Lesson 3 soldering health and safety – Vectronics VEC-1500K User Manual
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Lesson 3 Soldering Health and Safety
1. A bucket of bricks falling from a 10-story roof is an/a
(acute/chronic)
_____________ workplace hazard.
2. Cancer-causing fumes leaking from a chemical tank is an/a (acute/chronic)
_______________ workplace hazard.
3. Accidental skin contact with a hot iron is the most common type of
(acute/chronic)
__________________ injury associated with soldering.
4. The best first-aid treatment for a burn to the skin is to apply (A.) cold water,
(B.) ointment, (C.) heavy bandage, (D.) hydrogen peroxide. [ ]
5. Obtain follow-up medical attention for burns that blister or break the skin to
prevent the formation of a bacterial ________________ .
6. A second type of acute injury, called _______________________, might be
caused by a faulty electrical cord on a soldering iron.
7. Exposure to small amounts of lead from handling solder wire over a long
period of time represents a/an (chronic/acute) _________________ health
hazard.
8. When soldering, the best way to avoid ingesting lead is to
________________ your __________________ prior to eating or smoking.
9. Flux fumes may cause asthma-like symptoms and chronic throat irritation.
To reduce exposure, (A.) install a ventilation system, (B.) install a
portable air cleaner, (C.) blow air from a small fan across the work area,
(D.) any of the above. [ ]
10. The EPA requires that every chemical in your work area should be
accompanied by a data sheet called a ___________ (four letters). This
presents important information you need to know concerning potential
hazards, first aid, and emergency spill response.