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Construction Site Safety Basics Unit Review

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 2hrs 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

One benefit of a safety culture is:

a)

More at-risk behaviors

b)

Lower turnover

c)

Higher absences from work

d)

Higher incident rates

2.

Safety is a learned behavior and attitude.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of

_____.

a)

unsafe conditions

b)

uncontrollable hazards

c)

unsafe acts

d)

unavoidable hazards

4.

Breaking a job down into its individual steps and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a _______.

a)

Potential Risk Analysis (PRA)

b)

Individual Task Analysis (ITA)

c)

Site Safety Analysis (SSA)

d)

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

5.

The measurement of the odds or probability that something will happen is called __________.

a)

luck

b)

incidental

c)

risk

d)

upside potential

6.

What is the best way to protect workers from a hole on the job site?

a)

Put up a sign that says "Hole".

b)

Use barricades.

c)

Cover the hole securely and label the cover.

d)

Station a worker to point the hole out to other workers.

7.

The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _____.

a)

between the shoulder blades

b)

at the back of the neck

c)

around the waist

d)

over the rib cage

8.

A competent person must inspect Personal Fall Arrest Systems at least how often?

a)

Daily

b)

Weekly

c)

Monthly

d)

Yearly

9.

Positioning lanyards are _______.

a)

rated for a minimum tensile strength of 5000 pounds.

b)

okay to be used as primary fall arrest anchors.

c)

normally connected to the body harness at the D-ring directly between your shoulderblades.

d)

lanyards that have no shock absorbing features

10.

The top of a straight of extension ladder must extend at least __________ to be safe.

a)

even with the eave of the building.

b)

to the peak of the roof

c)

1 foot above the point where the ladder contacts the edge of the roof

d)

3 feet above the point where the ladder contacts the roof.

11.

What protections should be in place to prevent objects from falling and striking workers or equipment below when working at height?

a)

A helper should be stationed below to catch any falling objects.

b)

A sign saying "Walk here at your own risk." should be posted.

c)

Debris nets, toeboards, and or canopies should be in place

d)

A helper should be posted below who shouts, "Falling objects!" every 60 seconds.

12.

Items should never be stacked beyond a _____ height-to base ratio on the job site.

a)

3:1

b)

5:1

c)

8:1

d)

4:1

13.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about securing trenches?

a)

Trenches should always be inspected by a competent person before work begins in them.

b)

Benching systems are an acceptable way to secure trenches in Class C soils.

c)

Benching systems are an acceptable way to secure trenches in Class B soils.

d)

A trench shield is an acceptable method of securing trench walls.

14.

If you don't know what classification of soil you are working with, what type should you assume?

a)

Solid Rock

b)

Class A

c)

Class B

d)

Class C

15.

Who must inspect excavations to make sure they are safe every day before workers are allowed to enter?

a)

The employee of the month

b)

An engineer

c)

The general contractor

d)

A competent person

16.

A common method of protecting against electrical shock is the ____________ .

a)

one wire system

b)

three wire system

c)

five wire system

d)

seven wire system

17.

When using double-insulated tools, they must be plugged into a _________.

a)

polarized outlet

b)

three-wire outlet

c)

extension cord

d)

220V outlet

18.

A system that is designed to prevent workers from being hurt by an energy release hazard is __________.

a)

a disconnect

b)

lockout/tagout

c)

the barricade system

d)

the communication system

19.

Who is allowed to remove a lock applied under the lockout/tagout system?

a)

any supervisor

b)

only the site supervisor

c)

only the worker who applied the lock

d)

any competent person

20.

Hardhats should be made of fiberglass or ________.

a)

styrofoam

b)

leather

c)

rubber

d)

metal

21.
If noise levels are high enough that you have to raise your voice within ____ feet of a co-worker to be heard, you should be using hearing protection.
a)
two
b)
four
c)
six
d)
ten
22.

If you discover that asbestos is present at a job site you should immediately _________.

a)

call the cops

b)

gather as much as you can as evidence

c)

tell a supervisor so work can be stopped until the asbestos is sealed or removed

d)

ignore it and continue working

23.

When there are fine particles in the air like dust or other solid particles that could be inhaled you should wear ________.

a)

a Level 1 HAZMAT body suit

b)

a half-mask or respirator with mechanical filters

c)

a supplied air mask

d)

a gas mask with canister filtration

24.

Lead was commonly found in _________ prior to 1978.

a)

Asbestos

b)

Wallboard

c)

Paint

d)

Chalk

25.

You need to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens so that you are not exposed to dangers like _____.

a)

toxic chemicals

b)

radiation

c)

hepititis

d)

flash burn

26.

You may be have heat stroke if you experience ________.

a)

heavy sweating

b)

a body temperture below 98.6

c)

a body temperature of 103 degrees or higher

d)

extremities that start to turn a pale, waxy-white skin color and hard numb skin.

27.

___________ is a life-threatening emergency situation that could cause brain-damage or death.

a)

Heat Stroke

b)

Heat Exhaustion

c)

Heat Stress

d)

Hot Work

28.

You should _______when welding near other workers or where people might be exposed to the arc who are not wearing the correct PPE

a)

change the welder settings

b)

weld faster

c)

weld slower

d)

put up welding curtains as a screen

29.

If you have to fight a fire involving electricity you should use a ________ fire extinguisher

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D

30.

