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ACT CH02
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |