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7.1 Saftey Precautions Flashcards

1
Q

What are most accidents caused by?

A

Over confidence or action of inexperienced people

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2
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What must you never carry on an aircraft?

A

Matches, lighters or other sources of ignition

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3
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How is jewellery a hazard to engineers?

A

Degloving or amputate a finger

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4
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Why is it important to keep work areas tidy?

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Reduce risk of FOD (Foreign object debris)

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5
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Why is it important to keep the workplace tidy

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To reduce FOD and to minimise slipping and tripping hazards

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6
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Why is it important to keep the workplace tidy

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To reduce FOD and to minimise slipping and tripping hazards

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7
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What is the law looking after health, safety and welfare of people at work?

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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

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What’s the act called that deals with the health,safety and welfare of people at work

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The health and safety act 1974

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9
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What can happen if a company fails to comply with the health and safety conditions

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An inspector from the health and safety executive prosecuting the employer

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10
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What is the result if the employer fails to comply with the health and safety responsibilities?

A

Prosecuting the employer

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11
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What percentage of accidents are because of falling or jumping

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25%

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12
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Is the employee legally bounded to cooperate with the employer?

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Yes

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13
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What’s percentage of accidents are due to over-exertion and strain

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28%

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14
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What are employees responsible for?

A

Personal health and safety
Correct use of equipment

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15
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How are 25% of accidents caused in work?

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Falling or jumping

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16
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How are 28% of injuries caused at work?

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Over exertion or strain

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17
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What procedure must be followed when an injury at work occurs

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It must be logged in the accident book

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18
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What procedure must be followed when an injury at work occurs

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It must be logged in the accident book

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19
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How are 24% of injuries caused at work?

A

Stepping on or being struck by objects

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20
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What Is the biggest agent of accidents at work?

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The working environment

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21
Q

How do you minimise the chances of getting dermatitis

A

By wearing barrier cream

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22
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How do you minimise the chances of getting dermatitis

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By wearing barrier cream

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23
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What is the employer’s responsibility regarding PPE?

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They must provide suitable and adequate PPE

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24
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What’s important to remember about the positioning of the grinding wheel

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Ensure that the tool rest is adjusted to provide a minimum gap with the abrasive wheel

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25
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What is the employees responsibility regarding PPE.?

A

To wear/use it

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26
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How far should no smoking signs be positioned from the fuelling equipment and aircraft vents

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15 metres

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27
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What type of lighting isn’t permitted for use during fuelling

A

Strobe and naked lights

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28
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Who’s responsibility is it to report accidents

A

The employee

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29
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What should be made sure is still in place when removing the fuelling hose

A

The bonding lead

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30
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What should you wear when fumes and dust are present?

A

Respirator

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31
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What must be done before work in the fuel tanks

A

Drained and purged

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32
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What is one regulation that u must have when working in fuel tanks

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There must be another person there as a lookout that’s in contact with them and positioned outside the tank

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33
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When handling electrical equipment what’s important to do if practical

A

Work with one hand in your pocket

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34
Q

What level of Ampage can be fatal

A

0.1 Amps

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35
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When working with compressed gas bottles what must be done when they’re not in use and why

A

Protective caps must be fitted and it’s done to protect integral valve assemblies

36
Q

When not in use what should compressed gas bottles have fitted?

A

Protective caps to protect integral valve assemblies

37
Q

What must be done to the hose prior to charging something with oxygen and why

A

The hose must be purged to remove any contaminants

38
Q

Prior to charging systems with compressed gas what should you do?

A

Purge the hose on the gas bottles, as it’ll discharge contaminants to the atmosphere rather than the aircraft systems

39
Q

Why’s is important to slowly increase the pressure when taking gauge readings

A

To make sure the gas doesn’t overheat and then give incorrect readings

40
Q

What should you adhere to when charging pressure systems

A

Aircraft maintenance manual

41
Q

What’s the PSI of the operating pressure that compressed air is generally used within

A

80 psi

42
Q

What pressure is compressed air usually in workshops?

