Sana’a University MidTerm Exam - Industrial Safety

Faculty of Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering 27/07/2010

Answer ALL THREE Questions

QUESTION NO. 1:
Answer with True  or False 

1. Using water on a flammable liquid fire could cause the fire to spread.

2. Burns caused by electric current are almost always third-degree.

3. Insulated tools should be used when working near energized conductors.

4. Use of Personal Protective Equipment is the most desirable method of controlling

exposure to harmful substances in the workplace environment.

5. Ionization fire detectors respond quickly to the dense smoke associated with
flaming or low-temperature fires.

QUESTION NO. 2:

What is the meaning of the following SAFETY abbreviations and acronyms?

a) PASS b) OSHA c) CPM d) IPCS

QUESTION NO. 3
1) What is the purpose of the following: (ONE Sentence Answer)

a) Fire Prevention Plan

b) Safeguarding
c) De-energization and lockout
d) Wear of face shields

2) How jobs are selected for Job Hazard Analysis? Short Answer!

3) Give EXAMPLES for: (TWO for each)

a) Engineering controls b) Administrative controls