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| Ch. 13 # 22. What safeguards are important for hand tools? |
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In his words: Tool guards that prevent the users hands from sliding onto tools or being struck by tools.
Handles on tools that allow for distance from danger parts, handles that allow proper grip (not too large, proper distance to allow proper working distance from body, handles for ergonomic concerns |
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| Ch. 29 #5. List the four priorities of an emergency in order from highest to lowest importance. |
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| 1.Safety of people 2. Protection of property 3.Cleanup 4. Restoring Operations |
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| Ch 30 #4a. Identify three safety considerations for a site: |
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| Location, Size, layout, access and circulation, utilities, storage, security..etc. specifically, drainage (prevention of spills, leaks or activities that may contaminate storm water runoff), Site Storage(storage of fuels or hazardous materials, seperation requirements, Hostile conditions (wind and snow loads, earthquake zones etc) |
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| Ch 30. 4b. ID 3 safety considerations for a building: |
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| Layout, access and climate, flooring, ventilation, lighting, storage, communication, fire protection. Specifically, Walkways, stairs and access (adequate lighting and material used, guardrails, handrails, drainage etc.), Hazard zones (enclosure, isolation, separation, fume hoods etc.), sanitation and first aid (sufficient washrooms, clean food areas, emergency showers and eyewashes) |
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| CH 30 #4c. ID 3 safety considerations for a work station: |
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| Must address details of particular task, room to sit and stand, comfortable and adjustable seating, furniture and layout should avoid the need to twist, turn, bend, or stoop, ergonomic considerations. |
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| Ch 30 #4d. ID 3 safety considerations for equipment: |
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| Proper controls, guarding, noise characteristics, electrical grounding. ID hazards and risks, fail-safe features for fire protection, overpressure, excess heat, runaway rxns, dust control, exhaust ventilation etc. |
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| Ch 33 #7. Much anthropometric data are given in percentiles. Describe how to apply percentile data in design. |
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| A percentile means that a specific measurement of a population is above or below that percentile. For example, if the 95th percentile of a populations height is 6'0", 95% of that population is at or below 6'0" |
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| Ch. 33 #10. Name two kinds of displays: |
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| Visual Displays(quantitative and qualitative), Auditory displays (warnings and alarms) |
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| Ch 33 # 21 Describe the significance of energy expenditure when wearing personal protective clothing, particularly full suits. |
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| Energy output from muscle activity is related to oxygen consumption during the activity. The rate of oxygen uptake in the body increases with exercise and decreases with rest. The energy produced during an activity is related to the oxygen uptake. Larger people have higher energy expenditures for the same activity because there is more body mass in motion. Having a full suit on would increase the amount of mass in motion, thus increasing energy expenditure. |
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| Ch 37 #1. What are 3 purposes for analysis? |
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| to gain understanding, make decision, or it is required by laws or contract. |
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| Ch.38 #3a. List major elements for a product safety program: |
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| Having clear procedures, executive action, Written policies, organization and staffing, training, Design review, documentation and change control, purchase control, production, quality control, measurement and calibration, distribution, consumer service, customer service programs, corrective action, audits, risk analysis |
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| Ch38 #3b. List major elements for an occupational safety program: |
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| Commitment, policy and procedures, Assigning responsibility, implementation, training, hazard recognition and control, budget and cost, program performance |
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| Ch38 #3c. List the major elements of an ergonomics program: |
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| Verify ergonomics problem, top mgmt support, prepare for implementation, train participants, track progress and effectiveness |
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| Ch. 38 #3d. List the major elements of an emergency response plan: |
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| Process: 1. type of plan, 2. organizing the participants, 3. conducting a hazard analysis, 4. writing the plan, 5. Maintaining the plan |
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| Ch. 38 #3e. List the major elements of a construction accident prevention plan: |
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| Emergency response notification, Record of changes, emergency response operations, emergency assistance telephone roster, legal authoity and responsibility, response organization structure and responsibilities, disaster assistance and coordination, procedures for changing and updating the plan, plan distribution, spill cleanup techniques, cleanup/disposal resources, hazard analysis, documentation, hazmat info, training exercises |
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