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What is the pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the weight of the fluid?
What is the pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the weight of the fluid?
Which of the following is a principle that relates the pressure of a fluid to its velocity?
Which of the following is a principle that relates the pressure of a fluid to its velocity?
What is the term for the energy of a fluid due to its motion?
What is the term for the energy of a fluid due to its motion?
Which of the following is a method for calculating the pressure loss due to friction in a fluid flow?
Which of the following is a method for calculating the pressure loss due to friction in a fluid flow?
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What is the primary purpose of ventilation?
What is the primary purpose of ventilation?
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What is the term for the sum of the pressure head and the velocity head of a fluid?
What is the term for the sum of the pressure head and the velocity head of a fluid?
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What type of ventilation involves diluting the contaminant with clean air?
What type of ventilation involves diluting the contaminant with clean air?
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What is the formula to calculate the volumetric air flow?
What is the formula to calculate the volumetric air flow?
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Which of the following is NOT a concept related to hydrostatics and hydraulics?
Which of the following is NOT a concept related to hydrostatics and hydraulics?
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What is the term for the pressure exerted by a fluid due to its velocity?
What is the term for the pressure exerted by a fluid due to its velocity?
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What is the term for the pressure required to push air through a duct?
What is the term for the pressure required to push air through a duct?
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Which of the following laws relates the pressure of a fluid to its height?
Which of the following laws relates the pressure of a fluid to its height?
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What is the purpose of a canopy hood?
What is the purpose of a canopy hood?
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What is the term for the rate at which a contaminant is generated?
What is the term for the rate at which a contaminant is generated?
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What is the term for the device used to measure air flow velocity?
What is the term for the device used to measure air flow velocity?
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What is the purpose of a duct in a ventilation system?
What is the purpose of a duct in a ventilation system?
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What is the main focus of the Modern Causation Model?
What is the main focus of the Modern Causation Model?
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Which of the following is not a type of error in the Modern Causation Model?
Which of the following is not a type of error in the Modern Causation Model?
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What is the purpose of the accident investigation?
What is the purpose of the accident investigation?
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Which of the following techniques is used to identify the possible causes of an accident?
Which of the following techniques is used to identify the possible causes of an accident?
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What is the main focus of the Energy Release Theory?
What is the main focus of the Energy Release Theory?
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Which of the following is a type of accident causation model?
Which of the following is a type of accident causation model?
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What is the main focus of the Systems Theory?
What is the main focus of the Systems Theory?
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Which of the following is a step in the accident investigation procedure?
Which of the following is a step in the accident investigation procedure?
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What is the term for the flow of electrons from a negative terminal to a positive terminal?
What is the term for the flow of electrons from a negative terminal to a positive terminal?
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Which type of circuit has a single loop with no branches?
Which type of circuit has a single loop with no branches?
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What is the term for the opposition to the flow of electrons?
What is the term for the opposition to the flow of electrons?
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What type of current flows in one direction only?
What type of current flows in one direction only?
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What is the formula to calculate power in a DC circuit?
What is the formula to calculate power in a DC circuit?
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What is the purpose of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter?
What is the purpose of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter?
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What is the term for the ability of a device to store electric energy?
What is the term for the ability of a device to store electric energy?
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What is the term for the amount of electric energy a device can store?
What is the term for the amount of electric energy a device can store?
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What is the primary purpose of sloping in excavation?
What is the primary purpose of sloping in excavation?
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What is the term for a conductor that provides a path to ground for electrical current?
What is the term for a conductor that provides a path to ground for electrical current?
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What is the primary purpose of a safety net system?
What is the primary purpose of a safety net system?
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What is the term for the path of electricity through the body?
What is the term for the path of electricity through the body?
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What is the purpose of a ring test in wheel testing?
What is the purpose of a ring test in wheel testing?
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What is the purpose of a controlled access zone system?
What is the purpose of a controlled access zone system?
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What is the term for the amount of electricity that flows through the body?
What is the term for the amount of electricity that flows through the body?
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What is the primary purpose of a posicioning device system?
What is the primary purpose of a posicioning device system?
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What is the term for the pressure exerted by a fluid due to its weight?
What is the term for the pressure exerted by a fluid due to its weight?
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Which of the following laws relates the pressure of a fluid to its height?
Which of the following laws relates the pressure of a fluid to its height?
