Shop Safety & PPE
Used to protect eyes from flying debris, chemical splashes, and mechanical hazard
What is Safety glasses
Which tool is capable of taking outside diameter, inside diameter, and depth measurements all with a single instrument?
What is Vernier / Dial Caliper
What does the acronym "FOD" stand for in aviation environments?
Foreign Object Debris (or Damage)
How many human factor elements make up the FAA's famous "Dirty Dozen" list of maintenance error causes?
What is 12
What does the acronym "SDS" stand for in workplace safety?
What is, Safety Data Sheet
item of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when handling volatile aviation chemicals or solvents
What is Chemical-resistant gloves and eye/face protection
What degree of accuracy is typically provided by a standard outside micrometer?
What is 0.001'' to 0.0001''
What is an example of potential FOD found on a hangar floor?
What is, A misplaced safety wire off-cut, loose washer, or forgotten socket
If an A&P technician feels excessively fatigued or mentally unfit to perform a safety-sensitive task, what is the professional expectation?
What is, communicate the situation to a supervisor or instructor before proceeding
Why is it dangerous to store incompatible chemicals together in the same storage locker?
What is, Mixing fumes or accidental leaks can cause violent chemical reactions, fires, or toxic gas
The main danger of wearing loose clothing, unbuttoned shirts, or dangling jewelry in an active hangar
What is, it can catch on rotating machinery, engine components, or flight control linkages
What feature on an outside micrometer helps ensure consistent, uniform measuring pressure without overtightening the spindle on a part?
What is Ratchet stop (or friction thimble)
When conducting a "FOD Walk" across an apron or hangar floor, what is the main objective?
What is, To visually scan and pick up any loose hardware, rocks, or trash that could enter an engine
Which of the following is considered an effective strategy to combat distraction while performing a critical maintenance inspection?
What is, Use detailed written checklists and re-trace your steps back 3 steps if interrupted
Flammable chemicals and aircraft solvents must be stored in which type of storage cabinet when not in use?
What is Approved fire-proof metal storage cabinets
Where should oily or solvent-soaked shop rags be disposed of at the end of the class period?
What is, In a designated fire-resistant metal container with a self-closing lid
When inspecting critical, high-wear components with extremely tight tolerances (such as an engine valve stem), which tool should you select?
What is Outside Micrometer
What must a technician do immediately if a tool cannot be accounted for at the conclusion of a job?
What is Stop work, notify the supervisor/instructor, and conduct a search until the tool is found
In aviation maintenance, how is "complacency" best defined?
What is, Self-satisfaction accompanied by a loss of awareness of potential hazards
On an NFPA 704 hazard diamond, what hazard category is represented by the color RED?
What is Flammability
What action should you take immediately if chemical solvent splashes into your eye?
What is, Report immediately to the emergency eye wash station and flush for at least 15 minutes
What is the main structural reason why dial calipers are generally NOT used for measurements requiring extreme ten-thousandth ($0.0001''$) accuracy?
What is, Dirt or debris can easily jam the open rack-and-pinion dial gears, and the long jaws can flex under pressure
What is the primary purpose of utilizing shadowed toolboxes or cut-out foam inserts in tool drawers?
What is, To instantly identify if a tool is missing before an aircraft leaves the shop
What is the main goal of studying Human Factors in an FAA A&P training program?
What is, To reduce human error and increase safety in maintenance operations
Which section of a standard 16-section Safety Data Sheet (SDS) outlines the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection