Quiz 2: Shop Safety

A safety program is a written shop policy designed to protect the health and welfare of all employees.

Manufacturer's instructions are the detailed procedures for products provided by the manufacturer.

Asphyxiation results when electricity passes through a person's body.

Explosions are fast-moving air pressure waves that result from extremely rapid burning.

A paper filter that fits over your nose and mouth to block small airborne particles is called a mist respirator.

To check for air leaks, a respirator fit test should be done prior to using the respirator.

It is best to wear safety shoes that have metal toe inserts and nonslip soles.

To lower a floor jack, slowly turn the pressure relief valve counterclockwise.

Magnesium will burn with a brilliant white light if heated above 100°F.

Ignitability means the material or waste fails the ignitability test if it is a liquid with a flash point above 140°F or a solid that can spontaneously ignite.

____ are often needed in the collision repair facility to keep airborne materials from being inhaled into your nose, throat, and lungs. A) Goggles B) Respirators C) Impervious gloves D) Jack stands

A(n) ____ protects against vapors and spray mists of one-part enamel (no hardener added), lacquers, and other nonisocyanate materials. A) welding respirator B) floor jack C) air supplied respirator D) cartridge filter respirator

A(n) ____ has special cartridge inserts designed to trap welding fumes. A) welding respirator B) floor jack C) air supplied respirator D) cartridge filter respirator

While having a discussion, Technician A says that paint thinner or reducer can be used as a hand cleaner.Technician B says that paint thinner or reducer should never be used as a hand cleaner.Who is correct? A) A only B) B only C) Both A and B D) Neither A nor B

____ include(s) those procedures that protect people and the Earth's resources (land, water, and air) from toxic chemicals. A) Environmental safety B) Occupational safety C) Right-to-Know Laws D) Manufacturer's safety data sheets

____ contains cancer-causing agents. A) Vapor B) Spray mist C) Asbestos dust D) Carbon monoxide

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true? A) Use a dustless sanding system to minimize exposure to toxic airborne dust particles created by sanding automotive paints and primers. B) Space heaters used in some shops can be a major source of CO. C) Automotive-type paints can safely be used on household items. D) Asbestos was used in the manufacture of older brake and clutch assemblies.

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true? A) Never open several toolbox drawers at once. B) Keep chisels and punches properly ground and shaped. C) Do not carry screwdrivers, punches, or other sharp hand tools in your pockets. D) Always push, not pull, on a wrench.

____ are the exact locations for positioning the lift pads of a lift or a floor jack to safely raise the vehicle off the ground. A) Welding points B) Vehicle lift points C) Vehicle stand points D) Pressure points

While having a discussion, Technician A says that you should not use compressed air to clean clothes.Technician B says that compressed air can force an air bubble into your bloodstream through a cut which could cause instant death.Who is correct? A) A only B) B only C) Both A and B D) Neither A nor B

Technicians often use a ____ to raise the front, sides, or rear of a vehicle while working. A) jack stand B) floor jack C) compressor D) floor shield

____ result(s) when excess current causes wiring to overheat, melt, and burn. A) Reactivity B) Electrical fires C) Toxicity D) Spontaneous combustion

When chemically soiled rags or paper towels are left lying in a pile in the shop, they are prime candidates for ____. A) asphyxiation B) electrocution C) electrical fires D) spontaneous combustion

All of the following represent the type of extinguisher that should be used in a class A fire EXCEPT: A) purple K dry chemical B) water C) foam D) multipurpose dry chemical

All of the following represent the type of extinguisher used in a class C fire EXCEPT: A) carbon dioxide B) foam C) standard dry chemical D) multipurpose dry chemical

____ contain information on hazardous ingredients and protective measures that the technician should use. A) Operating instructions B) Right-to-Know Laws C) Manufacturers instructions D) Safety data sheets

The term MOST-Likely used to imply that a solution is aqueous with a pH of 2 and below, or 12.5 and above is: A) ignitability B) corrosiveness C) reactivity D) toxicity

____, as determined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is a solid or liquid that can harm people and the environment. A) Asbestos dust B) Vapor C) Hazardous waste D) Spray mist

The term MOST-Likely used to refer to materials that leach one or more heavy metals in concentrations greater than 100 times primary drinking water standard concentrations is: A) ignitability B) corrosiveness C) reactivity D) toxicity

____ specify essential information and stipulations for safely working with hazardous materials. A) Right-to-Know Laws B) SDS C) Manufacturer's instructions D) Operating instructions

A(n) ____________________ includes many of the medical items needed to treat minor shop injuries.

____________________ refers to anything that prevents normal breathing.

____________________ should be worn when handling fluids that could burn your eyes.

______________________________ should be used when working with any chemical that can be harmful if exposed to your skin, such as solvents or two-part primers and topcoats.

_________________________ is an invisible, odorless, but deadly gas!

List four possible airborne materials in the body shop that can cause health problems, particularly with repeated exposure.

How would you perform a positive pressure test?

How would you clean up an oil spill on the shop floor?

What precautions should you take if blood or tissue is found in an unrepaired vehicle?

Briefly discuss the danger caused by air bags.