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Q2. Which of the following is an area in which you would expect to develop an Environmental Management Program (EMP)?

1. Violence in the workplace
2. Personal protective equipment
3. Lockout Tagout
4. Material use – paper use

Q3. Heat stroke can occur when a body temperature reaches what?

1. 35°
2. 39°
3. 41°
4. 38°

Q4. What is called for the pollution that can be traced directly to industrial activity?

1. Soil pollution
2. Water pollution
3. Air pollution
4. Industrial pollution

Q5. Eutrophication is often seen in

1. Mountains
2. Deserts
3. Fresh water lakes
4. Ocean

Q6. On which of the following types of surfaces should a Class A fire extinguisher not be used?

1. Cloth
2. Wood
3. Paper
4. Electrical equipment

Q7. The acronym “PASS” used for fire extinguisher operation stands for:

1. Pick up, Aim, Squeeze, Squirt
2. Push, Alarm, Swirl, Sweep
3. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
4. Pull, Aim, Swirl, Swat

Q8. What does "potable" mean?

1. Safe to drink
2. Frozen
3. Liquid water
4. Dirty water

Q9. Which of these is not a power tool safety precaution?

1. Never carry a tool by the cord or hose.
2. Never yank the cord or the hose to disconnect it from the receptacle.
3. Keep tools plugged in when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.
4. Keep cords and hoses away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

Q10. If you wanted to convey the most severe type of hazard, which word would you use?

1. Warning
2. Notice
3. Danger
4. Caution