Safety
What is the purpose of a "fire watch" during hot work operations?
To monitor the area for fire hazards during and after hot work operations, ensuring any fire risks are promptly addressed
Which animal can survive without oxygen for up to six months?
The goldfish, which can produce alcohol in its cells to survive in low-oxygen environments.
Who is authorized to remove a lockout or tagout device?
Only the authorized employee who applied the device can remove it, unless specific procedures are followed.
What famous invention did Thomas Edison patent in 1879?
The electric light bulb.
What is the term for a group of flamingos?
A flamboyance
What does the acronym CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What animal is known to have fingerprints that are indistinguishable from human fingerprints?
Koala.
Who invented the hard hat, and in what year was it introduced?
Edward W. Bullard in 1919.
What invention did Johannes Gutenberg create around 1440 that revolutionized the spread of information?
The printing press.
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
What is the purpose of a lockout/tagout procedure?
To prevent accidental machine start-up during maintenance or repair.
What is the only bird known to fly backwards?
Hummingbird.
What are the three components of a fire triangle, and how do they relate to fire prevention?
The three components of a fire triangle are oxygen, heat, and fuel. Removing any one of these elements can prevent or extinguish a fire.
What invention did James Watt improve in the late 18th century that was crucial to the Industrial Revolution?
The steam engine.
Which planet has the shortest day, completing a rotation in just 10 hours?
Jupiter
In the context of chemical safety, what is the difference between LD50 and LC50?
LD50 refers to the lethal dose required to kill 50% of a test population, while LC50 refers to the lethal concentration in air or water.
What is the name of the organ that allows electric eels to generate electricity?
The electrocyte.
At what feet are you required to wear fall protection?
4ft
What renewable energy technology did Charles F. Brush develop in 1888?
The first automatically operated wind turbine.
What is the term for the prongs of a fork?
Tines
List "Hierarchy of Controls" in hazard management
eliminate, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment
What is the only known animal that can produce its own sunscreen?
The hippo, which secretes a reddish oil that acts as a natural sunscreen.
How often do air monitors get bump tested and full calibration?
every day & monthly
Who invented the first programmable computer, and when was it completed?
Konrad Zuse invented the first programmable computer, the Z3, completed in 1941.
What was the first toy advertised on television?
Mr. Potato Head