Term 1 of 255
Why is contingency training important
angular measure of how far the object is displaced from the front of the workers' body at
the beginning or ending of the lift (NIOSH liftting equation)
-Be refined from crude oil or made from synthetic materials
-Be used as lubricants, hydraulic fluids, heat transfer fluids, or buoyants
-Be contaminated as a result of being used
The alarm may be falsely triggered
-heat detectors respond to changes in the ambient temperature above a predetermined
temp
For workers to learn about potential work situations that may arise and how to perform
safely
-contingencies are events and conditions that are not ordinary
Term 2 of 255
What is the main difference between RCRA and Superfund?
Bonding is connecting conductive objects to each other while grounding is connecting
those objects directly to the earth
To solve a problem in the workplace. Safety training program should be a well thought out
and a needs analysis should be performed
Science of measuring the human body
There are two classes of anthropometric data:
Static, such as standing height, length, breadth
Functional or dynamic: reach, range of motion, forces generated
RCRA focuses on active and future facilities while Superfund (Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) focuses on historical and
abandoned sites
,Definition 3 of 255
Ozone
-Causes largely attributed to the diversity and number of urban air pollution sources
-one component of urban smog is hydrocarbons which comes from automobile emissions,
petroleum refineries, chemical plants, dry cleaners, gasoline stations, house painting, and printing
shops
-other component - nitrogen oxides - comes from combustion of fuel for transportation, utilities
and industries
Candidiasis is a fungal infection also known as:
What is the most widespread and persistent urban pollution problem
What is the least valuable measure of the effectiveness of training?
What is the maximum allowable size of a metal drum for Class II and Class III Combustible
Liquids
Term 4 of 255
What is the most effective method of communication for the workplace?
Making phone calls
Using social media platforms
Face to face individual two way communication
Sending emails
,Term 5 of 255
In toxicology, chemical interactions are often described in non-balanced mathematical equations.
Which equation denotes potentiation?
2+0=10
2+2=10
2+2=0
2+2=4
It allows the worker to be productive during the training period. able to execute the job
individually and gain confidence.
2+0=10
Potentiation occurs when a normally nontoxic substance becomes toxic in the presence of
another substance
Front, back and both sides of the vehicle
The idea is that no matter how the vehicle is found, at least one placard will be visible from
a distance.
They are emotional in nature.
also they are practical, autonomous, self-directed, and have a foundation of life
experiences and knowledge
Definition 6 of 255
The number of individual scores that can vary without changing the sample mean. Statistically
written as 'N-1' where N represents the number of subjects.
degrees of freedom
number of phases
number of components
range of motion
, Term 7 of 255
Criteria for EPA's definition of used oil
permanent partial disability or temporary total disability of employees, severely degraded
project capability and extensive major damage to equipment or systems
Flashpoint: <73° F
Boiling Point: > 100° F
Examples: Acetone, ethanol, gasoline, isopropyl alcohol, methanol, methyl ethyl ketone,
octane, toluene.
*Class ID liquid does not exist
-Be refined from crude oil or made from synthetic materials
-Be used as lubricants, hydraulic fluids, heat transfer fluids, or buoyants
-Be contaminated as a result of being used
Performed to get a rough assessment of the risks involved in performing a task.
Typically takes the form of a diagram or table
Term 8 of 255
Hearing loss due to age is known as what?
Presbycusis
-Characterized by a loss of specific frequency ranges over long periods of time
-Tinnitus is ringing in the ears
Temperature
-vapor or saturation pressure of a liquid is defined as the pressure exerted by the
molecules that escapes from the liquid to form a separate vapor phase above the liquid
surface . As the temp of a liquid or solid increases, vapor pressure increases
first aid or minor medical treatment, little or no adverse impact on project capability, and
slight equipment or system damage
Mesothelioma. Specific type of lung cancer associated with asbestos fibers. Synergistic
effects of asbestos and smoking that nearly always result in mesothelioma over time
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