Chapter 2 "Safety"

How long does it take for lineman's gloves, used on HV hybrid electric cars, to deteriorate?

6 to 8 months

Use a Type ______________________________ fire extinguisher on burning wood, paper, or textiles.

A

Short-term exposure

Acute hazard

VOCs in the atmosphere cause air pollution such as ______________________________ and ______________________________.

Any order: photochemical smog, ground level ozone.

Breaking a liquid into droplets

Atomization

Odorless but toxic

Carbon monoxide

What toxic, odorless gas is produced by a running engine?

Carbon monoxide

Removes contaminants from the air the technician breathes

Cartridge-type respirator

Long-term health damage

Chronic hazard

Burning paper

Class A fire

Burning paint thinner

Class B fire

Burning electric motor

Class C fire

Fires from combustible metals produce what type of fire?

Class D

Burning metal

Class D fire

A flaming fuse box should be sprayed with what type of fire extinguisher?

Dry chemical

Worn during sanding, will not protect against the dangers of breathing certain mists or vapors

Dust mask

Volatile liquid

Explosion hazard

Grinding and cutting requires which safety equipment?

Face shield,Leather gloves,Dust mask

A mist results from a volatile liquid evaporating into the air. T/F

False

If you get a metal particle in your eye, rub your eye. T/F

False

Isocyanate exposure always causes an immediate reaction. T/F

False

Isocyanates are absorbable only through the skin. T/F

False

The primary chemical hazards encountered in the collision repair shop are found in the vehicle's body parts. T/F

False

When sanded, aluminum creates a harmless dust. T/F

False

A paint that causes an acute reaction?

Isocyanate paint

What kind of gloves should you wear when mixing paint?

Neoprene

Do not protect eyes against all particles and liquids

Safety glasses

Provide superior eye protection

Safety goggles

Caused by exposure to isocyanates

Sensitization

All of the following are examples of hazardous air pollutants except:

Sodium azide

Provides the technician with clean air from outside the spray area

Supplied-air respirator

______________________________ is a measure of the amount of paint that coats a surface compared to the amount of paint that is actually sprayed.

Transfer efficiency

A powered respirator uses a battery-powered fan to pull air through an activated carbon filter.

True

A straightening machine is a piece of tension-repair equipment that is capable of producing ten tons of force. T/F

True

Inhalation of isocyanates can lead to sensitization. T/F

True

Less-populated areas in the United States must adhere to stricter EPA requirements. T/F

True

Neoprene gloves are impervious to solvents. T/F

True

Never crawl under a vehicle that is supported only by a floor jack. T/F

True

Right-to-know laws require employers to inform workers about the hazardous chemicals in the workplace. T/F

True

Sensitization may occur when isocyanates are absorbed through the skin or mucous membranes. T/F

True

The cartridge-type respirator uses an activated carbon cartridge to absorb the harmful chemicals in paint vapor and mists. T/F

True

The collision repair shop is responsible for the hazardous waste it generates, even after the disposal company picks it up. T/F

True

The employer is required to have an MSDS for each product in the shop. T/F

True

When grinding, you should wear long pants, long sleeves, and high-top shoes. T/F

True

Painting with isocyanate containing paint requires all of the following safety equipment:

a cartridge-type respirator, a paint suit, a spray sock, safety glasses

The replacement of all the contaminated air in a confined area, such as a paint mixing room or paint storage room, is called a(n) ______________________________.

air change

When a volatile liquid is ______________________________, or broken up into small droplets, the mist created presents an even greater explosion hazard than the liquid itself.

atomized

Before welding, make sure the ______________________________ of the panel being repaired is accessible.

back

Hazardous solvents can enter the ______________________________ and travel to various organs.

bloodstream

Make sure gas cylinders are ______________________________ or otherwise secured in place against a wall or on a cart.

chained

A(n) ______________________________ hazard can cause long-term health damage.

chronic

Sanding body filler and paint produces harmful ______________________________.

dust

Volatile liquids are the primary ______________________________ hazard encountered by the collision repair technician.

explosion

When lifting heavy objects, keep your back straight and lift with your ______________________________.

legs

Air taken from outside the building that is used to replace air discharged through the spray booth is called ____.

make-up air

A(n) ______________________________ should be available to separate an unconscious person from a source of electrical current.

nonconductive pull hook

A fire needs combustible material, heat, and ______________________________ in order to burn.

oxygen

The inflammation of muscles or tendons caused by performing the same action again and again is called ______________________________ injury.

repetitive stress

A(n) ______________________________ respirator provides the technician with clean, safe air from outside the spray area.

supplied-air

Never use ______________________________ or a Type A fire extinguisher in an attempt to put out a liquid fire.

water