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What is the term for the sum of the pressure head and the velocity head of a fluid?
What is the term for the sum of the pressure head and the velocity head of a fluid?
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Which of the following is a method for calculating pressure loss due to friction in a fluid flow?
Which of the following is a method for calculating pressure loss due to friction in a fluid flow?
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What is the term for the energy of a fluid due to its motion?
What is the term for the energy of a fluid due to its motion?
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Which of the following is a principle that relates the pressure of a fluid to its velocity?
Which of the following is a principle that relates the pressure of a fluid to its velocity?
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What is the term for the pressure required to push air through a duct?
What is the term for the pressure required to push air through a duct?
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Which of the following is a concept related to hydrostatics and hydraulics?
Which of the following is a concept related to hydrostatics and hydraulics?
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What is the term for the flow of electrons from a negative terminal to a positive terminal?
What is the term for the flow of electrons from a negative terminal to a positive terminal?
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What type of circuit has a single loop with no branches?
What type of circuit has a single loop with no branches?
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What is the term for the opposition to the flow of electrons?
What is the term for the opposition to the flow of electrons?
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What type of current flows in one direction only?
What type of current flows in one direction only?
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What is the formula to calculate power in a DC circuit?
What is the formula to calculate power in a DC circuit?
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What is the purpose of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter?
What is the purpose of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter?
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What is the term for the ability of a device to store electric energy?
What is the term for the ability of a device to store electric energy?
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What is the term for the amount of electric energy a device can store?
What is the term for the amount of electric energy a device can store?
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What is the primary focus of the Modern Causation Model?
What is the primary focus of the Modern Causation Model?
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Which of the following techniques is used to identify possible causes of an accident?
Which of the following techniques is used to identify possible causes of an accident?
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What is the primary purpose of an accident investigation?
What is the primary purpose of an accident investigation?
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Which of the following is a type of error in the Modern Causation Model?
Which of the following is a type of error in the Modern Causation Model?
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What is the primary focus of the Systems Theory?
What is the primary focus of the Systems Theory?
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Which of the following techniques is used to identify hazards in a job?
Which of the following techniques is used to identify hazards in a job?
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What is the primary purpose of the Near-Miss Relationship?
What is the primary purpose of the Near-Miss Relationship?
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Which of the following is a step in the accident investigation procedure?
Which of the following is a step in the accident investigation procedure?
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What is the primary purpose of general ventilation?
What is the primary purpose of general ventilation?
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What is the term for the energy of a fluid due to its motion in the context of ventilation?
What is the term for the energy of a fluid due to its motion in the context of ventilation?
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What is the purpose of a receiving hood in local exhaust ventilation?
What is the purpose of a receiving hood in local exhaust ventilation?
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What is the formula to calculate the volumetric air flow?
What is the formula to calculate the volumetric air flow?
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What is the term for the rate at which a contaminant is generated?
What is the term for the rate at which a contaminant is generated?
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What is the purpose of a duct in a ventilation system?
What is the purpose of a duct in a ventilation system?
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What is the term for the device used to measure air flow velocity?
What is the term for the device used to measure air flow velocity?
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What is the purpose of calculating the static pressure of the fan?
What is the purpose of calculating the static pressure of the fan?
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What is the primary purpose of shoring in excavation?
What is the primary purpose of shoring in excavation?
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What is the purpose of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter?
What is the purpose of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter?
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What is the primary purpose of electrical safety in construction?
What is the primary purpose of electrical safety in construction?
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What is the term for the opposition to the flow of electrons?
What is the term for the opposition to the flow of electrons?
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What is the primary purpose of a safety net system?
What is the primary purpose of a safety net system?
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What is the term for the process of controlling electrical hazards?
What is the term for the process of controlling electrical hazards?
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What is the primary purpose of bonding and grounding?
What is the primary purpose of bonding and grounding?
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What is the term for the path of electricity through the body?
What is the term for the path of electricity through the body?
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What is the term for the pressure exerted by a fluid at a given point due to the weight of the fluid above it?
What is the term for the pressure exerted by a fluid at a given point due to the weight of the fluid above it?
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Which of the following laws relates the pressure of a fluid to its velocity?
Which of the following laws relates the pressure of a fluid to its velocity?
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What is the term for the energy of a fluid due to its motion?
