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What is Subpart I ? |
Personal Protective Equipment |
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Describe the two primary means of protecting employees from workplace hazards PRIOR to considering personal protective equipment (PPE) |
-Feasible engineering -Workplace controls |
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List examples of PPE that is used to protect the EYE's? |
-Safety glasses -Saftety goggles |
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List an example of PPE that is used to protect the FACE? |
Face sheilds |
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List an example PPE that is used to protect the HEAD ? |
Hard hat |
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List an example of PPE used to protect the FEET ? |
Safety shoes |
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List an example of PPE used to protect the HANDs and ARMs ? |
Gloves |
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List an example of PPE used to protect the BODY ? |
Vests |
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List some examples of PPE used to protect HEARING ? |
- earplugs - earmuffs |
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PPE is the last level of control T or F ? |
True |
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If machine for work environment can be physically changed to previous employees exposure to the potential hazard then the hazard can be eliminated with an __________? |
Engineering control |
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If employees can be removed from exposure to the potential hazard by changing the way they do their jobs, the hazard can be eliminated with a ________? |
Work practice control |
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What are some examples of work practice controls? |
- the use of wet methods to suppress dust - personal hygiene - good housekeeping and maintenance - job rotation of workers |
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Employees that are required to use PPE must be trained to know at least the following: |
- when PPE is necessary - what type of PPE is necessary - how to use the necessary PPE - limitations of the PPE - proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of PPE |
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What are the three classes of hard hats? |
- Class G (formely class A) - Class E (formely class B) - Class C |
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When are Class G hard hats used ? |
-General service -providing good impact protection |
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When are class E hard hats used ? |
-Electrical work -protect against falling objects, high voltage shocks, and burns. |
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Forklift operators must be retrained every three years and if equipment or working conditions change? T or F |
True |
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Only persons at least 17 may operate a forklift except in farm work? T or F |
False, at least 18 |
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Turning on a ramp does not affect the stability of a forklift? T or F |
False |
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Forklift operators can increase stability by crossing obstacles like a railroad track at a 45 degree angle? T or F |
True |
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Load weight does not affect stability? T or F |
False |
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When lifting a load, you should tilt the mast back slightly to a traveling position before backing away? T or F |
True |
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The best traveling position is keep the forks on a forklift about 14 inches from the floor? T or F |
False, about 4-6 " |
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The higher you raise your mast, the more it wobbles and the less stable the forklift and load become? T or F |
True |
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When stacking or unstacking, always approach the load straight on and remove it by backing straight out? T or F |
True |
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Your load on a forklift is more likely to spill if you stop or turn quickly? T or F |
True |
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Always take a loaded forklift down a ramp in forward end up in reverse? Tor F |
False, its the total opposite |
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Keep at least 1 truck length between you and other vehicles when traveling? T or F |
False, at least 3 truck lengths |
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Never drive up to someone standing next to a fixed object like a dock? T or F |
True, because someone could get crushed |
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You must lower the forks, put the controls in neutral, set the parking brake and turn off the truck anytime you go 25 feet away from the forklift or if it is out of your direct view? T or F |
True |
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A larger forklift can be used safely to raise equipment off the ground so mechanics can work under it? T or F |
False |
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Class 7 and other specialized lift trucks tend to require additional training? T or F |
True |
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With an empty truck, you should back up a slope and drive down with the forks facing forward? T or F |
True |
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It's not necessary to level a bridgeplate if the container is strong enough? T or F |
False |
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Driving a forklift with one wheel off the edge of a dock will not risk a tip over? T or F |
False |
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If you feel weak, sleepy, dizzy or start getting a headache while operating a propane truck in a closed storage area it could be carbon monoxide poisoning? T or F |
True |
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Subpart N ? |
