October Presentations by Aerotek

Here are the presentations from our October Chapter Meeting, provided by Aerotek, Inc.

Our Test Your Knowledge Feature – New Questions for October!

Fall has arrived, and it’s a new semester for Test Your Knowledge: our monthly quiz with the Chesapeake Chapter ASP/CSP Review Chair -- Pete Holzberg, CSP, ARM, ALCM

Whether you are studying for a certification exam, feeling a little rusty, or just enjoy a challenge, we invite to join in our monthly quiz feature. Each month, Pete will provide 3 questions covering OSHA, ASP/CSP, and CIH matters.

Try this month’s questions below. Check back in a few weeks for the answers!

1. Which of the following is possibly an EPA regulated waste?

a. Abandoned cobalt 60 irradiator
b. One gallon lead-based paint in a residential trash can, with the contents exceeding one inch depth
c. Unmarked chemical in a container in a locked laboratory cabinet

2. All companies must take risks in their day-to-day operations. When a PFH company accepts the loss exposures it is called assumption or retention of risk. There are at least 4 other ways that risk can be effectively handled. Which is of the following does not alleviate or minimize the risk to Company XYZ?

a. Set up multiple locations so loss of one does not cause total failure
b. Conduct loss prevention activities—e.g. inspections, training, etc.
c. Hire a sub-contractor to do the more hazard aspects of the operation
d. Transfer the risk to an insurance company or leasing company
e. None of the above

3. If you were using a two-piece block and tackle with 5 parts of rope to lift a 240 gallon vat of water, how many lbs of force would be needed for an equilibrium lifting condition (assuming no friction and ignoring weight of vat)?

a. 400
b. 2000
c. 500
d. Can’t determine given this information

December Chapter Meeting Presentation by Craig Lowry!

Did you miss the informative update presented by Craig Lowry, Deputy Commissioner, Maryland Division of Labor and Industry? Or, did you miss a key point of Craig's engaging presenation?

Review the presentation here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


National ASSE Events

Building a Successful Safety Culture Symposium
January 22-23, 2009
Costa Mesa, CA

SeminarFest 2009
February 8-14, 2009
Las Vegas, Nevada

NAOSH Week 2009
May 3-9, 2009

Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day
May 6, 2009

Safety 2009
June 28-July 1, 2009
San Antonio, Texas

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