WorksheetsHealth Hazards in Construction
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
What are the common health hazards? (select all that apply)
chemical
physical
biological
ergonomic
abstract
What are the common ways workers encounter chemical hazards? (select all that apply)
welding fumes
asbestos
spraying chemicals
silica
lead
Effects of chemical exposures include:
Heart Ailments - causes lung damage and sterility issues in reproduction
Central Nervous System Damage - causes kidney damage and burns
Cancer - causes liver damage and rashes
can cause fires
can cause explosions
Routes of chemical entry include: (select all that apply)
inhalation
ingestion
absorption
injection
sight
What are the physical hazards in construction? (select all that apply)
noise
temperature extremes
vibration
radiation
temptation
Effects of exposure to physical hazards include: (select all that apply)
Temperature:
• rash; cramps
• exhaustion
• stroke
• hypothermia
• frostbite
Radiation:
• burns
• sickness
• aging
• cancer
• DNA mutations
Vibration:
• fatigue
• strains
• carpal tunnel
• HAVS
• Raynaud's
Noise:
• Interferences
• Stress
• Tinnitus
• Headaches
• Hearing loss
Corporeal:
• impalement
• lacerations
• falls
• electrocution
• mental
Biological hazards in construction include: (select all that apply)
insects
animals
mold
plants
water/ sewage
Effects of exposure to biological hazards include: (select all that apply)
Mild:
- allergic reaction
Serious:
- Tetanus
- Swine Flu
- SARS
- Avian Flu
- West Nile
- Lyme Disease
Chronic/ Terminal:
- HIV
- Hepatitis B & C
Moderate:
- falling in love
- getting married
- having children
Moderate:
- coughing
- combing hair
- sweating
- dry skin
- showering
Ergonomic hazards in construction include: (select all that apply)
Lifting and pushing:
– Heavy
– Awkward
– Repetitive
Awkward grips and postures
Reaching
Using wrong tool or using tool improperly
Using excessive force :
– Overexertion
What are the effects of exposure to ergonomic hazards: (select all that apply)
Mild Musculoskeletal Disorders:
- joint pain
- swelling
- sciatica
- acute lower back pain
Serious Musculoskeletal Disorders:
- tennis elbow
- Raynaud's
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel
- Chronic lower back pain
- Muscle/ Ligament Tears
Moderate Musculoskeletal Disorders:
- joint pain
- swelling
- sciatica
- acute lower back pain
Serious Musculoskeletal Disorders:
- joint pain
- swelling
- sciatica
- acute lower back pain
Mild Musculoskeletal Disorders:
- tennis elbow
- Raynaud's
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel
- Chronic lower back pain
- Muscle/ Ligament Tears
Protection against ergonomic hazards include: (select all that apply)
Use ergonomically designed tools
Use correct lifting techniques
Ask for help when handling heavy loads
Use PPE
Use proper first aid
In some cases, workers can be exposed to several health hazards at the same time or on the same worksite over time.
True
False
Which of the following is a common type of health hazard: (select the best answer)
Chemical hazards
Economic hazards
Electrical hazards
Equipment hazards
Non-nuclear hazards
Which of the following is an example of a physical health hazard:
asbestos
noise
silica
lead
train
Which is an appropriate engineering control for protection against noise exposures:
Audiograms
Earplugs
Increasing distance between source
Constructing sound barriers
Steel toes
