Hazardous Materials and Basic Chemistry
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What is the law that states that the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to the pressure?

  • Ideal Gas Law
  • Charles' Law
  • Combined Gas Law
  • Boyle's Law (correct)

    • What is the term for the process by which a material breaks down when it comes into contact with water?

  • Over-Pressurization
  • Water-Reactive Material Hazards (correct)
  • Corrosion
  • Thermal Decomposition

    • What is the purpose of the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)?

  • To prevent occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens (correct)
  • To prevent falls from heights
  • To prevent exposure to hazardous chemicals
  • To provide respiratory protection

    • What is the primary purpose of using ventilation?

    <p>To reduce the concentration of airborne contaminants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act is responsible for the regulation of hazardous waste generators?

    <p>Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ventilation is used to remove contaminants from a specific area or source?

    <p>Local (Exhaust) Ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)?

    <p>Applies to all workplaces where hazardous chemicals are present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for the amount of a substance?

    <p>Mole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate volumetric air flow?

    <p>Q = AV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the state of matter characterized by the atoms being highly energetic and highly ionized?

    <p>Plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a mixture of two or more substances?

    <p>Mixture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Hepatitis B vaccination and postexposure follow-up?

    <p>To prevent occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which a material breaks down due to heat?

    <p>Thermal Decomposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the percentage of an element in a compound by weight?

    <p>Percentage of Element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147)?

    <p>To prevent the unexpected release of hazardous energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a canopy hood in local exhaust ventilation?

    <p>To capture contaminants from a specific area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the loss of air flow velocity at the entrance of a hood?

    <p>Hood Entry Loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act is responsible for the regulation of hazardous materials in the workplace?

    <p>Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard (29 CFR 1910.132)?

    <p>To protect employees from hazards that cannot be eliminated through engineering or administrative controls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the law that states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to the temperature?

    <p>Charles' Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of the Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)?

    <p>Applies to all workplaces where respiratory protection is necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the amount of a substance that reacts with one mole of another substance?

    <p>Equivalent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a pitot tube in ventilation measurement?

    <p>To measure air flow velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which a material causes damage to living tissues?

    <p>Health Hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act is responsible for the regulation of hazardous waste site cleanups?

    <p>Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the pressure of a gas at standard temperature and pressure?

    <p>STP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate static pressure of a fan?

    <p>SPh = P - Pv</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.500–503)?

    <p>To prevent falls from heights in construction industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which a material surrounds and traps someone or something?

    <p>Engulfment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the number of times the air in a room is replaced with fresh air in a given time period?

    <p>Air Changes per Hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the concentration of a gas or vapor in a mixture?

    <p>Mole Fraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms?

    <p>To record workplace injuries and illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Sloping, Shoring, and Shields in excavation?

    <p>To prevent soil collapse and protect workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of Electrical Shock?

    <p>Contact with electrical sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters?

    <p>To prevent electrical shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Scaffolds in construction?

    <p>To provide a means of accessing high areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Fall Protection and Prevention in construction?

    <p>To prevent falls from heights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Bonding and Grounding in construction?

    <p>To prevent electrical shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Welding, Cutting, and Brazing safety procedures?

    <p>To prevent fires and explosions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Hand and Power Tool Safety procedures?

    <p>To prevent tool-related injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of hazardous waste management?

    <p>To minimize the environmental impact of hazardous waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976)?

    <p>To promote recycling and conservation of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a physical hazard associated with hazardous materials?

    <p>Flammability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980)?

    <p>To provide funding for hazardous waste cleanups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a health hazard associated with hazardous materials?

    <p>Carcinogenicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (1986)?

    <p>To require emergency planning and community right-to-know</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which a material breaks down due to heat?

    <p>Thermal decomposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the percentage of an element in a compound by weight?

    <p>Percent composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the law that states that the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to the pressure?

    <p>Boyle's Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for the amount of a substance?

    <p>Mole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the percentage of an element in a compound by weight?

    <p>Percentage composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the law that states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to the temperature?

