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7-16.
7-17.
7-18.
7-19.
7-20.
In using or handling
dry-cleaning solvent, which of
the following actions would be
considered hazardous?
1.
Not inhaling the solvent
vapors
2.
Stowing the solvent in a
well-ventilated space
3.
Using solvent in a space
with no ventilation
4.
Keeping exhaust vents in
the dry-cleaning plant
clean and free of dirt and
lint
Smoking is permitted in areas
where dry-cleaning solvent is
being handled.
1.
True
2.
False
When a solvent spill occurs in
the dry-cleaning plant, what
actions should you take to
ventilate the space?
1.
Close all doors, turn on
the supply vent, and secure
the exhaust vent
2.
Open all doors and secure
both the supply and exhaust
vents
3.
Close all doors and turn on
the supply fan
4.
Open all doors and turn on
the exhaust fan
Small solvent spills should be
cleaned up using which of the
following materials?
1.
A rag
2.
A paper towel
3.
A sorbent
4.
A mop
Once a solvent spill is cleaned
up, the solvent-laden material
will be placed in a closed
container and the container
disposed of in which of the
following ways?
1.
Dumped in the dumpster on
the pier
2.
Disposed of at sea
3.
Released to a licensed
reclaimer
7-21.
To eliminate hazards associated
with the use of dry-cleaning
solvent, which of the following
precautions should you take in
the dry-cleaning plant?
1.
Use the buddy system
2.
Operate and maintain
dry-cleaning equipment
properly
3.
Guard against the hazardous
properties of the solvent
4.
All of the above
IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 7-22 THROUGH
7-24, SELECT FROM COLUMN B THE MOST
APPROPRIATE ACTION TO TAKE FOR THE
HEALTH HAZARD ENCOUNTERED IN COLUMN A.
A.
HAZARDS
B.
ACTIONS
7-22.
7-23.
7-24.
Inhaling the 1.
solvent
Contacting the
skin with the
solvent
liquid
Splashing
solvent
liquid into
the eyes
2.
3.
Flush or
rinse with
water and
obtain
medical
care
Wash
affected
area with
plenty of
soap and
water
Remove
person from
contaminated
area to
fresh air
and start
artificial
respiration
if person
stops
breathing
7-25.
Dry-cleaning solvents should
not be stowed near strong
alkalies.
1.
True
2.
False
4.
Flushed down the commode
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