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Apparatus One tool, which combines a variety of functions, to
perform a particular job
Asbestos A fibrous, fire-resistant substance used in pipe
insulation, shingles, wallboard, floor coverings, and
certain types of insulation.
Now banned by government regulation as a health
hazard
Atmospheric hasard A potential danger in the air or a condition of poor
air quality
Benching A method of protecting workers from cave-ins by
excavating the sides of an excavation to form one
or a series of horizontal levels or steps, usually with
vertical or near-vertical surfaces between levels
Bladed tools tools that use sharp edges to accomplish their
tests.
Bladed tools include saws, knives, scissors, tin
snips, and wire cutters
, Combustible air or materials that can explode and cause a fire
Competent person An individual who is capable of identifying existing
and predictable hazards or working conditions that
are hazardous, unsanitary, or dangerous to
employees, and who has authorization to take
prompt, corrective measures to eliminate or
control these hazards and conditions.
Confined space A space that, by design and/or configuration, has
unfavorable natural ventilation, may contain or
produce hazardous substances, and is not
intended for continuous employee occupancy
Decibels (dB) A measure of sound intensity or loudness. the
higher the decibel level, the louder and more
potentially damaging the sound is.
Electrically powered tools Tools that use electrical current to operate
Energy isolating device Any mechanical device that physically prevents the
transmission or release of energy. Can include
manually operated electrical circuit breakers,
disconnect switches, line valves, and blocks
Energy source any source of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic,
pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other energy
Fire watch One or more people who are responsible for
preventing and extinguishing fires and notifying the
fire department and/or occupants in the event of a
fire emergency.