    <p>Charles' Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the concentration of a gas or vapor in a mixture?

    <p>Volume percentage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the pressure of a gas at standard temperature and pressure?

    <p>Standard pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the amount of a substance that reacts with one mole of another substance?

    <p>Equivalent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of converting grams to moles?

    <p>To simplify chemical calculations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of general ventilation?

    <p>To provide a comfortable working environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the pressure of a gas in a duct?

    <p>Static pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a canopy hood in local exhaust ventilation?

    <p>To capture contaminants from a specific area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the number of times the air in a room is replaced with fresh air in a given time period?

    <p>Room air changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a pitot tube in ventilation measurement?

    <p>To measure airflow velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate volumetric air flow?

    <p>Q = Av</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the loss of air flow velocity at the entrance of a hood?

    <p>Entry loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a fan in ventilation systems?

    <p>To move air through a duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Exposure Control Plan in the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)?

    <p>To minimize the risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the training required by the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)?

    <p>To educate employees on the hazards of blood-borne pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Hepatitis B vaccination and postexposure follow-up in the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)?

    <p>To prevent the transmission of Hepatitis B in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the record keeping requirements in the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)?

    <p>To maintain records of employee exposure to blood-borne pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)?

    <p>It applies to all workplaces in the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) required by the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)?

    <p>To provide information on the safe use of hazardous chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the employee information and training requirements in the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)?

    <p>To educate employees on the hazards of hazardous chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the label and other forms of warning required by the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)?

    <p>To warn employees of the hazards of hazardous chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Sloping, Shoring, and Shields in excavation?

    <p>To protect workers from trenching hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of Electrical Shock?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters?

    <p>To prevent electrical shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Scaffolds in construction?

    <p>To support workers and materials during construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Bonding and Grounding in construction?

    <p>To prevent static electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Welding, Cutting, and Brazing safety procedures?

    <p>To prevent injuries from welding and cutting operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Hand and Power Tool Safety procedures?

    <p>To prevent injuries from hand and power tool operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Fall Protection and Prevention in construction?

    <p>To prevent injuries from falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the amount of a substance that reacts with one mole of another substance?

    <p>Equivalent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the law that states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to the temperature?

    <p>Charles' Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the concentration of a gas or vapor in a mixture?

    <p>Mole fraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Universal Gas Constant?

    <p>To provide a standard value for gas law calculations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the state of matter characterized by the atoms being highly energetic and highly ionized?

    <p>Plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the percentage of an element in a compound by weight?

    <p>Percentage composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula used to calculate the volume of a gas?

    <p>V = nRT/P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the pressure of a gas at standard temperature and pressure?

    <p>Standard pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calculating the rate of generation for liquid solvents?

    <p>To determine the contaminants' concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the loss of air flow velocity at the entrance of a hood?

    <p>Hood entry loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a canopy hood in local exhaust ventilation?

    <p>To remove contaminants from a specific area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the number of times the air in a room is replaced with fresh air in a given time period?

    <p>Air changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calculating the capture velocity for a plain opening hood?

    <p>To determine the minimum velocity required to capture contaminants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the pressure of a gas at standard temperature and pressure?

    <p>Standard atmospheric pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a pitot tube in ventilation measurement?

    <p>To measure the air flow velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calculating the steady-state concentration?

    <p>To determine the contaminants' concentration at equilibrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Exposure Control Plan in the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard?

    <p>To provide a safe work environment for employees with occupational exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for providing the Hepatitis B vaccination and postexposure follow-up?

    <p>Employers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the written hazard communication program in the Hazard Communication Standard?

    <p>To communicate the hazards of chemicals to employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the OSHA inspections and process?

    <p>To ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the record keeping system in the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

    <p>To record and track workplace injuries and illnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Petition for Modification of Abatement?

    <p>To request a modification to an existing abatement plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Review Procedure in the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

    <p>To review and appealed OSHA citations and penalties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Notice of Contest in the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

    <p>To notify OSHA of an intention to contest a citation or penalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Grounding in construction?

