Power Plant Safety Flashcards

What is the primary safety reason for monitoring carbon monoxide levels in a combustion area?

Answer: CO is a toxic, odorless gas that can cause poisoning

Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless and can cause poisoning or death, so continuous monitoring is essential.

When climbing a fixed ladder above a certain height, what fall protection is typically required?

Answer: A cage, ladder safety system, or personal fall arrest

Fixed ladders above the regulated height require a cage, ladder safety device, or personal fall arrest system.

What is the danger of bypassing an interlock on rotating equipment?

Answer: It removes a safety stop that prevents access to moving parts

Interlocks stop equipment when guards are opened, and bypassing them exposes workers to dangerous moving parts.

Why are eyewash stations and safety showers located near chemical handling areas?

Answer: To provide immediate decontamination after chemical exposure

Immediate flushing within seconds of chemical contact limits injury to eyes and skin.

What is the correct response to a turbine vibration alarm exceeding safe limits?

Answer: Follow procedures to investigate and trip the unit if required

Excessive vibration can indicate mechanical failure, so operators must investigate and trip the unit if limits are exceeded.

What does an SDS (Safety Data Sheet) provide for a chemical used in the plant?

Answer: Hazards, handling, storage, and first-aid information

An SDS documents a chemical's hazards, safe handling, storage, and emergency first-aid measures.

Why must scaffolding be inspected by a competent person before each shift?

Answer: To identify defects or instability that could cause a collapse

Pre-shift inspection catches damaged or unstable components before workers are exposed to a fall or collapse hazard.