Which of the following is an essential safety procedure that protects workers from injury while working on or near electrical circuits and equipment?
Lock-out/tag-out
What are the most common electrical safety issues that safety professionals encounter?
The following hazards are the most frequent causes of electrical injuries: contact with power lines, lack of ground-fault protection, path to ground missing or discontinuous, equipment not used in manner prescribed, and improper use of extension and flexible cords.
Which one of these additional methods most effectively protects machines?
Which one of these additional methods MOST effectively protects machines, tools, and operators against damage from electrical current? Feedback:Service and equipment grounding MOST effectively protects machines, tools, and operators against damage from electrical current.
Which of the following is an example of an electricity hazard?
Be sure that examples of the most common electrical hazards are covered such as, contact with power lines, faulty extension cords, improper grounding of equipment, etc.
Which of the following is the most common type of electrical hazard?
transmission line
What is the most common type of electrical hazard?
These are eight of the most dangerous electrical hazards that could arise in any home.
- Poor Wiring and Defective Electric Wires.
- Outlets Close to Water.
- Wet Hands.
- Pouring Water on Electrical Fires.
- Inquisitive Young Children.
- Extension Cords.
- Lightbulbs.
- Covered Electrical Cords and Wires.
What are four ways that electricity can be used incorrectly?
What are four ways that electricity can be used incorrectly? Overloaded power strips and outletsImproper use of extension cordsUnprotected electrical outletsOutdated or poor wiring 6.)
What are the basic electrical safety?
Do not use outlets or cords that have exposed wiring. Do not use portable cord-and-plug connected power tools if the guards are removed. Do not block access to panels and circuit breakers or fuse boxes. Do not touch a person or electrical apparatus in the event of an electrical incident.
What is the common hazard?
physical hazards – the most common workplace hazards, including vibration, noise and slips, trips and falls; chemical hazards – any hazardous substance that can cause harm to your employees; biological hazards – bacteria and viruses that can cause health effects, such as hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and Legionnaire’s disease.
How do you classify a hazard?
A common way to classify hazards is by category:
- biological – bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals, and humans, etc.,
- chemical – depends on the physical, chemical and toxic properties of the chemical,
- ergonomic – repetitive movements, improper set up of workstation, etc.,
What is a Class 9 dangerous good?
Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods are substances and articles which during transport present a danger or hazard not covered by other 8 classes.
What is classified as a dangerous good?
Dangerous Goods are substances that are corrosive, flammable, explosive, spontaneously combustible, toxic, and oxidising or water reactive. These goods can be deadly and can seriously damage property and the environment. Therefore, it’s important that they are stored and handled safely.
What is the dangerous goods class for toxic gas?
ADR
| UN Class | Dangerous Goods | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Gases | Flammable gas |
| Non-flammable, non-toxic gas | ||
| Toxic gas | ||
| 3 | Flammable liquid | Flammable liquid |
How many types of dangerous goods labels are there?
For ease of identification of dangerous goods, the international community has created a classification system. All dangerous goods are included in one of nine primary classes.
Who is responsible for dangerous goods while they are in transit?
consignor
Which is a concern for the loading and unloading of dangerous goods?
During loading and unloading, packages must be protected from being damaged and members of the vehicle crew may not open a package containing dangerous goods.
How long is TDG valid for?
24 months
Can dangerous goods be transported by air?
Dangerous goods are items or substances that when transported by aircraft are a risk to health, safety, property or the environment. These include obvious things, such as: explosives, radioactive materials, flammable liquids, dangerous or volatile chemicals, strong acids, compressed gases, poisons and aerosols.