The abbreviation CTD stands for?

Cumulative Trama Disorders

(occupational ergonomics)

About 30% of sprinkler system Closed water supply valves.

failures are caused by?

According to NFPA, there are two 1. Flow method

methods of calculating exit width which 2. Capacity method.
are as follows:

Acetylene is which type of gas? Flammable.

Agglutination of bacteria and Neutralization of toxins which is one of

precipitation of soluble antigens are the major results when antibodies react
other outcomes of what reaction? with antigens.

Air purifying respirators remove the One or more componets of a

contaimnents from the air through the process of
absorption which is the removal of what? gaseous mixture on a solid bed.

All matter is made up of? Atoms

Almost all of the mass of an atom In the nucleus

is contained where?

Alpha particles cannot shield Paper

through?

The amount of heat expressed in calories which is required to

raise the temperature of 1 gram of substance by one degree Specific heat
celsius or the amount of heat expressed in BTU which is required
to raise the temperature of one pound of substance by one
degree Fahreheit?
The amount of heat required to convert Heat of sublimation
1 unit mass of a solid to vapor without
changing its temperature?

The amount of heat required to melt 1 Heat of fusion

unit mass of the solid at its melting
point without changing its temperature.

The amount of heat required to vaporize Heat of vaporization

1 unit mass of liquid at its boiling point
without changing its temperature.

Amplitude refers to what? The maximum value of a sinusoidal

wave.

An analytical technique which takes Atomic absorption

advantage of the characteristic absorption by
metals of certain wavelength of light>

Any stage of disorientation or Narcosis

unconsciouness due to over exposure to
chemicals?

Approximately what percent of 20%

musculosketal injuries are caused by
pushing or pulling objects?

Are ionic bonds stronger or weaker Due to the nature of electrical force
developed among atoms, ionic bonds
than covalent bonds?
are stronger than covalent bonds

Are protozoa multi celled? Yes

As the temperature goes down and the Go down to maintain the equality in
volume is kept constant, the pressure
the ideal gas law equation.
has to do what?
Atomic mass refers to the number protons plus neutrons
of?

Atomic number refers to the Protons

number of what in an atom?

The atom that has gained the electrons Negative ion

becomes becomes negatively charged
and is called what?

A bacteria can cause injury to the Invasion and destruction of cells, production
of toxic materials, and producing damaging
human body by what 3 examples?
hypersensitivity reactions.

Behavior safety sampling involves Safe or Unsafe. This observation is

observation of worker's work habits which is usually conducted at random intervals.
usually classified as what two things?

Below the critical pressure and Heating and vapor to liquid by cooling.
temperature, we can convert liquid to However, at the critical point, the two
vapor by? phases become indistinguishable.

When it is ingested. This type of radiation does not

The biggest danger associate with have a very high penetrating power in contrast to X-
alpha radiation is what? rays. Once in the body however, it is capable of
producing ions.

Body cell exposure to extremely Hypothermic injury

low temperature causes?

The boiling point of a liquid will doe Decrease

what when their is a decrease in
ambient pressure.

Bonding and grounding techniques Danger of static sparks.

are used why?
 Bonding of a steel container involves Electrically conductive. An example is
connecting the steel container to connecting a steel container to another
another object which is what? conductive container.

Brucellosis is an infectious disease that 1. Cattle

primarily affects what three types of 2. Swine
animals? 3. Goats

Brucellosis is an occupational disease Contact with animals

which can be caused by a result of?

Building Officials and Code Administrators 1. Midwest

(BOCA) building codes have been used mainly 2. North Eastern
in which two areas of the USA?

Calcium hydroxide is what type of A highly corrosive

compound?

Can electricity flow through an No

open circuit?

Capacitors store electrical energy and can pose a Properly discharge the electrical energy
hazard even when the circuit is de-energized. The
through a discharge resistor.
best way to protect agains this hazard is to do what?

Carbon dioxide extinguishing Diluting the mixture of air and

agents extinguish a fire by? vapors to below its LFL.

Carbon dioxide which is a product of Reduces oxygen concentration.

combustion is not a toxic gas in confined
spaces but does what?

Carbon Monoxide is a what? Chemical Asphyxiant

 Centrifugal fans are commonly Ventilation Systems.
used in what?

Centrifugal fans commonly follow Affinity laws also known as fan

which law? laws.

Chemical asphyxiants are those Have a higher affinity for binding

chemicals that? with hemoglobin than oxygen.

Chemical injury is initated by what? The interaction between a toxic chemical

agent and the cell's plasma membrane.

Chemical reactions that consume Endothermic

energy are called?

Chemical reactions that produce Exothermic

energy are called?

Chemicals that attack the kidney upon Nephrotoxins

entry into the body are called?

Class I hazardous locations are Flammable vapors and gases may

those in which? be present.

Class II hazardous locations are Combustible dust may be present.

those in which what?

Class III hazardous locations are Ignitable fibers may be present

those in which?
 Class I laser does not have enough power to
cause severe injury

A closed loop SCBA removes what two things Carbon Dioxide and Water
from the exhaled air and after adding make
up oxygen and sends it to the user?

The color coding on deluge sprinkler The temperature rating and has nothing
systems depends on what? to do with the type of sprinkler system.

The combustible gas indicator Increase in resistance to electric

operates based on? current.

Combustible gas indicators Combustible gases increase the

electrical resistance of a heated
operate on what principle?
element.q=

The correct definition of flash point The minimum temperature at which enough
vapor is generated to support combustion in
is?
presence of an ignition source.

Covalent Bonds are formed by? as a result of atoms sharing

electrons

Cryogenic liquids are those liquids 1. Generate a large volume of gas above their
boiling points.
that have which two characterists?
2. Are liquids stored at very low temperatures.

Define Isotopes Isotopes are defined as atoms having

the same atomic number but different
atomic mass.

Define the LD 50? Lethal Dose 50 indicated the amount of

chemic, which can produce death in 50% of
tested animals in a given period of time.
 Define uniform illumination? Uniform illumination is the distribution of light such that
the maximum or minimum illumination at any given
point within the area is not more than 1/6 th above or
below the average value in the area.

Density equals what? M/V

Different material have different thermal

conductivites; for example what type of material has
Metal
high thermal conductivity and are good conductors
of heat?

