Deck 4: Jobsite Safety

Question 1

OSHA defines a __________ person as someone "who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them."

Answer 1

competent

Question 2

Your back__________ designed to carry a heavy load in a bent-over position.

A) is
B) is not

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A __________ is a protective device that opens the electrical circuit when an imbalance in the amount of current flow between the conductors is sensed.

Answer 3

ground fault circuit interrupter

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an employee responsibility according to OSHA?

A) reading the OSHA poster every employer is required to display
B) following employer safety rules and use all required safety gear and equipment
C) following safe work practices as directed by the employer
D) reporting immediately all hazardous conditions to OSHA

Question 5

Approved safety glasses are stamped with __________.

A) Z81.7
B) Z87
C) Z87.1
D) Z87.7

Question 6

A general statement to keep in mind is that __________ amperes is often enough to kill a person.

A) 3.0
B) 0.3
C) 0.03
D) 0.003

Question 7

When using a ladder on the job site, it should be made of __________.

A) wood
B) fiberglass
C) aluminum
D) either a or b

Question 8

The fire tetrahedron consists of heat, oxygen, fuel, and __________.

Question 9

The three things that must be present for a fire to burn are __________.

A) heat, fuel, and chemical reaction
B) heat, fuel, and oxygen
C) fuel, oxygen, and chemical reaction
D) oxygen, fuel, and pressure

Question 10

Electrical fires are rated as Class __________ fires.

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 11

The unit of measurement for electrical current is __________.

A) volts
B) watts
C) ohms
D) amperes

Question 12

Hard hats cannot be made of metal because __________.

A) they create a blinding glare
B) they are too heavy
C) they are too hot in the summer
D) they can conduct electricity

Question 13

GFCI's are designed to trip when they sense a current imbalance of __________ amperes or more.

A) 0.003
B) 0.006
C) 0.03
D) 0.06

Question 14

Gloves that are made for warmth __________ provide the level of protection that may be needed by the worker who is handling sharp-edged building materials.

A) do
B) do not

Question 15

On construction sites, safety harnesses are required to be worn when you work in an area where you can fall __________ feet or more.

A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10

Question 16

The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires __________ to provide a safe and healthful workplace free of recognized hazards and to follow OSHA standards.

A) employers
B) the Bureau of Workers' Compensation
C) the Department of Labor
D) All of the above

Question 17

Fires that involve ordinary materials such as paper, cardboard, and wood are classified as Class __________ fires.

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question 18

The unit of measurement used to represent the electrical pressure which causes current to flow is called __________.

A) amperage
B) watts
C) voltage
D) ohms

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT considered a hazard on the job site?

A) illegal drugs
B) alcohol
C) prescription drugs
D) aspirin

Question 20

OSHA defines a __________ as an excavation that is deeper than it is wide and less than 15 feet wide at the bottom.

Question 21

Explain how poor housekeeping contributes to job site accidents.

Question 22

Explain how to determine if a circuit is live, using a voltage tester.

Question 23

Explain what the "Right to Know Rule" is.

Question 24

Explain what OSHA is and its purpose.

Question 25

Explain why horseplay is not appropriate on the job site.

Question 26

Explain the proper method for lifting heavy objects.

Question 27

Explain why Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are required on every job site.

Question 28

Work gloves should be worn whenever a worker is handling __________, __________, or other sharp-edged materials.

Question 29

Explain why it is important to read the labels and user instructions before using a product on the job site.

Question 30

__________ can be used to test voltage, current, and resistance.

Question 31

Those who carry heavy loads or do a lot of stooping and bending in their daily work can avoid painful injuries and common backaches by wearing a __________.