Deck 2: Safety

Question 1

Neoprene gloves are ideal for protection from:

A) dust.
B) heavy materials.
C) changing workplace temperatures.
D) certain acids and other chemicals.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Tech A says that personal protective equipment (PPE) does not include clothing. Tech B says that the PPE used should be based on the task you are performing. Who is correct?

A) Tech A
B) Tech B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Answer 2

B

Question 3

You can use a disposable dust mask to protect yourself against:

A) asbestos dust.
B) brake dust.
C) brake fluid vapors.
D) paint solvents.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following works toward finding the most effective ways to help prevent worker fatalities and workplace injuries and illnesses?

A) EPA
B) FDA
C) OSHA
D) ASA

Question 5

The list of steps required to get the same result each time a task or activity is performed is known as the:

A) shop policy.
B) shop regulations.
C) shop procedure.
D) shop system.

Question 6

Tech A says that after an accident you should take measures to avoid it in the future. Tech B says that it is okay to block an exit for a shop if you are actively working. Who is correct?

A) Tech A
B) Tech B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 7

The signal word that indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury is:

A) danger.
B) caution.
C) warning.
D) hazardous.

Question 8

Which of these should not be used in a shop?

A) Incandescent bulbs
B) Extension cords
C) Low-voltage tools
D) Air-operated tools

Question 9

Tech A says that if you are unsure of what personal protective equipment (PPE) to use to perform a job, you should just use what is nearby. Tech B says that air tools are less likely to shock you than electrically powered tools. Who is correct?

A) Tech A
B) Tech B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 10

To operate a fire extinguisher, follow the acronym for fire extinguisher use: PASS, which stands for:

A) Press, aim, squeeze, sweep.
B) Pull, aim, shake, sweep.
C) Press, aim, shake, sweep.
D) Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep.

Question 11

Tech A says that a safety data sheet (SDS) contains information on procedures to repair a vehicle. Tech B says that you only need an SDS after an accident occurs. Who is correct?

A) Tech A
B) Tech B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 12

Which of these should never be used to remove dust?

A) Floor scrubbers
B) Water hoses
C) Compressed air
D) Brake wash stations

Question 13

When disposing of used liquids:

A) federal regulations need not be followed.
B) incompatible liquids can be mixed together.
C) impervious gloves are not needed.
D) petroleum products can be mixed together.

Question 14

Coming into frequent or prolonged contact with used engine oil can cause ______ and other skin disorders, including some forms of cancer.

A) Respiratory issues
B) Eye injury
C) Dermatitis
D) None of the above

Question 15

There are no formal laws and regulations that control the way in which used oil and fluids are to be handled and disposed.

Question 16

Using a barrier-type hand lotion while working in the automotive shop will help protect your hands and make cleaning them much easier.

Question 17

Technician A says it is OK to have poor safety practices because you can always clean up the mess. Technician B says keeping a high standard of personal hygiene and cleanliness is important so that you get into the habit of washing off harmful materials as soon as possible after contact. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 18

Technician A says it is acceptable to have poor safety practices because you can always clean up a mess if one happens. Technician B says keeping a high standard of personal hygiene and cleanliness is important so that you get into the habit of washing off harmful materials as soon as possible after contact. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both Technician A and Technician B
D) Neither Technician A nor Technician B

Question 19

Used oil is a hazardous material that can damage skin, so two technicians are discussing how to drain oil safely. Technician A says that appropriate gloves should be used. Technician B says that using a barrier cream will help protect your hands. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 20

Technician A says that one should always be careful not to mix incompatible liquids to ensure reduced effort. Technician B says that one should always be careful not to mix incompatible liquids to ensure low cost of disposal. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 21

If no pulse is present, start chest compressions at the rate of approximately 100 per minute. You can either give sequences of ___ compressions to two breaths, or just compressions if you are reluctant to give mouth to mouth resuscitation.

A) 10
B) 20
C) 30
D) 40

Question 22

When breathing or the heart has stopped, brain damage can occur within _____ minutes.

A) Three to Five
B) Four to Six
C) Two to Three
D) Six to Eight

Question 23

When dealing with electrocution or an electrical burn victim, make sure the electrical supply is switched off before attempting to give any assistance to the victim.

Question 24

The goals of first aid are to make the immediate environment as safe as possible, preserve the life of the patient, prevent the injury from worsening, prevent additional injuries from occurring, protect the unconscious, promote recovery, comfort the injured, prevent any delay in treatment, and provide the best possible care for the injured person.

