Professional Development Questions

Bakersfield Chapter ASSEOctober 1, 2014

1.) Which of the following refers to the process of bonding a flammable liquid dispensing can?

A. Connecting the can to a grounding rod B. Connecting the can to a grounding strapC. Connecting the can to the equipment groundD. Connecting the can to other conductive objects

Answer: D

Bonding is the process of connecting two or more conductive objects together by means of a conductor to minimize the potential difference between them.

Grounding is the process of connecting the conductive object to the ground.

2.) The recommended height of a firewall separating oxygen and fuel gasses should be how high?

A. 3 feet B. 5 feetC. 7 feetD. 9 feet

2. Answer: B

OSHA 1910.252 requires a separation of at least 20 feet between oxygen and fuel gas cylinders or a firewall with a ½ hour fire rating at least 5 feet high.

3.) When required to use PPE, the employee must be trained in all of the areas except?

A. How to purchase PPE B. When PPE is necessaryC. The limitations of the PPED. How to properly don, doff, adjust, and

wear PPE

3. Answer: A

1910.123 (f)(1) The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE. Each such employee shall be trained to know at least the following:When PPE is necessary;What PPE is necessary;How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPEThe limitations of the PPE; and,The proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE.

4. A standard combustible gas indicator reads in _______________________?

A. percentage of LELB. tenths of LELC. percentage of LFLD. directly in tenths or hundredths

4. Answer: A

The standard hot wire combustible gas detector reads in percent LEL.