Materials Handling and Storage |
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Operating a forklift is just like driving a car? T or F |
False |
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All forklift operators regardless of age or experience must be trained and certified before operating any type of forklift? T or F |
True |
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A missing data plate is called to remove a forklift from service until it is replaced? T or F |
True |
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Smoking, flying in hot work are never allowed in the battery-charging area, the fueling area, or around propane tanks? T or F |
True |
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List the 3 main injuries that occur during material handling, storage, use and disposal? |
1) struck by 2) crushed by 3) back injuries |
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Back injuries account for 20% of all occupational illnesses? T or F |
True |
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List all the different ways back injuries can be prevented with Materials Handling and Storage? |
- attach handles or holders to load - appropiate PPE - use proper lifting techniques |
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What forms of PPE might be used when moving, handling, and storing materials? |
-hand and forearm protection -eye protection -steel toe safety shoes or boots - metal, fiber, or plastic guards to protect the instep area from impact or compression |
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There are specially designed powered industrial trucks that may be used in locations where volatile flammable liquids or gases are handled, processed, or used? T or F |
True |
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Because of the high incidence of back injuries, safe lifting techniques for manual lifting should be demonstrated and practiced at the worksite by employees but not by supervisors? T or F |
False |
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Subpart H ? |
Hazardous Materials |
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Describe the four main employer responsibilities under the HazCom standard? |
1) identify and list hazards 2) provide SDS and labels 3) implement a written HazCom Standard 4) training |
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List 3 components of an appropriate HazCom program? |
-Labels -Access to SDS -Employee training |
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Means the minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off vapor to form an ignitable mixture? |
Flash point |
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Have flash points below 100° F, and are more dangerous than combustible liquids, since they may be ignited at room temperature? |
Flammable liquids |
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Have flash points at or above 100° F ? |
Commbustible liquids |
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Reliable sources of information that one can consult to learn about the fire and explosion risks associated with a liquid? |
-SDS -Manufacturer's label |
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for storage cans used to hold flammable or combustible liquids? - be approved for this use - have a flame arrestor screen - hold no more than 5 gallons - be constructed of sturdy plastic - have a spring-closing lid and spout cover |
Be constructed of sturdy plastic |
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A plan to control hazards associated with flammable and combustible liquids must include what? |
-ventilation -fire control -proper storage -safe handling of liquids -identification and control of ignition sources |
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While working with flammable or combustible liquids keeping the ratio of vapor to surrounding air ABOVE and BELOW the flammable limit is the best way to prevent fires or explosions? T or F |
True |
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To reduce the risk of fire when transferring flammable liquids, what should you use? |
-approved safety cans -a safety pump -a closed piping system -a self-closing safety faucet |
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Materials that react with water must be kept in storage areas with flammable and combustible liquids. This is considered a storage requirement for flammable and combustible liquids? T or F |
False |
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What is the purpose of ventilating areas where flammable and combustible liquids are stored or used? |
To remove vapor from the area in order to prevent explosions |
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Where should ventilation be used? |
Where flammable and combustible liquids are used and stored |
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Pour waste liquid into waste drums, use a funnel when pouring liquid into drums, and put oily rags into metal waste cans with self-closing lids, are all good rules for housekeeping and handling waste regarding flammable and combustible liquids? T or F |
True |
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What type of fire extinguisher should you use to fight fires involving flammable or combustible liquids? |
Class B - flammable or combustible liquids |
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If a flammable or combustible liquid spills, what should you do? |
-contain the spill to prevent spreading -isolate the area to keep others out -place oily rags in a self-closing waste container |
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Exposure to hazardous chemicals in workplaces can cause what? |
-cancer -burns & rashes -dangerous fires -explosions |
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The HazCom Standard does NOT require chemical manufacturers to create chemicals that present NO health or physical hazards? T or F |
True |
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On the outside of containers THAT ARE BEING SHIPPED, they must have a transportation label required by DOT? T or F |
True |
