4th class A4

After starting up a fire pump the operator should check: Select one: a. suction and discharge pressures b. that the electrical breaker is energized c. all listed items d. the coolant level in the engine

a

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers: a. Are self-expelling b. Are the best for Class "A" fires c. Are the quietest in operation d. Present no hazards during use

a

Combustion: Select one: a. is exothermic, self-sustaining, and can occur in an inert atmosphere b. is always a visible process in that light is given off c. requires the presence of air d. is endothermic and can occur in an inert atmosphere

a

Dry powder fire extinguishers: Select one: a. are used on metal fires b. cannot be used on metal fires c. are multipurpose d. are also called dry chemical extinguishers

a

Emergency response plans are: Select one: a. an important part of an occupational health and safety program in the workplace b. for management use only c. must be keep locked in a secure area to prevent unauthorized access d. are not to be used by operators

a

Fire extinguisher inspections are performed by: Select one: a. the owner or the owner's agent b. the local fire department c. the local fire marshal d. the distributor from whom you purchased the extinguisher

a

Fires have been generally classified into _________ different categories: Select one: a. 5 b. 7 c. 2 d. 4

a

Flaming combustion can only occur when the fuel is in the _________ state: Select one: a. gaseous b. solid c. congruent d. liquid

a

Fuel/air mixtures outside of the flammable range: Select one: a. cannot burn or explode b. can ignite spontaneously c. may explode but not burn d. must have a source of ignition to burn

a

H2S: Select one: a. has caused many deaths in industrial facilities b. is only dangerous in confined spaces c. can always be detected by smell d. has a sweet aromatic scent like perfume

a

If a fuel-air mixture is below the lower flammable limit, the mixture: a. Is said to be lean b. Is explosive c. Is too rich d. Must have a source of ignition

a

Liquid hydrocarbons: Select one: a. give off vapors that will burn b. will burn only in an oxygen rich environment c. result in a class C fire d. will burn

a

One of the common methods of reducing risk is: Select one: a. to reduce exposure to harmful agents through the use of personal protective equipment b. to eliminate hazards with personal protective equipment c. personal protective equipment can be used instead of engineering and administrative controls as a way to save money d. to do work as quickly as possible to reduce exposure time

a

Puddles or accumulations of oil: Select one: a. can lead to class B fires b. are mainly a slipping hazard c. can lead to class A fires d. should be cleaned up weekly

a

Relating to fire extinguishers, the acronym PASS refers to: Select one: a. operating the extinguisher b. recharging the extinguisher c. refilling the extinguisher

a

Relative to personal protective equipment it is the employer's responsibility to: Select one: a. supply and ensure usage b. wear, care for, and maintain c. supply only d. supply, ensure usage, and maintain

a

Safe or standard operating procedures: Select one: a. are created for each job task b. must not be modified or revised c. are not mandatory and can be ignored when it is not convenient to follow them d. are developed by the safety committee

a

The GHS: Select one: a. has been incorporated into WHMIS 2015 b. will not use SDS c. replaces WHMIS 1988 d. stands for Good Harmonized System

a

The employees responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace include: Select one: a. proper use of safety equipment b. consult with workplace health and safety committee representatives c. provision of required safety equipment d. ensuring operation staff is not exposed to health hazards

a

The hazard of high voltage electrical energy: Select one: a. can be caused by overloads b. can be practically reduced by using only low voltage motors in the power plant c. only causes risk to electricians d. is eliminated by the use of arc-flash personal protective equipment

a

The metal cap on high pressure gas cylinders: Select one: a. protect the valve from damage b. are regulated by ASME c. must be in place whenever the cylinder is in use d. must be kept in place at all times

a

The valve that controls the water flow into a dry pipe sprinkler system is called: Select one: a. a dry-pipe valve b. a flow control valve c. a pre-action valve d. a wet pipe valve

a

WHMIS 1988: Select one: a. is being replaced by WHMIS 2015 b. is outdated and has been completely replaced by WHMIS 2015 c. is well coordinated with other regulations around the world d. is being phased in over a period of months and years

