WT Safety Flashcards
(10 cards)
Who is responsible for the safety of the agency’s personnel and the public?
Management
Chemical handling
Always pour acid into water and wear eye protection
What liquid helps reduce irritation when contact with chlorine gas?
Milk
Who’s responsible is for safety
Everyone
Most accidents in water plant are caused by
Negligence and carelessness
Confined space definition (3)
- Large enough for one person to enter and perform work
- Limited entry and exits
- Not designed for continuous use
Workers may not enter confined space with
Less than 19.5% or more than 23.5% oxygen
Confined space requirements (3)
- Fitted respirator
- Must be trained
- Attended lifelines
4 classes of ride extinguishers
Class a- ordinary combustible
Class b- flammable liquids and vapors
Class c- energized electrical equipment
Class d- combustible metals
The antidote to acids is
Neutralization