Safety Procedures & PPE Flashcards
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During aircraft jacking operations, which of the following is a critical safety requirement?
Answer: The aircraft must be jacked only on approved jack points with safety collars or lock rings engaged
Aircraft must be jacked at designated structural jack points, and safety collars or lock rings must be engaged to prevent inadvertent lowering if hydraulic pressure is lost.
What does an SDS Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection) specify?
Answer: Recommended PPE, engineering controls, and occupational exposure limits (OELs/TLVs)
SDS Section 8 identifies the appropriate PPE, ventilation requirements, and regulatory exposure limits (PELs/TLVs) to protect workers from the chemical.
Which of the following is a proper precaution when working around aircraft radar systems?
Answer: Ensure the radar is in standby or off mode before working within the beam sweep area
Active radar emits high-energy microwave radiation capable of causing internal tissue heating; personnel must remain clear of the antenna sweep and confirm the system is off or in standby.
When respirator use is required in an aviation maintenance facility, what must the employer provide before a worker is assigned a respirator?
Answer: A medical evaluation to determine the worker's fitness to wear a respirator
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 requires a physician or other licensed health-care professional (PLHCP) medical evaluation before initial respirator assignment to ensure the worker can safely tolerate the physiological demands.
An aircraft is being defueled and the fuel is transferred to a ground storage tank. What bonding requirement applies?
Answer: The aircraft, defueling vehicle, and storage tank must all be bonded together before transfer begins
All conductive components in the fuel transfer chain—aircraft, vehicle, and storage tank—must be bonded together to equalize potential and eliminate static discharge paths.
What is the correct response if a fire occurs in an aircraft engine during a ground run?
Answer: Immediately shut down the engine, activate the fire suppression system, and evacuate personnel per the emergency plan
Engine shutdown removes the fuel/air source; the halon-based fire suppression system then floods the nacelle while the emergency plan ensures personnel safety.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet / Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in aircraft maintenance?
Answer: To provide hazard, handling, storage, and emergency response information for chemicals used in the workplace
An SDS (formerly MSDS) is a standardized document (OSHA HazCom / GHS) containing comprehensive hazard communication data—physical properties, health risks, PPE requirements, and emergency procedures—for each hazardous chemical.