MSSC - Safety Certification Questions
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What are the fourteen Subindustries of Manufacturing ✔✔Chemicals
Computers & Electronic Products
Electrical Equipment & Appliances
Food & Beverage
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MSSC - Safety Certification Questions
and Answers Already Graded A
What are the fourteen Subindustries of Manufacturing ✔✔Chemicals
Computers & Electronic Products
Electrical Equipment & Appliances
Food & Beverage
Furniture
Machinery
Nonmetallic Minerals
Petroleum & Coal Products
Plastics & Rubber Production
Primary and Fabricated Metals
Printing
Textile, Textile Products, Apparel & Leather
Transportation Equipment
Wood & Paper
Moving and storage of materials is the concentration known as: ✔✔logistics and inventory
control
Apprenticeships are sponsored by companies or: ✔✔labor unions
Number of people directly employed in manufacturing is about: ✔✔14 million
Automotive manufacturers developed a manufacturing process based on each person repeatedly
performing a single task. This technique is called: ✔✔assembly-line production
The best way to ensure quality is to: ✔✔prevent problems before they happen
The final inspection of a product is done by: ✔✔the customer
Feedback is most effective when it: ✔✔addresses problems that arise immediately
Define the 5 Classes of Fire: ✔✔Class A Wood, Paper, Cloth, Plastic
Class B Grease, Oil, Chemicals
Class C Electrical Cords, Switches, Wiring
Class D Combustible Switches, Wiring, Metals
Class K Fires in Cooking Appliances Involving Combustible Oils/Fats
Describe the Fire Extinguisher Symbols: ✔✔Class A Green Triangle
Class B Red Square
Class C Blue Circle
Class D Yellow Decagon
Describe the 3 conditions needed for fire: ✔✔Fuel, Oxygen, Heat
Three examples of engineering controls are: ✔✔ventilation systems, machine guards, and circuit
breakers
According to one government study, an employee with less than one year of experience is:
✔✔40% more likely to be injured
A simple covering for the lower part of the face is known as a: ✔✔dust mask
OSHA recommends that hot work be done in special areas where there are no flammable or
combustible materials. If these materials are present, the permit requires that hot work be done:
✔✔at least 35 feet away from them
The Hazardous Material Identification System rates health, flammability, and physical hazard
categories. On such a scale, a high level of danger is indicated by: ✔✔the number 4
When oxygen and acetylene cylinders are stored together, there must be a solid barrier wall or a
distance of: ✔✔at least 20 feet between them
Miscommunication on the job can have serious consequences. All of the following could be
caused by miscommunication except. A. wasted materials B. customer satisfaction C. wasted
time D. quality problems: ✔✔B. customer satisfaction
A major cause of mistakes in manufacturing is: ✔✔lack of communication between shifts
Define the 3 team roles: ✔✔leader, contributor, encourager
Each team goal should be SMART. What does the acronym describe: ✔✔specific, measurable,
achievable, relevant, time based
The effectiveness of teams depends on cooperation among members with different skills and
work styles. In order for the team to be effective, its members need to focus on: ✔✔completing
the task and building positive relationships
Teams can use several strategies to reach a decision. They key point of a consensus decision is
that: ✔✔team members support the decision even if they are not completely satisfied
The goal of conflict resolution is to: ✔✔find a permanent solution to a specific problem
If you are assigned to train someone else, it is important to: ✔✔record everything that you do
The final step of on-the-job training is: ✔✔following up over time to be sure the task was
learned
External customer refers: ✔✔to the person or business who buys the product
Internal customers include all of the following, except: ✔✔consumers of the product
Some tools require frequent calibration against a standard. This process is generally required for:
✔✔any type of test equipment
One precaution, to minimize the risk of explosion when power tools must be used, is to use only:
✔✔pneumatic power tools
Photoelectric sensors detect obstructions in the path of a beam of light. These sensors are
frequently as part of a: ✔✔trip device