    <p>To prevent electrical shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of electrical injury can occur when a person comes into contact with an electrical source?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Controlled Access Zone System in fall protection?

    <p>To restrict access to a hazardous area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Safety Net Systems in construction?

    <p>To prevent falls from heights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program in construction?

    <p>To ensure that equipment is properly grounded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Personal Fall Arrest System in construction?

    <p>To prevent falls from heights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Safe Scaffold Construction requirements in construction?

    <p>To ensure that scaffolds are properly constructed and maintained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Positioning Device System in construction?

    <p>To position workers in a safe location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which a material breaks down due to heat?

    <p>Thermal Decomposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act is responsible for the regulation of hazardous waste generators?

    <p>Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the pressure of a gas at standard temperature and pressure?

    <p>Standard Pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)?

    <p>To provide information on hazardous materials to employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the state of matter characterized by the atoms being highly energetic and highly ionized?

    <p>Plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the concentration of a gas or vapor in a mixture?

    <p>Volume Fraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act is responsible for the regulation of hazardous waste site cleanups?

    <p>Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which a material surrounds and traps someone or something?

    <p>Engulfment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hazardous Materials Management

    • Hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and basic chemistry review are essential topics in hazardous materials management
    • Basic chemistry review includes:
      • Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma states of matter
      • Atomic mass, atoms, and periodic table of the elements
      • Definitions related to matter
      • Measurements of concentrations

    Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Properties

    • Physical hazards:
      • Engulfment
      • Over-pressurization
      • Other physical safety hazards
    • Fires and explosions
    • Corrosion
    • Thermal decomposition
    • Water-reactive material hazards

    Health Hazards Associated with Hazardous Materials

    • Health hazards associated with hazardous materials are a critical aspect of hazardous materials management

    Key Regulations Governing Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Wastes

    • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976)
    • Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980)
    • Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986
    • Toxic Substances Control Act (1976)
    • Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (1986)
    • Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (1972)
    • Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (1986)
    • Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

    Classification of Hazardous Materials

    • Classification of hazardous materials is crucial for safe handling and management

    Hazardous Waste Operations

    • Planning and organization
    • Training
    • Medical program
    • Site characterization

    Occupational Safety and Health Act

    • Overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
    • Who is covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
    • Horizontal and vertical standards
    • General Duty Clause
    • Employer and employee rights and responsibilities
    • Communications and correspondence with OSHA
    • OSHA inspections and process
    • OSHA citations and penalties
    • Adjustment of penalties for good faith
    • Appeals
    • Petition for modification of abatement
    • Notice of contest
    • Review procedure

    Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

    • Purpose and scope of the Hazard Communication Standard
    • Written hazard communication standard
    • Label and other forms of warning
    • Safety data sheets
    • Employee information and training

    Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)

    • Scope, application, and definitions of the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard
    • Exposure control plan
    • Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure follow-up
    • Communication of hazards
    • Record keeping

    Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147)

    • Scope, application, and purpose of the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard
    • Definitions
    • Energy control program
    • Periodic inspection
    • Training and communication

    Confined Space Entry Standard (29 CFR 1910.146)

    • Scope and application of the Confined Space Entry Standard
    • Definitions
    • General requirements
    • Confined space entry program
    • Entry permits
    • Training

    Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132)

    • Application and employee-owned equipment
    • Hazard assessment and equipment selection
    • Training

    Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)

    • Purpose and definitions of the Respiratory Protection Standard
    • Respiratory protection program
    • Training and information

    Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.500-503)

    • Scope and application of the Fall Protection Standard
    • Definitions
    • Duty to have fall protection
    • Training

    Record Keeping

    • OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms
    • How quickly must each injury or illness be recorded?
    • Annual summary
    • Providing records to government representatives

    Reporting Serious Incidents or Fatalities (29 CFR 1904.39)

    • Determining recordable injuries or illnesses
    • Calculating total recordable incident rates (TRIR)
    • Calculating days away, restricted, or transfer rates
    • Calculating severity rates