Does a virus have its own cell No

structure?

Does a virus have its own nucleus? No

A does of one roentgen of ionizing One Rem

radiation due to X-rays or gamma rays is
the equivalent of what?

Does threshold refers to what? The minimum dosage of a chemical

which can produce a measurable
adverse effect.

A dose of one Roentgen due to X-ray or One Rem

gamma radiation is equivalent to?

Doses or radiation for employee Rems

exposure in the workplace are typcially
measured in?

Dry powder fire extinguishing Class D fires

agents are used on what?
 Dry powder is suitable for what Combustible metal fires (Class D)
type of materials?

During an earthquake, no attempt Run from indoors to outdoors as bricks and

other flying debris could pose a greater
should be made to do what>
hazard than that faced indoors.

An effective product hazard warning Seriousness of the hazard, means to

must include what 3 main things? avoid the hazard, and words such as
caution and warning.

The effect of a target organ chemical The amount of chemical.

produces in the body primarily depends
on?

The electrical equipment in an area Class II, division 1.

where metal dusts are present should
be what class?

The electrical switch and fuse cabinet may be Orange - the door must be kept
painted which color on the inside of the door
locked.
to attract attention when the door is open?

The electrons in the outer orbit of Valence electrons

an atom are called?

The enclosures for explosion proof Safely vent the resulting explosive
electrical equipment must be designed
gases.
in such a way to do what?

Ensuring that the equipment energy is Equipment Maintenance

zero is very significant for which of the
following operations?

Epidemiological studies that attempt to note Descriptive studies.

the number of cases of a specific disease in a
specific time period are generally known as?
 1. wood
Examples of solid fuels that can support 2. coal
3. textiles

combustion are what? 4. paper

5. plastics
6. Some metals such as magnesium
7. Metals such as cesium

Explain the storage requirements for
class I and II flammable liquids in public
assembly areas?
Should not be stored in buildings that are designed
for public assembly unless in approved containers,
approved cabinets or approved storage areas.

An explosion proof electrical Withstand an internal explosion

equipment will do what?

Exposure to high temperatures Hyperthermic

causes what tyep of injury?

An extinguisher with an 8-A rating can 4-A rating

put out more fire than an extinguisher
with what rating?

Extremely low temperatures cause Hypothermic

what type of injury?

A face shield is primarily designed Primary face protection, and by itself

for what? doe snot provide adequate eye
protection.

Fire alarm systems fall into two Automatic and manual

broad categories. What are they?

Fire doors are classified by what? Hourly rating

Fire point is always what? A few degrees higher than flash

point.
 A fire proof building is one that? The content of the building may burn
but the building will not collapse.

Flame detectors respond to what? Infrared radiation and ultraviolet

radiation

The Flame Spread Rating concept A.J. Steiner at Underwriters

was developed by who at where? Laboratories.

Flame Spread Rating of materials are Areas where the different materials can
used in NFPA 101 to indicate what? be used for finishing purposes.

Flammable liquids, gases and greases Class B

are types of what class of fire?

The four elements in the previous Fire Tetraedron

question make up what?

Frequency of sound wave expressed As the number of complete cycles in one

in Hertz is defined as what? second. 360,000 cycles/hr * 1 hr/3600
seconds

Frequency of sound wave expressed The number of complete cycles in

in Hertz is defined as what? one second

Frequency of sound wave is Hertz

expressed in what?

Fuels can be present in which four 1. Solid

2. Liquid
states? 3. Vapor
4. Gaseous
A Geiger - Muller is a tube which is A gas that is capable of undergoing
filled by what? ionization.

A Geiger - Muller radiation measuring Gamma, beta and alpha rays

instrument is suitable for measuring
what?

GFCI detect the flow of electrical current to Opening the electrical circuit
ground in approximately 2 hundreths (0.02) of a
second. The GFCIs protect the personnel by?

A Ground Fault Interrupter? Detects the flow of electricity to

the ground and opens the circuit.

The Half Life for a radioactive The length of time required for that
material is defined as? material to loose 50 percent of its
original activity.

HAzardous locations are classified Class I, II, III only

as?

Hearing loss due to aging is known Presbycusis

as?

Heat combustion is an important The amount of heat generated as a

property in calculation of fire loading for result of combustion reactions.
buildings. Heat of combustion is?

Heat fusion refers to what? The amount of heat required to melt a

solid without changing its temperature.

Heat of combustion is usually Units of energy per mass of fuel.

expressed in what units?
 Heat transfer by radiation is the fourth power of temperature
proportional to?

Heat transfer by what takes place as Convection

a result of fluid motion?

The higher the value of the Reynolds Turbulent

number, the more what the flow is?

How can carpal tunnel syndrome By surgical relief of tension or by

be treated? therapy.

How do air purifying respirators remove By the process of "Absorption"

the contaminants from the air?

How does a virus survive? As intracellular parasites that can take

over the metabolic functions of host
cells.

How do luminescent detectors The collision of neutrons with the solid material in the
detector generates excess energy which emitted is
work? emitted in the form of light which is proportional to the
amount of energy recieved by the material.

How is reynolds number By mulplying density by flow velocity and pipe

or conduit diameter and dividing the result by
calculated?
the visocsity of the fluid.

How many different classes has Four

laser radiation been place into?

The human body converts food into Metabolic reactions

energy by using what which also
produces heat in the human body?
 A hydro carbon is any chemical Only carbon and hydrogen atoms in its
molecule (example CH4 which is
which contains?
methane)

Hypergolic reactions generate Heat

tremendous amounts of what as they
progress?

Hypoxia can be caused by what 1. Reduced concentration of oxygen in air.

2. Loss of hemoglobin or hemoglobin function.

four things? 3. Decreased production of red blood cells.

4. Disease of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

If a container of flammable liquid which Water would spread the fire.

is insoluble in water and has a specific
gravity of less than one is on fire?

If the air contains 500 PPM of acetone (TLV, Below the recommended values for the
750PPM) and 50 PPM of MEK (TLV, 200PPM), mixture. Because C1/T1 + C2/T2 is < 1.
the concentration of the mixture is what? Example 500/75 + 50/200 < 1.

In acetylene welding, the energy Thermal Energy

released by the acetylene gas is in the
form of what?

