G3 module Exam Questions with Answers
1. What factors must be considered by the gas technician when dealing with personal
safety? - -attitude, posture, clothing, protective equipment
-3. What personal protective equipment is always mandatory when working in the gas
industry? - -safety footwear
-5. What should be worn when working in an area where welding is being done? - -proper
flash goggles
-6. How do moderate noise levels affect the hearing over long periods of time? - -they can
reduce your ability to hear certain types of sounds
-6. How do moderate noise levels affect the hearing over long periods of time? - -they can
reduce your ability to hear certain types of sounds
-7. List the parts of the body that suffer 30% of all work- related injures. - -fingers, hands,
and arms
-8. Define a confined space. - -work area where entry and exit are restricted by location,
design or construction, and where equipment operations or atmospheres may pose
hazards to health and safety
-9. What are the main atmospheric hazards? - -combustible or explosive gases and
vapours, too much or too little oxygen, and toxic fumes
-10. Name two items that are considered group safety equipment? - -fire extinguishers,
first aid kits
-11. List three types of ventilation systems used in the workplace. - -vacuum systems,
exhaust systems, special ventilating equipment
-12. Where should oily waste and rags be collected? - -in designated covered containers
-13. What should be done before adjusting or cleaning a power tool? - -it must be stopped
and disconnected from its power source
-14. Why must the RPM rating of a grinding wheel match that of the grinder? - -the wheel
could shatter if the RPM rating is incorrect
-15. Which electrical power tools do not require a grounding plug? - -those tools that are
designated "double insulated"
, -16. Who may remove a lock from a piece of equipment that is locked out? - -only the
maintenance personnel who placed the lock, or the shift supervisor who has a master key
in case of emergency
-17. What is the vertical-to-horizontal distance ratio best suited for ladder placement? - -
one foot horizontal for every three feet vertical
-18. What must be done with defective equipment? - -it must be tagged "defective" and
removed from the work area
-19. Who must provide workers with equipment, materials and protective devices that are
required by law? - -the employer
-20. To whom must a worker report any contravention of any safety act or regulation, or a
job-site hazard? - -to the employer of supervisor
-2. Under what WHMIS class is flammable and combustible material found? - -class B
-3. List three ways by which liquid cleaning agents or solvents can enter the body. - -
inhalation, skin contact, ingestion
-4. What should be included when labelling drums of liquid solvent? - -identification,
handling precautions, and emergency actions
-5. List three precautions for handling ABS and PVC solvents. - -no smoking, avoid contact
with the eyes, avoid skin contact
-6. List the gases that sewer gas may be composed of. - -methane, gasoline vapour,
illuminating gas, hydrogen sulphide, carbon monoxide, acetylene, hydrogen, ammonia,
oxygen, nitrogen
-7. List four common fuels found in the industrial environment. - -gasoline, diesel,
propane, natural gas
-8. How is propane normally shipped and stored? - -as a liquid under pressure
-a) A Gas Technician must follow proper handling, storage, and use of hazardous materials.
If no job-site information is available, contact the _______ - -Construction Safety Association.
-b) Solvents are liquids which ___ other substances. Entrance of a hazardous solvent to
your body may occur through .... - -dissolve
inhalation, skin contact or ingestion.
-Gas Technicians required to work removing asbestos are required to successfully
complete a certified _______ _______ course. - -asbestos abatement
, -11. Hazardous materials are referred to in WHMIS regulations as ___________ - -controlled
substances.
-MSDS is the acronym for - -material safety data sheet
-1. Give an example of extremely fast oxidation. - -exploding gunpowder
-2. List the three components of the fire triangle. - -fuel, heat, oxygen
-3. How is a fire extinguished? - -by removing any component of the fire triangle
-4. List four ways an electrical source can cause a fire in the workplace. - -motors burning,
broken electrical wiring, light bulbs in contact with fine dust or oily surfaces, unprotected
bulbs, and unshielded switches in dusty areas.
