General Safety Flashcards
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Before entering a flood-damaged structure, what should be shut off first if it is safe to access the panel?
Answer: The electrical power
Standing water and energized circuits create electrocution hazards, so electrical power must be de-energized before entry.
Category 3 (black) water is most accurately described as which of the following?
Answer: Grossly contaminated water containing pathogens or toxins
Category 3 water is grossly unsanitary and may contain sewage, chemicals, or harmful microorganisms.
Which respiratory protection is generally the minimum for entering a mold-contaminated flood site?
Answer: An N95 filtering facepiece respirator
An N95 respirator filters airborne mold spores and particulates that a surgical mask cannot.
What is the primary danger of running a gasoline generator inside an enclosed flooded basement?
Answer: Carbon monoxide poisoning
Generators emit carbon monoxide, an odorless gas that can be fatal in enclosed spaces.
When lifting heavy, water-soaked materials, what technique reduces back injury?
Answer: Bend the knees and lift with the legs
Lifting with the legs and keeping the load close protects the spine from strain.
Why should you assume the structural integrity of a flooded building may be compromised?
Answer: Water can weaken foundations, floors, and supports
Prolonged saturation can undermine foundations and weaken load-bearing materials, risking collapse.
What is the correct first action upon discovering a natural gas odor at a flood site?
Answer: Evacuate and call the gas company from a safe distance
Evacuating without creating sparks and reporting from a safe distance prevents an explosion.