OBJECTIVES

TERMINAL OBJECTIVE

1.0Without references, DISCUSS the hazards associated with chemicals (liquid and gas) found in a nuclear plant.

ENABLING OBJECTIVES

1.1STATE the hazards associated with the use of corrosives.

1.2STATE the general safety precautions necessary for the handling, storage, and disposal of corrosives.

1.3LIST the general safety precautions regarding toxic compounds.

1.4LIST the criteria used to determine if a compound is a health hazard.

1.5STATE the methods by which toxic compounds may enter the body.

1.6SUMMARIZE the purpose and general contents of the following:

a.Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

b.Toxic Substance List

1.7DEFINE the following terms:

1.8STATE the five major families of gases.

1.9STATE the general safety precautions regarding the use, handling, and storage of gases.

1.10STATE the safety precautions for working with cryogenic liquids.

1.11LIST the physical properties and special precautions for the following gases:

a.Hydrogen

b.Oxygen

c.Nitrogen

ENABLING OBJECTIVES (Cont.)

1.12DEFINE the following terms:

a.Flammable liquid

b.Combustible liquid

1.13STATE general safety precautions regarding the use, handling, and storage of flammable and combustible liquids.

1.14STATE the reasons for and techniques used in bonding and grounding of flammable liquid containers.

1.15LIST four sources of ignition of flammable liquids.

1.16STATE the health hazards associated with flammable and/or combustible liquids.