Deck 3: Applied Safety Rules

Question 1

A chemical reactivity hazard is a situation with the potential for uncontrolled fire that can cause destruction of property.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A written fall protection plan must describe how workers will be protected when working _____ , on other work surfaces, or in water.

A) 10 feet or more above the ground
B) on the ground level
C) 9 feet or less above the ground
D) 2 feet or more above the ground

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Fires that involve burning metal are classified as Class __________ fires.

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

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Do not use metal ladders in the vicinity of power lines or electrical equipment.

Question 5

A fall arrest system is equipment that protects someone from falling more than _____ or from striking a lower object in the event of a fall, whichever distance is less.

A) 6 feet
B) 1 meter
C) 10 feet
D) 3 meters

Question 6

Accidents involving electricity can lead to burns and tissue damage or cardiac arrest.

Question 7

Smoking is the most common cause of residential fires.

Question 8

Electrical Shock occurs when a person becomes part of an electrical circuit.

Question 9

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) bureau of workmens' compensation
C) OSHA
D) All of the above

Question 10

Fires that involve fuels such as oil and gas are classified as Class __________ fires.

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

Question 11

Outdated chemicals should be taken directly to a landfill.

Question 12

A(n) _____ is a device that will deenergize the circuit when a small electrical leak to the ground has been detected, thus preventing the flow of electricity to a receptacle.

A) PPE
B) ASTME
C) GFCI
D) AED

Question 13

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 14

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

A) metal amalgam
B) fiberglass
C) aluminum
D) Either A or B

Question 15

Hard hats, ear protection, and eye protection are part of _____ intended to be worn by people at work.

A) ACME
B) OSHA
C) NIOSH
D) PPE

Question 16

This class involves energized electrical equipment. Class ________ fire extinguishers usually use a dry powder to smother the fire.

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

Question 17

Preventing accidents has a direct effect on the bottom line of a project.

Question 18

Ergonomic principles can reduce workplace accidents.

Question 19

General safety principles can eliminate workplace accidents.

Question 20

Wooden or fiberglass ladders are safe when in contact with live electric wires.