What is the term for the energy of a fluid due to its motion?
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What is the term for the sum of the pressure head and the velocity head of a fluid?
What is the term for the sum of the pressure head and the velocity head of a fluid?
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What is the method for calculating the pressure loss due to friction in a fluid flow?
What is the method for calculating the pressure loss due to friction in a fluid flow?
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What is the term for the pressure required to push air through a duct?
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What is the principle that relates the pressure of a fluid to its height?
What is the principle that relates the pressure of a fluid to its height?
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What is the term for the rate of fluid flow?
What is the term for the rate of fluid flow?
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What is the primary purpose of a controlled access zone system?
What is the primary purpose of a controlled access zone system?
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What is the purpose of a safety net system?
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What is the term for the amount of electric energy a device can store?
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What is the purpose of a positioning device system?
What is the purpose of a positioning device system?
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What is the term for the path of electricity through the body?
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What is the primary purpose of a ground fault circuit interrupter?
What is the primary purpose of a ground fault circuit interrupter?
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What is the term for the flow of electrons from a negative terminal to a positive terminal?
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What is the term for the opposition to the flow of electrons?
What is the term for the opposition to the flow of electrons?
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What is the primary purpose of using a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter?
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What is the primary purpose of local exhaust ventilation?
What is the primary purpose of local exhaust ventilation?
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What is the term for the opposition to the flow of electrons?
What is the term for the opposition to the flow of electrons?
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What is the formula to calculate the volumetric air flow?
What is the formula to calculate the volumetric air flow?
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What type of circuit has a single loop with no branches?
What type of circuit has a single loop with no branches?
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What is the formula to calculate power in a DC circuit?
What is the formula to calculate power in a DC circuit?
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What is the purpose of a pitot tube?
What is the purpose of a pitot tube?
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What is the term for the pressure required to push air through a duct?
What is the term for the pressure required to push air through a duct?
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What is the term for the ability of a device to store electric energy?
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What is the term for the flow of electrons from a negative terminal to a positive terminal?
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What is the purpose of a canopy hood?
What is the purpose of a canopy hood?
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What is the formula to calculate the capture velocity for a plain opening hood?
What is the formula to calculate the capture velocity for a plain opening hood?
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What type of current flows in one direction only?
What type of current flows in one direction only?
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What is the term for the rate at which a contaminant is generated?
What is the term for the rate at which a contaminant is generated?
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What is the term for the path of electricity through the body?
What is the term for the path of electricity through the body?
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What is the purpose of a duct in a ventilation system?
What is the purpose of a duct in a ventilation system?
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What is the primary focus of the Modern Causation Model?
What is the primary focus of the Modern Causation Model?
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Which of the following is a step in the accident investigation procedure?
Which of the following is a step in the accident investigation procedure?
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What is the purpose of the accident investigation?
What is the purpose of the accident investigation?
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Which of the following techniques is used to identify possible causes of an accident?
Which of the following techniques is used to identify possible causes of an accident?
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What is the main focus of the Systems Theory?
What is the main focus of the Systems Theory?
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What is the purpose of the Seven Avenues?
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Which of the following is a type of accident causation model?
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What is the main focus of the Energy Release Theory?
