WorksheetsConstruction I - Unit 1: Introduction & Safety – Test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
The skills and knowledge needed to start a career in residential construction include:
Understanding building codes and safety regulations
Expertise in marine biology
Knowledge of advanced computer programming languages
Fluency in multiple foreign languages
Types of careers that exist in residential construction include:
Carpenter, electrician, plumber, and architect
Software developer, data analyst, and web designer
Marine biologist, astronomer, and pilot
Chef, fashion designer, and musician
Residential Construction – ________ or renovating homes.
Building
Painting
Demolishing
Decorating
Commercial Construction – Building or renovating ________ or offices.
businesses
parks
vehicles
appliances
Industrial Construction – Construction of ________ or large-scale infrastructure.
factories
apartments
schools
parks
Trades – Skilled work such as ________, plumbing, or electrical.
carpentry
gardening
painting
cooking
Apprenticeship – Hands-on training program for ________ trades.
skilled
unskilled
seasonal
temporary
Certification – Proof of skills or ________ completion.
training
vacation
holiday
shopping
Licensure – Official permission to work in a specific ________.
trade
country
language
vehicle
Job Site – Location where ________ work occurs.
construction
cooking
painting
teaching
Scope of Work – Detailed description of ________ to be completed.
tasks
locations
budgets
deadlines
Blueprint – Technical drawing of a construction ________.
plan
tree
window
carpet
OSHA is important in construction because:
it helps ensure worker safety and health.
it increases project costs unnecessarily.
it only applies to office environments.
it delays construction projects.
Fill in the blank: OSHA stands for ________.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Office of Safety and Health Association
Organization for Safety and Health Advancement
Occupational Standards and Health Agency
Fill in the blank: PPE stands for ________ and is used to prevent injuries.
Personal Protective Equipment
Public Policy Enforcement
Professional Performance Evaluation
Primary Protection Element
Fill in the blank: ________ are rules that ensure safe working conditions.
Safety Regulations
Work Schedules
Holiday Policies
Dress Codes
Fill in the blank: ________ are steps to reduce accidents.
Accident Prevention
Accident Causes
Accident Reports
Accident Analysis
Fill in the blank: ________ are steps to follow during emergencies.
Emergency Procedures
Safety Equipment
First Aid Kits
Evacuation Maps
Fill in the blank: ________ is the process of identifying potential dangers.
Hazard Assessment
Risk Taking
Incident Reporting
Resource Allocation
Fill in the blank: ________ means following safety laws and rules.
Compliance
Negligence
Ignorance
Violation
Fill in the blank: ________ is evaluating tasks for risks before starting work.
Job Safety Analysis
Incident Reporting
Toolbox Meeting
Work Permit
Fill in the blank: ________ means learning procedures to work safely.
Safety Training
Risk Taking
Job Promotion
Team Building
Fill in the blank: ________ is a document detailing a safety event.
Incident Report
Safety Manual
Training Log
Inspection Checklist
The most common hazards on a job site are:
Slips, trips, and falls
Loud music
Comfortable seating
Free snacks
Fill in the blank: ________ is equipment to prevent falls.
Fall Protection
Hard Hat
Safety Glasses
Ear Plugs
Fill in the blank: ________ is a safety process to prevent machine start-up during maintenance.
Lockout/Tagout
Hot Work Permit
Confined Space Entry
Personal Protective Equipment
Fill in the blank: ________ is a safety feature on tools.
Tool Guard
Paint Brush
Measuring Tape
Screwdriver
Fill in the blank: ________ is equipment to put out fires.
Fire Extinguisher
Water Bottle
First Aid Kit
Flashlight
Fill in the blank: ________ are supplies for treating minor injuries.
First Aid Kit
Lunch Box
Notebook
Calculator
Fill in the blank: ________ is a safe route out of a building in emergencies.
Emergency Exit
Main Entrance
Fire Alarm
Security Room
Fill in the blank: ________ is a team discussion on safety topics.
Safety Meeting
Annual Report
Lunch Break
Project Review
Hand tools contribute to job site injuries by:
Causing cuts, bruises, and other injuries if used improperly
Reducing the risk of accidents on site
Eliminating the need for safety equipment
Guaranteeing worker safety at all times
Pliers – Tool for ________ and cutting.
gripping
painting
measuring
welding
Tool Inspection – Checking for ________ before use.
damage
color
brand
price
Personal Responsibility – Worker ________ for safety.
accountability
absence
ignorance
negligence
Maintenance – Keeping tools in ________ order.
working
random
messy
broken
Before using a hand tool, which of the following lists two important safety checks?
Check for damage and ensure the tool is clean.
Check the color and brand of the tool.
Ask a friend if the tool is safe and check the price tag.
Check if the tool is new and if it is heavy.
Power tools are more dangerous than hand tools because:
they operate at higher speeds and with more force
they are lighter and easier to carry
they require less training to use
they are less likely to cause injury
Electrical Shock – Injury caused by ________.
electricity
water
sunlight
wind
Emergency Stop – Button to quickly ________ off a tool.
turn
push
pull
slide
Guard – ________ feature on a machine.
Safety
Decorative
Speed
Noise
Grounding – Connecting electrical equipment to the ________ for safety.
earth
water
plastic
wood
Identifying hazards can prevent accidents by:
Allowing risks to be addressed before they cause harm.
Ignoring potential dangers in the environment.
Encouraging unsafe behavior at work.
Increasing the likelihood of accidents.
Fill in the blank: Hazard Identification is __________ dangerous conditions.
recognizing
ignoring
creating
avoiding
Fill in the blank: Reporting means communicating __________ to supervisors.
hazards
holidays
salaries
vacations
Fill in the blank: Observation is noticing __________ on the job site.
conditions
tools
vehicles
blueprints
Fill in the blank: Near Miss is an event that could have caused __________ but didn’t.
injury
happiness
profit
promotion
Fill in the blank: Safety Culture is a shared commitment to __________.
safety
profit
competition
speed
A hazard report should include:
Details of the hazard identified
Personal opinions about the workplace
Unrelated incidents
Names of all employees
Safety knowledge can save lives on a construction site by:
Preventing accidents and injuries
Increasing construction speed
Reducing material costs
Improving building aesthetics
