AM Safety Procedures & PPE 3

Question 1

Which label color on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) hazard diamond indicates a health hazard?

Accepted Answer

Blue

Answer

In the NFPA 704 hazard diamond, the blue (left) quadrant represents health hazards rated 0–4.

Question 2

What is the correct action if a technician's clothing becomes saturated with Skydrol hydraulic fluid?

Accepted Answer

Remove contaminated clothing immediately and flush affected skin with water for 15 minutes

Answer

Skydrol is a skin and eye irritant; contaminated clothing must be removed immediately and skin flushed thoroughly to prevent chemical burns.

Question 3

When using a safety harness for work at height on an aircraft, the anchor point must be rated for at least how many pounds?

Accepted Answer

5,000 lbs

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140 requires personal fall arrest anchor points capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs per attached worker.

Question 4

Which noise level triggers the mandatory use of hearing protection under OSHA general industry standards?

Accepted Answer

85 dB(A) over an 8-hour TWA

Answer

OSHA's Hearing Conservation Amendment requires hearing protection when the 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) reaches or exceeds 85 dB(A).

Question 5

What type of glove is recommended when handling aviation fuel (Jet-A)?

Accepted Answer

Nitrile or neoprene chemical-resistant gloves

Answer

Nitrile or neoprene gloves provide adequate chemical resistance to petroleum-based fuels, unlike latex which degrades rapidly.

(AM) Aircraft Maintenance Certification Practice Test