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Study Notes
Water Properties
- Hydrostatic pressure is a key concept in water properties
- Torricelli's Law relates to the relationship between pressure and velocity
- Head pressure and velocity head are important concepts in understanding fluid flow
- Velocity pressure at constant laminar velocity is a crucial concept in fluid dynamics
Flow Rates and Pressure Drops
- Calculating pressure loss due to friction is a key concept in flow rates and pressure drops
- Bernoulli's Principle is a fundamental concept in understanding fluid flow and pressure
- Key information to remember includes hydrostatics and hydraulics principles
Ventilation
- Purpose of ventilation is to control airborne contaminants
- Types of ventilation include general, dilution, and local (exhaust) ventilation
- General concepts of ventilation notes include calculating volumetric air flow, static pressure, velocity pressure, and total pressure
- Principles of air movement include contaminant generation, purge rates, and steady-state concentration
- Local exhaust ventilation involves canopy hoods, down draft hoods, enclosure hoods, and receiving hoods
- Calculating hood entry losses, air flow velocity, and capture velocity for plain opening hoods are important concepts
- Ducts, fans, and air-cleaning devices are also crucial components of ventilation systems
Accident Causation and Investigation
- Domino Theory, Heinrich's Axioms of Industrial Safety, and Human Factors Theory are key concepts in accident causation
- Accident and incident theory, epidemiological theory, systems theory, energy release theory, behavior theory, and combination theory are also important
- Modern Causation Model involves operating errors, systems defects, command error, safety program defect, and safety management errors
- Seven Avenues include safety management error countermeasures, safety program defect countermeasures, command error defect countermeasures, system defects countermeasures, operating errors countermeasures, mishap countermeasures, and result countermeasures
- Accident investigation procedures involve purpose, investigation procedures, fact finding, interviews, and problem-solving techniques
- Report of investigation is a crucial step in accident investigation
Electricity Basics
-
Voltage, current, and resistance are fundamental concepts in electricity
-
Series and parallel circuits, direct and alternating currents, and calculating values of voltage, current, and resistance are key concepts
-
Ohm's Laws are used to calculate voltage, current, and resistance
-
Resistors, capacitors, and inductors are important components in electrical circuits
-
Electrical shock hazard, burns caused by electricity, arc blasts, and electrical fires are hazards associated with electricity
-
Controlling electrical hazards involves exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines, inadequate wiring, defective or damaged cords and wires, flexible cords, improper grounding, and ground fault circuit interrupters### Soil Classifications and Protective Systems
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Soil classification is a crucial aspect of excavation
-
Sloping, shoring, shields, and RPE-designed protective systems are used to prevent trenching hazards
-
Sloping involves cutting back the trench wall at an angle to prevent collapse
-
Shoring involves installing supports to prevent trench wall collapse
-
Shields (trench boxes) are used to protect workers from trench collapse
-
RPE-designed protective systems are custom-designed to prevent trenching hazards
Safe Entry and Exit
- Safe entry and exit procedures are essential to prevent trenching accidents
- Workers must use ladders, stairs, or ramps to enter and exit trenches
Electrical Safety in Construction
- Electrical injuries can occur due to electrical shock, burns, and falls
- Controlling electrical hazards involves identifying and mitigating exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines, inadequate wiring, and defective or damaged cords and wires
- Grounding and ground fault circuit interrupters are crucial in preventing electrical hazards
- Assured equipment grounding conductor program is essential in preventing electrical hazards
Scaffolds
- Scaffolds are used to support workers and materials during construction
- Fall hazards, falling object protection, and elements of safe scaffold construction are crucial aspects of scaffold safety
- Scaffold training requirements are essential to ensure worker safety
Fall Protection and Prevention
- Fall prevention and protection involve understanding the physics of a fall
- Guardrails, positioning device systems, warning line systems, controlled access zone systems, safety monitoring systems, personal fall arrest systems, and safety net systems are used to prevent falls
Cranes and Derrick Safety
- Cranes and derricks are used in construction to lift heavy loads
- Safety procedures and regulations are essential to prevent crane and derrick accidents
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
- Welding, cutting, and brazing involve various hazards, including oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting, fuel gas and oxygen manifolds, hoses, torches, regulators, and gauges
- Arc welding and cutting, resistance welding, and fire prevention are crucial aspects of welding, cutting, and brazing safety
- Ventilation and protection in welding, cutting, and heating are essential to prevent worker illnesses
Hand and Power Tool Safety
- Hand and power tools are commonly used in construction
- Abrasive grinders, portable circular saws, compressed air systems, and housekeeping are crucial aspects of hand and power tool safety
Water Properties
