BBP
You should wash your hands for how long
What is 20 seconds
Ringing in the ears is called
What is tinnitus
How many points of contact must be maintained when working on elevated surfaces?
3 points of contact
What does SDS stand for and contain?
Safety Data Sheets, contain chemicals found in the workplace and their properties.
What does JHA stand for?
Job Hazard Analysis
What are 3 different types of PPE?
safety glasses/Goggles, helmet, gown, gloves, mask, plugs/muffs,
How do you enable recovery after exposure to loud noises from things like going to a disco, or working in a noisy environment, etc.
10 hours of break from loud noises, rest, rehydration, see a doctor if it persists
What is the minimum height of a railing?
30 inches
Where can you find Alyeska's SDS?
Ultipro homepage
What are 5 types of air contaminents?
dust, fumes, mists, aerosols, fibers, particulate, gas, vapor
How long does Hep B live outside the body?
It is contained in infected blood and body fluids that can survive outside the body for a week.
What is the minimum standard for hearing protection within the gun buildings?
plugs & muffs
What are two things you're looking for when doing a system check of your partner when rigging?
double backed harness straps, locked caribiners, attached to the same rope, knots dressed with safety
Demonstrate 5 stretches to warmup for skiing and work?
Demonstrate 5 stretches to warmup for skiing and work?
What are the 4 different routes of transmission?
Injection, Inhalation, Absorbtion, Ingestion
What are the three levels to control infection? *Daily Double* What is the order of their effectiveness from least to most.
1. Elimination 2. Substitution 3. Engineering controls 4. Administrative controls 5. Personal protective equipment (PPE)
What 3 symptoms of noise exposure?
Tinnitus, sleep disturbance, headaches, a dull hearing sensation or persistent sounds in the ear, Occurrence of acute hearing loss usually only in one ear, Pressure sensation in the ear, Dizziness in severe cases
What is the most common cause of injury in the workplace?
Slips, Trips, Falls
How long do you eye wash if exposed?
15 minutes
What are 3 examples of "ergonomic hazards" a ski patroller might face?
lifting, holding, pushing, walking, + reaching
What are strategies for hand washing and biohazard disposal on the mountain/backcountry?
wash bulk with snow, hand sanitizer, wash hands properly ASAP, shovel biohazard off trail/into tree wells
What is located in the inner ear that allows for hearing and how do they work?
Attached to nerve cells in the cochlea are thousands of tiny hairs that help translate sound vibrations into electrical signals that are transmitted to your brain. Your brain turns these signals into sound.
What are 5 strategies to avoid Slips/Trips/Falls?
tape/mark things on the floor, use handrails, walk/don't run, use grippers, avoid wet and slippery surfaces, limit the use of rugs, keep work places clean and picked up, mark changes in surfaces, pay attention, don't walk and do other things.
Where are 5 of the 16 potential sections of an SDS?
Identification, Harzard ID, Compostition/info on ingredients, first aid measures, fire-fighting measures, accidental release measures, handling and storage, exposurecontrols/PPE, Physical and chemical properties, stability and reactivity, toxicology info, ecological, disposal considerations, transport info, regulatory info, other info
What is "Industrial Hygiene"?
That science and art devoted to the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of those environmental factors or stresses arising in or from the workplace, which may cause sickness, impaired health and wellbeing, or significant discomfort among workers or among the citizens of the community. Measure workers exposure and employ engineering, work practice controls, and other methods to control potential health hazards.