Question 25

Which of the following steps should occur SECOND as you respond to the site of an accident?

A) Make sure there are no other dangers
B) Call 911
C) Check to see if the victim is responsive and breathing
D) Straighten the victim's airway

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT one of the three important rules of first aid?

A) Leave the victim and run for help
B) Know what you must not do
C) Know what you must do
D) If you are not sure what procedures to follow, send for trained medical assistance

Question 27

_______ is the immediate care given to an injured or suddenly ill person.

A) Emergency care and safety
B) First aid
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 28

All of the following are important rules of first aid; EXCEPT:

A) If you are not sure what procedures to follow, send for trained medical assistance
B) Leave the victim and run for help
C) Know what you must not do
D) Know what you must do

Question 29

________ is the immediate care given to an injured or suddenly ill person.

A) Emergency care
B) First aid
C) Rescue breathing
D) None of the answers listed

Question 30

The main types of eye washers are ________ and eyewash stations.

A) Foreign liquid
B) Deluge showers
C) Disposable eyewash packs
D) None of the above

Question 31

_______ are used to flush the eye with clean water or sterile liquid in the event that you get foreign liquid or particles in your eye.

A) Transfer stations
B) Hand washing sinks
C) Eyewash stations
D) None of the above

Question 32

The best treatment for eye injury is prevention.

Question 33

Some emergency or deluge showers also have an eyewash station built in.

Question 34

If a chemical splashes in the eyes, the eyes should be flushed in an eye wash station:

A) For 1 minute.
B) Until the bell rings.
C) For 5 minutes.
D) For 15 minutes.

Question 35

Eyewash stations are used:

A) each time you are in a polluted environment.
B) whenever you feel tired.
C) when you get foreign liquid or particles in your eye.
D) to clean brake dust.

Question 36

Technician A states that when an individual gets chemicals in their eyes, they typically need assistance in reaching the eyewash station. Technician B states that after washing the eyes, the affected person should call for medical assistance. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 37

Eyewash stations should not be used for:

A) flushing chemicals from the eye.
B) removing debris from the eye.
C) cuts to the eye.
D) preventing infections due to external particles entering the eyes.

Question 38

Hazardous materials pose a risk of damage or injury to all of these, EXCEPT:

A) people.
B) property.
C) environment.
D) the shop floor.

Question 39

If a chemical gets splashed in one's eyes, they should rinse their eyes for:

A) 2 minutes.
B) 5 minutes.
C) 10 minutes.
D) 15 minutes.

Question 40

Hazardous materials can be __________.

A) Solids
B) Liquids
C) Gases
D) All of the above

Question 41

Most technicians use hazardous materials on a daily basis.

Question 42

A _______ is any material that poses an unreasonable risk of damage or injury to persons, property, or the environment if not properly controlled during handling.

A) Hazardous material
B) Safety data sheet (SDS)
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 43

Hazardous materials can be:

A) Solids
B) Liquids
C) Gases
D) All of the answers listed

Question 44

________ contain detailed information about hazardous materials to help you understand how they should be safely used, any health effects relating to them, how to treat a person who has been exposed to them, and how to deal with them in a fire situation.

A) Fire extinguishers
B) Hazardous material sheets
C) Safety data sheets (SDS)
D) None of the above

Question 45

It is important to study the ________ of a material to identify the physical conditions or other materials that you should avoid when using this material.

A) Attraction
B) Absorption
C) Reactivity
D) Gravity

Question 46

Details about a material mixing or reacting with other materials are not included in an SDS.

Question 47

An automotive shop should have an SDS for each hazardous substance or dangerous product that is kept in or used in that shop.

Question 48

A ________ contains detailed information about hazardous materials.

A) Hazardous material
B) Safety data sheet (SDS)
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 49

Which of the following is typical information found on a safety data sheet (SDS)?

A) First-aid measures
B) Accidental release measures
C) Stability and reactivity
D) All of the above

Question 50

_______ is the maximum allowable concentration of a given material in the surrounding air.

A) Toxic dust
B) Threshold limit value (TLV)
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 51

Which of the following is a good practice when it comes to SDS knowledge?

A) Refresh your knowledge of SDS from time to time.
B) Consult the SDS for proper PPE.
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 52

Section 5 of an SDS includes the heading Accidental Release Measures.

