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Safety Review 9/26/25

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT considered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

a)

Safety glasses

b)

Hard hats

c)

Work boots

d)

Regular sunglasses

2.

Why is it important to wear high-visibility clothing on a construction site?

a)

To keep the body warm

b)

To absorb sweat

c)

To make the wearer more visible to others, especially in low light conditions

d)

To protect against chemical spills

3.

PPE is

a)

Equipment

b)

Protective equipment

c)

Tool

d)

Safety tool

4.

What is this safety sign telling you?

a)

you must wear ear defenders

b)

do not play music on personal headphones

c)

warning, an area with high noise risks

d)

safe area to enjoy personal music

5.
What is the purpose of a machine guard?
a)
to protect you from the blade or bit
b)
it has no purpose
c)
safety glasses are enough
6.
Being productive, being on time, professionalism and showing a desire to improve are characteristics of a….
a)
Good Work Ethic
b)
Bad Work Ethic
7.

Which is not a method used to prevent walking or working surfaces incidents and accidents?

a)

Keeping walkways clear

b)

Running cables, extension cords and hoses overhead or through crossover plates

c)

Running on scaffolding or work platforms

d)

Making sure all working and walking surfaces are dry.

8.

A vertical barrier at floor level attached along exposed edges of a platform, runway, or

ramp to prevent materials and people from falling

a)

Scaffold

b)

Midrail

c)

Toeboard

d)

Excavation

9.

Why are suspension trauma straps important?

(choose all that apply)

a)

Allows the person to stand up, allowing blood to flow to and from the extremities.

b)

Takes weight off the person's hips and groin area

c)

Eases the recovery process

d)

Gives the person who fell something to keep them occupied until help arrives

10.

Braces (wood or metal) placed diagonally from the bottom of one

rail to the top of another rail that add support to a structure.

a)

Guarded

b)

Hand line

c)

Cross-bracing

d)

Toeboard

11.

When going up or down a ladder you always

a)

Face away from the ladder

b)

Face the ladder

c)

As long as you close your eyes it does not matter which way you face

d)

Carry several items up the ladder with you

12.

What does a Green tag on a scaffold mean?

a)

The scaffold is being put up or taken down

b)

Scaffold does not meet OSHA requirements and additional safety equipment is required

c)

Scaffold meets all of the OSHA requirements and is ready to use

d)

Makes a nice area for you to write your name on

13.

A support system designed to prevent a trench or excavation cave-in

a)

Shielding

b)

Spoil

c)

Signaler

d)

Shoring

14.

Machine guards are designed to

a)

Keep hands and other body parts from coming into contact with the machine

b)

Make it difficult to work with the machine/tool

c)

Can be easily removed to make work go faster

d)

Made of lightweight, easily breakable materials

15.

Keep hands are fingers at least ____ from spinning blades and cutters

a)

10"

b)

3"

c)

6"

d)

24"

16.

A rule stating that platforms or work surfaces with unprotected sides or edges that are 6' or higher than the ground or level below it require fall protection

a)

6 foot rule

b)

School policy

c)

A good idea

d)

Recommended

17.

Which of the following is NOT a guideline to follow when working near moving equipment or roadway?

a)

Maintain eye contact with the operator

b)

Stand in a place where you can't be seen. If you can't be seen you can't be hit

c)

Stay off equipment unless you are authorized

d)

Never stand under loads handled by lifting equipment

18.

A person who is responsible for directing a vehicle when the river's visions is blocked in any way

a)

Santa Clause

b)

Signaler

c)

Driver

d)

Foreman

19.

What are the proper steps for setting up a ladder?

a)

Skipping the inspection and directly placing the ladder on any surface

b)

Extending the ladder just enough to reach the landing

c)

Checking for defects, placing the base on a firm and level surface, extending the ladder at least 3 feet above the landing, and securing the ladder to prevent any movement.

d)

Leaving the ladder unsecured and allowing it to move freely

20.