    Particulates and Gases

    • Periodic table of the elements

    • Atomic number, atomic mass, and atoms

    • Chemical bonding, moles, and molecules

    • Mixtures and chemical formulas

    • Acids, bases, and pH

    • Gas laws (Boyle's, Charles', and Ideal Gas Law)

    • Concentrations of vapors, gases, and particulates

    • Standard temperature and pressure

    • Time-weighted average

    • Calculating PELs/TLVs for periods greater than 8 h

    • Gaseous mixtures and liquid mixtures

    • Percentage of TLV mixture

    • Converting mg/m3 to ppm and ppm to mg/m3

    • Lower flammability limit of mixtures### Ventilation

    • Purpose of ventilation: to remove contaminants and airborne pollutants from the air

    • Types of ventilation: general, dilution, and local (exhaust) ventilation

    • General concepts of ventilation: air flow velocity, static pressure, velocity pressure, total pressure, and contaminant generation

    Air Movement and Calculations

    • Calculating volumetric air flow: Q = AV
    • Calculating static pressure, velocity pressure, and total pressure: P = P_s + P_v
    • Calculating velocity of air: V = Q / A
    • Calculating purge rates: PR = Q / V
    • Calculating steady-state concentration: C_ss = G / (Q + K)

    Local Exhaust Ventilation

    • Types of hoods: canopy, down draft, enclosure, and receiving hoods
    • Calculating hood entry losses: HL = (V_h / V_e) * (P_e / P_h)
    • Calculating air flow velocity: V = Q / A
    • Calculating capture velocity for plain opening hood: V_c = Q / (A * sqrt(2))

    Ventilation Measurement Equipment

    • Pitot tubes: measure air velocity and pressure
    • Rotating vane anemometers: measure air velocity
    • Thermal anemometers: measure air velocity and temperature

    Key Information to Remember on Ventilation

    • Importance of ventilation in removing airborne pollutants
    • Types of ventilation and their applications
    • Calculations involved in ventilation system design

    Excavation Safety

    • Soil classifications: stable, unstable, and hazardous
    • Protective systems: sloping, shoring, shields, and RPE-designed protective systems
    • Safe entry and exit: ensure safe access and egress to excavations

    Electrical Safety in Construction

    • Electrical definitions: voltage, current, resistance, and power
    • Electrical injuries: electrical shock, burns, and falls
    • Controlling electrical hazards: exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines, inadequate wiring, and defective or damaged cords and wires

    Fall Protection and Prevention in Construction

    • Physics of a fall: force, gravity, and acceleration
    • Fall prevention and protection: guardrails, positioning device systems, warning line systems, controlled access zone systems, safety monitoring systems, personal fall arrest systems, and safety net systems

    Cranes and Derrick Safety

    • Regulations: 29 CFR 1926.550
    • Safety requirements: proper operation, maintenance, and inspection of cranes and derricks

    Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety

    • Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment
    • Arc welding and cutting: safety precautions, equipment, and regulations
    • Resistance welding: safety precautions and equipment
    • Fire prevention: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment
    • Ventilation and protection: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment

    Hand and Power Tool Safety

    • Regulations: 29 CFR 1910 Subpart P
    • Safety precautions: proper use, maintenance, and inspection of hand and power tools
    • Abrasive grinders: safety precautions, wheel testing, and the ring test

    Housekeeping and Construction Safety

    • Importance of housekeeping: maintaining a clean and organized work site
    • Key information to remember on construction safety: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment.

    Hazardous Materials Management

    • Hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and basic chemistry review are essential topics in hazardous materials management
    • Basic chemistry review includes:
      • Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma states of matter
      • Atomic mass, atoms, and periodic table of the elements
      • Definitions related to matter
      • Measurements of concentrations

    Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Properties

    • Physical hazards:
      • Engulfment
      • Over-pressurization
      • Other physical safety hazards
    • Fires and explosions
    • Corrosion
    • Thermal decomposition
    • Water-reactive material hazards

    Health Hazards Associated with Hazardous Materials

    • Health hazards associated with hazardous materials are a critical aspect of hazardous materials management

