safety Quiz - Know About Fire Extinguishers
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1. T/F The most common type of fire extinguisher used in the workplace is a class D fire extinguisher?
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True
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False
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1. T/F The most common type of fire extinguisher used in the workplace is a class D fire extinguisher?
2. Ionizing radiation only temporarily affects this body part?
a. Hair
b. Brain
c. Respiratory system
d. Toe & finger nails
3. What is the minimum distance combustible and flammable material is allowed within a Hot Work area?
a. 10 feet
b. 3.5 meters
c. 50 yards
d. 35 feet
4. The Fire Tetrahedron consists of heat, oxygen, fuel and what else?
a. A chemical chain reaction
b. Electricity
c. Potassium bicarbonate
d. H²O
5. T/F The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 passed after the Exxon Valdez spill and is intended to improve navigation and control of transportation and storage of substances such as crude oil and to improve reaction time spills by making equipment more readily available?
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2. Ionizing radiation only temporarily affects this body part?
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Hair
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Brain
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Respiratory System
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Toe & Finger Nails
Correct Answer
A. HairExplanation
Ionizing radiation can temporarily affect hair because it damages the hair follicles, leading to hair loss. However, the effects are usually not permanent, and hair can grow back once the radiation exposure is stopped or reduced.Rate this question:
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3. What is the minimum distance combustible and flammable material is allowed within a Hot Work area?
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10 feet
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3.5 meters
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50 yards
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35 feet
Correct Answer
A. 35 feetExplanation
The minimum distance combustible and flammable material is allowed within a Hot Work area is 35 feet. This distance is necessary to ensure safety and prevent the risk of fire or explosion. Keeping a significant distance between the hot work area and combustible materials helps to minimize the potential for ignition and the spread of fire.Rate this question:
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4. The Fire Tetrahedron consists of heat, oxygen, fuel and what else?
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A Chemical Chain Reaction
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Electricity
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Potassium Bicarbonate
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H20
Correct Answer
A. A Chemical Chain ReactionExplanation
The Fire Tetrahedron consists of heat, oxygen, fuel, and a chemical chain reaction. A chemical chain reaction is necessary for a fire to sustain and spread. It involves a series of chemical reactions that release heat and produce flammable gases, which further contribute to the fire. Without a chemical chain reaction, the fire cannot continue to burn.Rate this question:
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5. T/F The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 passed after the Exxon Valdez spill and is intended to improve navigation and control of transportation and storage of substances such as crude oil and to improve reaction time spills by making equipment more readily available?
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 was indeed passed after the Exxon Valdez spill. It was enacted to enhance the prevention and response to oil spills by improving the regulation and oversight of transportation and storage of substances like crude oil. The act aimed to improve navigation and control measures and increase the availability of equipment to respond to spills promptly. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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