a

What tool is used to find hazards in a plant? a. A Hazard Assessment and Identification process b. Employee surveys c. Analyzing accident and incident investigation forms d. Hiring a contractor to clean up the plant site, and review the work

a

What type of fire is an Electrical fire?: Select one: a. Class C b. Class A c. Class B d. Class D

a

When isolating a motor for maintenance you should: Select one: a. all of the above b. install a lockout clamp on the breaker handle c. open the breaker d. place a DO NOT OPERATE tag on the breaker

a

Which is not a hydrocarbon fuel: Select one: a. hydrogen b. Acetylene c. Propane d. diesel

a

Workplace health and safety committees: Select one: a. are not mandatory at all workplaces b. are required by law in all workplaces across Canada c. are composed of management and safety experts d. should not be composed of employees and management personnel

a (20 or more employees)

A Class "B" fire is best extinguished by: Select one: a. creating a chain reaction between the molecules of the burning material b. smothering the burning liquid c. wetting the burning paper or wood d. lowering the temperature of the burning wood or paper

b

A confined space: Select one: a. may become harmful to occupants unless a confined space permit is issued b. requires special procedures to satisfy legal requirements and provide protection for workers c. includes any classroom with only one door d. is any enclosure with limited access and egress

b

A reducing agent or fuel could be: Select one: a. a heavy metal oxide b. carbon monoxide c. hydrogen peroxide d. concentrated Sulphuric acid

b

AFFF fire extinguishers: Select one: a. must have solid AFFF in the nozzle b. are of the stored pressure type c. are not of the stored pressure type d. must have liquid AFFF in the tank

b

An area in which the atmosphere contains dust in concentrations high enough to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures, has an Electrical Classification of: a. Class 1 b. Class 2 c. Class 3 d. Class 4

b

Aqueous Film Forming Foam is not recommended for Class "C" fires as it is: Select one: a. an aqueous film-forming surfactant b. electrically conductive c. less effective than CO2 d. very expensive

b

Aqueous film forming foam agents extinguish a fire by: a. Breaking the chain reaction b. Cooling and smothering c. Sealing vapours, and cooling d. Sealing vapours, cooling, and removing oxygen

b

Confined space entry hazards may include: Select one: a. proper lighting b. lack of ventilation c. a means of entry d. ambient air temperatures

b

Dry powder fire extinguishing agent: Select one: a. is used on class A, B and C fires b. is only used on class D fires c. is the same as dry chemical fire extinguishing agent d. is only used on electrical fires

b

Fall protection equipment is required, in most jurisdictions, for workers working at heights over: a. 10 feet b. 3 metres c. 2.6 metres d. 10 metres

b

Fire pumps: Select one: a. do not require test runs b. can be driven by electric motors or other prime movers c. are the responsibility of the community fire department d. are always driven by electric motors

b

Fire sprinkler systems: Select one: a. should only be tested by the local fire department b. require regular inspection and testing c. are tested weekly d. cannot be tested without damaging the premises

b

If you wish to have more information regarding a controlled product that can be found on the supplier label, where should you look?: Select one: a. the user label b. the MSDS c. the worksite label d. the single use container label

b

In a deluge type sprinkler system: Select one: a. the sprinkler heads are activated by the smoke sensors b. the sprinkler heads are open to atmosphere c. the sprinkler heads are activated by heat d. there are no sprinkler heads

b

In relation to fire or combustion, the term "reducing agent" means: Select one: a. a fire extinguishing agent b. fuel c. oxygen d. a fire retarding agent

b

Rehabilitation of an injured worker is the responsibility of: Select one: a. workers compensation board only b. worker and employer c. worker alone d. employer only

b

Standpipes for firefighters: Select one: a. are used in all tenement buildings b. are used in all buildings higher than three stories c. are used in all buildings three stories high or higher d. are used in all buildings two stories high or higher

b

The most easily damaged part of the gas container is the: Select one: a. foot ring b. cylinder valve c. valve cap d. safety valve

b

The receiver of a safety work permit: a. Relies solely on the issuer to create and maintain a safe work site b. Should work with the Safe Work Permit issuer to ensure a safe work site c. Does not need to hand in the safe work permit at the end of the shift d. Does not need to verify the information the Safe Work Permit issuer put on the permit.