    Key Regulations Governing Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Wastes

    • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976)
    • Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980)
    • Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986
    • Toxic Substances Control Act (1976)
    • Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (1986)
    • Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (1972)
    • Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (1986)
    • Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

    Classification of Hazardous Materials

    • Classification of hazardous materials is crucial for safe handling and management

    Hazardous Waste Operations

    • Planning and organization
    • Training
    • Medical program
    • Site characterization

    Occupational Safety and Health Act

    • Overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
    • Who is covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
    • Horizontal and vertical standards
    • General Duty Clause
    • Employer and employee rights and responsibilities
    • Communications and correspondence with OSHA
    • OSHA inspections and process
    • OSHA citations and penalties
    • Adjustment of penalties for good faith
    • Appeals
    • Petition for modification of abatement
    • Notice of contest
    • Review procedure

    Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

    • Purpose and scope of the Hazard Communication Standard
    • Written hazard communication standard
    • Label and other forms of warning
    • Safety data sheets
    • Employee information and training

    Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)

    • Scope, application, and definitions of the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard
    • Exposure control plan
    • Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure follow-up
    • Communication of hazards
    • Record keeping

    Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147)

    • Scope, application, and purpose of the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard
    • Definitions
    • Energy control program
    • Periodic inspection
    • Training and communication

    Confined Space Entry Standard (29 CFR 1910.146)

    • Scope and application of the Confined Space Entry Standard
    • Definitions
    • General requirements
    • Confined space entry program
    • Entry permits
    • Training

    Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132)

    • Application and employee-owned equipment
    • Hazard assessment and equipment selection
    • Training

    Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)

    • Purpose and definitions of the Respiratory Protection Standard
    • Respiratory protection program
    • Training and information

    Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.500-503)

    • Scope and application of the Fall Protection Standard
    • Definitions
    • Duty to have fall protection
    • Training

    Record Keeping

    • OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms
    • How quickly must each injury or illness be recorded?
    • Annual summary
    • Providing records to government representatives

    Reporting Serious Incidents or Fatalities (29 CFR 1904.39)

    • Determining recordable injuries or illnesses
    • Calculating total recordable incident rates (TRIR)
    • Calculating days away, restricted, or transfer rates
    • Calculating severity rates

    Particulates and Gases

    • Periodic table of the elements

    • Atomic number, atomic mass, and atoms

    • Chemical bonding, moles, and molecules

    • Mixtures and chemical formulas

    • Acids, bases, and pH

    • Gas laws (Boyle's, Charles', and Ideal Gas Law)

    • Concentrations of vapors, gases, and particulates

    • Standard temperature and pressure

    • Time-weighted average

    • Calculating PELs/TLVs for periods greater than 8 h

    • Gaseous mixtures and liquid mixtures

    • Percentage of TLV mixture

    • Converting mg/m3 to ppm and ppm to mg/m3

    • Lower flammability limit of mixtures### Ventilation

    • Purpose of ventilation: to remove contaminants and airborne pollutants from the air

    • Types of ventilation: general, dilution, and local (exhaust) ventilation

    • General concepts of ventilation: air flow velocity, static pressure, velocity pressure, total pressure, and contaminant generation

    Air Movement and Calculations

    • Calculating volumetric air flow: Q = AV
    • Calculating static pressure, velocity pressure, and total pressure: P = P_s + P_v
    • Calculating velocity of air: V = Q / A
    • Calculating purge rates: PR = Q / V
    • Calculating steady-state concentration: C_ss = G / (Q + K)

    Local Exhaust Ventilation

    • Types of hoods: canopy, down draft, enclosure, and receiving hoods
    • Calculating hood entry losses: HL = (V_h / V_e) * (P_e / P_h)
    • Calculating air flow velocity: V = Q / A
    • Calculating capture velocity for plain opening hood: V_c = Q / (A * sqrt(2))

    Ventilation Measurement Equipment

    • Pitot tubes: measure air velocity and pressure
    • Rotating vane anemometers: measure air velocity
    • Thermal anemometers: measure air velocity and temperature