- Hydrostatic pressure is a key concept in water properties
- Torricelli's Law relates to the relationship between pressure and velocity
- Head pressure and velocity head are important concepts in understanding fluid flow
- Velocity pressure at constant laminar velocity is a crucial concept in fluid dynamics
Flow Rates and Pressure Drops
- Calculating pressure loss due to friction is a key concept in flow rates and pressure drops
- Bernoulli's Principle is a fundamental concept in understanding fluid flow and pressure
- Key information to remember includes hydrostatics and hydraulics principles
Ventilation
- Purpose of ventilation is to control airborne contaminants
- Types of ventilation include general, dilution, and local (exhaust) ventilation
- General concepts of ventilation notes include calculating volumetric air flow, static pressure, velocity pressure, and total pressure
- Principles of air movement include contaminant generation, purge rates, and steady-state concentration
- Local exhaust ventilation involves canopy hoods, down draft hoods, enclosure hoods, and receiving hoods
- Calculating hood entry losses, air flow velocity, and capture velocity for plain opening hoods are important concepts
- Ducts, fans, and air-cleaning devices are also crucial components of ventilation systems
Accident Causation and Investigation
- Domino Theory, Heinrich's Axioms of Industrial Safety, and Human Factors Theory are key concepts in accident causation
- Accident and incident theory, epidemiological theory, systems theory, energy release theory, behavior theory, and combination theory are also important
- Modern Causation Model involves operating errors, systems defects, command error, safety program defect, and safety management errors
- Seven Avenues include safety management error countermeasures, safety program defect countermeasures, command error defect countermeasures, system defects countermeasures, operating errors countermeasures, mishap countermeasures, and result countermeasures
- Accident investigation procedures involve purpose, investigation procedures, fact finding, interviews, and problem-solving techniques
- Report of investigation is a crucial step in accident investigation
Electricity Basics
-
Voltage, current, and resistance are fundamental concepts in electricity
-
Series and parallel circuits, direct and alternating currents, and calculating values of voltage, current, and resistance are key concepts
-
Ohm's Laws are used to calculate voltage, current, and resistance
-
Resistors, capacitors, and inductors are important components in electrical circuits
-
Electrical shock hazard, burns caused by electricity, arc blasts, and electrical fires are hazards associated with electricity
-
Controlling electrical hazards involves exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines, inadequate wiring, defective or damaged cords and wires, flexible cords, improper grounding, and ground fault circuit interrupters### Soil Classifications and Protective Systems
-
Soil classification is a crucial aspect of excavation
-
Sloping, shoring, shields, and RPE-designed protective systems are used to prevent trenching hazards
-
Sloping involves cutting back the trench wall at an angle to prevent collapse
-
Shoring involves installing supports to prevent trench wall collapse
-
Shields (trench boxes) are used to protect workers from trench collapse
-
RPE-designed protective systems are custom-designed to prevent trenching hazards
Safe Entry and Exit
- Safe entry and exit procedures are essential to prevent trenching accidents
- Workers must use ladders, stairs, or ramps to enter and exit trenches
Electrical Safety in Construction
- Electrical injuries can occur due to electrical shock, burns, and falls
- Controlling electrical hazards involves identifying and mitigating exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines, inadequate wiring, and defective or damaged cords and wires
- Grounding and ground fault circuit interrupters are crucial in preventing electrical hazards
- Assured equipment grounding conductor program is essential in preventing electrical hazards
Scaffolds
- Scaffolds are used to support workers and materials during construction
- Fall hazards, falling object protection, and elements of safe scaffold construction are crucial aspects of scaffold safety
- Scaffold training requirements are essential to ensure worker safety
Fall Protection and Prevention
- Fall prevention and protection involve understanding the physics of a fall
- Guardrails, positioning device systems, warning line systems, controlled access zone systems, safety monitoring systems, personal fall arrest systems, and safety net systems are used to prevent falls
Cranes and Derrick Safety
- Cranes and derricks are used in construction to lift heavy loads
- Safety procedures and regulations are essential to prevent crane and derrick accidents
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
- Welding, cutting, and brazing involve various hazards, including oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting, fuel gas and oxygen manifolds, hoses, torches, regulators, and gauges
- Arc welding and cutting, resistance welding, and fire prevention are crucial aspects of welding, cutting, and brazing safety
- Ventilation and protection in welding, cutting, and heating are essential to prevent worker illnesses
Hand and Power Tool Safety
- Hand and power tools are commonly used in construction
- Abrasive grinders, portable circular saws, compressed air systems, and housekeeping are crucial aspects of hand and power tool safety
Water Properties
- Hydrostatic pressure is a key concept in water properties
- Torricelli's Law relates to the relationship between pressure and velocity
