ENGT 2310 Chapter 3 Review (Safety, Health, & Environment)

28. What are six permits found at most plants?

Confined Space, Hot Work, Cold Work, LOTO, Opening/Blinding, Energy Isolation

19. What is the definition of toxicology?

The science that studies the noxious or harmful effects of chemicals on living substances.

14. What is the primary purpose of the hot work permit?

To be in compliance with the PSM standard and to prevent fires from occurring.

29. What are the three sides of the fire triangle?

Heat, Fuel, Oxygen (Chemical Chain reaction in a tetrahedran)

15. What is the fundamental principle of the chemical hazard communication program?

Informed people are less likely to be injured by chemicals and chemical processes than uninformed people.

20. What is the definition of flash point"?

The minimum temperature at which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapor to ignite in air.

4. What is potable water?

Water that is safe to consume.

37. What does SPL mean in reguards to sound and hearing protection?

Sound Pressure Level

2. What occurs when you enter a plant for the first time? List what you will be required to do.

A simple overview of the general plant safety rules is conducted. Trained in HAZCOM.

13. What do OSHA and the EPA believe the key is to preventing catastrophic emergencies inside the chemical processing industry?

Adequate employee training. Informing employees.

30. What is a class A fire? What material(s) does a class A fire extinguisher contain to extinguish the fire?

1. Burning of combustible materials such as wood, paper,plastic, cloth fibers, and rubber. 2. Dry chemical, Foam, Halon, and water

31. What is a class B fire? What material(s) does a class B fire extinguisher contain to extinguish the fire?

1. Combustible and flammable gas and liquids and grease. 2. CO2, Dry chemical, Foam, Halon.

11. What is the definition of "Hot Work"?

Any maintenance procedure that produces a spark, excessive heat or requires welding or burning.

23. What is the definition of a "health hazard?

Anything that can cause bodily harm in the long term.

36. What happens to an engineering technician that has experienced hearing loss due to industrial noise? He or She will _______________________________.

Lose hearing permanently.

22. What is the definition of bubble point?

The temperature at which bubbles start to form before the boiling point.

35. What safety device is designed to evenly distribute the forces of an accidental fall to the strongest muscles in the body and protect vital organs and limit the possibility of a serious injury?

Full body safety harness

24. What is HAZCOM frequently referred to? Hint: ________ Act.

Right to Know

21. What is the definition of dew point?

The temperature at which the first drop of condensation occurs.

9. What year was the Occupational Safety and Health Act passed?

1970

38. How many hours can a person be exposed to a SPL of 80 decibals without the use of hearing protection?

25 Consecutive Hours

25. What is the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard?

It ensures process technicians can safely handle, transport, and store chemicals. Training focuses on the physical and health hazards associated with chemicals.

12. What is the process safety management standard designed to do?

Prevent the catastrophic release of toxic, hazardous, or flammable materials that could lead to fire, explosion, or suffocation.

10. How many disabling injuries and deaths were linked to safety and health violations the year before OSHA was enacted

1. 2.5 Million injuries 2. 14,000 deaths

26. What are the two basic designs of respirators?

1. Air Purifying Respirators 2. Air Supplying Respirators

33. What is a class D fire? What material(s) does a class D fire extinguisher contain to extinguish the fire?

1. Combustible Metals 2. Dry chemical

8. What are the three agencies responsible for the administration of the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

1. NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health) 2. OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) 3. OSHRC (Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission)

7. What are the basic principles of accident prevention?

1. Safe working environments 2. Safe working practices 3. Effective leadership

27. Will an air purifying respirator be effective in an oxygen deficient atmosphere?

No. You will DIE!

1. When would an Engineering/Operating technician go to a fire, explosion scene, accident, or area exposed to a vapor release?

When they have specific duties or responsibilities there. When there is an emergency response in the technicians assigned area (unit). The technician would need to have been trained in first responder operations level or First responder awareness level.

32. What is a class C fire? What material(s) does a class C fire extinguisher contain to extinguish the fire?

1. Electrical fires. 2. CO2, Dry Chemical, Halon

18. How many ways do hazardous chemicals enter the human body and what are these ways?

4 ways: 1. Inhalation 2. Ingestion 3. Injection 4. Absorption

16. What are the physical hazards of chemicals?

1. Combustible liquid 2. Compressed gas 3. Explosive 4. Flammable gas 5. Flammable liquid 6. Organic Peroxide 7. Oxidizer 8. Pyrophoric 9. Unstable 10. Water Reactive

34. What is a class K fire? What material(s) does a class K fire extinguisher contain to extinguish the fire?

1. Cooking media such as grease, fats and oils. 2. Alkaline mixtures suc as Potassium Acetate, Potassium Citrate, and Potassium Carbonate

5. What should you do when entering an operating area in the plant for the first time? What are some things that should you not do?

1. Do: Obey all traffic rules, report injuries immediately, stay clear of suspended loads, use the right tool for the right job, stay in your assigned area, report to the designated equipment owner before entering an operating area, take steps to remove hazardous conditions, Review and follow all safety rules and procedures, know and understand the alarms and rules. 2. Don't: Go to a fire, explosion, accident, or vapor release scene unless you have specific duties or responsibilities there, Park in designated fire lanes, smoke, Use or possess illegal drugs and alcohol in the plant, Possess a firearm or camera in the plant

6. What emergency signals and alarms should you know before entering a chemical plant or refinery for the first time?

1. Vapor Release 2. Fire or Explosion 3. Evacuation 4. All- Clear Notifications

3. Why should on-the-job injuries be reported immediately? Who pays for your injuries?

1. So a unit can fix a problem if it causes harm to you or any other personnel. 2. If it is reported and it was not a technicians fault, workman's comp (liability carrier for the plant or state funding). If its not reported or it was the technicians fault for the injury, it would be the technicians responsibility to pay.

40. Find a MSDS. How many sections are there? List the sections that are currently required by OSHA.

16 sections in the SDS now: Section 1—Identification Section 2—Hazard(s) identification Section 3—Composition/Information on ingredients Section 4—First-aid measures Section 5—Fire-fighting measures Section 6—Accidental release measures Section 7—Handling and storage Section 8—Exposure controls/Personal protection Section 9—Physical and chemical properties Section 10—Stability and reactivity Section 11—Toxicological information Section 12—Ecological information Section 13—Disposal considerations Section 14—Transportation information Section 15—Regulatory information Section 16—Other information 10 Sections in old MSDS.

39. At what SPL value are you required to use hearing protection?

85 decibels for 8 hours

17. What is a mutagen?

A chemical that is suspected to have the properties required to change or alter the genetic structure of a living cell.