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BEFORE A CHEMICAL IS SHIPPED, it must have a GHS- compliant shipping label? T or F |
True |
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When a chemical is AT THE WORKPLACE the container should have a GHS-compliant shipping label or alternative labels? T or F |
True |
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What industries are covered under the HazCom Standard? |
-General Industry -Ship yard -Marine -Long Shoring -Construction -Chemical Manufacturing |
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What industries are NOT covered in the HazCom Standard? |
-consumer products -food, tobacco, & alcohol -drugs -pesticides -cosmetics -Ionizing & nonionizing material -bio -wood |
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When transporting hazardous chemicals the outer container or box must provide DOT pictograms that are similar to GHS pictograms? T or F |
True |
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Identify this GHS Pictogram? |
Health hazard |
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Identify this GHS Pictogram? |
Gases Cylinder |
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Identify this GHS Pictogram? |
Flammable |
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Identify this GHS Pictogram? |
Corrosion |
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DOT transportation labels and DOT pictograms are required by the Department of Transportation, not by OSHA? T or F |
True |
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DOT transportation labels and DOT pictograms can be used instead of GHS pictograms on the original manufacturer shipping label? T or F |
False |
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Simple asphyxiants, pyrophoric gases, and combustible dust hazards must be addressed on the SDS and on the label? T or F |
True |
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A DOT transport label must include all of the following except _______? -words -a number -color coding -a flashing light -a hazard symbol |
A flashing light |
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Information is always presented in the same order on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)? T or F |
True |
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The Hazard Communication Standard 2012 makes requirements that apply to ___________? |
Both chemical manufacturers and employers who use chemicals at the workplace |
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What must an employer do if hazardous chemicals flow through pipes in the workplace? |
Inform employees of the hazards associated with the chemicals contained in the pipes. |
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What is the best description for these labels? |
Alternative labels that can be used in the workplace |
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Stationary containers at the workplace that contain hazardous chemicals, must be labeled in the same way that all chemical containers in the workplace are labeled? T or F |
True |
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Employers must keep an SDS for each hazardous chemical at the workplace and keep it in paper or electronic format? T or F |
True |
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What must employers include in your training about hazardous chemicals at the workplace? |
-an explanation of OSHA's HazCom Standard -locations of hazardous chemicals -methods to help protect yourself from chemicals -location of SDS library |
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When can a secondary container that contains hazardous chemicals NOT be labeled? |
When a person who transferred the chemical into the secondary container will use the chemical during his or her own work shift |
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Chemicals that present less-severe health hazards |
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This GHS pictogram represents which type of hazard? |
Explosive materials |
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This GHS pictogram represents which type of hazard? |
Acute toxicity |
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This GHS pictogram represents which type of hazard? |
Oxidizers |
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List 4 potential sources of ignition for flammable and combustible liquids? |
-smoking -lightning -open flames -welding |
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A type of laminate glove that resists permeation and breakthrough by an array of toxic/hazardous chemicals? |
Norfoil |
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A type of glove that provides the highest permeation resistance to gas or water vapors; frequently used for ketones and esters? |
Butyl |
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A glove that is highly resistant to permeation by chlorinated and aromatic solvents? |
Viton |
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A type of glove that provides protection against a wide variety of solvents, harsh chemicals, fats and petroleum products and also provides excellent resistance to cuts, snags, punctures and abrasions? |
Nitrile |
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A glove that protects against cuts, flashes, and abrasion? |
Kevlar |
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A type of glove that protects against cuts and lacerations? |
Stainless steel mesh |
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Subpart Z ? |
Toxic and Hazardous Materials |
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Subpart J ? |
General Enviornmental Controls |
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Subpart R ? |
Special Industries |
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Subpart O ? |
Machinery and Machine Guarding |
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Where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gasses or vapors, liquids, combustible dust, or ignitable fibers or flyings? |
Hazardous locations (defined by The National Electrical code-NEC) |
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What are the 3 hazardous class location types? |
