WorksheetsAsphalt Safety
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following would NOT be a good way to prevent injury while working with asphalt?
a)
Wear gloves with elastic cuffs.
b)
Wear work boots.
c)
Wear cuffed pants.
d)
Wear a long-sleeve shirt.
2.
Wearing ear plugs reduces noise exposure by how many decibels?
a)
16 - 20 decibels.
b)
20 - 24 decibels.
c)
24 - 28 decibels.
d)
28 - 32 decibels.
3.
What should you do to reduce noise exposure when working with asphalt?
a)
Wear ear plugs
b)
Wear sunglasses
c)
Wear a hard hat
d)
Wear gloves
4.
What is the first thing you should do after being burned with hot AC?
a)
Pour water over the affected area.
b)
Apply ammonia to the affected area.
c)
Apply ice to the affected area.
d)
Wipe off the AC with a towel.
5.
Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when working with asphalt?
a)
When walking on hot asphalt, step onto the material, perform your work, and step back off.
b)
Put your arms into a dump truck chute.
c)
Keep your feet dry.
d)
Always face oncoming traffic.
6.
Which of the following is the most likely cause of a heat rash?
a)
Failure to regulate temperature
b)
Inability of the heart to work properly and/or dehydration
c)
Inadequate electrolyte replacement
d)
Heavy sweating with sweat not evaporating from the skin
7.
Which of the following is NOT a proper lifting technique?
a)
getting a firm grip with the palms of your hands
b)
lifting straight and not swiveling to turn the object
c)
tucking your chin
d)
keeping the object away from your body
8.
The greatest hazard of performing asphalt work on streets and highway is:
a)
traffic hazards.
b)
asphalt rollers.
c)
asphalt haul trucks.
d)
burns.
9.
What health risk is associated with inhaling sand over long periods of time?
a)
Asbestosis
b)
Pneumoconiosis
c)
Silicosis
d)
Mesothelioma
10.
A ventilation system collects up to what percentage of the fume and vapor emissions from the screed area of the paver?
a)
70%
b)
75%
c)
85%
d)
80%
11.
What effect does wearing wet shoes and socks have on working with hot asphalt?
a)
It helps prevent heat and steam from penetrating boots.
b)
It has no effect.
c)
The moisture prevents burns on the feet.
d)
It makes the heat worse because the moisture turns to steam inside the boots.
12.
What type of injury is considered a minor AC burn?
a)
Injury causing faintness
b)
Injury to the head or face
c)
Injury to a large portion of the leg
d)
Injury to arms and hands
13.
What should you do if you have a minor AC burn?
a)
Apply oil to the affected area
b)
Apply heat to the affected area
c)
Apply ammonia to the affected area
d)
Apply ice to the affected area
14.
What can inhaling sand over long periods of time cause?
a)
silicosis
b)
berylliosis
c)
baritosis
d)
asbestosis
15.
What type of boots are best to wear when working with asphalt?
a)
Steel-toed boots
b)
Uninsulated boots
c)
Insulated boots with flat soles
d)
Insulated boots with textured soles
16.
What approximate temperature is asphalt when it arrives at the worksite, if the trucks that are transporting the mix are well insulated and tarped?
a)
200 - 250°F
b)
150 - 200°F
c)
250 - 300°F
d)
300 - 350°F
17.
What is the recommended noise reduction when wearing ear plugs?
a)
20 - 24 decibels
b)
24 - 28 decibels
c)
28 - 32 decibels
d)
16 - 20 decibels
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