In acetylene welding, the energy thermal energy

released by the acetylene gas is in the
form of what>

In a fire situation, convective heat The movement of air and the

transfer takes place as a result of what combustion products
two things?

In all burns caused as a result of Mimimize the blood flow to the

elevated temperatures, every effort
affected areas.
must be made to do what?

In an emergency situation, the Depends on organization's

responsible party for assuming total operating procedure.
control of decision making on site is?
 In an epidemiological study 2 out of 1,000 Prevalence - 2/1000 = 0.002
people were found to have a disease. The
prevalence for this study is what?

In areas with freezing temperatures, Wet pipe because the water in the
what type of sprinkler system should not
pipes will freeze and cannot flow.
be used and why?

In building design and construction, The maximum amount of heat

fire loading refers to what? generated in a given area as a result of a
fire.

In defining an effective safety training 1. Identification of the hazards associated with each
task.
program, validity refers to what two 2. The required knowledge and skills to preform those
things? tasks in a safe manner.

In deluge sprinkler systems, the Always open

sprinkler heads are what?

In designing a piece of equipment, the Displays should generally move in the same
controls and displays must conform to direction as movement of controls. (Control
which of the following principles? and display movement must be compatible)

An indication of the ease with which Thermal Conductivity

heat is tranferred by conduction is
called?

In epidemiology, the studies that focus on proving

or disproving a hypotheses regarding the
Analytic studies
relationship between exposure and disease are
called?

In epidemiology, the studies that focus on proving

or disproving a hypotheses regarding the
Analytic studies
relationship between expsosure and disease are
called?

The inert gas shield minimizes Entry of air to the arc and formations of
nitrides and oxides in the weld.
what?
 In fire situations, fresh air is at the Fire gases have a vapor density of less
low spots because? than 1, and therefore rise in air.

In humans, brucellosis causes? Undulant fever or Malta fever

In order to function normally, cells 1. Minerals

require adequate amounts of nutrients 2. Carbohydrates
such as what three things? 3. Proteins

In oxgyen cutting of metals? The base metal is cut as a result of a chemical

reaction with oxygen and a fuel gas or arc
maintains the elevated temperature.

In pneumatic fire detection, the pneumatic detectors have air at

The air pressure will go up and
atmosphere pressure in a bulb which has a sensitive diaphragm.
Increase in temperature causes the air pressure to do what which eventually the diaphragm will be
will cause the diaphragm to do what?
deflected.

In some elements, atoms that have the same atomic number can
have a different atomic mass; that is the number of protons is the Isotopes
same in all the atoms, but the number of neutrons varies. These
different species of the element are called?

Instantaneous damage caused by a Acoustic trama

loud noise is called?

THe instrument that is used to measure Light meter

the quantity of illumination is called?

Integrating Sound Level Meters The average sound levels over a

(ISLMs) measure what? period of time.

In toxicology, corrosivity Conducting skin tests on laboratory

information is obtained by? animals.
 In toxicology, the concept of dose That at very low dosage a chemical may
produce no adverse effect and may even
response indicates what?
be beneficial to human health.

In welding operations, the primary To prevent entry of air to the arc and to
purpose of an inert gas shield is what minimize formation of nitrides and
two things? oxides in the weld.

Ionic bond are formed by? a result of complete transfer of electrons

from one atom to another.

Ionizing radiation can affect the cellular 1. Directly

structure in which two ways? 2. Indirectly

Ionizing radiation causes injury within DNA

the cell by attacking and altering the?

ISO 14000 family is primarly Environmental management. The means minimization of

harmful effects on the environment caused by the
concerned with what? organization's activities and achievement of continual
improvement of its environmental performacne.

Those isotopes of a given element that do not Radioisotopes

have enough nuclear binding energy to hold the
particles together are unstable species called?

Isotops are defined as atoms have the Same the same protons but
same atomic number but different different protons plus neutrons.
atomic mass which means what?

I square foot equals how many 144

squared inches?

Large differences in electronegativity result in An ionic bond

complete transfer of electrons from one atom
to another and formation of what?
 Laser radiation is what type of Non - ionizing radiation
raditation?

The last step in a good training Techniques to evaluate the

program is to develop? effectivenss of the program.

LD 50 is expressed in units of? Chemical weight per body weight

Least penetrating ionizing Alpha particles

radiation?

The level of proficiency gained is directly

proportional with the amount of time devoted to
learning curve
learning but eventually tends to reach a limit is
known as?

Levels of illumination for industiral work Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)

areas are recommended by?

Levels of illumination for industrial Illuminating Engineering Society

work areas are recommendd by?

A Likert Scale is used to measure Attitudes, preferences, and

what? subjective reactions.

A liquid with a flash point greater than or equal to 73

degrees but less than or equal to 100 degrees F and a
Class 1C
boiling point less than 100 degrees F is classified by the
NFPA as?

The lowest concentration of a vapor in LFL - Lower Flammability Limit

air expressed in volume percent which
can support combustion is called?
 The lowest temperature that will Autoignition
produce combustion in the absence of
an ignition source is called?

Luminescent detectors are effective Neutrons

measuring instruments for the flow of
what?

Luminescent radiation detectors are Gamma Rays

suitable for measuring which type of
ionizing radiation?

The main decomposition of halons Hydrohalogenic Acids

in fire situaitons is ?

The main decomposition product Hydrohalogenic Acids

of halons in fire situations is?

The major emphasis of the science of Prevention

epidemiology as relates to diesease is?

The management technique that graphically

demonstrates management styles by assigning values to
The Blake - Mouton Management
the manager's concern for people and production is Grid
known as?

The maximum amount of class 1A flammable 1200 gallons. Only NFPA 45 approved amounts of
liquids that can be stored in a laboratory unit flammable liquids shall be stored in laboratory
with sprinkler system is what> units outside of flammable liquid storage rooms.

Mechanical injury is caused by? Physical impact or irritation

Members of a fire brigade are required Positive Pressure

to wear what type of SCBA according to
1910.157?
 The most common occupational Dermatitis
disease in the workplace is what?

Most flammable vapors have a vapor density which

At low spots
is greater than 1. Ventilation ports for flammable
liquid storage areas should be placed where?

