Deck 17: Falling, Impact, Acceleration, Lifting, and Standing Hazards With Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment PPE

Question 1

Workers who are at risk of falling 3 metres are required to wear fall protection equipment

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Under otherwise favourable conditions, most workers who are at risk of falling from what height are required to wear fall protection equipment?

A) Greater than one metre
B) Greater than 2 metres
C) Greater than 3 metres
D) Greater than 4 metres
E) Greater than 5 metres

Answer 2

Greater than 3 metres

Question 3

Surface falls are divided into four categories: trip and fall; stump and fall; step and fall; and slip and fall.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Leather is used as a glove material because of its comfort and puncture resistance.

Question 5

A forestry worker would most likely require safety footwear identified with a green triangle marking.

Question 6

Falls represent about 50% of lost-time injuries in Canada.

Question 7

When the worker's centre of gravity is suddenly thrown out of balance, this is known as what type of accident.

A) Trip and fall
B) Stump and fall 3
C) Step and fall
D) Slip and fall
E) Vertigo

Question 8

PPE should be considered a last line of defence against injuries.

Question 9

What protective footwear marking is most likely to be seen on safety boots worn in a heavy industrial environment?

A) Green triangle
B) Yellow triangle
C) Blue rectangle
D) White rectangle
E) Grey rectangle

Question 10

Workers should rely on cleanup and maintenance, in place of safety mats, slip-resistant safety shoes, and nonslip flooring.

Question 11

A stump and fall is an accident that occurs when a person's foot encounters an unexpected step down.

Question 12

A coefficient of friction rating of 0.5 or greater is required for good traction.

Question 13

A stable platform for walking is one that has a high degree of traction and is free from obstructions.

Question 14

The ANSI Standard Z87.1 requires safety glasses to withstand specified impact and penetration testing.

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the primary causes of falls?

A) A foreign object on the walking surface
B) Slippery surfaces
C) A design flaw in the walking surface.
D) Walking surface visibility
E) An individual's impaired physical condition

Question 16

Which of the following coefficient of friction ratings would be considered a "slippery and hazardous" level of traction?

A) Between 0.0 and 0.1
B) Between 0.1 and 0.2
C) Between 0.2 and 0.3
D) Between 0.3 and 0.4
E) Between 0.4 and 0.5

Question 17

A foreign object is any object that is out of place or in a position to trip someone or to cause a slip.

Question 18

Forklifts should move slowly and cautiously while raising or lowering a load.

Question 19

A face shield can be worn in place of safety glasses or goggles.

Question 20

Foot rails can aid in relieving pressure on the spinal column.

Question 21

Which of the following conditions would be cause to reject a hard hat on a construction site or industrial setting where head protection is required?

A) It is cracked
B) I has deep scratches
C) It is painted
D) It has no CSA label
E) All of the above

Question 22

Which glove materials would be best suited for working with acids?

A) Polyethylene or aramids
B) Viton rubber or butyl rubber
C) Aramids or butyl rubber
D) Polyethylene or vinyl
E) Leather or polyethylene

Question 23

Head injuries account for what percent of lost time accidents in Canada each year?

A) Less than 5%
B) Between 5 and 10%
C) Between 10 and 20%
D) Between 20 and 30%
E) Greater than 30%

Question 24

Which of the following would be an acceptable for treating an eye injury?

A) Remove any objects embedded in the eye
B) Be gentle with employee to prevent further injury
C) Rinse eyes with alcohol to remove chemicals
D) Rub eyes gently
E) Apply light pressure until pain subsides

Question 25

Which of the following recommendations for ladder use would be unsafe?

A) Set the ladder's base on a firm, level surface
B) Limit a ladder to one person at a time
C) Face away from the ladder when climbing up or down
D) Stand no higher than the third or fourth rung from the top
E) Never use aluminum ladders near live electrical equipment or wires