- Head pressure and velocity head are important concepts in understanding fluid flow
- Velocity pressure at constant laminar velocity is a crucial concept in fluid dynamics
Flow Rates and Pressure Drops
- Calculating pressure loss due to friction is a key concept in flow rates and pressure drops
- Bernoulli's Principle is a fundamental concept in understanding fluid flow and pressure
- Key information to remember includes hydrostatics and hydraulics principles
Ventilation
- Purpose of ventilation is to control airborne contaminants
- Types of ventilation include general, dilution, and local (exhaust) ventilation
- General concepts of ventilation notes include calculating volumetric air flow, static pressure, velocity pressure, and total pressure
- Principles of air movement include contaminant generation, purge rates, and steady-state concentration
- Local exhaust ventilation involves canopy hoods, down draft hoods, enclosure hoods, and receiving hoods
- Calculating hood entry losses, air flow velocity, and capture velocity for plain opening hoods are important concepts
- Ducts, fans, and air-cleaning devices are also crucial components of ventilation systems
Accident Causation and Investigation
- Domino Theory, Heinrich's Axioms of Industrial Safety, and Human Factors Theory are key concepts in accident causation
- Accident and incident theory, epidemiological theory, systems theory, energy release theory, behavior theory, and combination theory are also important
- Modern Causation Model involves operating errors, systems defects, command error, safety program defect, and safety management errors
- Seven Avenues include safety management error countermeasures, safety program defect countermeasures, command error defect countermeasures, system defects countermeasures, operating errors countermeasures, mishap countermeasures, and result countermeasures
- Accident investigation procedures involve purpose, investigation procedures, fact finding, interviews, and problem-solving techniques
- Report of investigation is a crucial step in accident investigation
Electricity Basics
-
Voltage, current, and resistance are fundamental concepts in electricity
-
Series and parallel circuits, direct and alternating currents, and calculating values of voltage, current, and resistance are key concepts
-
Ohm's Laws are used to calculate voltage, current, and resistance
-
Resistors, capacitors, and inductors are important components in electrical circuits
-
Electrical shock hazard, burns caused by electricity, arc blasts, and electrical fires are hazards associated with electricity
-
Controlling electrical hazards involves exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines, inadequate wiring, defective or damaged cords and wires, flexible cords, improper grounding, and ground fault circuit interrupters### Soil Classifications and Protective Systems
-
Soil classification is a crucial aspect of excavation
-
Sloping, shoring, shields, and RPE-designed protective systems are used to prevent trenching hazards
-
Sloping involves cutting back the trench wall at an angle to prevent collapse
-
Shoring involves installing supports to prevent trench wall collapse
-
Shields (trench boxes) are used to protect workers from trench collapse
-
RPE-designed protective systems are custom-designed to prevent trenching hazards
Safe Entry and Exit
- Safe entry and exit procedures are essential to prevent trenching accidents
- Workers must use ladders, stairs, or ramps to enter and exit trenches
Electrical Safety in Construction
- Electrical injuries can occur due to electrical shock, burns, and falls
- Controlling electrical hazards involves identifying and mitigating exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines, inadequate wiring, and defective or damaged cords and wires
- Grounding and ground fault circuit interrupters are crucial in preventing electrical hazards
- Assured equipment grounding conductor program is essential in preventing electrical hazards
Scaffolds
- Scaffolds are used to support workers and materials during construction
- Fall hazards, falling object protection, and elements of safe scaffold construction are crucial aspects of scaffold safety
- Scaffold training requirements are essential to ensure worker safety
Fall Protection and Prevention
- Fall prevention and protection involve understanding the physics of a fall
- Guardrails, positioning device systems, warning line systems, controlled access zone systems, safety monitoring systems, personal fall arrest systems, and safety net systems are used to prevent falls
Cranes and Derrick Safety
- Cranes and derricks are used in construction to lift heavy loads
- Safety procedures and regulations are essential to prevent crane and derrick accidents
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
- Welding, cutting, and brazing involve various hazards, including oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting, fuel gas and oxygen manifolds, hoses, torches, regulators, and gauges
- Arc welding and cutting, resistance welding, and fire prevention are crucial aspects of welding, cutting, and brazing safety
- Ventilation and protection in welding, cutting, and heating are essential to prevent worker illnesses
Hand and Power Tool Safety
- Hand and power tools are commonly used in construction
- Abrasive grinders, portable circular saws, compressed air systems, and housekeeping are crucial aspects of hand and power tool safety
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Test your knowledge on water properties, including hydrostatic pressure, Torricelli's Law, and head pressure. Also, learn about flow rates and pressure drops, featuring Bernoulli's Principle and friction loss.