Most penetrating ionizing Gamma rays

radiation?

THe movement of air in the previous The direction in which a fire will
questions is a critical factor as it
spread.
determines what?

Mulitple choice exams are what 3 1. Easy to grade

things? 2. Easy to statically analyze
3. Can be objectively graded.

1. Temperature extremes
Name 6 physical agents that can 2. Pressure changes
3. Radiation

cause cellular injuries? 4. Mechanical factors

5. Nose
6. Vibration

Name a chemical that is not suitable for Calcium carbide

being extinguished with water?

Name a suitable agent for Ammonium phosphate

extinguishing fires besides water?

Name five characteritics of leadership 1. Build responsibility

2. Focus on the process
role in maintaining a quality safety 3. Educate
4. Inspire by example
program? 5. Set expectations.

Name four typical forms of ionizing 1. x-rays

2. Beta particals
radiation? 3. Alpha particles
4. Gamma rays
 1. Chemical agents
Name six stimuli which can cause 2.
3.
Lack of sufficient oxygen
Infectious agents

cellular injury? 4.
5.
Physical and mechanical factors
Genetic factors
6. Nutritional imbalances

Name three characteristics of a 1. A narrow excavation

trench? 2. Deeper than it is wide
3. Never wider than 15 feet.

Name three concepts according to Frederick 1. Peer Pressure.

2. Whether the job is important and meaningful to the employee
Herzbergs theories in motivating influence on and his degree of involvement in aspects of the job.
an employee to conduct a job safely? 3. How good of performance is recognized within the organization.

Name three domains of learning? Cognitive, affective and

psychomotor.

Name three statement associated 1. Poor maintenance program. 2. Lack of

with equipment failure? fail safe instrumentation. 3. Metal
fatigue

Name three true statements in 1. It can be demonstrated in the forms of rows and
columns. 2. The horizontal and the vertical intersects
regards to Matrix Management? into a grid. 3. A matrix interface is where the focus of
authority and responsiblity comes into play.

Name three true statements in regard to
the use of behavioral data analysis for
improving safety?
Corrective action based on anaylsis of behavorial data can
prevent accidents; behavioral data analysis can suggest actions to
prevent injury and behavioral data analysis is essential in
improving safety because it closes the improvement loop.

Name three typical shielding 1. Paper

materials for alpha rays? 2. Aluminum sheets
3. Ordinary clothing

Name two compounds that fall within Nitric Acid and Gasoline
the definition of a hypergolic reaction?

Name two examples of chemical 1. Carbon monoxide

2. Hydrogen Cyanide
ashyixants?
 Name two examples of simple 1. Hydrogen
asphxiants? 2. Nitrogen

Name two good examples of Nitrogen and Methane

simple ashphyxiants?

Name two type of non-flammable 1. Sodium hydroxide

solids? 2. Caustic

Negatively charged particles Electrons

surrounding the nucleus of an atom are
known as?

NFPA classification for a liquid with a Class 1A Liquid

boiling point of 90 degrees F and flash
point of 60 degree F is

Noise is defined as? A sound wave that has the potential for causing bodily
harm.

Not more than how many gallons of Class I, 120

Class II, and Class IIIA liquids shall be stored in
an approved flammable storage?

Not more than how many gallons of the 60

total shall be Class I and Class II liquids?

The nucleus is surrounded by Negatively charged particles.

what?

The number of electrons and protons in Neutral

any atom are equal so that the atom in
its normal state is?
The number of protons plus the number Atomic Mass
of neutrons in an atom is the what?

The numbers in front of each reactant Stoichiometric coefficients

and product molecule are called?

Objects tip over as a result of The moment which is generated by

what? the pushing force.

Octave band analyzers are used to The actual sound energy over a
measure what? range of frequencies.

Once determined that safety training is Objectives

required, what must be clearly defined.

Once the GFCI detects the flow of Opens the circuit and the electrical
electrical current to ground, it does
flow to ground stops.
what?

One hour has how many seconds? 3600 seconds

One of the causes of leukemia is Ionizing radiation - which as been

what? proven to contribute to leukemia
especially in young children.

One of the most important functions of a supervisor is Each individual is different and find a
his or her ability to work with people effectively. What is
one of the most critical factors to consider in order to way to recognize these differences.
work with people effectively?

One proper step in treating cold To immerse the affected area in warm
water (no less than 105 degrees F no
contract burns?
more than 115 degrees F.
 One Roentgen equals what? 2.58 * 1- to the -4 coulomb per kilogram
of air.

One unit of exit in the flow method is defined 60 people per minute per 22
as how many persons per minute per how
inches.
many inches of exit width.

One unit of exit in the flow method 60 seconds per minute per 22
is defined as what> inces of exit width.

OSHA regulations mandate that sound levels The A scale.

in the workplace for evaluation of employee
noise expsoure be measured on what?

OSHA requires that a maximum travel 75 feet

distance for Class A fire extinguisher not
exceed?

An outside trainer can be very

effective for what three situations?
1. The supervisors have relatively low skills
2. There is not adequate communication across different management
levels
3. Different departments within the organization are reluctant to cooperate
with each other.

Over-expsosure of unprotected eyes to Cataracts

infrared radiation could give rise to?

Over expsosure of unprotected skin to Erythema (sunburn)

ultraviolet radiation may give rise to a
condition called?

Oxidation reduction reactions are Redox Reactions

more commonly known as?

PH can vary between what levels? 1 to 14

 A PH less than 7 indicates? Acid (1.5 is a strong acid)

A PH value greater than 7 Base

indicates?

The pneumatic fire detection systems Increase in air pressure.

work principally on the basis of what?

A pocket dosimeter is a device that is Radiation

used to measure employee exposure
what?

Portable electric tools that are double Grounding.

insulated do not require what?

Pre-action automatic sprinkler systems 1. Damage to piping or sprinkler heads

designed to control the fire when their 2. The property is sensitive to water.
is a possibility of what two things?

The preferred method for sheilding Concrete (Lead however is a more

gamma ray sources is what?
effective shield.

The presence of what has been found to cause or A static load on hand and shoulder.
aggravate disorders such as tendonitis, bursitis,
or carpal tunnel syndrome?

The primary type of hearing loss which Sensorienural

is caused as a result of over-exposure to
excessive noise is known as?

