WorksheetsRespiratory Awareness Chapter 1: Things to Remember
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
Mark three forms of airborne contaminants:
Dusts
Gases
Odors
Fumes
Grease
Why are gases a dangerous airborne contaminant?
Gas can pass quickly from the lungs into the bloodstream
They smell bad
You can see them in the air
You can always taste them in your bloodstream
What are the two types of atmospheres for which respirators must be used?
Toxic atmospheres where the worker's exposures might exceed the PEL
Non-toxic atmospheres
Atmospheres where the concentration of oxygen is 21.5%
Oxygen-deficient atmospheres where the concentration of oxygen is less than 19.5%
Inhalation is the most common route of exposure.
True
False
There are _____ physical warning signs of exposure.
10
5
9
6
Mark three physical warning signs of exposure.
Orange-colored skin
Breathing difficulties
Dizziness or drowsiness
Odors or strange taste in mouth
What are the three commonly used exposure guides?
Permissible Exposure Limits (PELS) enforced by OSHA
Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) established by ACGIH
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Recommended Exposure Limits (REL), established by NIOSH
What are three physical warning signs of exposure?
Burning pain in your feet
Burning sensation in eyes or on the skin
Weakness, fatigue or lack of energy
Chills, upset stomach
What are two forms of airborne contaminants?
Mists
Vapors
Scents
Winds