Class 1 Locations - Gas and Vapors Class 2 Locations - Combustible dusts Class 3 Locations - Easily ignitable fibers & flyings |
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Dock boards ( bridge plates) must support ______ the weight of equipment + load + person? |
4x |
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Slings should be inspected everyday before use and where service conditions warrant? T or F |
True |
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Regularly lubricating ropes and chains will NOT lengthen its life? T or F |
False, you should lubricate ropes and chains regularly. |
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NYLON slings should not be used where fumes, vapors, sprays, mists, or liquids of acids or phenolics are present and shall not exceed _____ degees? |
180° |
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POLYESTER polypropylene slings should not be used where vapors, fumes, mists or liquid of caustics are present and shall not exceed ______ degrees? |
200° |
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Fittings must be at least as strong as that of the sling? T or F |
True |
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In buildings under construction, don't place stored materials with in ______ feet of a hoist way or floor opening? |
6 ft |
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Employees who work on stored materials in silos, hoppers, or tanks, must be equipped with life lines and harnesses? T or F |
True |
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When storing bricks you should not stack them more than ______ feet high, and should taper back a loose brick stack after its ______ feet high? |
7ft , 4ft |
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Use an enclosed shoot when you drop material more than ______ feet outside of a building? |
20 ft |
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When removing materials through floor openings, the opening must be less than ______ percent of the whole floor? |
25% |
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Back injuries account for 20% of all occupational illnesses T or F? |
True |
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With material handling and storage, list all the different ways back injuries can be prevented? |
-attatch handles and holders to loads -appropiate PPE -use proper lifting techniques |
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There are specially designed powered industrial trucks that may be used in locations where volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases are handled, processed, or used T or F? |
True |
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Because of the high incidence of back injuries, safe lifting techniques for manual lifting should be demonstrated and practiced at the work site by employees but not by supervisors T or F? |
False |
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Forklift operators must be trained every three years and if equipment or working conditions change T or F? |
True |
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Only persons at least 17 may operate a forklift except in form work? T or F |
False, must be 18 years of age |
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Turning on a ramp does not affect the stability of a forklift? T or F |
False |
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Forklift operators can increase stability by crossing obstacles like a railroad track at a 45 degree angle? T or F |
True |
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Load weight does not affect stability? T or F |
False |
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When lifting a load, you should tilt the mast back slightly to a traveling position before backing away? T or F |
True |
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The best traveling position keeps the forks about 14 inches from the floor? T or F |
False, 4-6" above the floor |
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The higher you raise your mast, the more it wobbles and the less stable the forklift and load become? T or F |
True |
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When stacking or unstacking, always approach the load straight on and remove it by backing straight out? T or F |
True |
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Your load is more likely to spill if you stop or turn quickly? T or F |
True |
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Always take a loaded forklift down a ramp in forward and up in reverse? T or F |
False, its the opposite |
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Keep at least 1 truck length between you and other vehicles when traveling in a forklift? T or F |
False, keep atleast 3 truck lengths |
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Never drive up to someone standing next to a fixed object like a dock? T or F |
True, because someone could get crushed |
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You must lower the forks, put the controls in neutral, set the parking brake and turn off the truck anytime you go 25 feet away from the forklift or if it is out of your direct view? T or F |
True |
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A larger forklift can be used safely to raise equipment off the ground so mechanics can work under it? T or F |
False |
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Class 7 and other specialized lift trucks tend to require additional training? T or F |
True |
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With an empty truck, you should back up a slope and drive down with facing forward? T or F |
False |
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It's not necessary to level a bridgeplate if the container is strong enough? T or F |
False |
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Driving one wheel off the edge of a dog will not risk a tip over? T or F |
False |
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If you feel weak, sleepy, dizzy or start getting a headache while operating a propane truck in a closed storage area it could be carbon monoxide poisoning? T or F |
