homework 2

14- what is the primary purpose of the hot work permit?

to protect plant Personnel from fires and explosions to comply with PSM

31- the toxic substances Control Act (TSCA) is it federal law enacted in 1976. TSCA was intended to protect human health and the environment. TSCA was also designed to regulate commerce by (1) requiring testing and (2) necessary restrictions on certain chemical substances.TSCA imposes requirements on all manufacturers, exporters, importers, processors, distributors, and disposers of chemical substances in the United States.

true

39- air permits must be obtained for any project which has the possibility of producing air pollutants

true

11- hot work is defined as

using a spark-producing device welding and cutting.

33- the contamination of the water especially by Industrial wastes is

water pollution

5- what should you do when entering an operating area for the first time?

wear PPE report in to the control room follow all safety rules

27- select the fire extinguisher you would use on a trash fire

water

24- list three permits found at every plant

cold work permit hot work permit opening/blinding permit

34- what are the key elements of the community right-to-know principle?

increases Community awareness of the chemicals manufactured or used by local chemical plants and business identifies potential hazards improves communication and understanding improves local emergency response planning involves community in emergency response plans

3- why should injuries be reported immediately?

it is a general safety rule it may be more serious than initially thought

1- when would a process technician go to a fire, explosion scene, accident, or area exposed to a vapor release?

it is his or her unit they have specific duties or responsibilities at that scene. they are on the fire team. all of the above

26- select the fire extinguisher you would use on a computer fire

CO2 or halon

45- the resource conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) was enacted as public law in 1976. the purpose of RCRA is to protect human health and the environment. a secondary goal is to conserve our natural resources.RCRA completes this goal by regulating all aspects of hazardous waste management; generation, storage, treatment, and Disposal. this concept is referred to as

Cradle to grave

20- what is the definition of a "health hazard"?

a chemical that has been statistically proven by one or more scientific studies to have acute or chronic health risks for humans

22- what is the purpose of the hazard communication standard?

to document the hazards associated with chemicals and develop material safety data sheets.

43- what is the purpose of RCRA?

to protect human health and the environment

40- the Clean Water Act in 1972 adopted the blank strategy for all clean ups.

best available technology (BAT)

38- the purpose of the blank is to (1) enhance the quality of the nation's air; (2) accelerate and National R&D program to prevent air pollution; (3) provide Technical and financial assistance to State and local government; and (4) to develop a regional air pollution control program

Clean Air Act

35- is it by product of modern technology. it is a technically defined as a discarded solid, liquid or containerized gas. this definition includes materials that have been recycled or abandoned through disposal, burning or incineration, accumulation, storage, or treatment

Solid Waste

12- the process Safety Management standard is designed to

prevent the catastrophic release of flammable materials prevent the catastrophic release of toxic and hazardous materials

6- what emergency signals should you know before entering a chemical plant or Refinery for the first time?

signal for Vapor release signal for fire or explosion signal for evacuation

19- what is the definition of "flash point"?

the lowest temperature at which a flammable liquid will produce a rich enough vapor concentration to ignite in the presence of an ignition source.

18- what is toxicology?

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

13- OSHA and the EPA believe that the key to preventing catastrophic emergencies inside the chemical processing industry is

employee training

29- what safety device is designed to evenly distribute the forces of an accidental fall to the strongest muscles in the body, protect vital organs, and limit the possibility of a serious injury?

full body harness

30- what happens to a process technician who has experienced hearing loss due to Industrial noise?

they will never recover.

4- what is potable water?

drinking water

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.

17- how do hazardous chemicals enter the human body?

inhalation absorption ingestion injection

7- what are the basic principles of accident prevention?

a safe working environment safe work practices effective management

10- the year before OSHA was enacted there were 2.5 Millions disabling injuries and 14,000 deaths linked to safety and health violations.

2.5 millions disabling injuries and 14000 deaths

41- what is the definition for solid waste?

a discarded solid, liquid or containerized gas recycled or abandoned materials through disposal, burning or incineration, accumulation, storage, or treatment

44- the contamination of the air especially by Industrial Waste gases, fuel assaults, or smoke is

air pollution

42- in an industrial environment responding to an emergency follows a specific set of standards. blink drills are carefully planned and include preparations for worst-case scenarios. examples are: Vapor releases, chemical spills, explosions, fires, equipment failure, hurricane, high winds, loss of Power, bomb threats,etc

emergency response

16- a physical hazard is defined as a chemical that falls into all of the following categories except

mutagen

2- what occurs when you enter a plant for the first time?

sign-in, watch safety tape, wait for escort

23- respirators come in two basic designs

Air purifying respirators air supplying respirators

21- HAZCOM is frequently referred to as the

worker's right to know act

32- for what do the initials EPA stand?

Environmental Protection Agency

36- the community right-to-know principle includes all of the following except

Community supervises burial of hazardous waste

28- select the fire extinguisher you would use on a compressor motor fire

dry chemical

37- smoking flares in excess of blank minutes should be reported. failure to report results in severe penalties

5 minutes

25- what are the three sides of the fire triangle?

heat, fuel, oxygen.

9- what year was the occupational safety and health Act passed?

1970

8- what are the three agencies responsible for the administration of the occupational safety and health Act?

NIOSH: National Institute for occupational safety and health. OSHA: occupational safety and health administration. OSHRC: occupational safety and health review Commission