NAVOSH Test 2 Flashcards
(86 cards)
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What is the definition of HEAT STRESS?
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- Combo of air temp, thermal radiation, humidity, airflow, and workload which stress the body as it attempts to regulate temp.
- becomes excessive when the body’s capability to adjust is exceeded, resulting in increase of body temp
- ** can cause heat injury or death***
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What is thermal radiation?
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Sun or major heat source
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What is humidity?
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Moisture in the air from - steam leaks, bilge water, condensation
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What is acclimatization?
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Becoming used to temperatures or new environment
body becomes more efficient in coping with stress
usually takes 3 weeks or more
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What are some personal factors associated with Heat Stress?
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- past exposures effect body’s ability to cope
- decrease in ability to handle heat stress
- exercise/fluid intake
- medication
- alcohol intake
- lack of sleep
- drugs
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Shipboard spaces common for heat stress?
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- Machinery spaces
- laundry
- sculleries
- incinerator room
- flight deck
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What are some causes/contributors of heat stress conditions?
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- Steam water leaks
- Ventilation deficiencies
- Arduous operation
- **boiler leaks
- **missing thermal insulation
- **weather conditions
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What is PHEL?
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Physiological Heat Exposure Limit chart
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What does the PHEL chart do?
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Set of 6 curves that compare WBGT index and work rate
- maximum permissible exposure to heat stress
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Who established PHEL curves?
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Industrial Hygienists and NAVSEA for various classes of ships
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What is Stay Time?
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Max allowable time for heat stress conditions at various workload
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What is recovery time?
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minimum of TWICE the stay time, or 4 hours
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What is stack gas?
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Combustion gases that accumulate from machinery
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Signs and symptoms of stack gas?
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- Watery eyes
- dyspnea
- tingling/numbness in nose, tongue, fingers/toes
- sensation of alcohol
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What must Heat stress training include?
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- Hazards
- SX of exposure
- heat stress first aid
- heat stress monitoring
- causes of heat stress
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At what point must heat stress monitors receive training?
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12 weeks upon assignment
- complete heat stress surveyor watch 318 of SAFETY PROGRAMS AFLOAT PQS
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What are the requirements for reporting heat stress injuries?
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- report using ACCIDENT/INJURY REPORT
- report to NAV Safety Center using WESS
- Safety Officer Submits report*
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What is the process to make Heat Stress Surveys?
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- SMDR reviews for inaccuracies/QA checks
- makes recommendations
- SUP/ENG OOW will make notations/corrective actions
- Route to CO/XO
- SMDR will maintain record of reports for 1 year
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What happens when Heat Stress Surveys have reduced stay times?
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- Must be routed through Chain/CO for work shift alterations to occur
20
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How often are temperatures on DB measured?
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Every 4 hours
21
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Above what Temp do we need to be concerned of going above in spaces?
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85 deg
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What is the process of annotating high temperatures on paperwork?
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- Circle in RED anything above 100 deg
- notify SUP immediately
23
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What is the function of the dry bulb?
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- alcohol in glass thermometer
- bulb kept dry/shielded from radiation
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Wet Bulb temp sensor?
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- measured by thermometer
- similar to dry bulb/wet wick fitted closely over bulb
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Globe temp sensor?
- integration of radiant/convective heat transfer
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WBGT index?
Measurement of environmental conditions
| - (0.1xDB)+(0.7xWB)+(0.2xGT)
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What is the only approved WBGT meter/monitor?
RSS-220 - WBGT Meter
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What are the required Monitoring conditions with PHEL?
- PHEL I-III - Work time <4 Hours, DB>100deg
- PHEL I-III - work time >4Hours, DB>90deg
- PHEL IV-VI - DB >85Deg
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When are follow on surveys required?
DB temp +5 degrees over HDB temp on last survey
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RSS-220 WBGT Meter calibration req's/survey procedures?
- calibration ok = 100 degree +/- 0.2 degrees F
- Survey - wait 5 min for initial reading, then 3 min for subsequent
- hold WBGT at chest level about 1 foot from body
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QUESTemp 48N Heat Stress monitor?