True |
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What is subpart N ? |
Materials Handling and Storage |
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Operating a forklift is just like driving a car? T or F |
False |
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All forklift operators regardless of age or experience must be trained and certified before operating any type of fork lift? T or F |
False, you must be 18 and you must be trained and certified |
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Smoking, flames, and hot work are never allowed in the battery-charging area, the fueling area, or around propane tanks? T or F |
True |
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List the 3 main injuries that occur during material handling, storage, use and disposal |
-struck by -crushed by -back injury |
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What is subpart Z ? |
Toxic and Hazardous substances? |
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Describe the four main employer responsibilities under the HazCom standard? |
1) Identify and list hazardous chemicals in their workplace 2) Provide SDS and labels for each hazardous chemical 3) Implement a written HazCom program that includes labels, SDS, & employee training 4) Communicate hazard info to employees |
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Ttttttttttt |
F#fffffffff |
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Examples of some combustible dust are : |
-Saw dust -Sugar dust -Flour dust-Coal dust -Resin dust -Aluminum dust -Rubber dust -Nylon Fiber -and more |
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If one of the elements of the explosion pentagon is missing, a catastrophic explosion will occur T or F? |
False, all elements have to occur in order for an explosion |
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Name the five (5) factors known as the Dust Explosion Pentagon |
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The ease of ignition and the severity of a combustible dust explosion are typically influenced by particle size. What other factors can influence the explosiveness of combustible dust? |
- humidity - moisture - oxygen - shape - concentration of dust |
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Any finely divided solid material that is 420 microns or smaller in diameter and presents a fire or explosion hazard when dispersed and ignited in the air? |
Combustible dust |
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What five industries account for more than 70% of inspections under the in NEP? |
1) Rubber & plastic production 2) Chemical Industries 3) Metal products 4) Food products 5) Wood products |
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What are the top 3 combustible dust related violations? |
1) HazCom 1910.1200 2) Housekeeping 1910.22 3) Powered Ind. Trucks 1910.178 |
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Meaning to burn down? |
Deflagration |
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What is the title of the safety and health bulletin regarding combustible dust issued by OSHA in 2005? |
Combustible Dust in Industry: Preventing and Mitigating Effects of Fire & Explosions |
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Secondary explosions can be far more destructive than primary explosions. Explain why? |
Because the increased quantity of concentration and dispersed combustible dust. |
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Describe atleast 2 main causes of machine accidents? |
1) NOT using lockout/tagout 2) Missing or loose machine guards |
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List atleast 3 of the requirments for safeguards? |
1) Secure the safeguard 2) Create no new hazards 3) Prevent contact with potential hazards |
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List 5 machinery parts that pose hazards when unguarded or improperly guarded? |
1) Belts 2) Chains 3) Cranks 4) Couplings 5) Flywheels |
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List atleast 5 types of machine guards? |
1) Fixed 2) Interlocked 3) Adjustable 4) Self -adjusting 5) I dont know 5 couldnt find the damn thing |
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List at least 3 types of devices to safegurd machines? |
1) Pull back 2) Restraint 3) Gates |
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Engineering and work practices are the best way to control hazards T or F? |
True |
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What are the frequently most cited violations involving machine equipment? |
-Machine guards -Point of operation -Grinders -Pulleys |
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A point where work is performed on the material, such as cutting, shaking, boring, or forming a stock must be guarded? |
Point of operation |
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What is the purpose of safeguards? |
To provide a physical barrier to the machine |
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Provides a barrier - a permanent part of the machine, preferable to all other types of guards? |
Fixed guard |
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When this type of guard is opened or removed, the tripping mechanism and/or power automatically shuts off or disengages, and the machine cannot cycle or be started until the guard is back in place? |
Interlocked |
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A guard that provides a barrier which may be adjusted to facilitate a variety of production operations. This device is subject to human error? |
Adjustable |
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A guard that provides a barrier which moves according to the size of the stock entering the danger area. This device avoid potential for human error? |
Self-Adjusting guard |
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A device that utilizes a series of cables attached to the operator's hands, wrists, and/or arm. Withdraws hands when the side/arm begins to descend? |
Pullback device |
