Fire Safety
(True or False) DO wear gloves when using and handling welding cable and equipment.
True
What does a solid green tag indicate?
That a confined space is safe for workers to enter and safe to perform hot work.
What color loves must you wear when cutting?
Orange and black
(FILL IN THE BLANK) A Class __ fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires.
C
What does a solid yellow tag indicate
That the confined space is safe for workers to enter, but not safe for hot work.
Are Maverick safety glasses allowed in the shipyard?
Yes
Why is the 35 foot rule important?
Clearing away and/or protecting things (within 35 feet, in all directions) can prevent things form catching on fire and is the only way we can ensure fires are not started on our ships and in our facilities.
What three components do a fire need in order to begin?
Oxygen – the air we breathe has approximately 20%
Heat – initial ignition source and part of what sustains a fire
Fuel – material or items capable of burning(Combustibles)
What does the Solid red tag indicate?
That the confined space is not safe for workers and not safe for hot work.
How much feet is required when working above from an unguarded surface?
5 feet
What are the requirements before entering confined space?
Secondary light source, running ventilation, check expiration date on tag, light inside the confined space. Make sure you are confined space qualified and make sure the checklist is filled out by you and your foreman.
(FILL IN THE BLANK) ______________ is what the R.E.C. process stands for in Hot Work Safety. Always be on the lookout for hot surfaces, material, or equipment.
Recognize, Evaluate, and Control
(True or False) DO ensure ventilation is in place at the lowest point of a confined space.
True
What does a white tag with green hash marks mean?
The space is safe for workers but hot work operations will be limited.
What stage of fire can you fight?
Incipient ONLY. Once a fire has grown beyond the incipient stage, it is considered to be in the advanced stages and must be reported to the appropriate emergency response team.
(FILL IN THE BLANK) A _____________________ signs and verifies the condition of confined spaces.
marine chemist
What acronym is associated with confined space and what does each letter stand for?
SMART
S.T.A.R.T. S - Signs T - Tags A - Access R - Running Ventilation T - Two Forms of Lighting