ITMC Safety Procedures 2

Question 1

When performing maintenance on a hydraulic system under pressure, what must be done FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Depressurize and bleed the system before touching any components

Answer

Hydraulic systems must be fully depressurized and bled before any maintenance to prevent injection injuries from high-pressure fluid.

Question 2

What does the hierarchy of hazard controls rank as the MOST effective method?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

Answer

Elimination — physically removing the hazard — is ranked highest in the hierarchy because it completely removes the risk.

Question 3

A technician notices a frayed electrical cord on a piece of production equipment. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Tag it out and report it for repair before use

Answer

Frayed cords must be tagged out of service and reported for proper repair to prevent shock or fire hazards.

Question 4

Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a fire involving energized electrical equipment?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents specifically rated for fires involving energized electrical equipment.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) before beginning a maintenance task?

Accepted Answer

To identify and control hazards associated with each step of the job

Answer

A JHA systematically identifies hazards in each job step so appropriate controls can be implemented before work begins.

(ITMC) Industrial Technology Maintenance Certification Practice Test