- 10 min to get first reading when turned on
| - 5 minutes when on at new site for reading
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What is a Hazard?
- might result in injury, health impairment, illness, disease, or death
- damage or loss of property/equipment
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Hazard Severity?
Assessment of worst potential consequence likely to occur
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Injury?
traumatic wound or condition from external force
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Mishap?
unplanned/unexpected event like death, injury, occ illness,
| - days off work, job restrictions, material loss/damage
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Mishap probability?
likelihood that hazard will result in mishap/loss
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Near Mishap?
act/event where injury/damage avoided by chance
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Web-Enabled Safety System?
mishap data collection/reporting system
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What are the mishap Investigation/Reporting instructions?
- DODI 6055.07 - Mishap Notification, Investigation, reporting/record keeping
- OPNAVINST 5102,2D/MCO P5102.1B - Navy/Marine mishap/safety investigation, reporting/record keep manual
- OPNAVINST 3750.6S - Navy Aviation Safety Management Manual
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What are the Mishap Investigation and reporting Purposes?
1. Identify hazard w/potential to cause frequent severe mishap
2. Identify hazards, future mishaps
3. Identify unsafe acts/conditions/apply corrective measures
4. Identify mishap casual factors/develop corrective actions, help prevent similar mishaps
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What are the different categories for mishaps?
- Class A-C = govt property damage mishaps
| - Class A-C = on duty DOD civilian/military on/off duty mishap
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What are the work related illness/injury that involves Tx beyond first aid?
- Loss of consciousness
- lost work day
- light duty/limdu on/off duty military
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How soon do on-duty fatalities/permanent disabilities during Command PT need to be reported?
One hour
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What are the conditions where mishap investigations/reports need to be done?
- A-C mishaps
- work related illness/injury
- all fatalities/disabilities
- all fires afloat
- $5000 or more in damage to Govt property
- medically diagnosed work-related illness/injury
- STS 10db or more at 2,3,4k in both ears
- Work related needle sticks/cuts
- TB infections
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Work related STS shifts?
- 10dB or more @2/3/4K Hz
- Total hearing level is 25dB+ Zero in same ears
- Shift toward deteriorated hearing/permanent/from occ origin
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Mishap Classifications: Class A?
- damages to Govt property $2 million or more
- DOD Aircraft
- fatal/permanent total disability
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Mishap Classifications: Class B?
- Total damages $500K but less than $2 million
- Permanent partial disability
- 3+ personnel hospitalized inpatient care
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Mishap Classifications: Class C?
- Damages $50k but less than $500k
| - Non-fatal injury/illness, 1+ days of work missed
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Mishap Classifications: Class D?
- Damages $20k-$50k
| - recordable injury/illness not classified as A-C mishap
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What is an Accident and Injury report?
- Med Dept/IDC submits
- directed by CO on all injuries in sickbay
- Copy to Safety O
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What is a Safety Investigation Report?
- Submitted to CO, Nav Safety Cen
- WESS submission
- Safety O submits report
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WHat is a Hazard Report?
- Submitted for near-mishaps/situations for lessons learned
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Who is responsible for mishap information dissemination?
- Safety O responsible when notified through reports to investigate
- ISIC/Higher Authority appoints investigation board
* **Minimum of 3 team members***
- Mishap Investigation Report submitted within 30 days to NavSafeCenter via COC
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What are the Occ Injury Recording Forms?
- SF600 (chrono med care)
- ETR SF 558 (Em Tx Rec)
- SF 513 (Con)
- ACCIDENT INJURY REPORT
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What are the objectives of HAZMAT Control and Mgmt Prog?
- consolidated hazardous material reutilization and inventory management program (CHRIMP)!!!
- reduce onboard HAZMAT through control management
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What is the purpose of CHRIMP?
HAZMAT control/management that makes HAZMAT centrally controlled on ships/subs
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What is a Hazardous Material Minimization Center (HAZMINCEN)?
Centrally manages HAZMAT for:
- used HAZMAT
- excess HAZMAT
- empty HAZMAT containers
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What is HAZMAT information Resource System (HMIRS)?
