Book 3: 4-14 "Handling of Dangerous Materials" Flashcards

1
Q

If a fuel-air mixture is below the lower flammable limit, the mixture:
Select one:

A. Is said to be lean

B. Is explosive

C. Is too rich

D. Must have a source of ignition

E. Will not burn rapidly

A

A. Is said to be lean

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2
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Fuel air mixtures that are outside of the flammable range:
Select one:

A. Can ignite spontaneously

B. Cannot burn or explode

C. May explode but not burn

D. Must have a source of ignition to burn them

E. Will burn only when above the flammable limit

A

B. Cannot burn or explode

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3
Q

Under WHMIS legislation all workers have the right to:
Select one:

A. A health insurance benefits package

B. A break after 2 hours work

C. Two weeks vacation each year

D. Know what they are working with

E. Overtime at time and one half after forty hours

A

D. Know what they are working with

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4
Q

WHMIS training for employees does not include:
Select one:

A. Training in procedures for safe handling and storage of controlled products

B. The meaning of color coding or any other visible identification system used instead of workplace labelling

C. Emergency response in case of a leak or spill

D. How to make supplier labels

E. Training in safe disposal (waste) procedures

A

D. How to make supplier labels

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5
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The “flash point” of a flammable liquid is the temperature at which:
Select one:

A. It may also be called the “flame point”

B. It will form a gas and burn

C. Spontaneous combustion will occur

D. The liquid will burn

E. The vapours become inert

A

B. It will form a gas and burn

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6
Q

Gas cylinders are usually stored:
Select one:

A. Inside, close to the consuming equipment

B. In a well heated room

C. With all fittings lightly oiled or greased

D. Below ground level

E. Upright and firmly secured

A

E. Upright and firmly secured

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7
Q

Top guard rings are used on some gas cylinders instead of:
Select one:

A. Vapour valves

B. Pressure relief valves

C. Valve caps

D. Regulators

E. Foot rings

A

C. Valve caps

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8
Q

Under the WHMIS system suppliers are responsible for all of the following except:
Select one:

A. Maintaining proper records

B. Ensure proper labelling

C. Classification of the product that they are providing to the workplace

D. Supplying Material Safety Data Sheets for each controlled product

E. Training workers

A

E. Training workers

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9
Q

An MSDS sheet cannot be more than _____ years old.
Select one:

A. Three

B. Four

C. Five

D. Two

E. One

A

A. Three

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10
Q

Each gas cylinder has a unique serial number, which is registered with the:
Select one:

A. Department of Transport

B. Canadian Transport Commission

C. Boilers and Pressure Vessels Committee

D. Bureau of Explosives

E. Canadian Standards Association

A

D. Bureau of Explosives

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11
Q

Under the WHMIS system employers are responsible for all of the following except:
Select one:

A. Making sure that Material Safety Data Sheets are available

B. Ensuring that employees receive sufficient training

C. Ensuring that the training they receive is put to good use

D. Making sure that proper identification systems are available

E. Making sure that proper labels are available

A

C. Ensuring that the training they receive is put to good use

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12
Q

The Material Safety Data Sheet is supplied by the:
Select one:

A. Supplier of the controlled product

B. Federal government

C. Employee

D. Safety committee

E. Supervisor

A

A. Supplier of the controlled product

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13
Q

To prevent the formation of explosive mixtures, oxygen and acetylene cylinders should be:
Select one:

A. Equipped with different thread connectors

B. Stored outside

C. Painted different colours

D. Regularly hydro-tested

E. Stored at least 6 meters apart

A

E. Stored at least 6 meters apart

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14
Q

A flammable limit for a particular fuel/air mixture is stated as:
Select one:

A. A temperature in degrees Celsius

B. The percentage of fuel in the mixture, by volume

C. The percentage of air in the mixture, by volume

D. The percentage of fuel in the mixture, by mass

E. The percentage of air in the mixture, by weight

A

B. The percentage of fuel in the mixture, by volume

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15
Q

An MSDS sheet cannot be more than _____ years old.
Select one:

A. One

B. Four

C. Two

D. Five

E. Three

A

E. Three

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16
Q

Each gas cylinder has a unique serial number, which is registered with the:
Select one:

A. Department of Transport

B. Canadian Transport Commission

C. Boilers and Pressure Vessels Committee

D. Bureau of Explosives

E. Canadian Standards Association

A

D. Bureau of Explosives

17
Q

If a fuel-air mixture is below the lower flammable limit, the mixture:
Select one:

A. Is said to be lean

B. Is explosive

C. Is too rich

D. Must have a source of ignition

E. Will not burn rapidly

A

A. Is said to be lean

18
Q

Under WHMIS legislation all workers have the right to:
Select one:

A. A break after 2 hours work

B. Two weeks vacation each year

C. Know what they are working with

D. Overtime at time and one half after forty hours

E. A health insurance benefits package

A

C. Know what they are working with

19
Q

Gas cylinders are usually stored:
Select one:

A. Inside, close to the consuming equipment

B. In a well heated room

C. With all fittings lightly oiled or greased

D. Below ground level

E. Upright and firmly secured

A

E. Upright and firmly secured

20
Q

Top guard rings are used on some gas cylinders instead of:
Select one:

A. Vapour valves

B. Pressure relief valves

C. Valve caps

D. Regulators

E. Foot rings

A

C. Valve caps