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32 Cards in this Set
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True or False.
Ships use dry bulb, wet-bulb, and globe temperature readings to calculate a single number, the WBGT index. They use the WBGT index, along with the individual’s physical exertion level to calculate an individual’s permissible heat exposure limit. |
True
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What is heat acclimatization?
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Appropriate repeated exposure
to heat stress causes a series of physiologic adaptations called acclimatization, whereby the body becomes more efficient in coping with the heat stress. |
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Personnel acquire heat acclimatization
only gradually, being fully achieved over a __ to___ week level of sustained physical activity. |
3 to 4
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A hanging DB thermometer shall be permanently mounted at:
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watch and workstations throughout the ship where heat-stress conditions may exist. A DB thermometer shall also be mounted in non-air conditioned spaces, not normally manned, in which personnel may have to periodically work or conduct
maintenance, such as storerooms. |
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Placement of the DB thermometers may be in or out of the ventilation air stream but must be hung at least ____ feet from any supply ventilation terminal/opening.
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2 feet
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PHEL stands for?
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Physiological Heat Exposure Limit
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the result of the evaluation indicates a heatrelated case the MDR shall prepare a Heat/Cold Case form _______
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(NAVMED 6500/1).
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If a heat-stress case results in 5 or more lost workdays, a ___________ shall be submitted per chapter A-6 in addition to the submission of the Heat/Cold Case form.
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Mishap Report
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True or false. Noise-induced hearing loss is the Fleet’s number one occupational health hazard.
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True
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The analysis of noise measurements to assess the hazard potential is a complex task that shall be performed by an?
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industrial hygienist or occupational
audiologist. |
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Designated hazardous noise areas and equipment that produce hazardous
sound levels shall be appropriately labeled? |
NAVMED 6260/2, Hazardous Noise Warning Decal (8" x 10")
and the NAVMED 6260/2A, Hazardous Noise Labels (2" x 2") or their equivalents, are approved for marking hazardous noise areas and equipment. |
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A combination of insert type and circumaural (muff) type hearing protective devices (double protection) shall be worn?
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In all areas where sound levels exceed 104 dB
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Approved emergency eyewash
equipment shall be capable of flushing the eyes with potable water at a minimum flow rate of 0.4 gallons per minute for ____ continuous minutes. |
15
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Clearly mark eyewash stations with a green sign with white lettering
stating ________ |
“EMERGENCY EYEWASH STATION”
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What are the most dangerous operations involving small boats?
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launching and retrieval
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Can the Navy's small boats be used for emergency evacuation?
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All the small boats can be used for emergency evacuation
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What makes launch and retrieval so dangerous?
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human error and mechanical failure of boat davits and launching/retrieval machinery can occur,and when weather and sea state can have its worst effects.
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Who acts as roving safety inspectors during their normal tours of a commaand?
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Master-at-Arms Force
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Routine inspection of all workspaces to identify hazardous conditions and/or unsafe work practices is a basic requirement of what program?
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NAVOSH
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Who ensures that all workspaces are inspected annually for safety?
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Safety Officer
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What rank is assigned to perform safety inspections on a workspace?
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an experience officer or chief petty officer
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Who conducts NAVOSH and Environmental Protection (EP) assessments?
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INSURV
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A combined NAVOSH/EP assessment will be conducted every ___ months?
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36
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Who orally reports unsafe or unhealthful working conditions to the chain of command?
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All hands
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Who provides an interim or final response in writing to the originator of the reported condition under the authority of the safety officer?
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Safety officer
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What program is designed to monitor the continuance of the health of individuals in the fleet?
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Medical surveillance program
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In regards to Hazard Severity, what is Category I?
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Catastrophic
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In regards to Hazard Severity, what is category II?
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Critical
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In regards to Hazard Severity, what is category III?
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Marginal
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In regards to Hazard Severity, what is category IV?
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Negligible
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What is an expression of risk which combines the elements of hazard severity and mishap probability?
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Risk Assessment Codes (RAC)
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What is OPNAVINST 5100.19?
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Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual for Forces Afloat
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