HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION
The temporary gradual adaptation of the body to work in the heat
Acclimatization
The emergency Wildfire Smoke Standard applies to these two types of workers who may be exposed to wildfire smoke
a) Indoor workers
b) Outdoor workers
c) Both a and b
d) Workers with pre-existing conditions
c) Both a and b
What does HEPA stand for?
High Efficiency Particulate Air
The term Hertz (Hz) can best be described as
a) The distance traveled by a sound wave in one sound cycle
b) 3 Sound pressure cycles per minute
c) A car rental company
d) Threshold of pain
a) The distance traveled by a sound wave in one sound cycle.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus can only travel in the air up to six feet in distance, so maintaining a distance of six feet or more between people will guarantee that no one gets infected.
True/False
False
Heat index is the combination of air temperature and
a) Wind speed
b) % Relative humidity
c) Body temperature
d) Particulate matter
b) % Relative humidity
These microscopic particles can remain suspended in the air for long periods of time and penetrate deep into the lungs, and are considered the principal pollutant of concern from wildfire smoke
PM2.5
Name the two classes of respirators?
Air Purifying Respirators, Supplied Air Respirators
A young person's hearing has been typically quantified to fall between:
a) 2000 Hz to 4000 Hz.
b) 12,000 Hz to 50,000 Hz.
c) 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.
d) All young people are hearing impaired.
c) 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
What is the incubation period for COVID-19?
2-14 days
Name at least two things that employers are required to provide workers under the Heat Illness Prevention Standard when outdoor temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit:
Potable water, shaded cool-down areas, rest and recovery periods
A daily measurement of local air pollution and potential associated health effects
Air Quality Index
The Assigned Protection Factor for a full-face, tight fitting elastomeric face piece, powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) is?
a) 1,000
b) 401K
c) 42
a) 1,000
In the process of hearing, the inner ear primarily:
a) Modifies the acoustic wave.
b) Converts/amplifies the modified acoustic wave.
c) Increases sound pressure levels to "11."
d) Transforms mechanical movement of the wave into nerve impulses which will travel to the brain.
d) Transforms mechanical movement of the wave into nerve impulses which will travel to the brain.
Name an example of an engineering control to help prevent the spread of coronavirus
Increased ventilation
Use of barriers or partitions
Restricting access to the worksite
Under the Heat Illness Prevention Standard, access to drinking water must be
a) Made available and water sources are at the employers’ discretion
b) Made available and relatively inexpensive to employees
c) Made available at certain intervals throughout the day
d) Potable, and readily available and accessible for consumption
d) Potable, and readily available and accessible for consumption
At what AQI level are employers required to adjust work schedules, relocate work, and/or provide enclosed structures with filtered air to prevent worker exposure to wildfire smoke?
When AQI for PM2.5 is 151 or greater
Name at least 2 criteria that must be met before using an air purifying respirator.
-Confirm sufficient oxygen levels in the space
-Identify the chemical of concern and its concentration
-Confirm warning properties for the chemical of concern
-Worker must be fit-tested and trained on respirator use
The SPL which requires employers to implement an effective hearing conservation program is:
a) 8-Hour TWA of 90 dBA.
b) 8-Hour TWA of 85 dBA
c) 8-Hour TWA of 88 dBA
d) 8-Hour TWA of 80 dBA.
b) 8-Hour TWA of 85 dBA
Cloth face coverings are an effective form of respiratory protection against airborne disease pathogens like SARS-Cov-2.
True or False
False
At what temperature are employers required to implement high-heat procedures (including effective communication systems, observation of workers for signs and symptoms of heat illness, and provisions for emergency medical services)?
95 degrees Fahrenheit
At what AQI level must employers provide and require employees to use NIOSH-approved particulate respirators such as N95 masks?
When AQI for PM2.5 is higher than 500
Which 2 Cal/OSHA criteria are associated with voluntary use of a filtering face piece?
A. Employers must verify that using a filtering facepiece does not create a hazard to the employee.
B. At minimum, fit over the nose, block odors, unobstructed vision
C. Provide employees with Appendix D of 8 CCR 5144
A+C
Human speech generally falls in which frequency range?
a) 5000 Hz to 8000 Hz
b) 12000 Hz - 20000 Hz
c) 20 Hz to 100 Hz
d) 500 Hz to 4000 Hz
d) 500 Hz to 4000 Hz
In what industries and sectors does Cal/OSHA’s new Emergency COVID Standard apply?
All industries and sectors (except those that are already covered by the ATD Standard)