Orientation to the Trade

The construction worker most likely to become knowledgeable about many trades the _________.

• electrician

• carpenter

• plumber

• mason

The group that is responsible for the enforcement of apprenticeship standards and also ensures that proper apprentice training is conducted is the ____________________

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• contractor

• Department of Commerce

• Apprenticeship Committee

The term used to describe the overall behavior and attitude expected in the workplace is _______________

• absenteeism

• responsibility

• tardiness

• Professionalism

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29:30 specifies requirements for __________.

• on the job safety classes

• supervisory training

• fall prevention procedures

• approved apprenticeship programs

The purpose of the Youth Apprenticeship program is to _____________.

• make sure all young people know how to use basic carpentry tools

• provide job opportunities for people who quit high school

• allow students to start in an apprenticeship program while still in high school

• make sure that people under 18 have proper supervision on the job

The work of a crew of craftworkers and laborers is usually directed by a ___________

• lead carpenter

• apprentice supervisor

• general contractor

• carpenter/instructor

The foundation of an effective safety program is___________

• holding frequent safety meetings

• using a process of hazard recognition, evaluation, and control

• rewarding workers who don't suffer injuries

• developing a master accident prevention campaign

Which of the following statements about Skills USA is not true?

• It promotes understanding of the free enterprise system

• it has more than 500,000 active members

• It emphasizes high ethical standards and pride in the dignity of work

• It consists of 54 state and territorial associations

A combined total of 8,000 hours on the job and classroom training is needed for a carpentry apprentice to __________________

• become a master carpenter

• complete a degree in construction teachnology

• advance to journeyman

• receive a competency certificate

An important purpose of OSHA is to

• maintain payroll

• give out payday loans

• babysit

• ensure that the employer provides and maintains a safe workplace