FOR KIM WOODS ONLY

Question 1

Gun fire or a major explosion would most likely cause what type of effect?

		Occupational deafness
		Temporary threshold shift
		Permanent threshold shift
		Acoustic trauma

Question 2

Progressive loss of consciousness begins at which of the following core temperatures?

		30 degrees Celsius
		32 degrees Celsius
		34 degrees Celsius
		37 degrees Celsius

Question 3

Your textbook points out that some exposures to energy are beneficial to humans. Which of the following is an explanation for this phenomenon?

		The human body resonates at a certain frequency and is able to heal itself.
		The majority of the types of radiation are not harmful.
		Natural radiation emanating from the earth is protective to humans.
		A dose of a carcinogen below a certain threshold will reduce its cancer incidence rate.

Question 4

The MOST serious type of heat stress is __________, which can be fatal if not managed properly.

		heat stroke
		heat exhaustion
		heat syncope
		heat cramps

Question 5

Muscular pain and spasms, cold sweating, and vomiting are characteristic of which of the following?

		Heat stroke
		Heat stress
		Heat cramps
		Heat exhaustion

Question 6

Describe how noise and vibration hazards can affect the human body. What are some methods for mitigating these hazards? Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least textbook:

Haight, J. M. (Ed.). (2012). Recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace health hazards. Des Plaines, IL: American Society of Safety Engineers.

as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 7

Discuss the various types of radiation that a safety professional might encounter and some methods for protecting oneself against it. Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least textbook:

Haight, J. M. (Ed.). (2012). Recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace health hazards. Des Plaines, IL: American Society of Safety Engineers.

as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.