Question 155Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief
70% to passPetroleum vapors are dangerous _______________.
The correct answer is A) Petroleum vapors are dangerous at all times due to their toxicity. Petroleum vapors are dangerous at all times due to their inherent toxicity, regardless of the oxygen concentration, explosive limits, or flash point. Exposure to petroleum vapors can cause a range of health effects, including dizziness, headaches, nausea, and in severe cases, unconsciousness or even death. The toxicity of these vapors is the primary concern, not just the risk of explosion or fire. The other answer choices are incorrect because they focus on specific conditions (low oxygen, explosive limits, flash point) that may increase the danger of petroleum vapors, but do not acknowledge the underlying toxicity that makes them dangerous at all times.
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