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Safety MSSC A(n) __________ customer is a person or organization that receives services or products in exchange for compensation.correct answerexternal Improving external customer satisfaction is the main objective of __________.correct answercustomer service departments Vendors could be considered what type of customer?correct answerexternal Customer satisfaction should always be the first objective considered when developing __________.correct answerNew or improved products The __________ of the product describes the features required for the product to perform the tasks for which it was intended.correct answerfunction Product design teams should provide an environment that encourages team members to __________.correct answerAdd their design ideas freely Product designers should always consider the effects of tooling design and cost during __________.correct answerPrototype development Teamwork, concurrent engineering, tools and techniques are needed in order to make __________ productive.correct answerproduct introduction Engineers working with manufacturing to become aware of tooling limitations and other problems that may increase production time and cost is an example of __________.correct answerconcurrent engineering __________ is a design methodology that designs features into the product that make it cheaper to manufacture while maintaining its ability to perform its intended function.correct answerDesign for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) To be successful, __________ must be tied to the company's business plan.correct answerTeam goals A team should develop a spending plan as part of their decision making process __________.correct answerto ensure that they do not exceed the amount of money allocated to the project __________ must know all the team roles.correct answerA team leader Company objectives and production goals are important pieces of data to a __________.correct answerSelf-directed work team People working together discussing issues and making decisions are key elements of a __________.correct answersuccessful work group Promoting competition among teams or departments __________.correct answerIs not a reason to set measurable team goals Supervisors should set measurable objectives to __________.correct answerhave good performance criteria for review of employee performance Top level management must support a team for it to be __________.correct answersuccessful When a team sets objectives that they wish to accomplish, care should be taken to ensure that these objectives are __________.correct answermeasurable To ensure that a team has __________ meetings, rules for team behavior should be enforced.correct answerproductive Job shadowing requires a employee that is being cross-trained to __________.correct answerwork closely alongside an experienced worker as their shadow New and existing employees should receive training/cross-training with an experienced worker __________.correct answerso that there is not a shortage of skilled workers due to employee retirement A flash drive (also known as a keychain or jump drive) or a floppy disk is used to store data that __________.correct answermight need to be viewed or printed from a computer in another location Companies often add production by adding another shift. If operators are hired for a new shift, what will be needed?correct answerTraining records of existing operators Demonstrating the skills and abilities learned is a common component of a(n) __________.correct answerApprentice program Documentation on the quality of a training session __________.correct answeris not required The training department is the typical source of __________ information.correct answerProcedures and policy What happens upon completion of forklift training?correct answerThe worker's training record is updated. The equipment manufacturer is often the best source of __________.correct answertraining on a new piece of equipment When a new piece of equipment is installed, operators should receive __________ before the machine goes into production.correct answerTraining When is the best time to offer safety-related training to employees?correct answerAt new employee orientation Clear statements of expectations are needed when __________.correct answerTraining employees Communicating __________ is important when training employees.correct answerat the appropriate level Measurable __________ are important to the training process.correct answerobjectives An organizational method for the production areas that groups together all the machines that are needed to produce a part or a group of parts is called __________ manufacturing.correct answercellular Priority jobs should be discussed __________.correct answerAt the beginning of shift meetings __________ management presents the information about the production process in a visual format so that workers can use it to improve efficiency and promote safety.correct answerVisual A __________ is used to establish a baseline measurement for evaluation of the process.correct answerMetric When team members reach a significant point in their work to improve a process, it is called a __________.correct answermilestone A team leader is responsible for setting up internal quality audits to verify that __________.correct answerprocedures are in place and being followed One method used by __________ to get a team started in the right direction is to sequence the start up activities.correct answerA team leader To be successful in achieving a goal, a __________ must be capable of bringing people together, motivating them and finally focusing them in the right direction.correct answerleader An average worker's productivity would be included in __________.correct answerjob standards description The specific tasks an employee will be required to perform are described in __________.correct answerJob descriptions A training matrix or database that contains a list of employees and their specific skills __________.correct answershould be used to assign people to jobs in areas where they already contain the required skills Project management should include a __________ to enable team leaders on other projects to identify availability of potential team members.correct answerPlanned release of personnel as the project comes to an end Communications skills used by team members should include __________, oral communication, written comprehension, and listening skills.correct answerwritten