Test 4 - Work Area Safety

Working around live electrical circuits requires a worker to wear gloves approved by _____. a. ASTM b. OSHA c. FDA d. DOT

a. ASTM

____ respirators purify the air by filtering the air reduce the concentration of substances such as dusts, mists, and fumes. a. Particle removing b. Vapor/gas removing c. Atmosphere-supplying d. Self-contained

a. Particle removing

Safety glasses with side shields should be used when working with ____. a. a grinding wheel. b. computers c. a screwdriver d. other people

a. a grinding wheel.

Painting on a hard hat should be avoided because it might ____. a. cover any safety labels. b. react with the composition of the headwear and reduce its effectiveness. c. be offensive to other workers. d. reduce the thermal properties of the headwear.

a. cover any safety labels.

OSHA Provides regulations to limit the _____. a. exposure to noise. b. number of hours an employee can work. c. speed of machinery in the plant d. waste products that can go in a sewer

a. exposure to noise.

OSHA provides regulations to limit the _____. a. exposure to noise. b. number of hours an employee can work. c. speed of machinery in the plant d. waste products that can go into the sewer.

a. exposure to noise.

Welding creates a bright lights that can damage the ___. a. eyes. b. ears. c. face. d. hands.

a. eyes.

Screwdrivers are a frequent cause of injury to ____. a. hands. b. eyes. c. legs. d. ears

a. hands.

To protect your hands, you should only wear gloves approved by. a. STMA b. ASTM c. DOT d. OSHA

b. ASTM

_______ are cylindrical pieces of foam stamped from a foam sheet. a. Disposable polyurethane foam plugs b. Disposable PVC foam plugs c. Banded ear plugs d. Ear muffs

b. Disposable PVC foam plugs

To check for leaks on a half-mash respirator when inhaling, cover the ____ with the palms of you hands. a. exhalation port. b. cartridges c. directional valve d. sides of the masks

b. cartridges

Hearing protection includes ear plugd, canal caps and ___. a. headphones b. earmuffs c. head bands d. ear wraps.

b. earmuffs

Ear Plugs should be replaced when that are no longer ____. a. covered by warranty b. pliable c. rigid d. inflexible

b. pliable

Sharp objects can pierce the ____ of the shoe resulting in puncture wounds to the foot. a. heel b. sole c. uppers d. steel toe

b. sole

to protect the eyes from welding flash, welders use ___. a. safety classes b. welding helmet c. hard hat d. welding curtain

b. welding helmet

OSHA has set the permissible level at ___ decibels for an eight-hour period. a. 60 b. 40 c. 90 d. 120

c. 90

_____ gloves protest against electrical surges. a. Cloth b. Heat resistant c. Insulated d. Metal mesh

c. Insulated

One of the most common causes of head injuries is ____. a. chemical splashes. b. toxic vapors. c. banging your head into an unseen object. d. welding spatter.

c. banging your head into an unseen object.

Inhalation is the most common way for a(n) ____ to enter the body. a. electrical current b. information c. chemical d. water

c. chemical

A ___ should be worn to protect the face from splashes or flying particles. a. welding mask b. goggles c. face shield d. safety glasses

c. face shield

_____ hazards include anything that can cause cuts scrapes ot impacts. a. fire b. chemicals c. mechanical d. hazardous material

c. mechanical

OSHA defines air as oxygen-deficient if it contains less than ___ percent oxygen. a. 20.2 b. 15.8 c. 28 d. 19.5

d. 19.5

______ are formed when a solid, such as metal, is heated above its boiling point and then condenses in cool air. a. Dusts b. Gases c. Vapors d. Fumes

d. Fumes

______ are similar to safety glasses except that they provide a tighter fit. a. Face shields b. Canal caps c. Welding masks d. Goggles

d. Goggles

_______ shoes provide foot protection against falling objects. a. Reinforced sole b. Electrostatic dissipating c. Rubber d. Steel toe

d. Steel toe

Safety glasses with side shields should be worn with ___ for additional eye protection. a. sunglasses b. shaded lens c. ear plugs d. a welding helmet

d. a welding helmet

Leather shoes are worn during welding to protect the feet from _____. a. sharp metal on the floor. b. extreme temperature. c. UV radiation. d. stray drops of molten metal.

d. stray drops of molten metal.

When working under equipment or personnel, ____. a. head protection is needed. b. eye protection is needed. c. the use of fall arrest equipment is required. d. entering plant production areas is prohibited.

a. head protection is needed.

Clothing worn to protect against electrical shock must be ____. a. non-conductive b. conductive c. flame resistant d. designed for the voltage to which they will exposed.

a. non-conductive

Glass G hard hats are ____ and provide some protective form with live electrical circuits. They are tested at 2200 volts. a. non-conductive b. conductive c. called bump hats d. designed for the electrical trade

a. non-conductive

A ____ respirator only covers the nose and mouth of the user. a. quarter-mask b. half-mask c. full-mask d. hood

a. quarter-mask

The first step in inserting a foam ear plus is to ____. a. roll and compress the plug between your thumb and forefinger. b. wet it slightly. c. press firmly into the ear canal. d. flatten the plug with the heel of your hand.

a. roll and compress the plug between your thumb and forefinger.

A certification from a physician is require before ____. a. using air breathing apparatus. b. working out on a treadmill at the company fitness center. c. operating a conveyor. d. working in confined spaces.

a. using air breathing apparatus.

_____ wounds are caused by narrow sharp objects penetrating deep into the skin tissue. a. cut b. abrasion c. puncture d. chemical

c. puncture

Before workers work in areas that require _____, they should have a medical exam to determine if they have a preexisting health problem. a. safety glasses b. ear plugs c. respirators d. hard hats

c. respirators

When working in areas that have extremely respiratory conditions, such as a confined space with toxic fumes, a _____ should be used. a. HEPA filter b. disposable mask d. full mask

c. self-contained breathing apparatus

Personal protection devices, such as safety glasses and welding helmet, should be inspected ____. a. for an ASTM rating b. for EPA compliance c. to ensure they are not damaged and have a proper fit. d. bi-monthy

c. to ensure they are not damaged and have a proper fit.