must a notice of hazard be posted?
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until the hazard is corrected or for three days, which ever occur first
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the abatement priority number (APN) is a code consisting of a risk assessment code (RAC) and?
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cost effectiveness index
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what information is contained in the AFOSH standard checklist?
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identification of acticity, checklist items, and notation of reference material
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for the best results, wen should you prepare a safety inspection checklist?
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when studying and researching for an inspection
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ultimately the support agreement is negotiated contract based on?
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receiver's needs and suppliers ability to meet those needs
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how often are support agreements reviewed for other than budgetary considerations?
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triennially
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a supplier may not end or reduce support without giving the receiver written notice within how many days?
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180
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A contigency plan contains which parts?
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Basic plan, Table of contents, and annexes
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The safety annex to contigency plans must
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provide guidance for safety reporting, assign mishap prevention responsibilities and specify chain of command
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Operiational plans are most often written at wjat levels?
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wing, base and squardon
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what do peacetime deployments test?
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effectiveness of wartime plans
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site planning is bases on recommendation of facility utilization board (FUB) and approved by?
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wing commander
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which plan is easily upadted and provides flexibility in response to command and installation changes?
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general
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in construction drawing plans for blueprints, in which catergory are utilities and grading plans usually included?
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civil
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what usually precedes the final specifications/blueprints to give base agencies a detailed explanation of construction?
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a project book
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which docement can you use to get started when dealig with a particular contract?
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statement of work
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As safety representative, your main concernn with regard to contract surveillance involves?
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protecting government property and personnel
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what type of contract is used to modify existing facilities?
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construction
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which agency or office performs the pre-award survey?
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defense contract management agency
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Which of the following is not a primary objective of the vision conservation program?
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satisfy AF occupational safety and health concerns
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Who must provide personnel with the approved eye protection required to do their job safely?
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functional manager
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The amount of light to be provided in a given location is based on?
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the purpose for which the location is used
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Noise exposure limits are established by the?
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USAF surgeon general
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Who establishes the monitoring program in the hearing consevation area to ensure compliance with federal laws?
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USAF surgeon general
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In the hearing conservation program , the safety professional?
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conducts follow up inspections to ensure program compliance
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If you were working in a machine shop, your workplace would be designated as a hazardous noise environment when the noise in the shop equals or exceeds?
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85 decibels averaged over an 8 hour period
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When a procedure or piece of equipment exceeds the limits of safe noise exposure, what is the best course of action?
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isolate the procedure or equipment from personnel
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Installing a guard or barrier between the worker and the hazardous operation illustrates the hazard control method of?
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Isolation
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what solution isa last resort for controlling exposure to hazards?
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PPE personal protective equipment
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The push-pull system is an example of which local exhaust ventilation system?
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exterior hood
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what are the two main purposes of a spray booth?
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protect the health of the worker and reduce the fire and explosion hazard
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Which principle accurately describes the difference between local exhaust and general ventilation?
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local exhaust ventilation is usually preferred because it handles a smaller volume of air thena general ventilation
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any type of fan device that aids the flow of air in an area is known as?
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mechanical ventilation
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what agency reviews the initial design foe any ventilation system to be used in the AF environments?
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BIO engineering
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Which of the following conditions creates a hazardous atmosphere?
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the presence of a flammable gas in excess of 10 percent of its lower explosive limit
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Oxygen deficiency is first reached when oxygen content is below?
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19.5 percent
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an atmosphere is considered oxygen- enriched when oxygen content rises above?
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23.5 percent
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who must sign the entry prmit prior to workers enetring a confined space?
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superviosr and entrants
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Name three primary means of rsuce from confined spaces?
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self rescue, centrally located rescue team and organizational rescue team
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All memebers of confined space rescue teams must have hands on training in removing victims at least every?
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12 months
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a toxic gas and vapor concentration of three percent is considered?
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very high
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which type of respirator offers protection aganist light concentations only of gases and vapors?
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chemical cartridge
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When wearing a hose mask respirartor without a blower unit (Type B) what is the maximum distance beyond uncontaminated air that a worker may go?
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75 feet
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self contained breathing apparatus respirators?
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provide complete protection aganist airborne toxicity and oxygen deficiency
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Which type of self contained breathing apparatus is simple to use and requires less regular maintenance than the other SCBA's?
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self generating
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Safety helmets can be broken down into how many types an classes?
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two types, three classes
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Which type and class of safety helmet will ofer protection against lateral blows to the head and reduce the danger of exposure to low voltage electrical conductors?
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type II, class G
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Which type of goggles is designed to protect the eyes from relatively large particles flying fromany direction?
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Chippers
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Which type of goggles should be used when ordinary goggles dust or steam over, affecting the wearer's vision?
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wire screen
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Which type of glove must be used as outer protectipn when rubber insulating gloves are being used ?
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leather
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Rubber insulating gloves in storage must be dielectric tested every?
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12 months
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who is responsible for testing ribber insulating gloves and ensuring relevant records are maintained?
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supervisor
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which class safety toe shoe is the only one approved for use by AF personnel?
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class 75
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which equipment protects the upper part of the foot fom hot metal splashes?
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spats
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A safety belt and harness and assembly must be capable of withstanding a tensile load of at least
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4,000 pounds
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what is the monimom distance a strip of insulating matting must extend past each end of a work area?
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2 feet
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which reason does not constitute a requirements to replace insulating matting?
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it is worn to two-thirds of its original thickness
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whether in use or not, belts,lanyards and lifelines must be inspected at least every
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6 months
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the maximum time and distance between hazardous operations or materials and an emergency shower and eyewash unit are?
