Question 155Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief

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Petroleum vapors are dangerous _______________.

Aat all times due to their toxicity
Bonly if the oxygen concentration is below 16 percent
Conly if the vapor is between the upper and lower explosive limit
Donly if the source of the vapor is above its flash point
AI Explanation

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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