CH A3
How often are workspace safety inspections conducted?
Annually
What are three methods of controlling hazards?
prevent the hazard, identify and eliminate existing hazards, and to reduce the likelihood and severity of mishaps from hazards that cannot be eliminated.
Aboard ships heat stress is measured using 3 types of temp. What are they?
dry-bulb (DB), wet-bulb (WB), and globe temperature
Heat Stress surveyors must be full qualified within what number of days aboard ship?
Within 90 days
what is the approved respirator used in most hazardous applications?
N95
What is the Navy safety manual number?
OPNAVINST 5100.19
What is ORM(not what is stands for)?
The process of identifying, assessing and controlling risks.
To acclimate personnel to heat stress, personnel are given how long?
3 weeks
If a persona has demonstratewd positive STS (worsening) on an annual test how long do they need to be excluded from "noisy areas" and in what decibel range before they are retested?
Defined as areas 80 dBA or greater for continuous or 140 dB peak SPL, for at least 14 hours
What is a respirator fit test?
Fit testing uses a challenge agent to determine if an individual can smell or taste the agent to determine if they have a good respirator fit.
What program is designed to monitor the continuance of the health of individuals?
Medical Surveillance Program
What is OPNAV 3120/5?
Safety Hazard Report
For dry bulb temperature readings how often do MANNED spaces need to be checked if the temp EXCEEDS 85 DEGREE
Every hour
What decibel range must double hearing protection be used in?
96 dBA or greater continuous.
How long must the respirator be worn PRIOR to the start of the respirator fit test?
Must be worn for at least 5 minutes before the start of the fit test.
True or False
State occupational safety and health officials SHALL NOT be granted access aboard naval ships and service craft or in areas of exclusive federal jurisdiction.
TRUE
What is the definition of a CATASTROPHIC HAZARD?
The hazard may cause death,loss of facility/asset or
result in grave damage to national interests.
No more then 1.5 liters per hour
When do active duty personnel receive termination audiograms?
Upon military retirement or separation.
When using the smoke stream during fit testing how close can the operator get to the test subjects face?
Within 6 inches
Within how many working days does a final report concerning a reported hazard need to be submitted?
10
The hazard presents a minimal threat to personnel
safety or health property, national, service or command interests or efficient use of assets.
Negligible
What minimum number of hours per sleep is recommended while working in a heat stress environment
6 hours in a 24 hour period
NAVMED 6260/2
Hazardous Noise Warning Decal
What "irritant" is used to conduct the fit test?
stannic chloride smoke tubes