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10 second and 100 feet
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Energized circuits located within how many feet of emergency showers must be protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter?
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5
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what elements must be present in order for a fire to start?
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fuel, heat, oxygen and chemical reaction
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if during an annual inspection of the child development center you identify and document several fire deficiences, what should be your next course of action?
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report them to the fire prevention personnel at the fire department for action
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who must approve the use of portable space heaters?
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base Civil engineer
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what minimum distance must be maintained between a heat producing appliance and combustibles?
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18 inches
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during an inspection, if you believe that the facility does not have an adequate number of fire extinguishers, you should?
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refer the facility manager to fire prevention personnel
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in color coding, black lettering should not be used on which backgrounds?
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red and green
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which color code is used for piping system containers that contain radioactive substances?
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Magenta
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which color code is used for designating electrical conduit and unguarded, dangerous parts of machines or energized equipment?
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orange
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which type of hammer is made for heavy hitting?
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sledge
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which of hammer should be used for heading rivets?
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ball pen
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which wrench has the disadvantage of tending to round off the corners of hex nuts?
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adjustable
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which type of chisel should be used to cut sheet metal?
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flat
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which type of pliers is used for general electric work where space is limited?
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long nose
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which screwdriver is especially useful in getting to screws under or behind pieces of equipment?
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off set ratchet
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what common behavior creates safety hazards when using screwdrivers?
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using the wrong kind of screwdriver for the task
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which precaution must you take to avoid possible injury, as well as damages to the saw when you are cutting stock?
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adequately secure the stock
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what factor controls the binding of hacksaw blades?
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set of teeth
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when using files what action frequently leads to puncture wounds?
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failure to use handle
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what is the easiest way to protect the operator of an electrically powered hand tool?
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grounding
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for small capacity electrical tool, double insulation can be provided by?
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encasing the entire tool in a nonconductive material
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on an electrical drill, the chuck?
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must be securely anchored againist the shank of the drill bit
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A twist drill bit four flutes should only be used to
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enlarge cored holes
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when using a portable sander, what should be done to protect the motor form overheating?
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use light pressure
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maintenance on soldering irons and guns is primarily centered on the?
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tips
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on a power-actuated hand tool, the steel muzzle guard must be at least how many inches in diameter to protect personnel from flying particles?
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3 1/2
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to prevent mishaps involoving machinery, the best action, which should be pursued first is?
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engineer hazards out
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which is not a purpose of machine guards?
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to keep material from being thrown into the machine
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in running nip points are a specific dnager of which tyoe of motion?
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rotating
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what hazard is commonly associated with transverse motion?
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the worker may get struck or caught in a pinch by the moving parts
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if a machine guard opens when its stock is moved into a danger area and returns to the rest position when its stock is removed, that guard is?
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self- adjusting
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which type of machine guard is preferred to all others?
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fixed
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which safety device uses operator wristbands to ensure a workers hands are automatically withdrwon from the point of operations?
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pull out
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whiach safety device resemble an interlock machine guard?
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Gate
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to ensure proper layout, equipment and machinery must be arranged?
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to permit an even flow of materials
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In a machine shop how many inches wide should aisles be to permit free movement of workers and equipment?
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36 inches
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the floor loading capacity of machine shop is determined by the ?
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installation Civil engineer
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which traffic stafety course improves driving by identifity and changing behavioral patterns that cause unsafe acts?
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I
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which traffic safety course must be reviewed annually by the installation ground safety manager?
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II
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which traffic safety course may be commander directed for personnel who atre convicted of serious traffic violations?
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V
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who determines (or designates someone to determine) when and where off road vehicles may operate on base?
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installation commander
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an all terrain vehicle is a three or four wheeled vehicle that has low pressure tires and a wheel base of?
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50 inches or less
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what is the the speed limit for forklifts inside the warehouse?
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5 mph
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what is a good way to gauge the impact of your restraint awarness program?
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perform a restraint usage before and after the program
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who regulates the movement of traffic and personnel on an AF installation?
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installation commander
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If your base has no traffic engineer, the installation commander may request assistance from?
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the commander of military traffic management command
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what documents describes the safest and most efficient way to use primary and secondary roads on an installation?
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base traffic circulation plan
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a traffic engineering study would be useful when?
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a hazard report identifies an intersection with high number of accidents
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who is repsonsible for the initial classification of a new laser?
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manufacturer
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which laser is the medium power and requires control measures to prevent viewing of the direct beam?
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3
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Which agency establishes inspection standards for radio frequency radiation safety programs?
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AF safety center
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which agency assists unit commanders and shop supervisors with the development of radio frequency radiation training awareness programs?
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Bioenvironmental engineering
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a radio frequency radiation (RFR) sfaety program should?
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evaluate the exposure potential of a system that emits RFR againist the permissible exposure limit
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which is an example of ionizing radiation?
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gamma rays
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which agency is responsible for providing initial and annual refresher radio frequency radiation training?
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the unit
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refresher training for the radio frequency radiaton awareness program will include all of the following except?
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loactions where the permissible exposure limit can be exceeded
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lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow is caused by?
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activities that have jerky throwing motions
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which factor contributes to work related musculoskeletal disorders by creating pressure over a small area and interfering with blood flow and nerve function?
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mechanical compression
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for a shop where workers are exposed to bloodborne pathogens, when must the exposure control plan be reviewed and updated?
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annually or whenever modified tasks affect exposure
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All AF personnel must wer seatbelts at all times with the exception of?
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AF office of special investigations agents performing protective services
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