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MSSC - Safety Certification Questions and Answers Already Graded A What are the fourteen Subindustries of Manufacturing ✔✔Chemicals Computers & Electronic Products Electrical Equipment & Appli... ances Food & Beverage Furniture Machinery Nonmetallic Minerals Petroleum & Coal Products Plastics & Rubber Production Primary and Fabricated Metals Printing Textile, Textile Products, Apparel & Leather Transportation Equipment Wood & Paper Moving and storage of materials is the concentration known as: ✔✔logistics and inventory control Apprenticeships are sponsored by companies or: ✔✔labor unions Number of people directly employed in manufacturing is about: ✔✔14 million Automotive manufacturers developed a manufacturing process based on each person repeatedly performing a single task. This technique is called: ✔✔assembly-line production The best way to ensure quality is to: ✔✔prevent problems before they happen The final inspection of a product is done by: ✔✔the customer Feedback is most effective when it: ✔✔addresses problems that arise immediately Define the 5 Classes of Fire: ✔✔Class A Wood, Paper, Cloth, Plastic Class B Grease, Oil, Chemicals Class C Electrical Cords, Switches, Wiring Class D Combustible Switches, Wiring, Metals Class K Fires in Cooking Appliances Involving Combustible Oils/Fats Describe the Fire Extinguisher Symbols: ✔✔Class A Green Triangle Class B Red Square Class C Blue Circle Class D Yellow Decagon Describe the 3 conditions needed for fire: ✔✔Fuel, Oxygen, Heat Three examples of engineering controls are: ✔✔ventilation systems, machine guards, and circuit breakers According to one government study, an employee with less than one year of experience is: ✔✔40% more likely to be injured A simple covering for the lower part of the face is known as a: ✔✔dust mask OSHA recommends that hot work be done in special areas where there are no flammable or combustible materials. If these materials are present, the permit requires that hot work be done: ✔✔at least 35 feet away from them The Hazardous Material Identification System rates health, flammability, and physical hazard categories. On such a scale, a high level of danger is indicated by: ✔✔the number 4 When oxygen and acetylene cylinders are stored together, there must be a solid barrier wall or a distance of: ✔✔at least 20 feet between them Miscommunication on the job can have serious consequences. All of the following could be caused by miscommunication except. A. wasted materials B. customer satisfaction C. wasted time D. quality problems: ✔✔B. customer satisfaction A major cause of mistakes in manufacturing is: ✔✔lack of communication between shifts Define the 3 team roles: ✔✔leader, contributor, encourager Each team goal should be SMART. What does the acronym describe: ✔✔specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time based The effectiveness of teams depends on cooperation among members with different skills and work styles. In order for the team to be effective, its members need to focus on: ✔✔completing the task and building positive relationships Teams can use several strategies to reach a decision. They key point of a consensus decision is that: ✔✔team members support the decision even if they are not completely satisfied The goal of conflict resolution is to: ✔✔find a permanent solution to a specific problem If you are assigned to train someone else, it is important to: ✔✔record everything that you do The final step of on-the-job training is: ✔✔following up over time to be sure the task was learned External customer refers: ✔✔to the person or business who buys the product Internal customers include all of the following, except: ✔✔consumers of the product Some tools require frequent calibration against a standard. This process is generally required for: ✔✔any type of test equipment One precaution, to minimize the risk of explosion when power tools must be used, is to use only: ✔✔pneumatic power tools Photoelectric sensors detect obstructions in the path of a beam of light. These sensors are frequently as part of a: ✔✔trip device A number of different maintenance programs are used in manufacturing plants. One of these, which focuses on cooperation between operators and maintenance specialists, is known as: ✔✔total productive maintenance A job safety analysis (JSA) is one way to determine what safety information is needed by equipment operators. A JSA is normally the responsibility of: ✔✔a team involved in production operations and maintenance ________ Is a design methodology that designs features into the product that make it cheaper to manufacture while maintaining its ability to perform its intended function: ✔✔Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) Define the five step development process: ✔✔Forming, storming, norming, performing, transforming What is Kaizen: ✔✔Continuous improvement. Involves Every Employee, Improve Processes/Eliminate Waste, Leads to Few Defects/Improved Productivity How to answer a customer service call: ✔✔Answer Call Between 2nd and 4th ring, Greet Customer, Speak Clearly, Ask Their Name, Be Knowledgeable, Avoid Hold, Treat Customer Well, Do Not Hang Up Too Quickly Product design teams should provide an environment that encourages team members to __________: ✔✔Add their design ideas freely Engineers working with manufacturing to become aware of tooling limitations and other problems that