b

WHMIS is: Select one: a. not legally binding in Alberta b. a legal requirement throughout Canada c. only law in Alberta d. is law in some, but not all Canadian jurisdictions

b

WHMIS requires employers to: Select one: a. provide supplier labels b. provide training and education for their employees c. prevent workers from using hazardous products d. allow employees time to obtain the necessary training on their own

b

WHMIS requires workers to: Select one: a. renew their training certificates twice per year b. protect themselves c. prevent the use of hazardous materials d. observe proper operational procedures

b

What is the first step in eliminating hazards in an energy plant? a. Review past accident/incident reports b. Identify the hazards c. survey the employees for ideas on eliminating hazards d. Set up a housekeeping plan to keep the areas clean and free of hazards

b

Which of the following would best apply to confined spaces?: Select one: a. If hazards in a confined space can be eliminated, it becomes an unrestricted space b. You must have a valid entry permit in order to enter a confined space c. In confined spaces, the only hazard is limited entry or exit d. The person who is assigned to monitor, or "tend", the worker in the confined space can only be absent for short periods of time

b

A fire risk assessment: Select one: a. is an ineffective step in fire prevention b. is done daily or weekly in refineries c. can prevent a fire from occurring d. cannot prevent a fire from occurring

c

A high proportion of the reported workplace injuries are from the age group of: a. 25 to 30 b. 30 to 45 c. 16 to 25 d. 45 to 55

c

A jockey pump cycling too frequently would indicate: Select one: a. a faulty pump b. bad pump wiring c. a leak in the fire system d. a bad ground connection

c

A major disadvantage of a floor standing pump extinguisher over a backpack extinguisher is: a. The floor unit has far less capacity b. The backpack unit has twice the range c. Pumping must stop to relocate the floor standing pump d. The floor unit pump is only single acting

c

A safe work permit receiver: Select one: a. has a lower level of responsibility than the issuer b. has a higher level of responsibility than the issuer c. has the same level of responsibility as the issuer d. can transfer the safe work permit to a coworker just coming onto the job

c

All maintenance on portable fire extinguishers must be: a. Completed on all extinguishers in the plant at the same time b. Performed at the work site in case they are required for emergency service c. Contracted out to a certified service company d. Supervised by a National Fire Protection Association employee

c

Emergency evacuation drills: Select one: a. are not part of the emergency response plans b. must be carried out at least twice per year c. are mandatory d. are not mandatory

c

Ensuring the complete isolation of a piece of equipment prior to maintenance is the responsibility of: Select one: a. the Operations Department b. the Plant Safety Committee c. both the Operating and Maintenance Departments d. the Maintenance Department

c

Face shields: Select one: a. are not suitable for chemical protection b. should be worn at all times in power plants c. can help prevent injuries caused by grinding wheel failure d. are never required if appropriate goggles are used

c

Fire extinguishers: Select one: a. are inspected and maintained by the community fire department b. are replaced annually c. require regular inspection d. do not require regular maintenance

c

Fire pumps: Select one: a. pump fire b. must be centrifugal pumps c. increase water pressure in a standpipe or sprinkler system d. are always started manually

c

Fire sprinkler hydrostatic testing should be done _________: a. annually b. monthly c. every 3-5 years d. not required on most sprinkler systems

c

Gas cylinders are usually stored: Select one: a. inside, close to its consuming equipment b. below ground level c. upright and firmly secured to prevent rolling over d. in a well heated room

c

Hazards in a power plant: Select one: a. can be entirely eliminated with procedures b. can be eliminated with PPE c. cause risk of injury and/or death d. can be eliminated with proper engineering

