MASS Power Plant Safety 4

Question 1

What is the primary safety reason for monitoring carbon monoxide levels in a combustion area?

Accepted Answer

CO is a toxic, odorless gas that can cause poisoning

Answer

It improves fuel efficiency readings

Answer

It indicates water purity

Answer

It measures noise levels

Question 2

When climbing a fixed ladder above a certain height, what fall protection is typically required?

Accepted Answer

A cage, ladder safety system, or personal fall arrest

Answer

No protection is needed

Answer

Only gloves

Answer

A second worker holding the ladder base

Question 3

What is the danger of bypassing an interlock on rotating equipment?

Accepted Answer

It removes a safety stop that prevents access to moving parts

Answer

It saves electricity

Answer

It improves lubrication

Answer

It reduces noise

Question 4

Why are eyewash stations and safety showers located near chemical handling areas?

Accepted Answer

To provide immediate decontamination after chemical exposure

Answer

For routine cleaning

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To cool workers in summer

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To test water pressure

Question 5

What is the correct response to a turbine vibration alarm exceeding safe limits?

Accepted Answer

Follow procedures to investigate and trip the unit if required

Answer

Ignore it until the next inspection

Answer

Increase the load to dampen vibration

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Disable the alarm

Question 6

What does an SDS (Safety Data Sheet) provide for a chemical used in the plant?

Accepted Answer

Hazards, handling, storage, and first-aid information

Answer

The purchase price only

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The supplier's marketing brochure

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Only the chemical's color

Question 7

Why must scaffolding be inspected by a competent person before each shift?

Accepted Answer

To identify defects or instability that could cause a collapse

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To check the paint

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To count the workers

Answer

To measure wind speed