CAR Safety Procedures & PPE 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which ANSI standard governs the selection and use of eye and face protection in the workplace?
- ANSI Z87.1 (Correct answer)
- ANSI Z89.1
- ANSI Z41.1
- ANSI Z359.1
Correct answer: ANSI Z87.1
ANSI Z87.1 is the standard for occupational eye and face protection devices, including safety glasses, goggles, and face shields.
Question 2: Before dismantling a refrigerator that still contains refrigerant, the FIRST step a CAR-certified technician must take is:
- Remove the compressor oil
- Recover the refrigerant using certified EPA 608 equipment (Correct answer)
- Cut the refrigerant lines to vent the system
- Inspect the door gaskets for asbestos
Correct answer: Recover the refrigerant using certified EPA 608 equipment
EPA Section 608 regulations prohibit venting refrigerants; all refrigerant must be recovered with certified equipment before any disassembly begins.
Question 3: What is the correct disposal method for PCB-containing capacitors found in older appliances?
- Place in the scrap metal bin for smelting
- Crush and drain oil into a collection drum
- Manage as hazardous waste under TSCA regulations and send to a licensed facility (Correct answer)
- Bury on-site in a lined pit
Correct answer: Manage as hazardous waste under TSCA regulations and send to a licensed facility
PCBs are regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and must be managed as hazardous waste and sent to a TSCA-permitted facility.
Question 4: A worker is splashed in the eyes with compressor oil. The immediate first aid response is to:
- Rub the eyes gently to remove the oil
- Flush eyes continuously with water for at least 15 minutes (Correct answer)
- Apply an oil-neutralizing eyedrop and continue work
- Cover eyes with a dry bandage and report to HR
Correct answer: Flush eyes continuously with water for at least 15 minutes
OSHA and first aid guidelines require immediate and continuous eye flushing for at least 15 minutes following chemical splash exposure.
Question 5: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are required under which OSHA standard when servicing appliances with stored electrical energy?
- 29 CFR 1910.147 (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.132
- 29 CFR 1910.1200
- 29 CFR 1910.178
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.147
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 — the Control of Hazardous Energy standard — requires LOTO procedures to protect workers from unexpected energization.
Question 6: Which noise level (dBA TWA) triggers OSHA's requirement for a Hearing Conservation Program in recycling facilities?
- 75 dBA
- 85 dBA (Correct answer)
- 90 dBA
- 95 dBA
Correct answer: 85 dBA
OSHA requires a Hearing Conservation Program when workers are exposed to noise at or above an 85 dBA 8-hour TWA action level.
Question 7: When using a forklift to move stacked appliances in a recycling facility, the load should be carried at what height during travel?
- As high as possible for visibility
- 6 inches to 12 inches off the ground (Correct answer)
- At chest height for balance
- At eye level for the operator
Correct answer: 6 inches to 12 inches off the ground
Forklifts must travel with loads lowered to 6–12 inches above the ground to maintain stability and visibility.
CAR Safety Procedures & PPE 3
Which ANSI standard governs the selection and use of eye and face protection in the workplace?