Deck 1: Safety on the Job

Question 1

Hearing protection should be worn when the noise exposure level _____ .

A) exceeds 90 decibels
B) reaches 75 decibels
C) is less than 80 decibels
D) approaches 85 decibels

Answer 1

A

Question 2

_____ is defined as any clothing or other equipment or devices workers wear to protect themselves from job hazards.

A) MDSDs
B) OSHA
C) PPE
D) HAZMATs

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Hard hats are required only for construction jobs that have been determined to have excessive hazards.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Mortar pans should be placed back from the walls approximately ___ to allow proper working space.

A) 5'
B) 3'
C) 2'
D) 6"

Question 5

Which of the following statements is a good safety practice for masons?

A) Never use gasoline-operated mortar mixers.
B) Wear rubber gloves when operating a wet masonry saw.
C) Avoid angled shields when using a saw.
D) Use lightweight household extension cords with grinders.

Question 6

Because the spray can obstruct vision, goggles are not recommended when using a wet saw.

Question 7

Employers must also, according to the law, conduct safety training for their employees regarding hazardous chemicals or products in the work area.

Question 8

Lightweight plastic hats, commonly called _____, afford little protection and do not conform to regulations.

A) hard hats
B) bump hats
C) plastic caps
D) hard shells

Question 9

Short pants cut off above the knee are appropriate for masons in extremely hot weather.

Question 10

Protective safety rod caps should be made of _____ .

A) rigid plastic
B) thick rubber
C) cast concrete
D) flexible plastic

Question 11

In the case of an emergency when no dust mask or respirator is available, _____ will suffice until you can get out of the area.

A) a wet handkerchief tied snugly around your face covering your mouth and nose
B) using your gloved hand to cover your mouth and nose
C) pulling your shirt up and over your mouth and nose and holding tightly with your hand
D) placing and holding your mouth and nose tightly in the bend of your elbow

Question 12

Any injury serious enough to require medical attention should be reported to the supervisor or instructor _____ .

A) immediately
B) within 24 hours of the incident
C) in written form by then end of the work/school week
D) only if transportation to a medical facility is necessary

Question 13

Grounded electrical plugs can be easily identified because they have _____ .

A) three prongs
B) orange cords
C) UL-tested tags
D) triangular heads

Question 14

After prolonged use, the head of a chisel becomes flared out from striking with a steel hammer, thus the chisel becomes _____ or burred.

A) gourded
B) mashed
C) cupped
D) mushroomed

Question 15

A hard hat has two parts: the _____ and the _____ .

A) metal; foam
B) visor; casing
C) skin; padding
D) shell; suspension materials

Question 16

_____ are injuries to the muscular or skeletal framework parts of the body.

A) MSs
B) MSFs
C) WMSDs
D) WRMDs

Question 17

Chemical manufacturers and importers must develop or obtain a material safety data sheet for _____ .

A) only chemicals that can burn or asphyxiate users
B) any substance that can cause a chemcial reaction
C) everything from hazardous chemicals to electrical equipment
D) each hazardous chemical they produce or distribute

Question 18

Safety nets made of _____ are stronger, lighter in weight, and more resistance to wear and weather elements than the original safety nets.

A) manilla rope
B) chain mail
C) synthetic fibers
D) natural fibers

Question 19

_____ scaffolding can consist of one or more platforms supported by rigid, strong, load-bearing members or supports, such as tubular steel sections, poles, frames, masts, and outriggers.

A) Suspending
B) Swinging
C) Lifting
D) Supporting

Question 20

If you constantly have to raise your voice to shout or be hear, the noise level is too high, and you should use ear plugs.