A number of different maintenance programs are used in manufacturing plants. One of these,
which focuses on cooperation between operators and maintenance specialists, is known as:
✔✔total productive maintenance
A job safety analysis (JSA) is one way to determine what safety information is needed by
equipment operators. A JSA is normally the responsibility of: ✔✔a team involved in production
operations and maintenance
________ Is a design methodology that designs features into the product that make it cheaper to
manufacture while maintaining its ability to perform its intended function: ✔✔Design for
Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
Define the five step development process: ✔✔Forming, storming, norming, performing,
transforming
What is Kaizen: ✔✔Continuous improvement. Involves Every Employee, Improve
Processes/Eliminate Waste, Leads to Few Defects/Improved Productivity
How to answer a customer service call: ✔✔Answer Call Between 2nd and 4th ring, Greet
Customer, Speak Clearly, Ask Their Name, Be Knowledgeable, Avoid Hold, Treat Customer
Well, Do Not Hang Up Too Quickly
Product design teams should provide an environment that encourages team members to
__________: ✔✔Add their design ideas freely
Engineers working with manufacturing to become aware of tooling limitations and other
problems that may increase production time and cost is an example of __________:
✔✔concurrent engineering
Promoting competition among teams or departments __________: ✔✔Is not a reason to set
measurable team goals
OSHA standard must be available to workers who: ✔✔attend OSHA required training
Define andon lights: ✔✔they signal the condition of a process
Communicating __________ is important when training employees. ✔✔at the appropriate level
When is the best time to offer safety-related training to employees? ✔✔At new employee
orientation
An average worker's productivity would be included in __________ ✔✔job standards
description
Documentation on the quality of a training session __________ ✔✔is not required
What does the acronym OSHA stand for: ✔✔Occupational Safety and Health Act
(Administration)
What is the purpose of OSHA: ✔✔Govern Safe Practices at Non-Governmental Workplace
Protect Employee from Unsafe Work Conditions
OSHA conducts inspections for the following reasons: ✔✔Imminent danger (can cause death or
serious harm)
After an accidental death or many injuries
Employee complaints
Industries that are considered hazardous
Follow-ups
Describe the severity of OSHA violations: ✔✔Willful Violation - could cause death or
immediate physical harm
Serious Violation - has good possibility of causing death or serious harm
Non-Serious Violation - may result in an accident without death or serious physical harm
Repeat Violation - Old violation still exists. Very serious.
DeMinimis Violation - a violation, but no penalty
What is the purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)? ✔✔Identifies Hazards Associated with
Each Step of a Process
Data results are required to be made available to employees who participate in __________:
✔✔Environmental tests
If you notice a forklift truck driver operating the forklift while falling asleep, you should
__________: ✔✔Get them off the forklift
When a supervisor is aware of a personal argument between two employees, what should he/she
do? ✔✔Make sure there are no threats to an employee's safety
An assessment of safety and environmental compliance is required when __________:
✔✔installing new equipment
A walk-through safety inspection is performed by the company's __________: ✔✔safety
committee
What should be done when a new or different machine is installed? ✔✔A job safety analysis
Describe Seven Types of Personal Protective Equipment ✔✔Eye & Face, Hearing, Hand, Foot,
Head, Body, Respiratory
OSHA Guideline permissible noise level is ____ DB for 8 hour period ✔✔90 decibels
Do not wear gloves or loose fitting clothing around _______ ✔✔moving machinery
Describe the classes of Hard Hats ✔✔Class G - General use
Class E - Electrical protection to 20K volts
Class C - Impact and penetration resistance (Does not provide electrical Protection)
Describe the Types of Respiratory Hazards: ✔✔Vapors - Solvents Painting
Fumes - Metal fumes from welding
Mists - Liquid particles, Oils, Coolant
Gases - Acetylene, Argon can displace air
Smoke - incomplete burn soot
Dusts - Fine particles (some can be explosive)
