Safety Procedures & Risk Management Flashcards
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What is the minimum safe distance you should maintain from a lightning rod or metal mast during a thunderstorm?
Answer: Several feet, staying indoors is best
During a thunderstorm you should go indoors immediately; no outdoor distance is considered truly safe when lightning is present.
When climbing a tower, what should you do with your tools while working at height?
Answer: Use a tool bag or belt to keep them secured to your body
Tools must be secured in a tool bag or belt so they cannot fall and injure people below.
What hazard is presented by a resonant antenna that is connected to a transmitter operating on that antenna's frequency?
Answer: High RF voltages can appear at the feedpoint and along the antenna
A resonant antenna has high RF voltage at its feedpoint and along its elements, creating a shock hazard for anyone who touches it.
What is the purpose of a safety wire or safety clip when working on a tower?
Answer: To provide a backup connection that arrests a fall if the primary harness fails
A safety wire or secondary lanyard provides a backup arrest point in case the primary fall-arrest component fails.
Which of the following best describes proper first aid for a person who has received a severe RF burn?
Answer: Cool with cold running water, cover loosely, and seek medical attention
Severe burns should be cooled with running water, loosely covered, and evaluated by a medical professional.
Why should you never operate a gasoline-powered generator inside a vehicle or enclosed shelter?
Answer: Carbon monoxide buildup can be rapidly fatal
Generators produce carbon monoxide, an odorless toxic gas that can reach lethal concentrations very quickly in an enclosed space.
What is the main reason amateur radio operators are advised to use a dummy load when testing a new transmitter?
Answer: It prevents RF from being radiated and interfering with others or posing a nearby RF exposure hazard
A dummy load absorbs RF power as heat rather than radiating it, avoiding interference and reducing nearby RF exposure risk.