Work Environment Measurement (WEM) Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of Work Environment Measurement (WEM)?

  • To evaluate the quality of the workplace equipment
  • To measure the actual conditions of the working environment (correct)
  • To determine the productivity of employees
  • To monitor the overall health of employees
  • What type of sampling measures an employee's exposure from their breathing zone?

  • Use of Personal Monitoring Device (correct)
  • Area/Environment Sampling
  • High Volume Sampling
  • Low Volume Sampling
  • What is the primary function of a Lux Meter in WEM?

  • To measure illumination (correct)
  • To measure heat and temperature
  • To measure noise levels
  • To measure air velocity
  • What is the purpose of Threshold Limit Values (TLV)?

    <p>To refer to exposure guidelines for airborne chemical compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of analytical equipment is used to measure heavy metals?

    <p>Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended level of illumination for fine inspection and fine woodworking?

    <p>500 lux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration for determining the degree of hazard from exposure to harmful environmental factors or stresses?

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

    What is the maximum concentration of exposure allowed for a worker in a 15-minute period without suffering from irritation or other adverse effects?

    <p>TLV-STEL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of TLV-C?

    <p>To ensure that the concentration of exposure does not exceed a certain level at any time during the workday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of hours of work per week assumed for TLV-TWA?

    <p>48 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum time required between exposure periods for TLV-STEL?

    <p>60 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the table that provides information on Threshold Limit Values for airborne contaminants?

    <p>Table 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

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