General Safety 1.0
What is the concept of ORM?
A decision making tool used by personnel at all levels to increase effectiveness by identifying, assessing, and managing risks.
What is the difference between risk and hazard?
A hazard is anything that can cause harm. A risk is how great the chance that someone will be harmed by the hazard.
What is the difference between Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste?
Hazardous materials are common products in your shops. Hazardous waste is a mixture of components that cannot be defined or used.
What is the purpose of the MSDS?
Provides information regarding the properties (chemical, physical, and hazardous) of the product along with things that you may need to know such as required PPE, safety precautions, medical treatment, and other key information.
Who is the father of the Seabees?
Admiral Ben Morrell
Who has ultimate responsibility for safety matters within the unit?
Commanding Officer
Who is responsible for integrating safety in all activities that are consistent with mission requirements?
Department Head, Division Officer, Work Center Supervisor
What are the six categories of HAZMAT?
1. Aerosols
2. Compressed Gas
3. Oxidizing Materials
4. Toxic or Poisonous Materials
5. Flammable and Combustible Materials
6. Corrosive Materials
What are the nine different Hazard classification codes?
Class 1 – Explosive
Class 2 – Gases
Class 3 – Flammable and Combustible Liquid
Class 4 – Flammable Solid, Spontaneously Combustible, and dangerous when wet
Class 5 – Oxidizer and Organic Peroxide
Class 6 – Poison (Toxic) and Poison inhalation Hazards
Class 7 – Radioactive
Class 8 – Corrosive
Class 9 - Miscellaneous
Who is Marvin Shields?
First and only Seabee to receive the Medal of Honor
Who has the authority to stop unsafe acts?
Any crew member
Explain the A-B-C-D process and list what each letter stands for.
A practical application of the 5-step process in time critical environments.
A- Assess the situation
B- Balance resources
C- Communicate to others
D- Do and Debrief the event
What type of PPE is required when handling hazardous materials/waste at level C?
Air purifying respirator, resistant clothing, face shield
Which level needs the greatest level of protection when handling hazardous materials/waste?
Level A
Attack of Pearl Harbor
When must fall protection equipment be provided?
The possibility of:
- falling four feet or more to a lower level
- fall from any height onto dangerous equipment, hazardous environment, impalement hazard
At what sound level must hearing protective devices be worn?
Greater than 84 dB or 140dB peak sound pressure level or greater
Double protection should be worn above 104dB or 165 dB peak sound pressure level
What is the general procedure for when a hazardous material/waste spill occurs or is discovered?
They must be reported verbally to a supervisor/OOD/CDO immediately with the following information: time of discovery, location, identification of material, observed reactions, source of spill, personnel, volume of spill, anticipated movement, and label information.
What is the purpose of secondary labeling of HAZMAT?
To preserve the continuity of the specific hazard warning
What is the significance of March 5, 1942?
Anniversary of the Seabees.
Were granted permission to use the name "Seabee"
What are the four principles of ORM?
- Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost
- Accept no unnecessary risk
- Manage risk by planning
- Make risk decisions at the right level
What are the five steps of the ORM process?
I AM IS
Identify the Hazard
Assess the Hazard
Make Risk Decisions
Implement Controls
Supervise
What is the purpose of HAZMINCEN?
Responsible for procurement and inventory management activities
What is the best rate in the Navy?
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