may increase production time and cost is an example of __________: ✔✔concurrent engineering Promoting competition among teams or departments __________: ✔✔Is not a reason to set measurable team goals OSHA standard must be available to workers who: ✔✔attend OSHA required training Define andon lights: ✔✔they signal the condition of a process Communicating __________ is important when training employees. ✔✔at the appropriate level When is the best time to offer safety-related training to employees? ✔✔At new employee orientation An average worker's productivity would be included in __________ ✔✔job standards description Documentation on the quality of a training session __________ ✔✔is not required What does the acronym OSHA stand for: ✔✔Occupational Safety and Health Act (Administration) What is the purpose of OSHA: ✔✔Govern Safe Practices at Non-Governmental Workplace Protect Employee from Unsafe Work Conditions OSHA conducts inspections for the following reasons: ✔✔Imminent danger (can cause death or serious harm) After an accidental death or many injuries Employee complaints Industries that are considered hazardous Follow-ups Describe the severity of OSHA violations: ✔✔Willful Violation - could cause death or immediate physical harm Serious Violation - has good possibility of causing death or serious harm Non-Serious Violation - may result in an accident without death or serious physical harm Repeat Violation - Old violation still exists. Very serious. DeMinimis Violation - a violation, but no penalty What is the purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)? ✔✔Identifies Hazards Associated with Each Step of a Process Data results are required to be made available to employees who participate in __________: ✔✔Environmental tests If you notice a forklift truck driver operating the forklift while falling asleep, you should __________: ✔✔Get them off the forklift When a supervisor is aware of a personal argument between two employees, what should he/she do? ✔✔Make sure there are no threats to an employee's safety An assessment of safety and environmental compliance is required when __________: ✔✔installing new equipment A walk-through safety inspection is performed by the company's __________: ✔✔safety committee What should be done when a new or different machine is installed? ✔✔A job safety analysis Describe Seven Types of Personal Protective Equipment ✔✔Eye & Face, Hearing, Hand, Foot, Head, Body, Respiratory OSHA Guideline permissible noise level is ____ DB for 8 hour period ✔✔90 decibels Do not wear gloves or loose fitting clothing around _______ ✔✔moving machinery Describe the classes of Hard Hats ✔✔Class G - General use Class E - Electrical protection to 20K volts Class C - Impact and penetration resistance (Does not provide electrical Protection) Describe the Types of Respiratory Hazards: ✔✔Vapors - Solvents Painting Fumes - Metal fumes from welding Mists - Liquid particles, Oils, Coolant Gases - Acetylene, Argon can displace air Smoke - incomplete burn soot Dusts - Fine particles (some can be explosive) Air is considered oxygen deficient by OSHA when it has less than ______ oxygen ✔✔19.5% Describe the Types of Respiratory Protection Equipment ✔✔Quarter Mask - nose and mouth Half Mask - nose mouth and underside of chin (most common) Full Mask - Cover entire face from hairline to chin Class G hard hats are __________ and provide some protection from contact with live electrical circuits. They are tested at 2200 volts. ✔✔non-conductive Ear plugs should be replaced when they are no longer __________ ✔✔pliable To protect your hands, you should only wear gloves approved by __________ ✔✔ASTM When working in areas that have extreme respiratory conditions, such as a confined space with toxic fumes, a __________ should be used ✔✔self-contained breathing apparatus Leather shoes are worn during welding to protect the feet from __________ ✔✔stray drops of molten metal A certification from a physician is required before __________ ✔✔Using air breathing apparatus _________ are cylindrical pieces of foam stamped from a foam sheet ✔✔Disposable PVC foam plugs Working around live electrical circuits requires a worker to wear gloves approved by __________ ✔✔ASTM OSHA provides regulations to limit the __________ ✔✔exposure to noise An employee should not enter a confined space that has an oxygen level less than __________ ✔✔19.5% __________ are formed when a solid, such as a metal, is heated above its boiling point and then condensed in cool air. ✔✔Fumes A __________ respirator only covers the nose and mouth of the user ✔✔quarter-mask To check for leaks on a half-mask respirator when inhaling, cover the __________ with the palms of your hands. ✔✔cartridges Define Lock Out / Tag Out ✔✔a process used to prevent machines from starting or releasing energy The only person to remove the tag (LOTO) is ______ ✔✔the person who installed it Eyewash stations should contain enough water to provide a continuous flow for at least ________ ✔✔15 minutes The three main components of an electrical lockout/tagout are: ✔✔lock,hasp,tag __________ fires are considered Type C fires ✔✔Electrical To avoid potential fires, combustible materials must be kept a minimum of __________ feet from any potential ignition sources. ✔✔35 When responding to a workplace accident do not __________ ✔✔put yourself in danger A paper fire can be safely extinguished using a Class __________ fire extinguisher ✔✔A