Air is considered oxygen deficient by OSHA when it has less than ______ oxygen ✔✔19.5%
Describe the Types of Respiratory Protection Equipment ✔✔Quarter Mask - nose and mouth
Half Mask - nose mouth and underside of chin (most common)
Full Mask - Cover entire face from hairline to chin
Class G hard hats are __________ and provide some protection from contact with live electrical
circuits. They are tested at 2200 volts. ✔✔non-conductive
Ear plugs should be replaced when they are no longer __________ ✔✔pliable
To protect your hands, you should only wear gloves approved by __________ ✔✔ASTM
When working in areas that have extreme respiratory conditions, such as a confined space with
toxic fumes, a __________ should be used ✔✔self-contained breathing apparatus
Leather shoes are worn during welding to protect the feet from __________ ✔✔stray drops of
molten metal
A certification from a physician is required before __________ ✔✔Using air breathing apparatus
_________ are cylindrical pieces of foam stamped from a foam sheet ✔✔Disposable PVC foam
plugs
Working around live electrical circuits requires a worker to wear gloves approved by
__________ ✔✔ASTM
OSHA provides regulations to limit the __________ ✔✔exposure to noise
An employee should not enter a confined space that has an oxygen level less than __________
✔✔19.5%
__________ are formed when a solid, such as a metal, is heated above its boiling point and then
condensed in cool air. ✔✔Fumes
A __________ respirator only covers the nose and mouth of the user ✔✔quarter-mask
To check for leaks on a half-mask respirator when inhaling, cover the __________ with the
palms of your hands. ✔✔cartridges
Define Lock Out / Tag Out ✔✔a process used to prevent machines from starting or releasing
energy
The only person to remove the tag (LOTO) is ______ ✔✔the person who installed it
Eyewash stations should contain enough water to provide a continuous flow for at least
________ ✔✔15 minutes
The three main components of an electrical lockout/tagout are: ✔✔lock,hasp,tag
__________ fires are considered Type C fires ✔✔Electrical
To avoid potential fires, combustible materials must be kept a minimum of __________ feet
from any potential ignition sources. ✔✔35
When responding to a workplace accident do not __________ ✔✔put yourself in danger
A paper fire can be safely extinguished using a Class __________ fire extinguisher ✔✔A
To prevent fire hazard, the following action should be taken. ✔✔Dispose of rags promptly
The dates and charge on the fire extinguishers should be checked __________ ✔✔when
performing a weekly inspection of fire system
A CO2 fire extinguisher is used for which type of fire? ✔✔Electrical
A class C fire is one that consists of burning __________ ✔✔live electrical lines or equipment
Licensure or certification is required __________ ✔✔to enter a confined space
Because of toxic vapors, use of a breathing apparatus __________ ✔✔is required when working
in identified confined spaces
Safe work __________ are a means of ensuring all precautions have been taken when a worker
has to perform tasks in a situation that may endanger his or her safety or health ✔✔permits
A platform with a height above 10 feet requires __________ ✔✔a handrail and toe board
Achieving a match between the worker, task, tools, and environment is called __________
✔✔worker-task fit
Pedestrian walkway areas that need to be cleanable should not have __________ ✔✔added
traction
Which device of the following requires a certified welder and recertification of the device after
the weld? ✔✔pressure rated devices
Scaffolding may be tied off on which of the following? ✔✔A truss
Define a Hazardous Material and Explain Its Importance ✔✔Any solid, liquid, or gas that may
harm a person, property, or the environment
Describe Three Categories of a Physical Hazard ✔✔Flammability
Explosiveness
Chemical reactivity
Describe Ten Categories of Health Hazards ✔✔Carcinogen
Toxic
Reproductive toxin
Irritant
Corrosive
Sensitizer
Hepatoxin (liver)
Nephrotoxin (kidney)
Neurtoxin (nervous system)
Describe the NFPA Hazardous Material Identification System ✔✔Diamond Shaped
Blue - Health hazard
Red - Flammability
Yellow - Instability
White - Special Hazards
Describe the DOT Hazardous Material Identification System ✔✔United Nations Identification
Number, Packaging and Quantity Restrictions Hazard Classification
