EMPCO Safety Procedures 2

Question 1

When a worker is exposed to a chemical spill on the skin, what is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Flush the area with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes

Answer

Flushing with copious water for at least 15 minutes dilutes and removes the chemical before it causes deeper tissue damage.

Question 2

Which color on a safety data sheet (SDS) NFPA diamond indicates health hazard?

Accepted Answer

Blue

Answer

The blue quadrant of the NFPA 704 diamond represents health hazards, rated 0–4.

Question 3

In a workplace with confined spaces, what document must be completed before entry?

Accepted Answer

Permit-required confined space entry permit

Answer

OSHA 1910.146 requires a written entry permit that authorizes and controls entry into permit-required confined spaces.

Question 4

What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

Question 5

A worker notices a frayed electrical cord on medical equipment. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Tag the equipment out of service and report it immediately

Answer

Damaged electrical equipment must be taken out of service immediately using lockout/tagout procedures to prevent shock or fire.

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