c

High pressure gas cylinders should: Select one: a. be carried by at least two people because of their weight b. be rolled on their bottom edge to reduce back strain c. be moved with proper equipment d. always be carried, never rolled

c

Hot work permits: Select one: a. apply to any work carried out where air temperatures exceed a specified threshold b. cannot be used for cold work or work carried out in frigid weather c. address risks specific to work that could provide a source of ignition in a potentially explosive atmosphere d. can be used for confined space entries in place of a confined space entry permit

c

Hydrocarbons: Select one: a. will burn in the presence of air b. will burn when above the upper explosive limit c. will burn spontaneously in air when heated above their flash point d. will not burn in the presence of pure oxygen

c

If a person is not sure a piece of equipment is safe to work on, they should: Select one: a. ask his or her foreman if it is safe b. rely fully on the permit information c. ask a qualified worker to indicate and explain the points of isolation d. check the isolator's name on the permit

c

In order for hydrocarbons to burn, the: Select one: a. fuel/air mixture must be rich b. air/fuel mixture should be above the upper flammable limit c. fuel must be vaporized d. mixture must be lean

c

Individual responsibilities for health and safety must be borne by: a. Management only b. Employees only c. All personnel in a work place d. Owners only

c

Material referring to federal legislation describing legislative acts, codes and regulations that are applicable to all Province or territories is in the: Select one: a. Canadian Safety Association b. ABSA c. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety d. ASME Act and Regulation

c

Stored pressure fire extinguishers: Select one: a. do not lose gas pressure over time b. cannot be used with water c. have a syphon tube inside d. have a sealed gas cylinder inside

c

The Safety Data Sheet is supplied by the: Select one: a. OHS committee b. plant owner c. supplier d. federal government

c

The data collected from a hazard identification and assessment is useful in: Select one: a. annual shutdowns b. equipment overhaul scheduling c. worksite inspection checklists d. Safety Committee formation

c

The filter type respirator will effectively protect the wearer against: Select one: a. toxic vapours b. all poisonous gases c. mineral dusts d. hydrogen sulphide

c

The most common and easiest to maintain standpipe system is the: a. Preaction b. Dry Pipe c. Wet Pipe d. Deluge

c

This type of standpipe system relies on the connections by the fire department outside of the building: Select one: a. semi-automatic dry standpipe system b. wet standpipe system c. manual wet standpipe system d. combined standpipe system

c

To prevent fires, ignition sources: Select one: a. are reduced by doing gas testing b. are all eliminated throughout the power plant c. are reduced and controlled as much as possible d. are reduced by not allowing high voltage equipment to be used

c

To prevent fires: Select one: a. paint cans and oily rags are piled in specific areas where fires cannot spread b. flammable chemicals and substances are not used in the power plant c. smoking is permitted only in designated areas d. reducing agents are always kept in close proximity to oxidizers

c

To prevent risk of injuries due to falls: Select one: a. no work shall be performed above a height of three meters above grade b. always work in pairs, with a safety watch c. work carried out beyond a mandated height must comply with regulations d. work carried out above three meters from grade must be done from an engineered manlift

c

What are you required by law to do if you find yourself is a situation where there is imminent danger?: Select one: a. inform the OH&S manager b. advise the provincial Ministry of Health c. stop working d. tell your supervisor

c

When can production resume after a stop work order has been issued: Select one: a. The worksite is cleaned and passes inspection b. immediately after incident if no further risk of injury c. After investigation when the officer determines no further risk of injury d. 48 hrs. After investigate is completed and employer summits written request

c

Why must most Power Engineers wear PPE?: Select one: a. boiler rooms are hot b. plants are generally quite noisy c. it is virtually impossible to eliminate all hazards to health d. steam lines might not be properly insulated

c

A Restricted Space is: Select one: a. a space that can become hazardous to workers b. is not meant to be entered c. is the same as a Confined Space d. is not designed for continuous human occupation

d

A fire in which of the following constitutes a Class "C" fire: a. Coal bunker b. Fuel tank c. Lumber pile d. Electrical panel