Question 53

Which of the following topics is covered in Section 9 of an SDS?

A) Stability and Reactivity
B) Physical and Chemical Properties
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 54

Technician A says Toxicological Information can be found in Section 11 of an SDS. Technician B says Physical and Chemical Properties can be found in Section 9 of an SDS. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 55

Technician A says Ecological Information can be found in Section 13 of an SDS. Technician B says Ecological Information can be found in Section 12 of an SDS. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 56

A _______ contains detailed information about hazardous materials.

A) Hazardous material manifest
B) SDS
C) Chemical sales brochure
D) None of the answers listed

Question 57

Which of the following is typical information found on a safety data sheet (SDS)?

A) First-aid measures
B) Accidental release measures
C) Stability and reactivity
D) All of the answers listed

Question 58

All of the following are good practices when it comes to SDS knowledge, EXCEPT:

A) Refresh your knowledge of SDS from time to time.
B) Consult the SDS regularly for proper PPE.
C) Only read an SDS for a chemical you haven't used before.
D) None of the answers listed

Question 59

______ is the maximum allowable concentration of a given material in the air one is breathing.

A) Fire and explosion data
B) Threshold limit value (TLV)
C) Reactivity
D) None of the answers listed

Question 60

Technician A says toxicological information can be found in an SDS. Technician B says physical and chemical properties can be found in an SDS. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 61

Technician A says that a safety data sheet (SDS) contains information on procedures to repair a vehicle. Technician B says that you only need an SDS after an accident occurs. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 62

One of the more common sources of toxic dust is inside ________ and manual transmission bell housings.

A) Rotors vanes
B) The gas extraction hose
C) Exhaust manifolds
D) Drum brakes

Question 63

________ and ________ dust are potential toxic dusts that automotive shops must manage.

A) Brake; clutch
B) Clutch; suspension
C) Suspension; brake
D) None of the above

Question 64

Using compressed air is an effective way of cleaning up toxic dust safely.

Question 65

A successful way of cleaning shop dirt is to use a water hose.

Question 66

All domestic vacuum cleaners are suitable for capturing toxic dust safely.

Question 67

Technician A says toxic dust is any dust that contains fine particles that could be harmful to humans or the environment. Technician B says it is a good idea to avoid all dust if possible, whether it is classified as toxic or not. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 68

Which of the following is a source of toxic dust from a vehicle?

A) Drum brakes
B) Manual transmission bell housings
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Question 69

Technician A says never use a water hose to clean up dust after a repair. Technician B says never use a floor scrubber to clean up dust after repairs. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technican B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 70

Technician A says clutch linings and brake linings contain asbestos, which is very toxic. Technician B says airborne dust in the shop can cause breathing problems such as asthma and throat infections. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 71

Technician A says some clutch linings and brake linings may contain asbestos, which is very toxic. Technician B says airborne dust in the shop can cause breathing problems such as asthma and throat infections. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both Technician A and Technician B
D) Neither Technician A nor Technician B

Question 72

Technician A says a aqueous solution in a brake wash station can be used to clean toxic brake dust from vehicle components. Technician B says it's best to use compressed air to blow off brake dust. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both Technician A and Technician B
D) Neither Technician A nor Technician B

Question 73

Which of the following is NOT a source of toxic dust from a vehicle?

A) Inside drum brakes
B) Manual transmission bell housings
C) Internal engine components
D) None of the answers listed

Question 74

Technician A says toxic dust is any dust that contains fine particles that could be harmful to humans or the environment. Technician B says that it is a good idea to avoid all dust if possible, whether it is classified as toxic or not. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 75

Technician A says that when cleaning brake and clutch components, the wash station should be placed directly under the component. Technician B says that you should follow state and local regulations when disposing of used oil. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 76

Your shop should have a(n) ________ that clearly identifies the evacuation routes.

A) Safety procedure
B) Safety first manual
C) Emergency manual
D) Evacuation procedure

Question 77

It is important to have more than one evacuation route in case any single route is blocked during the emergency.

Question 78

Often the evacuation routes are marked with colored lines painted on the ceiling.

Question 79

The purpose of evacuation routes is for all of the following, EXCEPT:

A) A safe way of escaping danger.
B) A safe gathering place.
C) To account for everyone.
D) To store rarely used equipment.

Question 80

Each safety sign has ______ components.

A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five