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ACT CH02
Term | Definition |
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chronic hazard | will cause long-term health damage |
acute hazard | a hazard that causes immediate (or within a few hours) reaction. A single exposure can cause health problems |
good housekeeping | involves keeping the work area clean and well organized |
volatile liquid | a liquid that evaporates readily when exposed to air. The vapors created are extremely flammable. |
volatile organic compounds or VOCs | In addition to being explosive |
atomized | broken up into small droplets/creates an even greater explosive hazard than the liquid itself |
air change | The replacement of all the contaminated air in a confined area |
transfer efficiency | a measure of the amount of paint that coats a surface compared to the amount of paint that is actually sprayed. |
Sensitization | whenever the individual breathes even a small amount of isocyanate-laden air |
Repetitive stress injury | the inflammation of muscles or tendons caused by performing the same action again and again |
safety glasses | should be work so they fit tightly against the forehead. Even when worn properly |
safety goggles | fit tightly around eyes. Provides superior eye protection against particles and liquids |
dust mask | Sanding body filler and paint produces harmful dust. This must be work when dry sanding to help protect the technician's lungs |
respirator | designed to protect the lungs from harmful vapors and mists |
cartridge-type respirator | removes contaminants from the air the technician breathes |
supplied-air respirator | provides the technician with clean |
tension | is used to straighten damaged frames and sheet metal components |
carbon monoxide | is a toxic gas that is colorless and virtually odorless. In small quantities |
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | helps protect human health and the environment by regulating industries that generate air |
cradle-to-grave | the shop is responsible for hazardous material from the time it enters the shop until the hazardous material is disposed of |
generator | what the collision repair shop is often referred to |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | their mission is to make sure employers provide a safe and healthy work environment |
Right-to-know laws | require employers to inform workers about the hazardous chemicals in a work environment |
material safety data sheet (MSDS) | provided by the product manufacturer/lists the individual chemical components of the product and the hazards of each component |
fire extenguishers | A device designed to remove at least one of these elements: extreme heat |
reduction | The process of adding solvents to paint |