Deck 22: Safety Concepts

Question 1

Which federal government agency is responsible for safety?

A) National Institutes of Health
B) Center for Disease Control and Prevention
C) National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Scaffolds at a height of ____ feet or more above the ground must have guardrails.

A) six
B) ten
C) twelve
D) sixteen

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Properly constructed scaffold systems can provide a safe working platform.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Shoring must be made of high-grade steel.

Question 5

Supplies should be placed along the edge of the trench so they are easy for workers to reach.

Question 6

Angle of repose is the greatest angle above the horizontal at which a given material will lie without sliding.

Question 7

Cross bracing on scaffolds should never be used as a ladder.

Question 8

It is essential to keep scaffold elements level and plumb.

Question 9

The first requirement of any job activities in the construction industry is

A) safety.
B) knowledge of the industry.
C) mechanical skills.
D) experience.

Question 10

Self-supporting and non-self-supporting regular duty ladders must be able to support at least ____ times the maximum intended load.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Question 11

Safe work practices minimize costs for

A) workers.
B) employers.
C) building owners.
D) all of the above.

Question 12

Since most purging gases are inert, there is no danger if they leak in a confined space.

Question 13

Where would you find the safe load capacity of a hoist?

A) on the hoist body
B) on the manufacturer's instructions included with the hoist
C) on the slings attached to the hoist
D) none of the above

Question 14

Angle of repose will always be the same for any type of soil.

Question 15

Stepladders must have

A) a metal spreader or locking device.
B) hooks to hold tools and equipment.
C) a painted surface.
D) rungs placed at varying intervals.

Question 16

Most forklift accidents are caused by

A) inadequate training.
B) improper lifting of loads.
C) driving recklessly with a load.
D) driving forward down a grade.

Question 17

Being certified to operate a forklift on a previous job does not automatically make a worker certified to operate one on a new job.

Question 18

OSHA defines a confined space as any tight space that has mechanical or electrical equipment in it.

Question 19

Three-foot overlap is the standard for extension ladders, regardless of size.

Question 20

When selecting a ladder,

A) make sure the duty rating will support the combined weight of the user and materials.
B) make sure the ladder is of proper length to safely reach the desired height.
C) choose nonmetal ladders for use on or around exposed electrical elements.
D) all of the above.

Question 21

What must a person have to operate a forklift?

Question 22

List five general safety guidelines for forklift operation.

Question 23

The angle of repose is

A) the angle that occurs when slope is added to a pipe for drainage purposes.
B) the slope of the walls inside a trench.
C) the angle above the horizontal plane at which a material will lie without sliding.
D) the angle of the piping at the building drain.

Question 24

List five common causes of accidents involving ladders and scaffolds.

Question 25

What should you look for when inspecting a ladder prior to use?

Question 26

What two traits will a safe worker have?

Question 27

Why would you choose to use a scaffold instead of a ladder?

Question 28

List three critical safety practices for rigging.

Question 29

How often should rigging equipment be checked?