Fire Safety
What are the three sides of The Fire Triangle?
1) Fuel
2) Oxygen
3) Ignition Source (Heat)
What do we call the condition, in which body heat is lost to the environment at a rate that is faster than the body can produce heat?
Cold Stress
In cold conditions, when the body cannot maintain regular body temperature, we are experiencing Cold Stress.
What is Ontario's legislation for workplace health and safety called?
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) is Ontario's legislation for workplace health and safety.
Which Metal has the highest melting point?
Tungsten. It has a melting point of 3,422 °C!
What are 3 sources of ignition you may find in your workplace?
Hotwork (welding, cutting, soldering, etc), Faulty electrical circuits, open flames, static electricity. Friction (bearings, rotating, or moving parts), hot pipes, lights, chemical reactions, heaters.
What animal should you walk like to avoid slips on slippery surfaces?
The Penguin!
What are these an example of:
1) Be free of distractions and be alert.
2) Control Your Speed
3) Maintain a safe Distance from other cars. (Staying out of other's blind spots)
These are the Rules of Defensive Driving
What is the name of the first artificial Earth satellite?
Sputnik.
launched by the Soviet Union in 1957.
Which type of combustion happens when a material self-heats past its ignition point causing a fire? (due to slow oxidation or fermentation, etc.)
This type of combustion does not have an external ignition source and can be accelerated if heat cannot escape.
Spontaneous Combustion
Some Examples:
Large number of oily Rags stored together. Compost Piles. Coal.
What is the ideal material for Winter boot soles?
RUBBER Boot Soles, NOT Polyurethane
PU soles get hard in low temperatures and lose their non-slip characteristics.
What is the last level of defense in the Hierarchy of Controls, to avoid Injury on the Job Site?
PPE, Personal Protective Equipment
Hard Hats, protective eyewear, ear protection, gloves, etc
Hierarchy of Controls:
What was the first Nuclear Power Station to be operational in Canada?
Douglas Point Nuclear Generating Station in Kincardine Ontario was commissioned in 1968.
Which class of Fire extinguisher is used to put out fires involving live Electrical equipment?
a) Class A
b) Class B
c) Class C
d) Class D
e) Class K
Class C (Most are bundled for Class BC and Class ABC). Some Examples are CO2, Dry Chemical, or Liquid Gas Extinguishers.
All classes of Fire:
Class A: Fires involving ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, cloth, etc.
Class B: Fires involving flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil.
Class C: Fires involving electrical equipment, such as appliances, wiring, circuit breakers, and outlets.
Class D: Fires involving combustible metals such as magnesium.
Class K: Fires involving cooking oils and fats, typically found in commercial kitchens.
What system do modern vehicles have that stops the wheels from skidding under braking, allowing you to brake and steer simultaneously?
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).
Most Modern cars have ABS which prevents the wheels from locking when braking. This is important in snow because the threshold for wheels locking under braking is much lower.
From the Hierarchy of controls. What kind of Control is being utilized when we see HOLD HANDRAIL and WATCH YOUR STEP signs near stairs on site?
These are Administrative Controls.
What year was Ontario-Hydro split into the new 5 subsidiaries which includes OPG.
In April 1999, Ontario Hydro was split into five subsidiaries.
1. Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
2. Hydro One
3. Electrical Safety Authority (ESA)
4. Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
5. Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation (OEFC)
How many days before the required date for a CMS permit must the Permit Initiator start the CMS permit process in the TMP (Transient Material Permit) Software?
Personnel initiating the CMS permit shall complete the request in the Transient Material Permit (TMP) software, a minimum of 21 business days prior to need date and submit to Permit Owner to approve within 24 hours from initiation.
As PER: N-INS-09070-10001
At what body temperature does Hypothermia set in?
Hypothermia sets in when body temperature drops below 35°C. The normal human body temperature is around 37°C.
As the body temperature drops below 32°C, hypothermia becomes severe and life threatening.
What is the maximum amount of time we can be exposed to 85dBA noise, before it starts to damage our hearing?
85dBA is a critical noise level at which we can start experiencing hearing damage. Some examples include lawnmowers, blenders, heavy traffic if you're on the sidewalk. etc
You will start experiencing hearing damage if you are exposed to 85dBA sounds for 8 hours within a 24 hr. timeframe.
What type of Small Modular Reactor is OPG planning to use?
GE Hitachi BWRX-300