You should never enter a permit-required confined space unless ____.

a)

you have been properly trained, have an entry permit, and have taken proper precautions

b)

you must enter in order to complete the job on time

c)

people will think you are scared if you don't

d)

you are alone and no one will know.

31.

The culture created when the whole company sees the value of a safe work environment

a)

Counter Culture

b)

Independent Culture

c)

Safety Culture

d)

Creative Culture

32.
Safety glasses must meet this standard in order to be approved for industrial use.
a)
ANSI Z87.1
b)
OSHA 1970
c)
CFR 1025
d)
MSDS
33.

____________ is an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor that enacts and enforces worker safety laws for employers in the United States.

a)

HUD

b)

DEQ

c)

EEOC

d)

OSHA

34.

The most common hazard that causes death in construction is __________.

a)

Falls

b)

Caught-in/Between

c)

Struck-by object

d)

Electrical shock

35.

The person who has the most responsibility for your safety is ______.

a)

your foreman

b)

the site manager

c)

the safety manager

d)

you

36.

A physical state that is different from the normal, acceptable, or correct condition on a job site is called a(n) _____.

a)

Irregular Condition

b)

Unsafe Condition

c)

Insignificant Matter

d)

Oversight Condition

37.

Repeated exposure to a hazard which may be mild or severe is called ______.

a)

Acute Exposure

b)

Chronic Exposure

c)

Existential Exposure

d)

Reviewable Exposure

38.

Intense exposure to a high-level of a hazard that occurs just one time is called ___________.

a)

Acute Exposure

b)

Chronic Exposure

c)

Existential Exposure

d)

Reviewable Exposure

39.

Breathing hazards are called ________ hazards.

a)

absorption

b)

ingestion

c)

biological

d)

respiratory

40.

Your employer must inform you of any hazards you may be exposed to under the ____________ standard.

a)

OSHA 200

b)

Institutional

c)

HAZCOM

d)

HAZMAT

41.

Hazards you are exposed to through eating or drinking are called _________ hazards.

a)

absorption

b)

ingestion

c)

biological

d)

respiratory

42.

Hazards you are exposed to through skin contact are called _____________ hazards.

a)

absorption

b)

ingestion

c)

biological

d)

respiratory

43.

The term PEL refers to a worker's __________.

a)

Personal Energy Level

b)

The amount of lead in the bloodstream.

c)

Product Efficiency Level

d)

Permissible Exposure Limit

44.

What is the minimum tensile strength does a primary fall arrest anchor must have to be safe?

a)

1000 pounds

b)

3500 pounds

c)

5000 pounds

d)

10,000 pounds

45.

When bloodborne pathogens may be present, you should always use the appropriate _________, eye protection, and masks as needed.

a)

steel-toed boots

b)

safety vest

c)

hard hat

d)

gloves

46.

The primary fall arrest lanyard should only be connected to the body harness D-ring located ______.

a)

at your hip.

b)

directly between your shoulder blades.

c)

in the center of you body at your waist.

d)

at the back of the neck.

47.

The bottom of a straight or extension ladder should be placed _______.

a)

half the length of the ladder from the building.

b)

1 foot away from the building for every 4 feet of height to where the ladder makes contact with the building.

c)

parallel to the wall of the building.

d)

1 foot away from the building for every 1 foot of height to where the ladder makes contact with the building.

48.

If someone is getting an electrical shock, the best thing to do is to immediately ______.

a)

start CPR

b)

turn off the power

c)

call a supervisor

d)

grab the person to pull them away

49.

You must use the ________ system when working on equipment that could have a hazardous energy release.

a)

buddy

b)

three-in-one

c)

lockout/tagout

d)

fall-arrest

50.

What does PPE stand for?

a)

Preferred Protection Equipment

b)

Pending Personal Equipment

c)

Popular Personal Equipment

d)

Personal Protective Equipment

51.
One of the main purposes of good housekeeping in the shop is to…
a)
reduce hazards
b)
simple aesthetics
c)
keep busy
d)
make the boss happy
52.
A primary purpose of OSHA is to…
a)
test new products to make sure they are safe to use
b)
protect the safety and health of American workers
c)
publish safety rules for employers and employees
d)
oversee certification of equipment operators
53.
The portion of the federal law that requires employers to provide a safe working environment for employees is called…
a)
the Whistleblower Act
b)
the General Duty Clause
c)
the Safety Standard Act
d)
the MSDS Act
54.
When climbing a ladder, you should maintain ___ points of contact at all times.
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
four
55.
The base of a ladder should be placed ____ of the distance from the ground to where the ladder contacts a wall.
a)
1/4
b)
1/2
c)
1/6
d)
1/10
56.

Hard hats have two major parts, a suspension system and a hard plastic shell made of reinforced plastic or __________.

a)

Steel

b)

Aluminum

c)

Fiberglass

d)

Kevlar

57.

Most hard hats are no longer made of _______ because it conducts electricity.

a)

Fiberglass

b)

Reinforced Plastic

c)

Metal

d)

Kevlar

58.

_____ is a common type of dust that occurs naturally and is found in many common building materials like concrete, masonry and rock.

a)

Silica

b)

Asbestos

c)

Granular Monohydrate

d)

Triminican

59.

If you are fighting a grease fire you should use a _____ fire extinguisher

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D