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A device that uses cable or strap attached to the operator's hands and at a fixed point. It must be adjusted to let the operators hands travel within a predetermined safe area? |
Restraint Device |
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A device located around the perimeter of or near the danger area. The operator must be able to reach the cable to stop the machine and must be manually restarted. The operator must have both hands on the button at the same time in order to activate the machine? |
Safety Tripwire Cables |
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Requires constant, concurrent pressure to activate the machine? |
Two-handed Control |
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Movable barrier device which protects the operator at the point of operation before the machine cycle can be started. This device provide safety to the operator and pedestrian traffic? |
Gate |
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Emergency stop controls have to be prominent and readily accessible for all emergencies T or F? |
True |
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When working with robots, most injuries occur from what? |
Maintenance and repair |
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Most common technique in robots is to use a permeable guard with a fixed guard T or F? |
True |
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A miscellaneous aid that do not give complete protection from machine hazard, but do provide some protection from flying particles, splashing cutting oils, or coolants? |
Protective Sheilds |
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Detects presence of a person and prevents dangerous parts of machine from moving when in that area? |
Presence sensing guards |
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When the periphery of a blade of a fan is less than _____ feet above the floor or working level, the blades must be guarded with a guard having openings no larger than _____ inch? |
7 feet 1/2 inch |
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Any rotating parts less than _____ feet or less must be guarded? |
7 feet |
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What are some woodworking machinery hazards? |
-lacerations -amputations -severed fingers -blindness -electrocution -long term excessive noise |
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Sawdust is a group A carcinogen T or F? |
True |
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Wood dust can cause an allergic reaction T or F? |
True |
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RPM? |
Revolutions per minute |
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The RPM rating of a grinding wheel must be compatible with the RPM grinding motor T or F? |
True |
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Work rest on off machines must be kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of _____ inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the will and the rest, which may result in wheel breakage? |
1/8 inch |
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What are the two components of abrasive wheel machinery? |
-Abrasive grains -Bonding Materials |
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The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue must never exceed blank inch? |
1/4 inch |
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Whose responsibility is it to train and enforce employees? |
Supervisors |
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Whose responsibility is it to ensure all machinery is properly guarded? |
Management |
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A fine particle that can present an explosion when its expanding up in the air under certain conditions? |
Combustible dust |
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Under the NEP, the hazard communication standard is the standard most frequently cited with respect to combustible dust related hazards, followed by the housekeeping standard T or F? |
True |
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Hooks, rings, oblong links, or other attachment, when used with alloy steel chains, must have a rated capacity at least equal to that of the chain T or F? |
True |
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3 general safety principles in materials handling, storage use, and disposal? |
-administrative controls -Aware of ergonomic priciples -training and education |
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Powered Industrial Truck training is consisted of what 3 parts? |
1st- formal (lexure and discussion) 2nd - practicle (exercises and hand on) 3rd - evaluation (trainee is capable of operating PIT) |
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Prevention of some injury should receive special emphasis T or F? |
True |
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A projecting member that extends from a main structure to either provide additional stability or support? |
Outrigger |
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A worker who prepares heavy equipment or loads of material for lifting? |
Rigger |
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Forklift trucks, tractors, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, and other specialized industrial trucks powered by electrical or internal combustion engines? |
Powered Industrial Trucks |
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To line or support with a framework for timber? |
Crib |
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The one who can identify health and safety hazards in the workplace and has the authority to correct them? |
Competent person |
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A wedge or block for steadying a body and holding it motionless, for filling in excess space, or for preventing the movement of a wheel? |
Chock |
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Labels must be updated within ______ months of receiving updated SDS? |
6 months |
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In the revised Hazard Communication Standard, employers must be in compliance by what date? |
December 2016 |
