Sanitation & Disease Prevention Flashcards
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At a petroleum field camp, food storage containers must be kept at what maximum temperature to prevent bacterial growth?
Answer: 40°F (4°C)
The FDA food safety 'danger zone' begins above 40°F (4°C), so refrigerated food must be stored at or below this temperature to inhibit bacterial growth.
What is the primary reason petroleum workers must avoid eating or drinking in active work areas near wellheads or tanks?
Answer: Hydrocarbon vapors and residues on surfaces can contaminate food and be ingested
Hydrocarbon vapors and surface residues near wellheads and tanks can contaminate food and beverages, leading to ingestion of toxic compounds.
Which pathogen is responsible for the majority of foodborne illness outbreaks in remote camp settings worldwide?
Answer: Norovirus
Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks globally, spreading rapidly in confined camp settings through contaminated surfaces and food handlers.
A petroleum camp cook is experiencing vomiting and diarrhea. What is the FIRST action that should be taken?
Answer: Remove the cook from food handling duties immediately and isolate
An ill food handler must be removed from duty immediately to prevent contamination of food with pathogens that cause illness in others.
Which OSHA standard directly governs sanitation requirements at temporary petroleum field worksites?
Answer: 29 CFR 1926.51 — Sanitation (Construction)
29 CFR 1926.51 is the OSHA Construction standard that governs sanitation at temporary field worksites, covering toilets, potable water, and washing facilities.
How should solid waste (food scraps, personal waste) be managed at a remote petroleum drilling site to prevent disease?
Answer: Collected in sealed, pest-resistant containers and removed from site regularly
Sealed, pest-resistant waste containers prevent vectors like rodents and flies from accessing waste that can transmit diseases to workers.
What does a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Section 8 tell a petroleum worker about disease prevention?
Answer: Exposure limits, recommended PPE, and engineering controls to prevent health effects
SDS Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection) specifies permissible exposure limits (PELs), recommended PPE, and ventilation requirements to prevent occupational disease.