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Personal protection when handling turbine oil

Aviation Mechanic Powerplant (AMP) practice question 4 of 9 on Engine Lubrication Systems. ACS element AM.III.G.R2 · difficulty: recall. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Aviation Mechanic Powerplant (AMP) practice mode.

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QUESTIONWhat personal protection should be used when handling turbine engine oil?

  1. AGloves only; eye protection is unnecessary
  2. BProtective clothing, gloves, and eye protection
  3. CA respirator and a full-face shield at all times
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Correct answer: B. Protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection

  • A — incorrect Eye protection is specifically called for, and if turbine oil contacts the eyes they must be flushed with fresh water until the irritation subsides.
  • B — correct Protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection should be used when handling turbine oil, because prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause irritation and dermatitis.
  • C — incorrect No respirator requirement is stated; exposure limits are found in the material safety data sheets, and contact with liquids, vapors, and mist is simply to be minimized.

BACKGROUND

Under normal conditions the use of turbine oil presents a low health risk for humans, but because each person reacts differently, contact with liquids, vapors, and mist of turbine oil should be minimized. Information on established limits on exposure can generally be found in the material safety data sheets (MSDS). Prolonged or repeated contact of turbine oil with the skin can cause irritation and dermatitis, so protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection should be used when handling it. In case of skin contact, wash the skin thoroughly with soap and warm water and promptly remove and wash oil-soaked clothing; if oil contacts the eyes, flush them with fresh water until the irritation subsides. Because of the risk of ingestion, petroleum products should never be siphoned by mouth.

STUDY TIP

Memorize the three protections called out for handling turbine oil and the first-aid response for skin, eye, and ingestion exposure. Remember that spilled oil can blister, discolor, or remove paint, so wipe painted surfaces clean with a petroleum solvent after a spill.

KEY POINTS

  • Use protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection when handling turbine oil.
  • Exposure limits are found in the material safety data sheets (MSDS).
  • Never siphon petroleum products by mouth, and wash skin with soap and warm water after contact.

SOURCES

  • sources/amp-powerplant/ch06.txt "Turbine Oil Health & Safety Precautions"
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