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WorksheetsModule 00101 Exam: Basic Safety
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _____
turnover
productivity
wages
morale
An unplanned event that may or may not result in property damage is known as a(n) _____
accident
mistake
incident
potential injury
Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of _____
acceptable risks
unsafe conditions
unavoidable hazards
unsafe acts
The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a _____
job safety analysis
hazardous incident simulation
safety breakdown structure
safety pre-assessment
A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as _____
safety
evaluation
risk
hazard
What percentage of all accidental deaths in the construction industry are caused by slips, trips, and falls on walking and working surfaces?
5%
10%
15%
20%
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
Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for _____
workers under 150 pounds
positioning
working on scaffolds
climbing ladders
The highest safe standing level on an extension ladder is the _____
second rung from the top
third rung from the top
fourth rung from the top
fifth rung from the top
When standing on a scaffold, it is important to confirm that _____
a. a competent person on the ground is holding on to the scaffold
b. the wheel brakes on the scaffold are locked in place
c. the path is clear for the scaffold to be rolled into location
d. only composite scaffolds are used when working near electricity lines
When stacking materials such as bricks or block, do NOT stack materials beyond a _____
3:1 height-to-base ratio
4:1 height-to-base ratio
5:1 height-to-base ratio
10:1 height-to-base ratio
Benching systems are prohibited in _____
Type A soils
Type B soils
Type C soils
solid rock
In the absence of other information, all soil in an excavation should be treated as if it is _____
Type A
Type B
Type C
solid rock
Daily inspection of an excavation must be performed by a(n) _____
qualified person
competent person
foreman
engineer
One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental electrical shock is the (a) .
two-wire system
three-wire system
four-wire system
five-wire system
A polarized electrical receptacle is used for .
all power tools
plugs with the ground pin cut off
Which of the following is the CORRECT practice for a lockout/tagout situation?
Only one lock and tag should ever be applied, regardless of the number of people working.
The person who placed the first lock and tag is authorized to remove any others.
A supervisor must be present whenever a lock and tag are placed.
Multiple lockout devices are required when more than one person is working.
A system that protects workers from the release of hazardous energy while they work with machines and equipment is referred to as (a) .
disconnect
a barricade system
lockout/tagout
an energy-neutral system
In general, eye protection is required (a)
only when grinding or cutting metal
when standard eyeglasses are unavailable
As a rule, you should use hearing protection if you must raise your voice to be heard by someone who is (a) .
Less than 2 feet (61 cm) away
2-3 feet (61-91 cm) away
3-4 feet (91-122 cm) away
5-6 feet (1.5-1.8 m) away
OSHA's 29 CFR, Part 1926.1153 is known on work sites as the (a) .
silica standard
fall protection amendment
workers' bill of rights
hazard protection act
Vacuums used to capture silica dust MUST be equipped with _____
asbestos filters
a water delivery system
UL-approved filters
HEPA filters
Positive and negative fit checks should be performed on a respirator _____
the first time it is worn
weekly
every time it is worn
monthly
One source of lead on some job sites is _____
water
food
blood
paint
Hepatitis can be caused by contact with _____
lead
asbestos
blood
chemicals
Which of the following conditions is considered life threatening?
Heat stroke
Heat cramps
Frostbite
Heavy sweating
When other workers are working near a welding operation, the standard practice is to _____
weld at a lower temperature to reduce risk
stop work until everyone leaves
make sure there are plenty of fire extinguishers available
screen the work area with welding curtains
Which of these gases MUST NOT be exposed to oil or grease?
Acetylene
Nitrogen
Helium
Oxygen
Instead of removing fuel from a fire, extinguishers are designed to remove _____
CO₂ or nitrogen
hydrogen and water
flammable gas and flame
heat or oxygen
The type of permit that must be issued before a permit-required confined space can be accessed is called a(n) (a) .
hot work permit
entry permit
excavation permit
manhole permit