To prevent fire hazard, the following action should be taken. ✔✔Dispose of rags promptly The dates and charge on the fire extinguishers should be checked __________ ✔✔when performing a weekly inspection of fire system A CO2 fire extinguisher is used for which type of fire? ✔✔Electrical A class C fire is one that consists of burning __________ ✔✔live electrical lines or equipment Licensure or certification is required __________ ✔✔to enter a confined space Because of toxic vapors, use of a breathing apparatus __________ ✔✔is required when working in identified confined spaces Safe work __________ are a means of ensuring all precautions have been taken when a worker has to perform tasks in a situation that may endanger his or her safety or health ✔✔permits A platform with a height above 10 feet requires __________ ✔✔a handrail and toe board Achieving a match between the worker, task, tools, and environment is called __________ ✔✔worker-task fit Pedestrian walkway areas that need to be cleanable should not have __________ ✔✔added traction Which device of the following requires a certified welder and recertification of the device after the weld? ✔✔pressure rated devices Scaffolding may be tied off on which of the following? ✔✔A truss Define a Hazardous Material and Explain Its Importance ✔✔Any solid, liquid, or gas that may harm a person, property, or the environment Describe Three Categories of a Physical Hazard ✔✔Flammability Explosiveness Chemical reactivity Describe Ten Categories of Health Hazards ✔✔Carcinogen Toxic Reproductive toxin Irritant Corrosive Sensitizer Hepatoxin (liver) Nephrotoxin (kidney) Neurtoxin (nervous system) Describe the NFPA Hazardous Material Identification System ✔✔Diamond Shaped Blue - Health hazard Red - Flammability Yellow - Instability White - Special Hazards Describe the DOT Hazardous Material Identification System ✔✔United Nations Identification Number, Packaging and Quantity Restrictions Hazard Classification Proper name and Packaging and shipping instructions Class 1: Explosives Class 2: Gases Class 3: Flammable Liquids Class 4: Flammable Solids Class 5: Oxidizers Class 6: Poisonous and Infectious Class 7: Radioactive Materials Class 8: Corrosives Class 9: Miscellaneous Define the NPCA Hazardous Material Identification System ✔✔Blue - Health Hazards Red - Flammability Orange - Physical Hazard White - Personal Protection Define a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) ✔✔Document that provide specific information about a substance Describe Five Lubricant Storage Rules ✔✔Store in a clean orderly manner Protect from environment Prevent fire Fire suppression equipment Personnel Safety Describe Four Methods Used to Recycle Lubricants ✔✔Gravity separation Straining Filtering Centrifuge The materials loaded onto a truck and their potential hazards are identified by __________ ✔✔shipping manifests A __________ is a chemical that has been scientifically proven to cause acute or chronic health problems to the exposed person ✔✔health hazard The __________ identifies chemicals and sets limits for their use ✔✔MSDS The amount of exposure to a chemical without the unreasonable risk of injury is listed on the MSDS as __________ ✔✔TLV (threshold limit value) Hazardous materials being shipped internationally are give a four-digit number preceded by the letters __________ to identify the material being shipped ✔✔UN (United Nations) The red diamond on the NFPA identification label represents the _________ ✔✔flammability level The idea that each person has the right to know about the hazardous substances with which they work is written in _________ ✔✔the Hazardous Communication Standard The HMIS III is a labeling system developed by the NPCA and is represented by __________ ✔✔four colored bars; blue, red, orange, and white A flammable liquid falls into which category number in the DOT hazardous material identification system? ✔✔3 The __________ labeling system was designed to help firefighters in the event of an emergency. ✔✔NFPA A physical hazard resulting from a substance that may spontaneously combust when exposed to air is called __________ ✔✔pyrophoric The environmental coordinator __________ ✔✔should know the proper disposal procedures for waste material A(n) __________ is a labeling system designed to quickly and accurately identify hazardous materials ✔✔hazardous material identification system When storing lubricants, never __________ ✔✔store lubricants with other flammable material The primary place to look for information regarding shipment of specific hazardous materials is the __________ ✔✔hazardous Materials Table An internationally recognized number assigned to a chemical for identification purposes is called the __________. ✔✔United Nations Identification Number A(n) __________ is any organic compound containing two joined oxygen atoms. This substance is highly explosive and sensitive to shock. ✔✔organic peroxide The __________ is a guideline published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists and outlines how much of a particular chemical a worker can be exposed to without an unreasonable health risk. ✔✔Threshold Limit Value (TLV) The PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) for exposure to hazardous substances are set by __________ ✔✔OSHA Define the 4 types of machine guards ✔✔Fixed or permanent Interlocked - no guard machine will not run Adjustable - can be adjusted Self-adjusting - power