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True or False.
Ships use dry bulb, wet-bulb, and globe temperature readings to calculate a single number, the WBGT index. They use the WBGT index, along with the individual’s physical exertion level to calculate an individual’s permissible heat exposure limit.
True
What is heat acclimatization?
Appropriate repeated exposure
to heat stress causes a series of physiologic adaptations called acclimatization, whereby the body becomes more efficient in coping with the heat stress.
Personnel acquire heat acclimatization
only gradually, being fully achieved over a __ to___ week level of sustained physical activity.
3 to 4
A hanging DB thermometer shall be permanently mounted at:
watch and workstations throughout the ship where heat-stress conditions may exist. A DB thermometer shall also be mounted in non-air conditioned spaces, not normally manned, in which personnel may have to periodically work or conduct
maintenance, such as storerooms.
Placement of the DB thermometers may be in or out of the ventilation air stream but must be hung at least ____ feet from any supply ventilation terminal/opening.
2 feet
PHEL stands for?
Physiological Heat Exposure Limit
the result of the evaluation indicates a heatrelated case the MDR shall prepare a Heat/Cold Case form _______
(NAVMED 6500/1).
If a heat-stress case results in 5 or more lost workdays, a ___________ shall be submitted per chapter A-6 in addition to the submission of the Heat/Cold Case form.
Mishap Report
True or false. Noise-induced hearing loss is the Fleet’s number one occupational health hazard.
True
The analysis of noise measurements to assess the hazard potential is a complex task that shall be performed by an?
industrial hygienist or occupational
audiologist.
Designated hazardous noise areas and equipment that produce hazardous
sound levels shall be appropriately labeled?
NAVMED 6260/2, Hazardous Noise Warning Decal (8" x 10")
and the NAVMED 6260/2A, Hazardous Noise Labels (2" x 2")
or their equivalents, are approved for marking hazardous noise areas and equipment.
A combination of insert type and circumaural (muff) type hearing protective devices (double protection) shall be worn?
In all areas where sound levels exceed 104 dB
Approved emergency eyewash
equipment shall be capable of flushing the eyes with potable water at a minimum flow rate of 0.4 gallons per minute for ____ continuous minutes.
15
Clearly mark eyewash stations with a green sign with white lettering
stating ________
“EMERGENCY EYEWASH STATION”
What are the most dangerous operations involving small boats?
launching and retrieval
Can the Navy's small boats be used for emergency evacuation?
All the small boats can be used for emergency evacuation
What makes launch and retrieval so dangerous?
human error and mechanical failure of boat davits and launching/retrieval machinery can occur,and when weather and sea state can have its worst effects.
Who acts as roving safety inspectors during their normal tours of a commaand?
Master-at-Arms Force
Routine inspection of all workspaces to identify hazardous conditions and/or unsafe work practices is a basic requirement of what program?
NAVOSH
Who ensures that all workspaces are inspected annually for safety?
Safety Officer
What rank is assigned to perform safety inspections on a workspace?
an experience officer or chief petty officer
Who conducts NAVOSH and Environmental Protection (EP) assessments?
INSURV
A combined NAVOSH/EP assessment will be conducted every ___ months?
36
Who orally reports unsafe or unhealthful working conditions to the chain of command?
All hands
Who provides an interim or final response in writing to the originator of the reported condition under the authority of the safety officer?
Safety officer
What program is designed to monitor the continuance of the health of individuals in the fleet?
Medical surveillance program
In regards to Hazard Severity, what is Category I?
Catastrophic
In regards to Hazard Severity, what is category II?
Critical
In regards to Hazard Severity, what is category III?
Marginal
In regards to Hazard Severity, what is category IV?
Negligible
What is an expression of risk which combines the elements of hazard severity and mishap probability?
Risk Assessment Codes (RAC)
What is OPNAVINST 5100.19?
Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual for Forces Afloat