I wanna be a STAR (Human Performance Tools)
The word represented by the "T" in STAR
What is Think
dB is the abbreviation for this measurement of sound intensity.
What is decibel?
When stacking a load on a cart these items should always be on the bottom.
What are the heaviest items?
By requiring one of these, a company ensures an employee is healthy enough to wear a respirator.
What is a physical exam?
This form of energy is made using photons of light.
What is solar energy/power?
When you enter a new area you should always use this HU Tool which has you survey the area for hazards
What is Situational Awareness
The noise level where a High Noise Area should be posted.
What is 85 dB?
This is a type of cart used to transport gas bottles and is very similar to a hand truck.
What is a cylinder cart?
To wear a tight-fitting respirator you must first have one of these to ensure the respirator seals against your face properly.
What is a fit-test?
The power generated in a nuclear power plant comes from this process where atoms are split apart.
What is fission?
This HU Tool should be used when something just doesn't look or feel right.
What is Questioning Attitude?
The type of hearing protection where the ear is fully enclosed.
What are ear muffs?
Materials should be stored at "power-zone" height which is this area of the human body.
What is mid-chest to mid-thigh?
"Air-purifying" respirators use one of these to clean the air supplied to the wearer.
What is a filter?
Natural gas is primarily composed of this chemical.
What is methane?
This HU Tool should be used when you need more information or supplies in order to do the job correctly.
What is Time Out?
This type of hearing protection is a good choice for people who wear glasses.
What are ear plugs?
This type of footwear is worn when moving heavy loads.
What is safety (steel toe/composite) shoes?
Loose-fitting respirators must be kept under positive pressure at all times so that the contaminated air cannot leak in. This means that they are of this type.
What is atmosphere-supplying?
AC
What is alternating current?
In the electric industry, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) requires this HU Tool to be used.
What is 3-Part Communication?
In an audiometric testing program, this audiogram provides a reference for future tests.
What is a baseline audiogram?
When using cutting tools or handling sharp objects these should be worn.
What a cut resistant gloves?
This respirator has the highest assigned protection factor (APF) which means it gives greatest amount of protection from the contaminant.
What is a SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus)?
The frequency that electricity is transmitted on the US grid.
What is 60 Hz?