The probability of tipping over an object Grasping point moves above the
by pushing it increases as the? object's center of gravity.
 The products of the chemical reaction Calcium hydroxide, a highly corrosive
between calcium carbide and water are compound, and acetylene which is a
what? flammable gas.

Product warning labels must 1. What the hazard is. 2. How to avoid the hazard. 3. The
severity of the hazard. An effective warning label must
address what three things? also address the likelihood of harm, and the
consequences.

Radiation exposures that exceed OSHA within 24 hours of the

prescribed regulatory limits must be incident
reported to?

The rate at which charge moves past a Electric current

point in the conductor is called what?

The rate of convective heat transfer is 1. Temperature difference

proprotional to what two things?
2. Area of heat transfer

The rate of heat transfer can be assumed to be proportional to

the temperature gradient per unit thickenss of the wall and the Thermal conductivity
transfer area. The proportionality constant K in the above
equation is called?

Rate of Rise fire detection systems have Thermal detectors

a faster response than what?

Rate of Rise fire detectors operate Rate of rise of temperature (not

on the basis of what? absolute value).

The ratio of density of a gas or Vapor density

vapor to density of air is called?

The reaction between an acid and a Neutralization

base is BEST described by which of the
following terms?
Regular dry pipe sprinkler systems have Air or nitrogen under pressure.
sprinkler heads that are connected to
piping which contains what?

Reliablity of a test determines The consistency of scores between

different sections of the examination.
what?

The response of tissue to mechanical Occupational

stress is the focus of what type of
biomechanics?

A Reynolds number of greater Turbulent flow

than 2100 indicates what?

A Reynolds number of less than Laminar flow

2100 indicates what type of flow?

RNA is composed of what? Organic compounds

The route of entry of toxic chemical into 1. Ingestion

2. Inhalation
the body can be through what five ways? 3. Skin absorption
4. Eye absorption
5. Injection

The scores of a test generally A bell shape curve as they are

follow what? normally distributed.

Sensitizers are chemicals that Do not produce a sensitizing effect on the first exposure,
but can produce an allergic reaction in living tissue after
usually? repeated or extended exposures. They may cause
sensitization in some people but not others.

Several instruments and devices are designed 1. Film badges

for measuring the amount of radiation emitted 2. Ionization chambers
from a given source. Name three types?
3. Geiger Mueller radiation detectors
 Siderosis is associated with what Welding and iron ore mining. It is
two types of work? the inhalation of iron oxides.

Simple asphyxiants can cause Reducing oxygen concentration.

suffocation as a result of what?

Smoke detectors generally respond to More or less light.

combustion particles generated as a result of
fire and can be triggered by what?

Smoke detectors generally during the second phase of fire as

respond to when? compared to thermal detectors that
respond during the first stage of a fire.

Smoke detectors react to what? Products of combustion

Some chemical reactions take place when atoms share

their valance electrons to complete the electron
Covalent bonding
requirement in the valance shell of each atom. This type
of bonding among atoms is known as?

Some fixed temperature thermal detectors Coefficient of expansion

are made from a bimetallic element. These
detectors work based on?

Some flame detectors are designed to The infrared radiation portion of

respond to ultraviolet light, but most light generated by the flame.
respond to what>

Sometimes, the amount of nuclear binding energy within the

Radioactive nuclear binding
nucleus of an isotope is not enough to hold the nuclear particles
(protons and neutrons) together, and as a result pat of the
nucleus is lost in a process of nuclear disintegration called?

Specifc gravity is the ration of The density of a substance to the

what? density of water.
The specific heat of a substances is The energy absorbed per unit mass per
determined by what? degree of temperature increase.

Specific heat refers to the what? Amount of heat required to raise the
temperature of a unit mass by one
degree.

A spherical tank is half filled with a liquid that has a Density = Mass/Volume. 70 = 2100/volume. Volume =
density of 70 lbs/ft3. If the mass of liquid in the tank 2100/70 = 30ft3. However, the above value is only
is 2100 lbs. The volume of the tank is equal to: half the total volumne of the tank. Total volume of
tank = 30*2=60ft3

Stock insurance companies are Profit oriented

what?

The strong electrical force that develops Ionic bound

between positive and negative ions
which form a new compound is called?

The study of the relationship between Epidemiology

excessive noise and hearing loss fall
within the domain of?

Substances that have the same number of atoms Isomers of each other
of each element per molecule but differ in spatial
arrangement of the atoms are known as?

Target organ chemicals attack The blood stream

specific organs once they enter?

The technique of applying problem JHA

assessment to safety and health training
is called what?

The term Boiling Liquid-Expanding A container failure holding a liquid

Vapor (BLEVE) referes to what? above its boiling point.
 The term hypergolic refers to The ignition of a fuel when it comes into
contact with an oxidizer without presence of
what?
an outside source of ignition.

A test can be and should be? Both valid and reliable.

This statement describes what "two conductors Continuous line type of fire detector.
separated by and electrical insulator that melts
at a fixed temperature in the surrounding air?

A toxic chemical is one that can create A relatively small dosage

an adverse effect in?

The travel distance for a class B fire 50 feet.

extinguisher must not exceed what?

Two forms of Noise Induced Conductive and Sensineural

Hearing Loss are?

The two main categories of circuit Magnetic and thermal

breakers are?

Under constant temperature conditions, Decrease

the volume of a gas will do what with an
increase in air pressure?

Appropriate hazard warnings, pictograms, chemical name, and the name and
Under OSHA's HAZCOM, every label on a address of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.

container of a hazardous chemical must

contain what?

Unfired pressure vessels such as air Section VIII, division 1 and 2

tanks, steam jacketed kettles, etc. must
follow ASME code what?
The Uniform Building Code (UBC) was first published
by International Conference of Building Officals
Western part of US.
(ICBO). This building code has been mainly used
where?

The universal color used for displaying Magenta on yellow background

radiation hazards signs and labels is?

Valence electrons are responsible Chemical reactions

for what?

Validity of a test determines what? Whether the test actually measures

what it is supposed to measure.

Vapor pressure of a liquid is The pressure exerted by the vapor when

the liquid and vapor phases have
defined as?
reached equilibrium.

