Stressors In Flight

Question 1

What are the functions of the ear?

Answer 1

Perceive vibration coming from external sources and translating them to electronic informations to our brain.

Question 2

What are te three divisions of the ear?

Answer 2

Inner ear
Middle ear
External ear

Question 3

Define noise

Answer 3

Unwanted and disturbing external vibrations perceived by the ear.

Question 4

What are two types of noise?

Answer 4

Impulse
Steady state

Question 5

What are sources of noise that you are exposed to in the CAF?

Answer 5

Weapon systems
Ships
Turbines
Military véhicules
Industrial equipment
Aircraft

Question 6

Name some adverse physical and psychological effects of noise.

Answer 6

Permanent impairment of hearing
Temporary loss of hearing
Disturbances in sleep
Increase in fatigue
Inability to relax/Concentrate

Question 7

Name three hearing protection equipment provided by the CAF.

Answer 7

DAVID CLARKS
Helmets
Ear muffs
Ear plugs

Question 8

How much more hearing protection are you getting by using dual protection?

Answer 8

5 dB

Question 9

What are sources of vibration in RCAF ?

Answer 9

Air vehicles
Air turbulences
Air vehicles structural resonance

Question 10

Name four effects of vibration on performance. ** recheck this one’s answer

Answer 10

Vibration syndrome
Reduced motion control
Back pain
Communication
Impaired vision

Question 11

Name two countermeasures you can take against vibration.

Answer 11

Try to go in good weather routes.
Put dampers to absorb parts of the vibration.

Question 12

What are three potential causes of neck and back pain in the aviation environment, and what are some solutions to mitigate them?

Answer 12

Human related factors
Headborne equipment
Aircrew behaviours
Aircrew physical fitness program
Lighter equipment

Question 13

Name two major toxic substances that can be found in or around aircraft

Answer 13

Fuel and lubricants

Question 14

What are two hazards associated with aviation fuel?

Answer 14

CO2 = more prone to hypoxia
Fuel = Volatile and flammable, can cause nausea and skin irritation

Question 15

What are some dangers of CO, and what are two ways in which people may be exposed to it?

Answer 15

Flammable, when people are refuelling an aircraft or an open cockpit of a plane rolling behind another running plane.

Question 16

What is the compound Halon used for and what are its potential dangers?

Answer 16

Extinguishers = Suffocation as it takes out oxygen & Toxic to internal organs

Question 17

What are two ways in which the body can regulate heat production?

Answer 17

Blood flow and sweat.
Or evaporation and conduction

Question 18

Name three types of heat illness and which is the most severe?

Answer 18

Heat strokes (Most severe)
Heat rash
Heat cramps

Question 19

What are some factors that increases the risk of serious heat illness and/or injury?

Answer 19

Lack of heat acclimatization, low physical fitness, dehydration

Question 20

Name four types of cold injuries and two ways in which the body responds to cold.

Answer 20

Chilblains (above 0C)
Frost bites
Trench foot
Hypothermia

The body responds with :
Acclimatization
Goosebumps
Shivering

Question 21

Who has the authority to alter clothing requirements in certain environments?

Answer 21

The commander