Proper name and Packaging and shipping instructions
Class 1: Explosives
Class 2: Gases
Class 3: Flammable Liquids
Class 4: Flammable Solids
Class 5: Oxidizers
Class 6: Poisonous and Infectious
Class 7: Radioactive Materials
Class 8: Corrosives
Class 9: Miscellaneous
Define the NPCA Hazardous Material Identification System ✔✔Blue - Health Hazards
Red - Flammability
Orange - Physical Hazard
White - Personal Protection
Define a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) ✔✔Document that provide specific information
about a substance
Describe Five Lubricant Storage Rules ✔✔Store in a clean orderly manner
Protect from environment
Prevent fire
Fire suppression equipment
Personnel Safety
Describe Four Methods Used to Recycle Lubricants ✔✔Gravity separation
Straining
Filtering
Centrifuge
The materials loaded onto a truck and their potential hazards are identified by __________
✔✔shipping manifests
A __________ is a chemical that has been scientifically proven to cause acute or chronic health
problems to the exposed person ✔✔health hazard
The __________ identifies chemicals and sets limits for their use ✔✔MSDS
The amount of exposure to a chemical without the unreasonable risk of injury is listed on the
MSDS as __________ ✔✔TLV (threshold limit value)
Hazardous materials being shipped internationally are give a four-digit number preceded by the
letters __________ to identify the material being shipped ✔✔UN (United Nations)
The red diamond on the NFPA identification label represents the _________ ✔✔flammability
level
The idea that each person has the right to know about the hazardous substances with which they
work is written in _________ ✔✔the Hazardous Communication Standard
The HMIS III is a labeling system developed by the NPCA and is represented by __________
✔✔four colored bars; blue, red, orange, and white
A flammable liquid falls into which category number in the DOT hazardous material
identification system? ✔✔3
The __________ labeling system was designed to help firefighters in the event of an emergency.
✔✔NFPA
A physical hazard resulting from a substance that may spontaneously combust when exposed to
air is called __________ ✔✔pyrophoric
The environmental coordinator __________ ✔✔should know the proper disposal procedures for
waste material
A(n) __________ is a labeling system designed to quickly and accurately identify hazardous
materials ✔✔hazardous material identification system
When storing lubricants, never __________ ✔✔store lubricants with other flammable material
The primary place to look for information regarding shipment of specific hazardous materials is
the __________ ✔✔hazardous Materials Table
An internationally recognized number assigned to a chemical for identification purposes is called
the __________. ✔✔United Nations Identification Number
A(n) __________ is any organic compound containing two joined oxygen atoms. This substance
is highly explosive and sensitive to shock. ✔✔organic peroxide
The __________ is a guideline published by the American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists and outlines how much of a particular chemical a worker can be exposed to
without an unreasonable health risk. ✔✔Threshold Limit Value (TLV)
The PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) for exposure to hazardous substances are set by
__________ ✔✔OSHA
Define the 4 types of machine guards ✔✔Fixed or permanent
Interlocked - no guard machine will not run
Adjustable - can be adjusted
Self-adjusting - power saw
Describe the operation of Emergency Stop Control ✔✔Presence sensing restraints: Photo
electric, Radio frequency, Pressure sensitive mats
Physical restraints: pullback
Electromechanical restraints: safety trip, two - hand, gate
Never move a cylinder with a _________ attached ✔✔regulator
________ the cylinder valve when connecting a regulator ✔✔Slightly open
Cylinders with regulators attached should be stored chained in a(n)________ ✔✔upright
position
Keep oxygen tanks minimum of _______ from flammable material ✔✔20 feet
Do not use acetylene over _____ ...or boom! ✔✔15psi
Describe 4 types of ladders ✔✔Straight, Step or A-frame, Extension, Multi-purpose
Describe a ladders load rating ✔✔Type III - light duty - 200 lbs.
Type II - medium duty - 225 lbs.
Type I - heavy duty - 250 lbs.
Type IA - Xtra heavy duty - 300 lbs.
Type IAA - special duty - 375 lbs.