Why is it important to inspect a ladder before use?

a)

To ensure that it is in good condition and safe to use.

b)

To see if it needs a new coat of paint

c)

To check if it's the right color

d)

To make sure it matches the rest of the tools

21.

How often should a ladder be inspected for maintenance?

a)

Once a month

b)

Every 5 years

c)

Once a year

d)

Never

22.

What fall protection equipment should be used when working on a ladder at a height?

a)

Steel-toed boots and reflective vest

b)

Harness and lanyard

c)

Helmet and gloves

d)

Safety glasses and earplugs

23.

What are the essential parts of a ladder and their functions?

a)

Steps, handle, and wheels

b)

Rungs, side rails, and spreaders

c)

Pulleys, cables, and hooks

d)

Platform, railing, and ladder jack

24.
When it comes to On-the-Job safety, you should…
a)
rely on your boss to keep you safe
b)
take responsibility for your own actions
c)
hope that others around you will keep you safe
d)
contact OSHA to find out how to be safe
25.
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
26.
Document identifying hazards, expozure limits, and safe use of any hazardous materials on a jobsite.
a)
SDS
b)
EPA
c)
CNC
d)
PPE
27.
The act of breaking a job down into its component parts or steps in order to identify potential hazards is referred to as…
a)
a Job Safety Analysis
b)
a Safety Management System
c)
a Corporate Safety Culture
d)
an OSHA Inspection
28.
When climbing a ladder, you should maintain ___ points of contact at all times.
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
four
29.
In order to prevent stored materials from falling and striking workers, you should avoid a base to height stacking ratio of greater than ______.
a)
1:1
b)
2:1
c)
3:1
d)
4:1
30.
If you are backing up a truck, trailer or other vehicle and cannot see behind you, you should use a…
a)
mirror
b)
signaler
c)
barricade
d)
permit
31.
Any ______ should be inspected daily by a competent person.
a)
excavation
b)
ladder
c)
vehicle
d)
PPE
32.

What does OSHA stand for?

a)

Occupational Safety and Health Agency

b)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

c)

Organization for Safety and Health Administration

d)

Office of Safety and Health Administration

33.

What should you do if you witness a safety violation?

a)

Ignore the violation and continue with your work

b)

Report the violation to the appropriate authority or supervisor.

c)

Confront the person committing the violation

d)

Take matters into your own hands and try to fix the violation yourself

34.
When everyone associated with a company has a positive attitude about safety, they have developed a strong safety ______________.
a)
culture
b)
system
c)
rule book
d)
policy
35.

A system that protects workers from the release of hazardous energy while they work with machines and equipment is referred to as (a)   .

Choose from the below words

disconnect

a barricade system

lockout/tagout

an energy-neutral system

36.

As a rule, you should use hearing protection if you must raise your voice to be heard by someone who is​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Less than 2 feet away
2-3 feet
3-4 feet
5-6 feet
37.

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

a)

acceptable risks

b)

unsafe conditions

c)

unavoidable hazards

d)

unsafe acts

38.

A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as _____

a)

safety

b)

evaluation

c)

risk

d)

hazard

39.

What must be done if covering a hole is not practical?

a)

Leave it as is.

b)

Use barricades

c)

Inform other people to be careful

40.

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

41.

Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for _____

a)

workers under 150 pounds

b)

positioning

c)

working on scaffolds

d)

climbing ladders

42.

The highest safe standing level on an extension ladder is the _____

a)

second rung from the top

b)

third rung from the top

c)

fourth rung from the top

d)

fifth rung from the top

43.

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

44.

Which of the following is the CORRECT practice for a lockout/tagout situation?

a)

Only one lock and tag should ever be applied, regardless of the number of people working.

b)

The person who placed the first lock and tag is authorized to remove any others.

c)

A supervisor must be present whenever a lock and tag are placed.

d)

Multiple lockout devices are required when more than one person is working.

45.

In general, eye protection is required ______?

a)

Only when flying debris may be present

b)

Whenever you are on a job site

c)

Only when grinding or cutting metal

d)

When standard eyeglasses are unavailable