NOISE
What does dB mean?
Decibel
Where are Marines exposed to lead dust?
Cleaning weapons, firing weapons, breach houses
What does PPE mean?
Personal Protective Equipment
Where does mold grow?
Anywhere and everywhere with enough moisture provided
What are the four types of hazards?
Physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic
What does HCP mean?
Hearing Conservation Program
What can you do to minimize lead exposure?
Wash your hands, wear gloves, change clothes after firing/cleaning weapons, and/or soldering
Why is PPE the last control measure utilized to protect the worker?
User error, PPE not worn properly, hazard is still present
What are the characteristics of carbon monoxide?
Colorless, odorless, tasteless
What is an example of a chemical hazard?
Solvent, gas, vapor, mist, dust, fume, smoke
What decibel level requires the use of hearing protection?
85 dB(A)
What does lead start to replace in the human body?
Calcium in the bones
What is the first control in hierarchy of controls?
Engineering controls
What does CO2 mean?
Carbon Dioxide
What is an example of a biological hazard?
Insects, mold, yeast, fungi, bacteria, viruses
What decibel level requires the use of double hearing protection?
96 dB(A)
How should you clean areas working with lead?
HEPA Vacuum, wet mop, after its dried HEPA vacuum again
What is an example of an administrative control?
Training, breaks, worker rotation, SOP
What are the health effects of carbon monoxide?
Displaces oxygen in the blood and deprives vital organs of oxygen (asphyixant)
What are the four routes of exposure?
Inhalation, absorption, ingestion, injection
What is the benefit of combat arms earplug?
Allows for communication while protecting against impulse noise such as firing weapons
What happens when lead accumulates in the body?
Inability to have children, birth defects, miscarriages
Can any job position use a respirator?
No, command has to have an Respirator Protection Program Manager
What symptoms may occur when there are high CO2 levels?
Sleepiness, fatigue, poor concentration, sensation of stuffiness and awareness of breathing
Using spray paints or cleaning solvents without wearing gloves is an example of what type of exposure route?
Absorption