Steam, hydraulic, spring tension, and compressed gases are all examples of __________
✔✔dangerous energy
Ground fault protection ensures that hand tools __________ ✔✔have protection from electric
shock
Line breaking procedures should include de-energizing lines, testing prior to start up, and
__________ ✔✔all valves are closed and locked out using lockout/tagout procedures
When using an extension ladder, the distance the foot of the ladder is set from the house should
be about __________ the height of the extension ✔✔1/4
After a regulator is installed on an oxygen cylinder, the cylinder valve should always be
__________ ✔✔opened all the way to prevent leakage around the valve
The highest load rating a ladder may have is __________ ✔✔Type IAA
Presence sensing is one type of __________ ✔✔emergency stop control
The components NOT usually used to prevent entry into a machine during operation are
__________ ✔✔regulators and valves
The __________ is the part of a personal fall arrest system that attaches to the building structure
✔✔lifeline
A(n)__________ interlock physically prevents a machine's operation when the guard is out of
place ✔✔mechanical
A(n)__________ machine guard prevents a machine from turning on if the guard is not in place
✔✔interlocked
A pneumatic lockout/ tagout uses a __________ to prevent use ✔✔lockable valve
Which agency suggests that a worker inspect and test all equipment, assuming all to be energized
until proven deenergized? ✔✔OSHA
A ladder should extend at least__________ (feet) above its point of contact with the roof. ✔✔3
If an operator does not test equipment after it is locked out __________ ✔✔they should be
retrained
The procedure by which each person places his/her own lock on a piece of equipment before
performing work on it is called _________ ✔✔lockout tagout
Working areas at 6 feet or higher require __________ ✔✔fall protection
Stamps on the body of compressed gas cylinders indicate __________ ✔✔the safety test date
Define rigging ✔✔Rigging is the act of securing a load
Riggers use ropes, chains, and slings
Describe 6 steps to size rigging components ✔✔Determine center of gravity -
symmetrical/asymmetrical
Determine weight of load
Resolve force components
Determine breaking strength
Apply efficiency factor
Apply design factor
Describe 4 types of cranes ✔✔Boom crane - mobile and transported
Overhead
Jib crane - one structural leg
Gantry crane - supported by legs
Describe 5 types of sling arrangements ✔✔Vertical
U
Choker, sling and double
Basket, single and double
Bridle, 2,3,and 4 leg
Forklift operators should keep _____ vehicle length distance ✔✔3
Observe a ______ foot clearance with overhead wires ✔✔10
If the load obscures your vision __________ ✔✔drive in reverse
When carrying load, forks always point ______ the ramp ✔✔up
When empty, forks always point ______ the ramp for stability ✔✔down
Before lifting a load with a forklift, the load should be __________ ✔✔tilted back
The safety devices on an electric hoist include both mechanical and electrical __________
protection. ✔✔overload
Attachment devices such as __________ are used to connect the load to the sling and the sling to
the lifting device. ✔✔eyebolts and shackles
Never _____ a dead horse. ✔✔Saddle
The forces created on a sling __________ as the angle of a sling's legs decrease. ✔✔increase
A(n) __________ is a line consisting of a strap, chain or rope that is used to lift or pull a load
✔✔sling
A(n) __________ crane is mounted between two overhead runways. ✔✔overhead
A health hazard effecting the liver is called a: ✔✔Hepatoxin
A health hazard effecting the kidney is called a; ✔✔Nephrotixin
What is the only ladder that should be used on a construction site? ✔✔Heavy Duty Grade 1
Describe the construction of a wooden ladder. ✔✔Single piece of 2x4, maximum height of 16',
no less than 15" apart
Where do you nail the rungs on a wooden ladder? ✔✔Along the edge
Guard rails are required at heights above: ✔✔30 inches
The heel of your boot should be ____ to ensure ladder safety. ✔✔1/2 inch
Ladders made of what material should be used when working with electricity? ✔✔Fiberglass
(even wood can be slightly conductive)
The ____ fire extinguisher does not leave a harmful residue and is sometimes used on planes or
expensive computer equipment. ✔✔Halon
A CO2 fire extinguisher is used for which type of fire? ✔✔Electrical
The idea that each person has the right to know about the hazardous substances with which they
work is written in _____. ✔✔The Hazardous Communication Standard
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