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What is the MAIN hazard in a boiler room?
What is the MAIN hazard in a boiler room?
- Combustion gases (correct)
- Moving machinery
- Chemical release
- Hot surfaces
What is the purpose of the 'try cocks' on a boiler?
What is the purpose of the 'try cocks' on a boiler?
- To test the water level in the boiler (correct)
- To blow down the water column and gauge glass
- To control the steam pressure
- To test the flame scanner
What is the purpose of blowing down the water column and gauge glass?
What is the purpose of blowing down the water column and gauge glass?
- To test the water level
- To check the safety valve operation
- To control the steam pressure
- To remove sediment (correct)
What is the purpose of the spring-loaded pop-off safety valve?
What is the purpose of the spring-loaded pop-off safety valve?
What is the purpose of the burner controller?
What is the purpose of the burner controller?
Why is it important to treat the boiler water?
Why is it important to treat the boiler water?
What must be done to containers that contain hazardous materials?
What must be done to containers that contain hazardous materials?
How should alterations, retrofits, and repairs be done?
How should alterations, retrofits, and repairs be done?
What is applied to equipment to prevent injury from energized circuits and equipment operation?
What is applied to equipment to prevent injury from energized circuits and equipment operation?
What is required in case of an accident in the facility for insurance claims?
What is required in case of an accident in the facility for insurance claims?
What should welding repairs or alterations be in accordance with?
What should welding repairs or alterations be in accordance with?
Why should objects be located with adequate space around them according to the text?
Why should objects be located with adequate space around them according to the text?
What is one potential cause of gas leaks?
What is one potential cause of gas leaks?
Which of the following measures can help control pressure hazards?
Which of the following measures can help control pressure hazards?
What is a potential hazard associated with high-temperature water (HTW)?
What is a potential hazard associated with high-temperature water (HTW)?
What are the two most prominent sources of hazards with high-temperature water (HTW)?
What are the two most prominent sources of hazards with high-temperature water (HTW)?
How can operator errors be reduced, potentially preventing gas leaks?
How can operator errors be reduced, potentially preventing gas leaks?
What is a potential hazard associated with pressurized containers exposed to heat?
What is a potential hazard associated with pressurized containers exposed to heat?
