Safety & Handling Procedures Flashcards
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After a worker is splashed with a petroleum solvent in the eyes, the IMMEDIATE first-aid action is to:
Answer: Flush the eyes continuously with clean water for at least 15 minutes
Immediate and prolonged water flushing (minimum 15 minutes) is the standard first-aid response for chemical eye exposure before seeking further medical care.
During hot work (welding or cutting) near petroleum equipment, a gas test must be performed:
Answer: Immediately before work begins and at regular intervals throughout the job
Atmospheric conditions near petroleum equipment can change rapidly; continuous or frequent gas testing ensures the atmosphere remains safe throughout hot work.
The NFPA 704 diamond on a petroleum product container uses which color to indicate health hazards?
Answer: Blue (left)
The NFPA 704 system uses blue on the left quadrant to indicate health hazard severity on a scale of 0–4.
Which scenario represents a violation of safe petroleum handling procedures during winter operations?
Answer: Applying open flame heat directly to a frozen fuel line to thaw it
Open flame near fuel lines creates an extreme fire and explosion hazard; approved indirect heating methods (heat tape, hot water, steam) must be used instead.
An employee must wear flame-resistant (FR) clothing at a petroleum facility primarily because:
Answer: It provides protection against ignition and limits burn injury if a flash fire occurs
FR clothing self-extinguishes when the ignition source is removed, preventing continued burning and significantly reducing the severity of burn injuries.
When transferring petroleum by tanker truck, the driver must remain within what distance of the vehicle during unloading?
Answer: Within sight and sound of the transfer operation to respond to emergencies
Regulations require the driver to remain close enough to monitor the transfer and respond immediately to leaks, spills, or other emergencies.
A petroleum facility emergency shutdown system (ESD) is designed to:
Answer: Rapidly halt all product flow and isolate equipment when a critical hazard is detected
ESD systems are engineered safety controls that automatically stop operations and isolate fuel systems to prevent or minimize the impact of fires, leaks, or pressure failures.