NANTeL Industrial and Fire Safety 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in an industrial nuclear facility?

Accepted Answer

To provide hazard and safe handling information for chemicals

Answer

An SDS provides detailed information on chemical properties, hazards, safe handling, PPE requirements, and emergency measures.

Question 2

Under NFPA 101, a 'means of egress' consists of how many distinct components?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

NFPA 101 defines means of egress as three components: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge.

Question 3

When a worker is exposed to noise levels at or above what dB(A) threshold must an employer implement a Hearing Conservation Program per OSHA?

Accepted Answer

85 dB(A)

Answer

OSHA's Hearing Conservation Amendment requires a program when workers are exposed to 85 dB(A) or more as an 8-hour TWA.

Question 4

In nuclear plant industrial safety, a 'confined space' that requires a permit before entry is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A space large enough to enter, not designed for continuous occupancy, and has a recognized serious hazard

Answer

A permit-required confined space must meet all three criteria: large enough to enter, not designed for continuous occupancy, and contain a serious hazard.

Question 5

Which type of fire sprinkler system is most appropriate for areas in a nuclear plant subject to freezing temperatures?

Accepted Answer

Dry pipe system

Answer

Dry pipe systems use pressurized air instead of water in the pipes, preventing freezing in cold environments.

(NANTeL) National Academy for Nuclear Training e-Learning Practice Test

(NANTeL) National Academy for Nuclear Training e-Learning Practice Test

NANTeL Industrial and Fire Safety 3