Industrial Mechanics Test 1 Questions and Answers 2024;full solution pack

What are the two main causes of injuries in the workplace? - Answer--when technicians take risks -when technicians take their mind off work What is first aid? - Answer-help for a victim immediately after an injury and before a professional arrives. What are some steps to take if someone is injured? - Answer--remain calm -call 911 -never remove an injured person unless fire or explosives are involved -assess injured person and carefully perform basic first aid -report all injuries to the supervisor What is a Good Samaritan law? - Answer-provides legal protection to individuals who provide emergency care to accident victims What is the most visible result of an injury? - Answer-bleeding List the causes of burns. - Answer-heat, chemicals, electricity List the steps to follow when assisting a choking victim. - Answer--Ask victim if they are choking. -Shout for help. -Call 911 -Perform abdominal thrusts. What are the 2 main causes of slips and falls in the work place? - Answer--poor housekeeping -inappropriate footwear What causes a large percentage of eye injuries? - Answer-direct contact with chemicalsWhat is the most common work-related disease? - Answer-Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Explain how a respirator is selected. - Answer-A respirator is selected based on the type of material or chemical hazard to which the technician is exposed. What type of PPE should be worn to prevent hearing damage? - Answer-earplugs/ earmuffs Explain the difference between the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) and the Upper Explosive Limit (UEL). - Answer-The explosive range is the difference between the lower explosive unit and the upper explosive limit of combustible gases. LEL - Answer-the lowest concentration (air-fuel mix) at which a gas can ignite. Concentrations below this are too lean to burn. UEL - Answer-the highest concentration of (air-fuel mix) at which a gas can ignite. concentrations above this limit are too rich to burn. Where must a confined-space entry-permit be placed? - Answer-must be posted at confined-space entrances or otherwise made available entrants before entering confined space. A _________ is used to arrest (or stop) a technician in a fall from a working level. - Answer-personal fallarrest system What is the minimum working height that requires the use of a personal fall-arrest system? - Answer-10' (6'??) A ________ is a flexible line of rope, wire rope, or strap that generally has a connector at each end for connecting body harness to a deceleration device, lifeline, or anchorage point. - Answer-lanyard Explain "Deceleration Distance" - Answer-is the additional vertical distance a falling technician travels excluding lifeline elongation and free-fall distance, before stopping, from the point at which the deceleration device begins to operate.A __________ is a net made of robe or webbing for catching and protecting falling technician. - Answersafety net T or F. A safety net must be used when the technician is 25' or more off the ground. - Answer-TRUE What types of operations do industrial and mechanical technicians use hand tools for? - Answer-twisting, turning, bending, cutting, stripping, attaching, pulling, and securing operations Why is a box or socket wrench the safest wrench that can be used? - Answer-They cannot slip and injure a technician What are the common types of pliers? - Answer-slip-joint, tongue-and-groove, longnose, locking, diagnol cutting, end cutting, and self adjusting pliers.