d

A hydrostatic test of sprinklers and standpipes may be done every 3 to 5 years depending on: Select one: a. structural integrity b. manpower available c. local codes d. location

d

Atmospheres in an area with a Class I electrical classification: Select one: a. may contain flammable dusts b. can never be flammable c. may contain flammable fibres d. may contain flammable gases

d

Burning metals may be extinguished using: a. Dry chemical extinguishers b. Carbon dioxide extinguishers c. AFFF extinguishers d. Dry powder extinguishers

d

Chemicals in the workplace: Select one: a. can be replaced with non-hazardous substances b. are always non-toxic and non-hazardous c. are only necessary when a facility is poorly engineered d. can cause long term health problems when mishandled

d

Equipment isolating devices may include: Select one: a. electrical circuit breakers b. valves c. blinds or blanks d. all of the above

d

Equipment must be locked out: Select one: a. for every job done, every time b. by maintenance workers but not operators or power engineers c. during day shifts but is not necessary on nights or weekends d. to reduce the risk of injury to people working on the equipment

d

Gas cylinders must be stored: a. Inside, close to the consuming equipment b. In a well heated room c. With all fittings lightly oiled or greased d. Upright and firmly secured

d

Hazard assessments: Select one: a. are time consuming and only done for critical jobs b. are always formal c. are not necessary when using safe work permits d. help identify potential hazards

d

Hazards on the job: Select one: a. can never be eliminated with administrative controls alone b. can never be eliminated with engineering controls alone c. must be completely eliminated to ensure worker safety d. must be identified so they can be eliminated or controlled

d

If a fuel/air mixture is raised above its ignition temperature, the mixture: Select one: a. will require a source of ignition in order to burn b. will ignite only if static electricity is present c. will not start burning by auto-ignition d. may ignite without a source of ignition

d

In Canada, gas cylinders are regulated by: Select one: a. provincial authorities b. CSA c. Occupational Health and Safety d. Transport Canada

d

In addition to compulsory training sessions, the law requires that persons working with hydrogen sulphide: Select one: a. must be trained in the use of gas detectors b. must practice with breathing apparatus c. must be familiar with maintenance and cleaning of breathing apparatus d. all of the above

d

In fire prevention, ignition sources: Select one: a. are never involved in fires b. can be completely eliminated in normal power plant settings c. can be ignored when using "Hot Work Permits" d. can be difficult or impossible to eliminate completely

d

In relation to fire or combustion, an oxidizing agent: Select one: a. must not be present for combustion to proceed b. is anything that burns c. must be oxygen d. could be acid or hydrogen peroxide

d

Requirements for entry into a confined space are governed by the: Select one: a. Provincial Fire Regulation b. Workers' Compensation Act c. Boiler and Pressure Vessels Regulation d. Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

d

The dangers of Arc Flash include intense heat and: Select one: a. temporary disorientation b. gamma rays c. electro-magnetic pulses d. an explosive blast

d

The employers responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace include: Select one: a. properly use personal protection equipment b. mandatory attendance at provincial safety seminars c. to protect themselves in case of legal action d. provision of required safety equipment

d

The financial implication of workplace injuries: Select one: a. are incumbent on the employee only b. are the sole responsibility of the employer c. are incumbent only on the Workers compensation board d. affect plant production costs

d

The four basic components of WHMIS are: a. Employee training, Governing legislation, Confidentiality of information, Material Safety Data Sheets b. Governing legislation, Labelling, Material safety data sheets, Employee training c. Governing legislation, Hazard identification and product classification, Labelling, Material Safety Data Sheets d. Employee training, Labelling, Material Safety Data Sheets, Hazard identification and product classification

d

WHMIS: Select one: a. does not require site specific training b. stands for workplace hazards main indicating systems c. is being phased out over the next ten years d. does require site specific training

d

What are the two different types of WHMIS labels?: Select one: a. Manufacturer and Worksite b. Supplier and Manufacturer c. Worksite and User d. Supplier and Worksite