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The MSDS had ______ sections and is now called the SDS with _____ sections. |
Had 9 sections ; now has 16 sections |
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Employers must keep SDS for _____ years? |
30 years |
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We have gone from "The Right to Know" to "The Right to Understand" T or F? |
True |
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Training under the new HazCom Standard must be completed by what date? |
December 1, 2013 while full compliance with the final rule by 2015 |
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The document entitled "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals", is commonly referred to as ________? |
The Purple Book |
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What are the major changes to the Hazard Communication Standard? |
-Hazard classification -Labels -Safety Data Sheets |
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List atleast 5 sections in a SDS? |
-Identification -Hazard identification -Storage and handling -Fire fighting measures -First-Aid measures |
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Occurs when grain clumps together, because of moisture or mold, creating an empty space beneath the grain as it is released? |
Bridging |
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Area of a building separated from the remainder of the building by construction having a fire resistance of at least one hour and having all communicating openings properly protected by the simply having a fire resistance rating of at least one hour? |
Fire area |
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A container so sealed by means of a lid or other device that neither liquid nor vapor will escape from it at ordinary temperatures? |
Closed container |
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Any can, barrel, or drum? |
Container |
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The boiling point of a liquid at a pressure of 14. 7 pounds per square inch absolute (psia). this pressure is equivalent to 760 millimeters of mercury (760 mm Hg) ? |
Boiling point |
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Approved or listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory? |
Approved |
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A material which is dispensed from its container as a missed, spray, or foam by a propeller under pressure? |
Aerosol |
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A closed container having a liquid capacity over 60 U.S. gallons and not intended for fixed installation? |
Portable tank |
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An approved container, of not more than 5 gallons capacity, having a spring closing lid and spout cover and so designed that it will safely relieve internal pressure when subjected to fire exposure? |
Safety can |
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The pressure, measured in pounds per square inch (absolute) exerted by a volatile liquid? |
Vapor pressure |
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Includes all concentrations of flammable vapor or gas in air, in which a flash will occur or a flame will travel if the mixture is ignited? |
Flammable range but can also be reffered to as the Explosive range |
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PHA ? |
Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) - is a careful review of what could go wrong and what safeguards must be implemented to prevent releases of hazardous chemicals |
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The transfer of large quantities of flammable or combustible liquids shall be through piping by means of pumps or water displacement. EXCEPT AS REQUIRED IN PROCESSING EQUIPMENT, GRAVITY FLOW SHALL NOT BE USED. T or F? |
True |
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Metal drums with DOT specifications can hold______ gallons max for each category of flammable liquids? |
60 gallons |
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Approved portable tanks can hold ______ gallons max for each category of flammable liquids? |
660 gallons |
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Storage of incompatible materials that create a fire exposure (for example, oxidizers, water reactive chemicals, certain acids, and other chemicals) is not permitted T or F? |
True |
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What are the two primary hazards associated with flameable and combustible liquids? |
-explosion -fire |
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The lower the flashpoint, the greater the hazard T or F? |
True |
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What is an example of a Class 1A, 1B and 1C flammable liquid? |
Class 1A - Ethyl Ether Class 1B - Gasoline Class 1C - Turpentine |
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Generated by contact of the decinerated materials? |
Static Electricity |
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How to reduce static electricity? |
-bonding -grounding |
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Used for the prevention of fire and explosion. It is considered adequate if it is sufficient to prevent accumulation of significant quantities of vapor air mixtures in concentration over 14 of the lower final limit? |
Ventillation |
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How to know if there is adequate ventilation? |
Use air monitoring |
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Prevents fire flash back into can contents? |
Flame Arrestor Screen |
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What is a good reference on Flammable and Combustible Liquids? |
National Fire Protection Association Standard No.30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code |
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Lumber piles should not exceed _____ feet in height but if it is manually handled it should not exceed _____ feet? |
20ft ; 16ft |
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Store flammable or combustible liquids according to their fire characteristics T of F? |
True |