    Key Information to Remember on Ventilation

    • Importance of ventilation in removing airborne pollutants
    • Types of ventilation and their applications
    • Calculations involved in ventilation system design

    Excavation Safety

    • Soil classifications: stable, unstable, and hazardous
    • Protective systems: sloping, shoring, shields, and RPE-designed protective systems
    • Safe entry and exit: ensure safe access and egress to excavations

    Electrical Safety in Construction

    • Electrical definitions: voltage, current, resistance, and power
    • Electrical injuries: electrical shock, burns, and falls
    • Controlling electrical hazards: exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines, inadequate wiring, and defective or damaged cords and wires

    Fall Protection and Prevention in Construction

    • Physics of a fall: force, gravity, and acceleration
    • Fall prevention and protection: guardrails, positioning device systems, warning line systems, controlled access zone systems, safety monitoring systems, personal fall arrest systems, and safety net systems

    Cranes and Derrick Safety

    • Regulations: 29 CFR 1926.550
    • Safety requirements: proper operation, maintenance, and inspection of cranes and derricks

    Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety

    • Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment
    • Arc welding and cutting: safety precautions, equipment, and regulations
    • Resistance welding: safety precautions and equipment
    • Fire prevention: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment
    • Ventilation and protection: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment

    Hand and Power Tool Safety

    • Regulations: 29 CFR 1910 Subpart P
    • Safety precautions: proper use, maintenance, and inspection of hand and power tools
    • Abrasive grinders: safety precautions, wheel testing, and the ring test

    Housekeeping and Construction Safety

    • Importance of housekeeping: maintaining a clean and organized work site
    • Key information to remember on construction safety: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment.

    Hazardous Materials Management

    • Hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and basic chemistry review are essential topics in hazardous materials management
    • Basic chemistry review includes:
      • Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma states of matter
      • Atomic mass, atoms, and periodic table of the elements
      • Definitions related to matter
      • Measurements of concentrations

    Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Properties

    • Physical hazards:
      • Engulfment
      • Over-pressurization
      • Other physical safety hazards
    • Fires and explosions
    • Corrosion
    • Thermal decomposition
    • Water-reactive material hazards

    Health Hazards Associated with Hazardous Materials

    • Health hazards associated with hazardous materials are a critical aspect of hazardous materials management

    Key Regulations Governing Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Wastes

    • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (1976)
    • Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (1980)
    • Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986
    • Toxic Substances Control Act (1976)
    • Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (1986)
    • Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (1972)
    • Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (1986)
    • Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

    Classification of Hazardous Materials

    • Classification of hazardous materials is crucial for safe handling and management

    Hazardous Waste Operations

    • Planning and organization
    • Training
    • Medical program
    • Site characterization

    Occupational Safety and Health Act

    • Overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
    • Who is covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?
    • Horizontal and vertical standards
    • General Duty Clause
    • Employer and employee rights and responsibilities
    • Communications and correspondence with OSHA
    • OSHA inspections and process
    • OSHA citations and penalties
    • Adjustment of penalties for good faith
    • Appeals
    • Petition for modification of abatement
    • Notice of contest
    • Review procedure

    Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

    • Purpose and scope of the Hazard Communication Standard
    • Written hazard communication standard
    • Label and other forms of warning
    • Safety data sheets
    • Employee information and training

    Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)

    • Scope, application, and definitions of the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard
    • Exposure control plan
    • Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure follow-up
    • Communication of hazards
    • Record keeping

    Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (29 CFR 1910.147)

    • Scope, application, and purpose of the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard
    • Definitions
    • Energy control program
    • Periodic inspection
    • Training and communication

    Confined Space Entry Standard (29 CFR 1910.146)

    • Scope and application of the Confined Space Entry Standard
    • Definitions
    • General requirements
    • Confined space entry program
    • Entry permits
    • Training

    Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132)

    • Application and employee-owned equipment
    • Hazard assessment and equipment selection
    • Training

    Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)

    • Purpose and definitions of the Respiratory Protection Standard
    • Respiratory protection program
    • Training and information

    Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.500-503)

    • Scope and application of the Fall Protection Standard
    • Definitions
    • Duty to have fall protection
    • Training

    Record Keeping

    • OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms
    • How quickly must each injury or illness be recorded?
    • Annual summary
    • Providing records to government representatives

    Reporting Serious Incidents or Fatalities (29 CFR 1904.39)

    • Determining recordable injuries or illnesses
    • Calculating total recordable incident rates (TRIR)
    • Calculating days away, restricted, or transfer rates
    • Calculating severity rates

    Particulates and Gases

    • Periodic table of the elements

    • Atomic number, atomic mass, and atoms

    • Chemical bonding, moles, and molecules

    • Mixtures and chemical formulas

    • Acids, bases, and pH

    • Gas laws (Boyle's, Charles', and Ideal Gas Law)

    • Concentrations of vapors, gases, and particulates

    • Standard temperature and pressure

    • Time-weighted average

    • Calculating PELs/TLVs for periods greater than 8 h

    • Gaseous mixtures and liquid mixtures

    • Percentage of TLV mixture

    • Converting mg/m3 to ppm and ppm to mg/m3

    • Lower flammability limit of mixtures### Ventilation

    • Purpose of ventilation: to remove contaminants and airborne pollutants from the air

    • Types of ventilation: general, dilution, and local (exhaust) ventilation

    • General concepts of ventilation: air flow velocity, static pressure, velocity pressure, total pressure, and contaminant generation

    Air Movement and Calculations

    • Calculating volumetric air flow: Q = AV
    • Calculating static pressure, velocity pressure, and total pressure: P = P_s + P_v
    • Calculating velocity of air: V = Q / A
    • Calculating purge rates: PR = Q / V
    • Calculating steady-state concentration: C_ss = G / (Q + K)

    Local Exhaust Ventilation

    • Types of hoods: canopy, down draft, enclosure, and receiving hoods
    • Calculating hood entry losses: HL = (V_h / V_e) * (P_e / P_h)
    • Calculating air flow velocity: V = Q / A
    • Calculating capture velocity for plain opening hood: V_c = Q / (A * sqrt(2))

    Ventilation Measurement Equipment

    • Pitot tubes: measure air velocity and pressure
    • Rotating vane anemometers: measure air velocity
    • Thermal anemometers: measure air velocity and temperature

    Key Information to Remember on Ventilation

    • Importance of ventilation in removing airborne pollutants
    • Types of ventilation and their applications
    • Calculations involved in ventilation system design

    Excavation Safety

    • Soil classifications: stable, unstable, and hazardous
    • Protective systems: sloping, shoring, shields, and RPE-designed protective systems
    • Safe entry and exit: ensure safe access and egress to excavations

    Electrical Safety in Construction

    • Electrical definitions: voltage, current, resistance, and power
    • Electrical injuries: electrical shock, burns, and falls
    • Controlling electrical hazards: exposed electrical parts, overhead power lines, inadequate wiring, and defective or damaged cords and wires

    Fall Protection and Prevention in Construction

    • Physics of a fall: force, gravity, and acceleration
    • Fall prevention and protection: guardrails, positioning device systems, warning line systems, controlled access zone systems, safety monitoring systems, personal fall arrest systems, and safety net systems

    Cranes and Derrick Safety

    • Regulations: 29 CFR 1926.550
    • Safety requirements: proper operation, maintenance, and inspection of cranes and derricks

    Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety

    • Oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment
    • Arc welding and cutting: safety precautions, equipment, and regulations
    • Resistance welding: safety precautions and equipment
    • Fire prevention: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment
    • Ventilation and protection: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment

    Hand and Power Tool Safety

    • Regulations: 29 CFR 1910 Subpart P
    • Safety precautions: proper use, maintenance, and inspection of hand and power tools
    • Abrasive grinders: safety precautions, wheel testing, and the ring test

    Housekeeping and Construction Safety

    • Importance of housekeeping: maintaining a clean and organized work site
    • Key information to remember on construction safety: regulations, safety precautions, and equipment.

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