Risk & Safety
What do you think kills the most people in the world each year?
Work related accidents
How many nuclear reactors are there in the world
How much of the world’s energy is created by nuclear reactors?
11%
What does nuclear power use to make electricity?
It uses heat from splitting atoms.
How many people die from this each year
2 million people each year
How many people die every year because of there job?
Around 2 million people die every year from accidents or diseases related to their job.
What is the most common fuel for nuclear power?
The most common fuel for nuclear power is uranium.
How do nuclear power plants need water?
Nuclear power plants use water to cool there reactors. Beacuse the reatcors can not overheat.
What caused the serious accident in Fukushima Daiichi in Japan in 2011?
A tsunami and earthquake caused the accident.
What is the most dangerous job?
Lumber jack
How do you treat burns?
Col the area with cool running water, cover with a sterile non-stick bandage.
What is the nuclear power station that melted down in Japan called?
Fukushima
What are the three things that fire needs to burn?
Heat, Fuel, Oxigen
What happened at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in 1986?
A reactor design flaw and human error caused an explosion that released large amounts of radiation.
how many lumber jacks died every year out of 100 thousand
122 people
What is the text Safety First! about?
It is about dangerous jobs and how to stay safe at work.
Which countries produce the most nuclear power?
The United States, France, China, Russia, and South Korea.
Why did Fukushima raise questions about nuclear plants in earthquake zones?
Because earthquakes and tsunamis can damage safety systems and cause dangerous radiation releases.
How many in the US die every year at work?
Around 6000 people.
What are the four main groups of signs?
Danger warning signs
Mandatory signs
Prohibition signs
information signs
How can workers stay safe at work?
By following rules and wearing safety clothes.
When did the idea of nuclear power start?
1930s
When and where was the first electricity created by nuclear power started?
Idaho 1950s
What can you do to avoid this. Name at least 4 safety gears?
goggles, hardhat, safety harness, safety boots, safety gloves, welding mask, ear protection, reflective vest
How many people die of a heart attack in the US each year?
400 hundred thousand