communication When you give positive feedback, always make sure that you are __________.correct answersincere A good manager will attempt to develop a compromise between two workers who __________.correct answerHave developed a conflict Data results are required to be made available to employees who participate in __________.correct answerEnvironmental tests Every person in the company is responsible for __________.correct answerPreventing unsafe conditions Everyone in the workplace is responsible for __________.correct answeraccident prevention __________ is the cause of many industrial accidents.correct answerCarelessness OSHA stands for __________.correct answerOccupational Safety & Health Administration An employee should perform an immediate emergency shutdown of their machine and evacuate the building if __________.correct answerAn evacuation alarm goes off whether or not there is a sign of danger When an alarm sounds, you should initiate emergency shutdown procedures and evacuate __________.correct answerimmediately The human resources department is the most common source of information about __________.correct answerAppropriate behavior What is a symptom of drug and alcohol abuse?correct answerDecreased productivity When a supervisor is aware of a personal argument between two employees, what should he/she do first?correct answerMake sure there are no threats to an employee's safety Zero tolerance is a typical company policy to address __________.correct answerviolent behavior If you notice an employee acting in a manner that jeopardizes the safety of others, and you do not feel comfortable approaching that person, you should __________.correct answerreport the person to a supervisor immediately Hearing protection includes ear plugs, canal caps and __________.correct answerear muffs When working under equipment or personnel, __________.correct answerhead protection is needed Safety glasses with side shields should be used when working with __________.correct answera grinding wheel Welding creates a bright light that can damage the __________.correct answereyes A __________ should be worn to protect the face from splashes or flying particles.correct answerface shield Personal protection devices, such as safety glasses and welding helmets, should be inspected __________.correct answerto ensure they are not damaged and have a proper fit When welding, safety glasses with side shields should be worn with __________ for additional eye protection.correct answera welding helmet To protect the eyes from welding flash, welders must use __________.correct answerWelding helmet __________ are similar to safety glasses except that they provide a tighter fit.correct answergoggles OSHA has set the permissible noise level at __________ decibels for an eight-hour period.correct answer90 OSHA provides regulations to limit the __________.correct answerExposure to noise Ear plugs should be replaced when they are no longer __________.correct answerpliable In areas where noise levels are excessive, __________ should be utilized.correct answerhearing protection __________ are cylindrical pieces of foam stamped from a foam sheet.correct answerDisposable PVC foam plugs The first step in inserting a foam ear plug is to __________.correct answerroll and compress the plug between your thumb and forefinger Screwdrivers are a frequent cause of injury to __________.correct answerhands __________ wounds are caused by narrow sharp objects penetrating deep into the skin tissue.correct answerPuncture To protect your hands, you should only wear gloves approved by __________.correct answerASTM Working around live electrical circuits requires a worker to wear gloves approved by __________.correct answerASTM __________ gloves protect against electrical surges.correct answerInsulated gloves Sharp objects can pierce the __________ of the shoe resulting in puncture wounds to the foot.correct answersole Leather shoes are worn during welding to protect the feet from __________.correct answerstray drops of molten metal __________ shoes provide foot protection against falling objects.correct answersteel toe One of the most common causes of head injuries is __________.correct answerbanging your head into an unseen object Painting on a hard hat should be avoided because it might __________.correct answerreact with the composition of the headwear and reduce its effectiveness Class G hard hats are __________ and provide some protection from contact with live electrical circuits. They are tested at 2200 volts.correct answernon-conductive __________ hazards include anything that can cause cuts, scrapes, punctures or impacts.correct answerMechanical Clothing worn to protect against electrical shock must be __________.correct answernon-conductive __________ are commonly made from leather and designed to go over a welder's pants to protect their legs from molten metal or sparks.correct answerChaps A paper fire can be safely extinguished using a Class __________ fire extinguisher.correct answerA The __________ fire extinguisher does not leave a harmful residue and is sometimes used to put out fires on planes or expensive computer equipment.correct answerHalon Which of the following is considered an electrical hazard?correct answeroverloading a circuit The 3 prongs of a 110-volt power tool's power cord plug perform what purpose?correct answerone is the hot, one is the neutral and one is the ground When performing work on equipment you should __________.correct answernever work on a live electrical circuit An electrical lockout/tagout system is designed to __________.correct answerprevent someone from energizing a circuit that is dangerous or being worked on When performing an electrical lockout/tagout, the last thing the worker should do is __________.correct answertest the locked out equipment for power First aid is __________.correct answerimmediate care given to an injured person until professional medical personnel arrive First aid training enables a person to provide __________.correct answerfirst aid until professional medical assistance arrives The action taken to treat an injury until medical help arrives is called __________.correct answerFirst aid A blood borne pathogen is transmitted by __________.correct answercoming in contact with blood or other bodily fluid Blood or other bodily fluids are a source of transmission from one person to another of __________.correct answerBloodborn pathogens An effective way to kill any potential blood borne pathogen is