Velocity x times = what? Distance

Velometers can do what three Measures air velocity, useful in

things? conducting energy audits, and useful in
hood and spray booth monitoring.

A virus can adversely affect the TAking over the metabolic function of
the cells.
human body by?

The sprinkler head. In fire situations, the flow of

Wet pipe systems have water in water continues until the main water supply valve is
the piping to where? manually closed. This can cause severe water
damage to the area.

What always accompanies Oxidation

reduction?
 What are 3 examples of Uranium, halogenated
Nephrotoxins? hydrocarbons, and vinyl chloride.

WHat are chemcials that can cause an Sensitizers

allergic reaction in teh body after
repeated exposures?

What are chemcials that cause permanent changes to

Mutagens
genetic material (DNA), such that the changes will
propagate through generational lines?

What are chemicals that attack specific Target organs

organs regardless of the route of entry
into the body?

What are chemicals that can cause Irritants

inflammation of living tissue as a result
of a chemical reaction?

WHat are chemicals that can stop or decrease Hematopoietic System Hazards
the hemoglobin function, resulting in body
tissues being deprived of oxygen?

What are chemicals that cause damage to Teratogens

developing fetus, but the damage does not
propagate across generational lines?

What are isotopes of a given element that do not have

enough nuclear binding energy to hold the nucleus
Radioisotopes
particles together, and as a result, part of the nucleus is
lost in the form of ionizing radiation?

What are luminescent detectors Measuring the flow of neutrons.

effective at?

What are machine gaurds that shut off or Interlocked.

disengage power and prevent the machine
from starting when the guard is opened?
 What are other names for Arc Welder's Disease or Metal Fume
Fever. This is caused by inhalation of
siderosis?
dust fumes or containing iron particles.

What are reactions that generate heat, Exothermic

but heat removal can be controlled?

What are self adjusting guards which provide Interlocked.

barriers that move according to the size of the
stock entering the danger area.

What are substances that can cause Asphyxiants

suffocation by preventing oxygen from
reaching tissues?

What are the asphyixants that are gases or vapors

which are not toxic by themselves but can cause
Simple
suffocation as a result of reducing the oxygen
concentration?

What are the asphyxiants that interfere Chemical

with body's capability to absorb oxygen
into the blood stream?

What are the bones in the human Ossicles

ear called?

Numbness and tingling in the thumb and first two fingers, and the thumb side and tip of the

What are the classic symptoms of fourth finger.

carpal tunnel syndrome?

What are the four basic types of Self-adjusting, adjustable, fixed and
machine guards? interlocked.

What are the four elements 1. Oxygen

2. Fuel
required for combustion? 3. Source of ignition
4. Chemical chain reaction
What are the names of condition when their is Keratitis and conjuctivitis
expsosure of the unprotected eye which can
cause inflamamation of the cornea?

1. Pre action
What are the six major types of 2. Deluge
3. Limited Water Supply systems

sprinkler systems? 4. Combined

5. Wet pipe
6. Dry pipe

What are the smallest bones in the Ossicles

human body?

What are the three adverse effects of 1. Conductive impairment

noise on hearing can be categorized into 2. Sensorineural
what three categories? 3. Mixed and sentral impariment

What are the two categories that 1. Simple

asphyxiants are classified? 2. Chemical

What are the two sampling techniques Critical incident and safety
used to evaluate the potential accident
behavior sampling.
predicting behavior?

What are the two types of hearing Acoustic trama and NIHL
losses associated with noise?

What are three examples of effective 1. Lead

shielding for beta radiation? 2. Aluminum
3. Water

What are three examples of 1. Concrete

2. Water
effective shielding for gamma rays? 3. Lead
4. Iron

What are three valid approaches in Eliminate unwanted behavior, educate

safety programs that primarily focus on employees on desired responses, and provide
behavior modification? reward and/or praise for working safely.
 What are two benefits of a closed 1. Recycles the exhaled air.
loop SCBA? 2. Lasts for longer periods of time
compared to an open loop SCBA.

What are two disadvantages to When compared to true/false and matching, multiple
choice items can be more challenging to write and they
multiple choice questions? require the creation of plausible incorrect answer
options.

What are two factors that directly contribute Corrosion and mechanical damage are
to container failures with BLEVEs and a factor direct factors.
that contributes indirectly? Temperature is an indirect factor.

What best describes a tangible and Attainable

verifiable safety goal in manufacturing
facility?

What can alter the DNA within a cell's Genetic factors

nucleus and thus the plasma
membrane?

What can be emitted spontaneously by certain

radioactve materials, and can be produced by
Neutrons
bombarding the nucleus of certain isotopes of
hydrogen?

What can rupture the ear drum, displace the Acoustic trama
small bones in the middle of the ear called
ossicles and damage the inner ear?

What chemical can produce a higher Acetylene

flame temperature upon combustion
than any other gas?

What contains a central nucleus made up of An atom

positively charged particles, the protons, and
electrically neutral particles called neutrons?

It actually gets more employee attention. However,

What does actual injury data do? because of its nature, it creates a reactive rather than
a proactive response to preventing injuries and
accidents.
 What does bonding do?
Bonding does NOT eliminate the static charges. However, it prevents the
flow of accumulated static charges (spark) by making the potential
difference between the two containers equal. The same phenomeenon is
observed with lighting that makes the potential difference between two
clouds or a cloud and ground equal.

What does the thermal type circuit It opens the circuit based on
breaker do? temperature rise resulting from current
flow.

What do magnetic circuit breakers Work on the basis of the amount of

do? current flowing through the device.

WHate are chemicals that can cause Corrosives

irreversible alteration of living tissue?

What generally accompanies alpha Gamma Rays

and beta decay?

What indicates the amount of sound energy Sound absorption

which is absorbed and the remainder is
reflected by the material?

What instrument measures the average Integrating sound level

sound levels over a period of time?

What involves maintaining an electrically conducting

path to the earth for the flow of excess electrons that
Grounding
have been generated through a fault system of the
equipment?

What is a condition resulting from over- Narcosis

exposure to solvents?

What is a measure of the activity of Curie (Ci)

the radioactive material?
What is a measure of the dose of any ionizing
Rem
radiation to the body tissue of its estimated
biological effect relative to a dose of one roentgen?