-5. List the four main classes fires are divided into. - -A, B, C, and D
-6. A gasoline fire belongs to what class? - -Class B
-7. What class of fire would be fought using a water extinguisher? - -Class A
-8. How are fire extinguishers identified for use? - -the fire designation rating code for
each extinguisher can be found on the name plate
-1. In the gas industry what are the three main types of material that are fastened to or
from? - -wood, concrete, steel
-2. Why must expansion or vibration be taken into consideration when fastening or
supporting equipment? - -to ensure the equipment remains in place
-3. How should screws be stored? - -in a clean, dry environment
-4. What may be required to be done before a large lag screw is fastened to a wooden
member? - -a pilot hole may have to be drilled
-5. What are the two common thread patterns found on bolts used by the gas technician? -
-National Coarse and National Fine
-6. What is used in place of bolts when a large amount of adjustment is required? - -all
threaded (ready) rod
-7. Which type of bolt can be used when fastening to hollow block walls? - -toggle bolt
-8. List three common configurations of pipe hangers. - -clevis, adjustable steel ring,
adjustable swivel ring
1. What factors must be considered by the gas technician when dealing with personal
safety? - -attitude, posture, clothing, protective equipment
-3. What personal protective equipment is always mandatory when working in the gas
industry? - -safety footwear
-5. What should be worn when working in an area where welding is being done? - -proper
flash goggles
-6. How do moderate noise levels affect the hearing over long periods of time? - -they can
reduce your ability to hear certain types of sounds
-6. How do moderate noise levels affect the hearing over long periods of time? - -they can
reduce your ability to hear certain types of sounds
-7. List the parts of the body that suffer 30% of all work- related injures. - -fingers, hands,
and arms
-8. Define a confined space. - -work area where entry and exit are restricted by location,
design or construction, and where equipment operations or atmospheres may pose
hazards to health and safety
-9. What are the main atmospheric hazards? - -combustible or explosive gases and
vapours, too much or too little oxygen, and toxic fumes
-10. Name two items that are considered group safety equipment? - -fire extinguishers,
first aid kits
-11. List three types of ventilation systems used in the workplace. - -vacuum systems,
exhaust systems, special ventilating equipment
-12. Where should oily waste and rags be collected? - -in designated covered containers
-13. What should be done before adjusting or cleaning a power tool? - -it must be stopped
and disconnected from its power source
-14. Why must the RPM rating of a grinding wheel match that of the grinder? - -the wheel
could shatter if the RPM rating is incorrect
-15. Which electrical power tools do not require a grounding plug? - -those tools that are
designated "double insulated"
, -16. Who may remove a lock from a piece of equipment that is locked out? - -only the
maintenance personnel who placed the lock, or the shift supervisor who has a master key
in case of emergency
-17. What is the vertical-to-horizontal distance ratio best suited for ladder placement? - -
one foot horizontal for every three feet vertical
-18. What must be done with defective equipment? - -it must be tagged "defective" and
removed from the work area
-19. Who must provide workers with equipment, materials and protective devices that are
required by law? - -the employer
-20. To whom must a worker report any contravention of any safety act or regulation, or a
job-site hazard? - -to the employer of supervisor
-2. Under what WHMIS class is flammable and combustible material found? - -class B
-3. List three ways by which liquid cleaning agents or solvents can enter the body. - -
inhalation, skin contact, ingestion
-4. What should be included when labelling drums of liquid solvent? - -identification,
handling precautions, and emergency actions
-5. List three precautions for handling ABS and PVC solvents. - -no smoking, avoid contact
with the eyes, avoid skin contact
-6. List the gases that sewer gas may be composed of. - -methane, gasoline vapour,
illuminating gas, hydrogen sulphide, carbon monoxide, acetylene, hydrogen, ammonia,
oxygen, nitrogen
-7. List four common fuels found in the industrial environment. - -gasoline, diesel,
propane, natural gas
-8. How is propane normally shipped and stored? - -as a liquid under pressure
-a) A Gas Technician must follow proper handling, storage, and use of hazardous materials.
If no job-site information is available, contact the _______ - -Construction Safety Association.
-b) Solvents are liquids which ___ other substances. Entrance of a hazardous solvent to
your body may occur through .... - -dissolve
inhalation, skin contact or ingestion.
-Gas Technicians required to work removing asbestos are required to successfully
complete a certified _______ _______ course. - -asbestos abatement
, -11. Hazardous materials are referred to in WHMIS regulations as ___________ - -controlled
substances.
-MSDS is the acronym for - -material safety data sheet
-1. Give an example of extremely fast oxidation. - -exploding gunpowder
-2. List the three components of the fire triangle. - -fuel, heat, oxygen
-3. How is a fire extinguished? - -by removing any component of the fire triangle
-4. List four ways an electrical source can cause a fire in the workplace. - -motors burning,
broken electrical wiring, light bulbs in contact with fine dust or oily surfaces, unprotected
bulbs, and unshielded switches in dusty areas.
-5. List the four main classes fires are divided into. - -A, B, C, and D
-6. A gasoline fire belongs to what class? - -Class B
-7. What class of fire would be fought using a water extinguisher? - -Class A
-8. How are fire extinguishers identified for use? - -the fire designation rating code for
each extinguisher can be found on the name plate
-1. In the gas industry what are the three main types of material that are fastened to or
from? - -wood, concrete, steel
-2. Why must expansion or vibration be taken into consideration when fastening or
supporting equipment? - -to ensure the equipment remains in place
-3. How should screws be stored? - -in a clean, dry environment
-4. What may be required to be done before a large lag screw is fastened to a wooden
member? - -a pilot hole may have to be drilled
-5. What are the two common thread patterns found on bolts used by the gas technician? -
-National Coarse and National Fine
-6. What is used in place of bolts when a large amount of adjustment is required? - -all
threaded (ready) rod
-7. Which type of bolt can be used when fastening to hollow block walls? - -toggle bolt
-8. List three common configurations of pipe hangers. - -clevis, adjustable steel ring,
adjustable swivel ring