to __________.correct answerclean the blood spill with a 10% solution of bleach and water If you are the only trained first aid provider at the scene of an accident, you should __________.correct answerask a bystander to call 911 while you attend to the victim When attending to a person with possible broken bones you should __________.correct answeronly move the person if they are in immediate danger Call 911 immediately if you notice that another worker __________.correct answerhas swallowed a cleaning chemical Cool water is an appropriate treatment for __________.correct answerminor burns If a person has swallowed a chemical you should __________.correct answercall 911 or poison control and tell them what chemical was taken The first thing to do before treating someone for electric shock is __________.correct answerremove the source of electric shock To treat a minor burn, you should __________.correct answerrun the burn under cool water A safety officer should place __________ by the telephones in case they are needed.correct answeremergency telephone numbers When responding to a workplace accident do not __________.correct answerput yourself in danger A suitable eyewash station should provide continuous water flow for at least __________.correct answer15 minutes An eyewash station is required within a 10 second walk of workers who use __________.correct answeracids or caustics on a daily basis Emergency showers and eyewashes must be available where __________ are used.correct answerCaustics or acids If a worker gets a caustic chemical in his or her eyes, what is the first action that should be taken?correct answerFlush eyes with water If you have even a minor accident at work, you should __________.correct answercontact your supervisor immediately Tetanus is a possible result from __________.correct answerpuncture wounds from a nail Keeping your work bench clean and following all safety rules are essential to __________.correct answermaintaining a safe work area A worker should clean up a small spot of liquid on the floor immediately if the liquid is __________.correct answerOil Oil spots should be cleaned __________.correct answerimmediately Pedestrian walkway areas that need to be cleanable should not have __________.correct answeradded traction To prevent a worker from being injured in a fall, __________.correct answeroil and water spots should be wiped up immediately Which of the following situations is considered a safety hazard in the plant?correct answerOil spots on the floor Safety features on manlifts include __________, automatic brakes, and emergency shutoffs.correct answerguard railing To operate a high lift, a worker must be __________.correct answera qualified operator A hazardous material may be defined as any material that __________.correct answerharms a person, property or the environment Hazardous material training should include which of the following?correct answerHow to read SDSs The idea that each person has the right to know about the hazardous substances with which they work is written in __________.correct answerthe Hazardous Communication Standard A physical hazard resulting from a substance that may spontaneously combust when exposed to air is called __________.correct answerpyrophoric A(n) __________ is any organic compound containing two joined oxygen atoms. This substance is highly explosive and sensitive to shock.correct answerorganic peroxide __________ should not be placed near an ignition source because it is explosive.correct answerPropane A __________ is a chemical that has been scientifically proven to cause acute or chronic health problems to the exposed person.correct answerhealth hazard A(n) __________ is a labeling system designed to quickly and accurately identify hazardous materials.correct answerhazardous material identification system The red diamond on the NFPA identification label represents the __________.correct answerflammability level The __________ labeling system was designed to help firefighters in the event of an emergency.correct answerNFPA A flammable liquid falls into which category number in the DOT hazardous material identification system?correct answer3 An internationally recognized number assigned to a chemical for identification purposes is called the __________.correct answerUnited Nations Identification Number Hazardous materials being shipped internationally are given a four-digit number preceded by the letters __________ to identify the material being shipped.correct answerUN (United Nations) In the United States, the __________ requires placards representing the classification of hazards on board a truck transporting hazardous materials.correct answerDepartment of Transportation It is most important to clearly label the containers of __________ material before shipping.correct answerflammable Hazard information on a GHMIS label is represented by __________.correct answerpictograms, a hazard statement, and a signal word If safe handling information about a chemical cannot be found on its chemical label, its __________ should be checked.correct answerSDS The __________ identifies chemicals and sets limits for their use.correct answerSDS SDS sheets contain information regarding first aid, the manufacturer, and proper personal protection equipment for use.correct answerTRUE The amount of exposure to a chemical without the unreasonable risk of injury is listed on the SDS as __________.correct answerTLV (Threshold Limit Value) The PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) for exposure to hazardous substances are set by __________.correct answerOSHA The __________ is a guideline published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists and outlines how much of a particular chemical a worker can be exposed to without an unreasonable health risk.correct answerThreshold Limit Value (TLV) An employer is responsible for having an SDS sheet for every chemical that __________.correct answerthey manufacture, sell or use An SDS sheet should be locked away in a file and only available to a worker under certain conditions.correct answerFALSE When selecting a new chemical to use in the plant, its __________ should be reviewed as part of the decision making process.correct answerSDS Employers should provide training in the use of personal protective equipment __________.correct answerto reduce the employee's risk of hazardous material exposure If a large quantity of liquid is spilled into a sanitary sewer, the worker that discovers it should __________.correct answernotify their supervisor or team leader immediately so the appropriate authorities can be contacted The first step in safely handling hazardous chemicals is __________.correct answerto know the hazards about the chemical you are handling A well ventilated area designed for storage is the best place to store __________.correct answerflammable materials Hazardous materials of different types __________.correct answershould be stored separately It is especially important that proper labeling be used with all __________.correct answerHazardous waste containers When operating machinery, always wear __________ to protect your eyes.correct answersafety glasses with side shields A worker should immediately lockout a machine if he or she finds the __________.correct answerguard has been bypassed In terms of safety, everyone is responsible for reporting __________.correct answerimproperly guarded equipment One of the best ways to learn how to operate an unfamiliar machine is to __________.correct answerobserve an experienced operator The only person that should turn on a piece of machinery is __________.correct answerthe assigned operator When drilling a hole in a part using a drill press, __________.correct answeralways firmly clamp the material A(n) __________ machine guard prevents a machine from turning on if the guard is not in place.correct answerinterlocked Machine guards that require the operator to be able to see the process should be made from __________ to protect the worker in case it breaks.correct answersafety glass A(n) __________ interlock physically prevents a machine's operation when the guard is out of place.correct answerMechanical The components NOT usually used to prevent entry into a machine during operation are __________.correct answerRegulators and valves Presence sensing is one type of __________.correct answeremergency stop control A lockout/tagout system __________.correct answerprevents a piece of machinery from being energized while maintenance is being performed on it All electrical circuits should be deenergized before maintenance by __________ to prevent accidents.correct answerusing lockout procedures If an operator does not test equipment after it is locked out __________.correct answerthey should be retrained Line breaking procedures should include de-energizing lines, testing prior to start up, and __________.correct answerall valves are closed and locked out using lockout/tagout procedures Steam, hydraulic, spring tension, and compressed gases are all examples of __________.correct answerdangerous energy Which agency suggests that a worker inspect and test all equipment, assuming all to be energized until proven deenergized?correct answerOSHA Interrupting the power circuit at the motor disconnect is the only reliable way to __________.correct answerLock out a motor The procedure by which each person places his/her own lock and tag on a piece of equipment before performing work on it is called __________.correct answerlockout / tagout When can another employee's lockout lock be removed?correct answerOnly after all of the above have been done.( When you have confirmed that the employee is not at the facility. When you have made all reasonable efforts to inform the employee that his/her lock has been removed. When you have confirmed that the employee is aware of the lock's removal before he/she resumes work). When performing a lockout/tagout procedure you should __________.correct answerapply your own lock, tag, and test for power A pneumatic lockout/ tagout uses a __________ to prevent use.correct answerlockable valve While using a cutting tool, always __________.correct answercut away from the body Ground fault protection ensures that hand tools __________.correct answerhave protection from electric shock Never use a hand tool __________.correct answerfor anything other than its intended purpose The use of eye protection and proper electrical grounding are important when __________.correct answerusing power tools When using a power tool __________.correct answermake sure all guards are in place When using an electric sander be sure to __________.correct answerwear respiratory protection Compressed __________ can be used for cleaning work surfaces as long as the dead-headed pressure does not exceed 30 psi.correct answerair Effective training in air powered tools helps employees __________.correct answerAvoid work hazards One or more hoses crossing a main walkway __________.correct answerare not acceptable When using pneumatic tools __________.correct answerdo not use compressed air to clean clothing or skin You should never __________ because it might cause damage.correct answeruse compressed air to clean clothing After a regulator is installed on an oxygen cylinder, the cylinder valve should always be __________.correct answeropened all the way to prevent leakage around the valve When is it ok to use a hoist to lift something that weighs more than the rating on a hoist?correct answernever The safety devices on an electric hoist include both mechanical and electrical __________ protection.correct answeroverload A(n) __________ crane is mounted between two overhead runways.correct answeroverhead All load hoist/movements must be done __________.correct answersmoothly without jerking or abrupt movements Cranes can only be operated by a __________.correct answercertified crane operator A(n) __________ is a line consisting of a strap, chain or rope that is used to lift or pull a load.correct answersling Which of the following sling arrangements puts the most strain on the sling?correct answerC A(n) __________ forklift is a powered industrial truck (PIT) that the operator sits in and drives like a car.correct answerSit Down A forklift operator should maintain a distance of __________ vehicle lengths from other powered industrial trucks.correct answer3 At intersections, a forklift truck driver should __________.correct answersound the horn If the load being carried by the forklift obscures the operator's forward view, the operator should __________.correct answerlook over their shoulder and drive in reverse Before lifting a load with a forklift, the load should be __________.correct answertilted back If the load obscures the view forward, the operator should __________.correct answerdrive the forklift truck in reverse Before operating a powered industrial truck, the __________ should be checked to ensure that they can stop the truck and/or hold it in position.correct answerbrakes