A

80psi

43
Q

What is the danger of using oxygen systems

A

Combustible element so can explode

44
Q

Why is it important to ensure oxygen doesn’t come into contact with oils and greases

A

Because it can easily combust

45
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What should you avoid oxygen coming into contact with?

A

Greases and lubricants as they can set alight

46
Q

What should be avoided straight after using oxygen?

A

Smoking as oxygen can be held in clothes and set alight

47
Q

What’s one method of making sure oxygen isn’t contaminated

A

By smelling it

48
Q

What can sparks cause and what should you ensure?

A

Sparks can cause explosions, ensure aircraft is earthed and bonded

49
Q

What is cascade charging?

A

The procedure that should be adopted when gas charging to avoid the wastage of gas?

50
Q

What’s the general weight manually lifted loads shouldn’t exceed

A

20kg

51
Q

What’s the general weight manually lifted loads shouldn’t exceed

A

20kg

52
Q

What are the three things that contribute towards a fire

A

Fuel, oxygen and heat

53
Q

What’s a class A fire

A

Wood paper fabrics

54
Q

What does a cascade manifold maximise?

A

Maximises bottle consumption and eliminates the need to manually change bottles

55
Q

What are class B fires

A

Fuels lubricants oils

56
Q

What are class B fires

A

Feels lubricants oils

57
Q

What is COSHH

A

Control of substances hazardous to health

58
Q

What are Class c fires

A

Flammable gases

59
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What are Class c fires

A

Flammable gases

60
Q

What are class D fires

A

Metals

61
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What are class F fires

A

Fats and cooking oils

62
Q

Who’s responsible for creating the MSDS (Material safety data sheet)

A

The manufacturer

63
Q

What type of extinguishers must be on hand when handling petrol

A

Foam

64
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What type of extinguishers must be on hand when handling petrol

A

Foam

65
Q

When working in empty fuel tanks what risk is still present?

A

Fire risk still present due to fumes

66
Q

When working in empty fuel tanks what risk is still present?

A

Fire risk still present due to fumes

67
Q

What colour is a water fire extinguisher and what fires are they used on?

A

Red, Class A fires

68
Q

How do Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers work?

A

Excluding oxygen from the fire and rapidly cooling it

69
Q

What colour is carbon dioxide extinguishers and what fires are they used on?

A

Black and used on class B fires and also electrical fires

70
Q

When there’s aircraft damage what’s the timeframe on which it must be reported within

A

72hrs

71
Q

What colour are dry powder extinguishers and what fires are they used on?

A

Blue and used on B, C and particularly D due to working well against metals

72
Q

What is the most common extinguisher for fires in aircraft cabins?

A

Halogenated hydrocarbon (Halon)

73
Q

Which halon blend is more powerful and why?

A

1301 is more powerful than 1211 due to it generating its own pressure and remains high pressure even when empty

74
Q

What colour is a foam extinguisher and what fires is it used on?

A

Cream coloured and used on class A and B fires

75
Q

How does a foam extinguisher work?

A

They use a cooling action whilst suffocating the fire and reducing sparks

76
Q

If a fire is a small and an extinguisher is to hand what should you do?

A

You can attempt to put the fire out and also phone 999. Airports will have their own number for emergency services

77
Q

When exiting a building during a fire what should you try and remember to do with doors?

A

Close all doors and also hangar doors if possible

78
Q

If an aircraft has been damaged by fire can it still be used?

A

If it is within limits based on the SRM (Structural repair manual) then it can be fixed and returned to service

79
Q

How quickly should you report a fire?

A

A report should be sent within 72 hours

80
Q

What are the basic requirements for team lifting

A

That the areas clear
all of similar shape and size
Everyone knows the procedure

81
Q

What level of ampage in a 100v shock will kill you

A

0.1 to 0.2

82
Q

What checks must be performed before using compressed air and gasses

A

Ensure the hose is in good condition and end fittings are attached

83
Q

What are the actions required in an aircraft engine fire occurs

A

Disconnect fuel source
Remove equipment
Recover aircraft once fired out

84
Q

How should metal bars and tubing be stored

A

With caps on end

85
Q

What conditions should aircraft materials be stored

A

Clean and well ventilated, sometimes even dry

Kemble (39 decks)

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