d

What does the law require you to do with regards to safety in the workplace?: Select one: a. wear a hard hat b. wear PPE c. join the Safety Committee d. work safely

d

What is the preferred type of fire extinguisher for use on an electrical fire?: Select one: a. a dry chemical extinguisher b. a water extinguisher c. a dry powder extinguisher d. a CO2 extinguisher

d

When hazards in the workplace have been identified: Select one: a. they should be eliminated with engineering controls if possible b. the risk should be mitigated with administrative controls when possible c. personal protective equipment should be used when necessary to reduce risk to an acceptable level d. all the above

d

When must PPE be worn?: Select one: a. at all times b. when told to c. upon entering the worksite d. when required by the job

d

When working in an area where Hydrogen sulphide is or may be present, workers must receive adequate training in breathing apparatus, resuscitation, and: Select one: a. fire fighting b. use of gas detectors c. plant isolation procedures d. personnel rescue

d

Which is not a component of WHMIS: Select one: a. labelling b. workplace labels c. employee training d. employer training

d

Who bears the consequences of an unsafe workplace: Select one: a. Companies b. injured employee c. society as a whole d. all of the above

d

For fire to occur there must be a minimum of _________ conditions met: Select one: a. 3 b. 2 c. 5 d. 4

d (fuel, oxygen,ignition and a self sustaining uninhibited chain reaction)

Approved fire extinguishers are grouped by their: Select one: a. mechanical action of operation b. method of storing pressure c. type of tank d. size of canister

a

A disadvantage of a wet pipe sprinkler system is that: Select one: a. the water can freeze in the lines is exposed to cold temperatures b. it requires more equipment and attention than a dry pipe system c. when the system is activated all the heads discharge d. it requires air pressure to operate

a

A hydrostatic test is required on most fire extinguishers every: Select one: a. 5 years b. 10 years c. two years d. year

a

Automatic sprinkler systems are an effective means: Select one: a. extinguishing class A fires b. extinguishing all types of fires c. of preventing class A fires from starting d. of preventing computer room fires

a

Weekly fire sprinkler system inspections would include: Select one: a. flow testing the system b. draining the low points of the system c. ensuring cold weather enclosures are heated and sealed d. testing fire hoses

c

A Class "A" fire would involve: a. Gasoline or oil b. Paint or grease c. Electrical equipment d. Wood or coal

d

The major advantage of carbon dioxide as a fire extinguishing agent, for fires in electrical equipment, is: Select one: a. it provides a barrier between the oxygen and burning components b. it has superior cooling ability over other agents c. it is non-toxic d. it does not leave a residue

d

The maximum concentration of hydrocarbon vapor in air that will support combustion is: Select one: a. the Flash Point b. the Maximum rich Limit c. the Maximum Vapor Limit d. the Upper Explosive Limit

d

The purpose of equipment lockout is: Select one: a. to allow untrained or inexperienced workers to do work b. to allow management to track the time taken to complete maintenance jobs c. provide a risk free working environment d. to remove or isolate energy sources which could potentially injure people

d

The responsibility for health and safety: Select one: a. lies solely with the employee b. is solely the employer's c. is the responsibility of OH&S d. is shared between employer and employee

d

To extinguish any fire: Select one: a. water may be used b. it is necessary to remove the fuel, oxygen and heat c. the temperature must be lowered below the boiling point d. it is necessary to remove at least one of the three basic components necessary to support combustion

d

Transportation of dangerous goods: Select one: a. will never occur in a regular power plant setting b. is not regulated in Canada c. applies only to transport companies and their employees d. is regulated in Canada

d

WHMIS 2015: Select one: a. is not mandatory for any users in 2017 b. is mandatory for all users on January1st, 2016 c. is mandatory for some users on January1st, 2016 d. is being phased in over a period of years and will be mandatory for all users December 1st, 2018

d

WHMIS requires workers to comply with at least ___________ requirements: Select one: a. six b. none, workers are exempt c. five d. three

d