What is a necessary component of Fuels

all combustion reactions?

What is an example of a chemical that reduces

hemoglobin availiability by damaging the hemapoietic
Benzene
cells of the bone marrow, even through it does not act
directly on the hemoglobin?

What is an example of counted Inspection of a control device for missing parts is an

example of counted data. Counted data is called
data? "attributes" and are presented as whole numbers.

What is an example of motivation factor Responsiblity

according to Herzberg's Motivation
Hygiene theory?

What is an ordered array of its Crystalline substance

component atoms, ions or molecules?

What is any chemical that interferes in Reproductive Toxins

any way with the reproductive process?

What is a property associated with Electronegativity

certain atoms which causes unequal
sharing of electrons during bonding?

What is a special unit for Roentgen

measuring exposure to radiation?

What is carpal tunnel syndrome The pressure on the median nerve at the point where it
goes through the carpal tunnel of the wrist resulting in
caused by? tenderness, soreness, and weakness of muscles of the
thumb.
 What is defined as the rapid chemcial Combustion
reaction of oxygen with a fuel?

What is determined by conducting skin Chemical corrosivity

tests on laboratory animals or in studies
using synthetic skin?

What is emitted when radioactive transformations

Gamma Rays
take place and originate in the nucleus of the atom
rather than from violent electron acitivity?

What is energy in transfer called? Heat

What is FMECA? Failure Mode Effects and Criticality

Analysis

What is FTA? FAult Tree Analysis

What is ionizing radiation? It is any electromagnetic or particulate radiation

capable of producing ions either directly or
indirectly as a result of interaction with matter.

What is leveling according to It means that everyone should

Argyris? participate either directly or indirectly in
the decision making process.

What is most often a result of the X-rays

ionization of matter by a stream of fast-
moving charged particles.

What is PHA? Preliminary Hazard Analysis

 What is similar to X-rays but of Gamma Rays
shorter wavelength?

What is the advantage of GM The advantage is that it can be used to measure

various types of ionizing radiation (alpha, beta,
detectors for measuring radiation? gamma and x-rays) for which it is calibrated.

What is the amount of chemical Dosage

administered per unit of body weight?

What is the amount of heat generated Heat of combustion

as a result of the combustion of a fuel?

What is the best type of protection for Fixed enclosure guard

workers who operate a power press?

What is the concentration that cannot TLV-C (Ceiling)

be exceeded even momentarily.

What is the difference between Descriptive studies in epidemiology are helpful in

formation of hypotheses regarding the relationship
descriptive studies in epidemiology and between exposure and disease. Analytic studies are
analytic studies? studies seeking to prove or disprove specific hypotheses.

What is the effect of ionizing radiation on the Indirect

cellular structure that is ultimately ionization
of the DNA molecule?

What is the electromagnetic mechanism of Heat transfer by radiation

heat transfer which is proportional to the
fourth power of temperature?

What is the first step in developing Determination of whether training

a safety training program? is required.
What is the fluid in which the volume changes
significantly with changes in pressure or temperature.
Compressible fluid
For example, by pressurizing a gas, we can reduce its
volume substantially.

What is the fluid when the volume does not change

signifcantly with changes in pressure or temperature.
Incompressible Fluid
For example, if we increase the pressure on a liquid, its
volume does not change substantially.

WHat is the force between two bodies when Electrical force

repulsive when they are similarly charged and
attractive when they are dissimilarly charged?

What is the function of the physical Heat transfer coefficent

properties of the fluid?

What is the gain of electrons by an atom Reduction

involved in a chemical reaction?

What is the heat of sublimation Heat of fusion + Heat of vaporization

formula?

What is the important number to 24.4

remember when converting PPM to
mg/m3 or vice versa?

What is the loss of electrons by an atom Oxidation

involved in a chemical reaction?

What is the main reason for guarding Prevent one's hand from getting caught
block and tackles used in confined between the pulley and the rope.
spaces?

What is the major function of To transmit the sound wave to the inner
ossicles? ear for transmission to the brain by the
inner ear nerve cells.
 What is the major objective of To measure the safety performance within an
organization with the major goal of improving
safety audits?
safety performance.

What is the max amount of a 1A 1200 gallons

flammable liquid that can be stored int
a lab unit with a sprinkler system?

What is the measure of the dose of Rad

ionizing radiation to the body in terms
of energy absorbed per unit of tissue?

What is the mechanism of thermal Conduction

energy transfer from one molecule to
another usually in one phase called?

What is the minimum dosage of a Dose Threshold

chemical that can produce a
measurable adverse effect?

What is the most common type of Hypoxia

cellular injury?

What is the most correct statement for Adequate eye protection and a
eye and face protection when working face shield must be worn.
with hand held grinders?

What is the most critical step towards a Defining the objectives and goals.
behavioral approach for improving
safety?

What is the most important element of a to se goals and objectives

safety training program?

What is the most powerful for an Root Cause Analysis

accident/incident investigation?
What is the name for cellular injury due Hypoxia
to lack of sufficient oxygen?

What is the name of the F tornado Fujita Pearson

scale?

What is the NRC? Nuclear Regulatory Commission

What is the number of the NFPA hazard diamond 704

which is used in fixed installations or facilities to
warn of hazards durning fire fighting?

What is the occupational disease caused Byssinosis

as a result of over - exposure to cotton
dust?

What is the recommended speed 35 mph. Ash can damage engine and
metal parts so evacuation must only be
for a volcano eruption?
done if directed by authroities.

What is THERP? An acronym for Technique for

Human Error Rate Prediction.

What is the study of occurance of Epidemiology

disease in human populations?

What is the study that focuses on the Descriptive Epidemiological Studies

number of cases of a disease in a time
period?

What is the sum of atomic weight of The molecular weight of that compound

different atoms making a compound

called?
What is the type of burn that is an open wound
involving all skin layers; cellular regeneration is not
Full thickness burn
possible and skin must be grafted to site from a
donor?

What is the type of effect of ionizing radiation on

cells which is by attacking and ionizing the
Direct
macromolecules within the cell and in particular the
DNA molecule?

What is the ultimate goal of safety Injury reduction. The coaching must
treat this process as an achievement
coaching?
oriented proactive process.

