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WorksheetsConstruction Site Safety Basics Unit Review
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 2hrs 58mins
One benefit of a safety culture is:
More at-risk behaviors
Lower turnover
Higher absences from work
Higher incident rates
Safety is a learned behavior and attitude.
True
False
Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of
_____.
unsafe conditions
uncontrollable hazards
unsafe acts
unavoidable hazards
Breaking a job down into its individual steps and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a _______.
Potential Risk Analysis (PRA)
Individual Task Analysis (ITA)
Site Safety Analysis (SSA)
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
The measurement of the odds or probability that something will happen is called __________.
luck
incidental
risk
upside potential
What is the best way to protect workers from a hole on the job site?
Put up a sign that says "Hole".
Use barricades.
Cover the hole securely and label the cover.
Station a worker to point the hole out to other workers.
The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _____.
between the shoulder blades
at the back of the neck
around the waist
over the rib cage
A competent person must inspect Personal Fall Arrest Systems at least how often?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Positioning lanyards are _______.
rated for a minimum tensile strength of 5000 pounds.
okay to be used as primary fall arrest anchors.
normally connected to the body harness at the D-ring directly between your shoulderblades.
lanyards that have no shock absorbing features
The top of a straight of extension ladder must extend at least __________ to be safe.
even with the eave of the building.
to the peak of the roof
1 foot above the point where the ladder contacts the edge of the roof
3 feet above the point where the ladder contacts the roof.
What protections should be in place to prevent objects from falling and striking workers or equipment below when working at height?
A helper should be stationed below to catch any falling objects.
A sign saying "Walk here at your own risk." should be posted.
Debris nets, toeboards, and or canopies should be in place
A helper should be posted below who shouts, "Falling objects!" every 60 seconds.
Items should never be stacked beyond a _____ height-to base ratio on the job site.
3:1
5:1
8:1
4:1
Which of the following statements is NOT true about securing trenches?
Trenches should always be inspected by a competent person before work begins in them.
Benching systems are an acceptable way to secure trenches in Class C soils.
Benching systems are an acceptable way to secure trenches in Class B soils.
A trench shield is an acceptable method of securing trench walls.
If you don't know what classification of soil you are working with, what type should you assume?
Solid Rock
Class A
Class B
Class C
Who must inspect excavations to make sure they are safe every day before workers are allowed to enter?
The employee of the month
An engineer
The general contractor
A competent person
A common method of protecting against electrical shock is the ____________ .
one wire system
three wire system
five wire system
seven wire system
When using double-insulated tools, they must be plugged into a _________.
polarized outlet
three-wire outlet
extension cord
220V outlet
A system that is designed to prevent workers from being hurt by an energy release hazard is __________.
a disconnect
lockout/tagout
the barricade system
the communication system
Who is allowed to remove a lock applied under the lockout/tagout system?
any supervisor
only the site supervisor
only the worker who applied the lock
any competent person
Hardhats should be made of fiberglass or ________.
styrofoam
leather
rubber
metal
If you discover that asbestos is present at a job site you should immediately _________.
call the cops
gather as much as you can as evidence
tell a supervisor so work can be stopped until the asbestos is sealed or removed
ignore it and continue working
When there are fine particles in the air like dust or other solid particles that could be inhaled you should wear ________.
a Level 1 HAZMAT body suit
a half-mask or respirator with mechanical filters
a supplied air mask
a gas mask with canister filtration
Lead was commonly found in _________ prior to 1978.
Asbestos
Wallboard
Paint
Chalk
You need to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens so that you are not exposed to dangers like _____.
toxic chemicals
radiation
hepititis
flash burn
You may be have heat stroke if you experience ________.
heavy sweating
a body temperture below 98.6
a body temperature of 103 degrees or higher
extremities that start to turn a pale, waxy-white skin color and hard numb skin.
___________ is a life-threatening emergency situation that could cause brain-damage or death.
Heat Stroke
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stress
Hot Work
You should _______when welding near other workers or where people might be exposed to the arc who are not wearing the correct PPE
change the welder settings
weld faster
weld slower
put up welding curtains as a screen
If you have to fight a fire involving electricity you should use a ________ fire extinguisher
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
You should never enter a permit-required confined space unless ____.
you have been properly trained, have an entry permit, and have taken proper precautions
you must enter in order to complete the job on time
people will think you are scared if you don't
you are alone and no one will know.
The culture created when the whole company sees the value of a safe work environment
Counter Culture
Independent Culture
Safety Culture
Creative Culture
____________ is an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor that enacts and enforces worker safety laws for employers in the United States.
HUD
DEQ
EEOC
OSHA
The most common hazard that causes death in construction is __________.
Falls
Caught-in/Between
Struck-by object
Electrical shock
The person who has the most responsibility for your safety is ______.
your foreman
the site manager
the safety manager
you
A physical state that is different from the normal, acceptable, or correct condition on a job site is called a(n) _____.
Irregular Condition
Unsafe Condition
Insignificant Matter
Oversight Condition
Repeated exposure to a hazard which may be mild or severe is called ______.
Acute Exposure
Chronic Exposure
Existential Exposure
Reviewable Exposure
Intense exposure to a high-level of a hazard that occurs just one time is called ___________.
Acute Exposure
Chronic Exposure
Existential Exposure
Reviewable Exposure
Breathing hazards are called ________ hazards.
absorption
ingestion
biological
respiratory
Your employer must inform you of any hazards you may be exposed to under the ____________ standard.
OSHA 200
Institutional
HAZCOM
HAZMAT
Hazards you are exposed to through eating or drinking are called _________ hazards.
absorption
ingestion
biological
respiratory
Hazards you are exposed to through skin contact are called _____________ hazards.
absorption
ingestion
biological
respiratory
The term PEL refers to a worker's __________.
Personal Energy Level
The amount of lead in the bloodstream.
Product Efficiency Level
Permissible Exposure Limit
What is the minimum tensile strength does a primary fall arrest anchor must have to be safe?
1000 pounds
3500 pounds
5000 pounds
10,000 pounds
When bloodborne pathogens may be present, you should always use the appropriate _________, eye protection, and masks as needed.
steel-toed boots
safety vest
hard hat
gloves
The primary fall arrest lanyard should only be connected to the body harness D-ring located ______.
at your hip.
directly between your shoulder blades.
in the center of you body at your waist.
at the back of the neck.
The bottom of a straight or extension ladder should be placed _______.
half the length of the ladder from the building.
1 foot away from the building for every 4 feet of height to where the ladder makes contact with the building.
parallel to the wall of the building.
1 foot away from the building for every 1 foot of height to where the ladder makes contact with the building.
If someone is getting an electrical shock, the best thing to do is to immediately ______.
start CPR
turn off the power
call a supervisor
grab the person to pull them away
You must use the ________ system when working on equipment that could have a hazardous energy release.
buddy
three-in-one
lockout/tagout
fall-arrest
What does PPE stand for?
Preferred Protection Equipment
Pending Personal Equipment
Popular Personal Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Hard hats have two major parts, a suspension system and a hard plastic shell made of reinforced plastic or __________.
Steel
Aluminum
Fiberglass
Kevlar
Most hard hats are no longer made of _______ because it conducts electricity.
Fiberglass
Reinforced Plastic
Metal
Kevlar
_____ is a common type of dust that occurs naturally and is found in many common building materials like concrete, masonry and rock.
Silica
Asbestos
Granular Monohydrate
Triminican
If you are fighting a grease fire you should use a _____ fire extinguisher
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