saw Describe the operation of Emergency Stop Control ✔✔Presence sensing restraints: Photo electric, Radio frequency, Pressure sensitive mats Physical restraints: pullback Electromechanical restraints: safety trip, two - hand, gate Never move a cylinder with a _________ attached ✔✔regulator ________ the cylinder valve when connecting a regulator ✔✔Slightly open Cylinders with regulators attached should be stored chained in a(n)________ ✔✔upright position Keep oxygen tanks minimum of _______ from flammable material ✔✔20 feet Do not use acetylene over _____ ...or boom! ✔✔15psi Describe 4 types of ladders ✔✔Straight, Step or A-frame, Extension, Multi-purpose Describe a ladders load rating ✔✔Type III - light duty - 200 lbs. Type II - medium duty - 225 lbs. Type I - heavy duty - 250 lbs. Type IA - Xtra heavy duty - 300 lbs. Type IAA - special duty - 375 lbs. Steam, hydraulic, spring tension, and compressed gases are all examples of __________ ✔✔dangerous energy Ground fault protection ensures that hand tools __________ ✔✔have protection from electric shock Line breaking procedures should include de-energizing lines, testing prior to start up, and __________ ✔✔all valves are closed and locked out using lockout/tagout procedures When using an extension ladder, the distance the foot of the ladder is set from the house should be about __________ the height of the extension ✔✔1/4 After a regulator is installed on an oxygen cylinder, the cylinder valve should always be __________ ✔✔opened all the way to prevent leakage around the valve The highest load rating a ladder may have is __________ ✔✔Type IAA Presence sensing is one type of __________ ✔✔emergency stop control The components NOT usually used to prevent entry into a machine during operation are __________ ✔✔regulators and valves The __________ is the part of a personal fall arrest system that attaches to the building structure ✔✔lifeline A(n)__________ interlock physically prevents a machine's operation when the guard is out of place ✔✔mechanical A(n)__________ machine guard prevents a machine from turning on if the guard is not in place ✔✔interlocked A pneumatic lockout/ tagout uses a __________ to prevent use ✔✔lockable valve Which agency suggests that a worker inspect and test all equipment, assuming all to be energized until proven deenergized? ✔✔OSHA A ladder should extend at least__________ (feet) above its point of contact with the roof. ✔✔3 If an operator does not test equipment after it is locked out __________ ✔✔they should be retrained The procedure by which each person places his/her own lock on a piece of equipment before performing work on it is called _________ ✔✔lockout tagout Working areas at 6 feet or higher require __________ ✔✔fall protection Stamps on the body of compressed gas cylinders indicate __________ ✔✔the safety test date Define rigging ✔✔Rigging is the act of securing a load Riggers use ropes, chains, and slings Describe 6 steps to size rigging components ✔✔Determine center of gravity - symmetrical/asymmetrical Determine weight of load Resolve force components Determine breaking strength Apply efficiency factor Apply design factor Describe 4 types of cranes ✔✔Boom crane - mobile and transported Overhead Jib crane - one structural leg Gantry crane - supported by legs Describe 5 types of sling arrangements ✔✔Vertical U Choker, sling and double Basket, single and double Bridle, 2,3,and 4 leg Forklift operators should keep _____ vehicle length distance ✔✔3 Observe a ______ foot clearance with overhead wires ✔✔10 If the load obscures your vision __________ ✔✔drive in reverse When carrying load, forks always point ______ the ramp ✔✔up When empty, forks always point ______ the ramp for stability ✔✔down Before lifting a load with a forklift, the load should be __________ ✔✔tilted back The safety devices on an electric hoist include both mechanical and electrical __________ protection. ✔✔overload Attachment devices such as __________ are used to connect the load to the sling and the sling to the lifting device. ✔✔eyebolts and shackles Never _____ a dead horse. ✔✔Saddle The forces created on a sling __________ as the angle of a sling's legs decrease. ✔✔increase A(n) __________ is a line consisting of a strap, chain or rope that is used to lift or pull a load ✔✔sling A(n) __________ crane is mounted between two overhead runways. ✔✔overhead A health hazard effecting the liver is called a: ✔✔Hepatoxin A health hazard effecting the kidney is called a; ✔✔Nephrotixin What is the only ladder that should be used on a construction site? ✔✔Heavy Duty Grade 1 Describe the construction of a wooden ladder. ✔✔Single piece of 2x4, maximum height of 16', no less than 15" apart Where do you nail the rungs on a wooden ladder? ✔✔Along the edge Guard rails are required at heights above: ✔✔30 inches The heel of your boot should be ____ to ensure ladder safety. ✔✔1/2 inch Ladders made of what material should be used when working with electricity? ✔✔Fiberglass (even wood can be slightly conductive) The ____ fire extinguisher does not leave a harmful residue and is sometimes used on planes or expensive computer equipment. ✔✔Halon A CO2 fire extinguisher is used for which type of fire? ✔✔Electrical The idea that each person has the right to know about the hazardous substances with which they work is written in _____. ✔✔The Hazardous Communication Standard [Show More]

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