MASS Power Plant Safety 3

Question 1

Which personal protective equipment is required when handling sulfuric acid in a water treatment area?

Accepted Answer

Acid-resistant gloves, goggles, and apron

Answer

Cotton gloves only

Answer

Hearing protection only

Answer

A standard dust mask

Question 2

What is the purpose of a relief valve on a boiler?

Accepted Answer

To automatically release pressure that exceeds safe limits

Answer

To increase steam temperature

Answer

To filter feedwater

Answer

To measure fuel flow

Question 3

During a hot work operation near flammable materials, what is the role of a fire watch?

Accepted Answer

To monitor for sparks and ignition during and after the work

Answer

To operate the welding torch

Answer

To inspect the finished weld quality

Answer

To record production output

Question 4

What hazard does hydrogen used for generator cooling primarily present?

Accepted Answer

Explosive flammability when mixed with air

Answer

Radioactivity

Answer

Corrosion of steel

Answer

Freezing of pipes

Question 5

Why is a permit-to-work system used for high-risk maintenance tasks?

Accepted Answer

To formally document hazards, controls, and authorization before work begins

Answer

To slow down production

Answer

To assign parking spaces

Answer

To track lunch breaks

Question 6

What should a worker do if a colleague collapses inside a confined space?

Accepted Answer

Activate the rescue plan and summon trained rescuers without entering unprotected

Answer

Immediately enter to pull them out

Answer

Wait for the next shift

Answer

Open a window for ventilation only

Question 7

What is the function of an arc flash hazard label on a switchgear panel?

Accepted Answer

To communicate incident energy and required PPE for safe work

Answer

To indicate paint color

Answer

To show the manufacturer warranty

Answer

To list maintenance dates