What is used to measure the actual Octave Band Analyzers. The data in turn
sound energy over a range of is used to calcuate the noise exposures
frequencies? to employees.

What law does radiation follow? Inverse Square Law

What material generally has low thermal Plastic

conductivity and are poor conductors of
heat?

What measures the degree of Reynolds number

turbulance in a flow system?

What occurs either as a result of complete transfer of

one or more valence electrons from one atom to
Chemical reactions
another or as a result of sharing valence electrons
among different atoms?

What organizaiton sets forth standards NFPA

for exits where flammables are stored.

What particles are more penetrative Beta particles

than alpha particles and have a
moderate power of ionization?
What particles can be either negatively charged Beta particles
(negatrons) or postiviely charged electrons
(positrons) produced by radioactive decay?

What particles have a helium nucleus and Alpha particles

have a relatively low penetrative power and a
rather high ionization power?

What rate refers to the number of new cases Incidence rate

of disease during a time period divided by the
total number of risk?

What refers to the arthmetic average of Noise Reduction Coefficent

sound absorption coefficient at frequencies of
250, 500, 1000 and 200 Hz.

What refers to the number of cases with Prevalence

a disease to the total number in the
study?

What results from the prolonged NIHL (Noise Inducted Hearing

exposure to intense sound? Loss)

What results in shared electrons Electronegativity

spending more time with one atom and
less time with the other known as?

What term best describes the symptoms Heat Syncope is associate with fainting
of over-exposure to heat and fainting? as a result of over-exposure to heat.

What three agencies require radiation caution OSHA, DOE and RC

signs and labels (purple on yellow
background) in radiation areas?

What two aspects of the workplace are Historical and statistical information on
generally reviewed for a JHA? accidents and illnesses and the tasks,
which make a worker's job.
What type of bond is weaker, ionic Covalent
or covalent?

What type of burn causes reddening of the area as a

result of dilation of small blood vessels and increased
A partial thickness burn
permeability of cellular membranes with loss of protein
rich fluid, resulting in the typical blister burn?

What type of chemicals cause liver Hepatoxins

damage?

What type of device uses a Combusitble gas meter

wheatstone bridge?

What type of hydrocarbon is less Halogenated hydrocarbon

flammable than the parent
hydrocarbon?

What type of injury to the body cells can be Blast injury

caused as a result of sudden increase or
decrease in atompheric pressure?

What type of radiation refers to any type of Ionizing radiation

radiation capable of removing orbital electrons
from the atom and thereby forming ions?

What type of radiation wavelengths can Microvave

vary from 10 meters to about 1 mm?

What type of study provides information on the Descriptive epidemological studies

distribution of disease as well as the risk factors
for an individual to contract the disease?

What type of toxins affect the Nephrotoxins

kidney?
 What type of toxins affect the Hepatotoxins
liver?

When an acid and base react in Salt and Water. Both the acid and
stoichiometric ratios, the result is what?
the base have been neutralized.

When antibodies react with antigens, Neutralization of toxins

one of the major results is?

When cold fluid comes into contact with Thermal energy

a hot surface, the film adjacent to the
hot surface picks up what?

When electrons are ejected from teh inner orbits, the

electrons from outer shells fall to the lower orbits to fill
X-rays
their place. As a result of this energy transformation,
what is produced?

When fuel is burned, the carbon in the Carbon Dioxide or Carbon Monixde
fuel reacts with oxygen to form either
what two chemicals?

When is carpal tunnel syndrome During sleep.

more pronounced?

When one or more valence electrons are transferred

from one atom to another, the atom that has lost the
Positive ion
electrons becomes positively charged which is called
what type of ion?

When pressure or temperature is LFL value increases and the UFL

decreased the LFL does what and the
value decreases
UFL does what?

When the hearing does not return to Permanent Threshold Shift

normal, the hearing loss is called?
When the route of entry of the chemical LC 50
into an animal's body is by inhalation,
lethal doses are expressed as?

When the route of entry of the chemicals is by LD 50

ingestion or skin absorption, lethal doses are
expressed as?

When the sound has not been too loud Temporary Threshold Shift.
and the hearing returns to normal, the
hearing loss is called a?

When using luminescent detectors the collision of

neutrons with the solid material in the detector
The amount of energy received by
generates excess energy which is emitted in the form of the material.
light. This is proportional to what?

When were revised in 1991 to reduce NRC regulations

allowable exposure to employees?

When workers operate a power presses, It is always in place except for

the fixed enclosure guard is always in
maintance and or die changing.
place expect for what two tasks?

When working with corrosive chemicals Goggles with indirect ventilation ports
what type of goggles should be used because they do not allow entry of
and why? liquids.

Which analytical technique deals with THERP

human error prediction?

Due to the nature of electrical force developed among atoms, ionic bonds are stronger than
Why are ionic bonds stronger than covalent bonds.

covalent bonds?

Why are viruses difficult to Because one must kill the host cell
destroy? in order to kill the virus.
 Why should you avoid showing or Because bathroom plumbing and
bathing during a thunderstorm> fixtures can conduct electricity.

The wider the range between the LFL A fire hazard. Example - a vapor with LFL
and the UFL, the more of what type of = 1% and a UFL = 16% is more likely to
hazard is this material? be a severe fire hazard.

Winds in the range of 40 to 72 mph can F-0

damage chimney and break tree
branches is which category?

Winds in the range of 73 to 112 mph can F-1

demolish mobile homes are what
cateorgry?

Winds in the range of 113 to 157 can F-2

demolish mobile homes and uproot
trees and considered what category?

Winds in the range of 158 to 205 can F-3

tear roof and wall and throw cars are
considered what category?

Winds in the range of 207 to 260 F-4

are what category?

Winds in the range of 261 to 318 F-5

are what category?

With a Geiger - Muller interaction of An electric current which is measured.

ionizing radiation with the gas produces

ions which in turn produce what?

The word Epi is derived from the upon

Greek work?
The work demo in epidemiology is People (Disease upon people)
derived from?

A written report of radiation expsoure must 30 Days

be submitted no later than how many days
from the occurrence of the incident?

You should not mix calcium carbide with water

because the products of the chemical reaction
Calcium hydroxide and acetylene.
between the two chemicals create what what two
chemicals.