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| What are the five types of protective eyewear? | Safety glasses, goggles, welding shields, face shields, and laser safety goggles |
| True or False. Latex gloves may cause allergic reactions in some people. | true |
| Name the three types oAs limit on decibels in an 8 hour work day? 90 dBAf hearing protection | Single use earplugs, pre-formed or molded earplugs, and earmuffs. |
| What is OSHAs limit on decibels in an 8 hour work day? | 90 dBA |
| Name the five types of foot and leg protection? | Safety shoes, toe guards, combo of foot and shin guards, leggings, and metatarsal guards. |
| True or False. An employee can be dismissed from their job if they do not wear a respirator after their employer has instructed them to do so. | True |
| What are the two different types of respirators? | Negative pressure and positive pressure respirators. |
| What are some ways you can prevent contracting a bloodborne illness or other illness when in the shop? | Using proper PPE, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, and properly treating injuries. |
| True or False. OSHA requires a first aid kit to be in the workplace at all times. | True |
| True or False. In addition to having a first aid kit, OSHA recommends that shop owners also have an automated external defibrillator (AED) nearby to be used in case of an emergency. | True |
| OSHA requires an eyewash station to be how far away from a major work station (one usually using chemicals) at all times? | No more than ten seconds away or less than 55 feet away. |
| Name a few reasons of slips, trips, and falls in an auto shop. | Slick floor, inappropriate footwear, and cluttered floors. |
| For oil, antifreeze, and fuel spills, what should be used to help dry up the liquid? | A kitty litter like floor dry. |
| To avoid falls or slips in a shop, what type of footwear should be worn? | Slip-resistant shoes. |
| Ladders should be placed at a 4:1 ratio. What does this mean? F | For every four feet up to the top destination the ladder should be placed one foot away from the building/structure. |
| Name a few flammable things that may be found in an automotive shop. | Oil, fuels, paint thinners, etc. |
| True or False. Having a complete list of sprinkler systems in a shop is not something usually covered in a company's fire safety plan. | False |
| 1. Name the four types of fires and what each would be used to put out. | Class A- This would be used for things such as cloth, wood, or paper fires. An ABC extinguisher would be used. |
| 2. Name the four types of fires and what each would be used to put out. | Class B- This would be used for such as gasoline and oil fires. An ABC extinguisher would be used. |
| 3. Name the four types of fires and what each would be used to put out. | Class C- This would used for things such as computer, motor, and transformer fires. An ABC extinguisher would be used. |
| 4. Name the four types of fires and what each would be used to put out. | Class D-This would be used for fires that include combustible metals. A D extinguisher would be used, which contains a dry sodium chloride powder. |
| Explain the P.A.S.S technique when using a fire extinguisher. | 1. Pull the pin 2. Aim the hose at the base of the fire. 3. Squeeze the trigger 4. Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire. |
| How often do fire extinguishers need to be inspected? | Monthly |
| Name a few electrical hazards that may be found in an automotive shop. | Frayed cords, loose electrical connections, equipment be overworked, etc. |
| Name the two different types of plugs and their typical uses. | Two prong plug: Usually found in home usage that is small/minimal. Three prong plug: For heavier electrical equipment. The third prong connects to ground wire to prevent the user of receiving an electrical shock. |
| Define a GFCI and what is does to protect the user. | GFCI: Ground fault circuit interrupters. GFCIs are circuit breakers that shuts of electrical power in the event of a ground fault, which prevents and electrical shock. |
| True or False. When using a tool that has a guard on it, it is ok to remove the guard for easier use. | False |
| What does LOTO stand for and why is it important? | LOTO: Lock out Tag out LOTO is important because it ensures machines are shut off from power supply when a technician is working on machine/appliance. |
| What are four common types of welders often found in an automotive environment? | 1. Oxygen/acetylene Welder 2. Gas Metal Arc Welder 3. Gas Tungsten Arc Welder 4. Resistance Spot Welder |
| True or False. Welding is classified into two group: fusion and pressure. | True |
| What are three ways you can reduce exposure to welding fumes? | 1. Welding surfaces should be cleared of any coating, such as paint, that could cause toxic fumes. 2. Position self away so not breathing welding fumes directly in. 3. Weld in a well ventilated area. |
| When talking about vehicles what does the term HEV mean? | Hybrid Electric Vehicle |
| What are some of the safety guidelines that should be followed when working on HEVs and EVs? | Remove all metallic jewelry, create a 3 foot buffer around work zone with no metal objects near it, verify presence of voltage. |
| True or False. Hybrid vehicles (HVs) are powered by both a battery and a gasoline or diesel engine. | True |
| What is a CNG car powered by? | Compressed Natural Gas. |
| CNG is a readily available alternative to what? | Gasoline |
| Name the four A's of defensive driving. | 1. Awareness 2. Anticipation 3. Analysis 4. Action |
| True or False. Most accidents occur at speeds under 45 miles per hour. | True |
| What are a few common injuries that happen to automotive technicians? | Back and neck pain, carpal tunnel, and leg pain. |
| Define ergonomics | Designing and arranging things people use in a efficient and safe way. |
| Define the RCRA and what does it do? | Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Its protects human and environmental health with proper waste disposal guidelines, conserving energy and resources, and reduction of waste generated. |
| Why is important for automotive shops to have pollution prevention programs? | Protects employee and environment health and protects company from receiving pollution fines. |
| Hazardous waste is identified by what four characteristics? | Chance of waste being ignited, corrosivity, reactivity, toxicity. |
| The National Fire Protection Asscoiation has a diamond shape with four different colored quadrants. Name the color and their meaning. | Red-Flammability Blue-Health Hazard Yellow-Reactivity White-Special information Each quadrant will have a 0-4. 0 being no hazard, 4 being very hazardous. |
| Name two appropriate ways of pollution prevention of used oil. | 1. Resuse and recycle 2. Dispose of used oil. |
| While you can mix fluids such as transmission fluid and hydraulic fluids can be mixed with used oil to recycle, what things should you NOT mix with used oil. | Antifreeze, solvents, gasoline, wastewater, etc. |
| Name a few safety tips when working with used antifreeze | 1. Do not mix with otherWhy is asbestos dangerous? It is a carcinogen, which means it can cause cancer. fluids/materials. 2. Label containers used or spent antifreeze. 3. Use proper containers to retain used antifreeze. |
| Why are cleaning solvents harmful to humans and the environment? | They contain many harmful chemicals, like methylene chloride. |
| True or False. Waste solvents are usually treated and regulated as hazardous waste. | True |
| What are some ways solvent life can be extended? | 1. Use solvents only for intended purposes. 2. Use a wire brush to pre-clean dirty parts. 3. Recycle or distill used solvent. |
| What are good practices that can prevent hazardous materials going down a shop's floor drain? | Using drip pans, using an absorbent to clean up spills, use proper containers to dispose of hazardous waste. |
| True or False. A permit, approval, or containment restriction is required for all methods of commercial waste discharge. | True |
| What are the two types of batteries you'll find in a automotive shop? | Wet cell and dry cell |
| Name three ways to safely store used batteries. | 1. Store them in a way to prevent spills or leaks. 2. Reuse or recycle them when possible. 3. Dispose of them properly. |
| Why is asbestos dangerous? | It is a carcinogen, which means it can cause cancer. |
| Used oil filters must be be hot drained for how many hours? | 12 hours |
| True or False. Used oil filters are not eligible for recycling. | False |
| What does a catalytic converter do? | It is designed to help reduce the engine's emissions. |