- Web Based Repository for Safety Data Sheets
| - Managed by DLA
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What was HAZMAT information Resource System Established to do?
- Assist govt to: Handle, store, transport, use, or dispose pf HAZMAT
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What is the difference between DOD 6050.5 LR/DOD 6050.5L
- DOD 6050.5LR = Restricted info, requires user ID/Passcode
| - DOD 6050.5L = Unclass info, only requires user ID
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MDR responsibilities for HAZMAT?
- Assist in training for: PPE req's
| - provide assistance for spills/mishaps
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Safety Data Sheet sections of importance?
- Company name/address/emergency phone #'s
- Physical/Chemical Characteristics
* **Boiling point, solubility, appearance/odor, melting point***
- Fire Explosion Hazard
* ** Flammable limits, extinguishing media, special fire procedures***
- Precautions for safe handling
* **Waste/disposal, spill procedures***
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Not listed information for Safety Data Sheets?
Lot Numbers
| Expiration Dates
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What are the procedures when identifying items on HMIRS?
- Fed stock #'s
- NIIN (last 9 of FSN)
- Part/catalog # by manufacturer
- trade name
- chemical name
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What are the Health Requirements aboard a Ship?
- Use MED Matrix for proper screening for individual workers.
* ** ID's workers who need exams
* **exam content
* **periodicity
* **performance of exam
* **document results
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What are the four categories established by National Fire Protection Association?
- Fire Hazard (red)=Flash point temp
- Health Hazard (blue)= degree of health hazard
- Reactivity (Yellow)= item stability/reaction when combined
- Specific Hazard (White)= acid, alkali, oxidizer, corrosive, rad
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Work Center SUP responsibility in training workers regarding HAZMAT?
- Use of the SDS/keep available for review
- Proper PPE, hazards with spec materials
- Inform where SDS located/obtained
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Most important actions to take for HAZMAT spill? (9 things)
Most important ones:
- Discovery/notification
- Follow up reports
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CO responsibilities for Sight Conservation program?
- effective program is established
| - leadership by example
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Safety O responsibilities for Sight Con Program?
- evaluate areas/processes/equipment with Industrial Hygienist or for modifications in workplace
- evaluate program annually
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Sight conservation program personnel?
- Class III/IV laser workers
* ** R&D lab personnel
* ** repair/align Class III/IV laser systems
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What are the procedures for EYE Hazardous areas?
- Determination= surveys/Safety O
- Operations= potential frag/slag/sand etc.
- Designation on ground around area
* **2-3 inch yellow/black striped or checkerboard tape
* ** Placards mounted
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Chemical goggles purpose?
- Protection from liquids/splashes/mists/sprays
| - Flexible/rigid frame, cushioned surface, supporting band around head
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Chipping Goggles purpose?
- Protection from large flying objects: grinding, chipping, chiseling
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Face shield purpose?
- protects face/neck from flying particles, liquids, or sprays
- worn with eye protection
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Ballistic eye protection purpose?
- May replace standard safety glasses
| - additional protection from high impact
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Requirements of sight protection equipment?
- American Natl Standard Institute (ANSI)
- Z87 rating printed
- Temp Eyewear = command maintains sufficient quantity, for all personnel/visitors
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What are the signs for emergency eyewash stations?
- Green signs with white lettering
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Where are emergency eyewash stations located?
- battery shop
- battery locker
- HAZMAT/Chem area
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Where are Eyewash stations posted?
- Main/AUX machine spaces
| - med/dental
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How are eyewash stations supposed to be placed?
- Unobstructed
- within 10 sec of hazards
- positioned no less than 33 in and no more than 45 in above deck
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What are the types of eyewash units?
- Plumbed
| - Self-contained
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What is the min flow rate of eyewash stations?
0.4 gal/min for 15 min
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Where are the remote locations where visible/audible alarms must be?
- Damage Control Center
- QD
- Bridge
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How often must the Safety O conduct training on sight conservation?
- Upon indoc of personnel
| - annually
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What are the topics covered in Sight conservation training?
- Types of hazards
- types of protection
- eyewash location and use
- first aid procedures
