Safety
Which federal agency sets and enforces workplace safety standards?
OSHA
What is the name of the carpenters regional council in Chicago?
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
If you cut a 12-foot board into three equal pieces, how long is each piece?
4 feet
What protects a welder’s face?
A welding helmet
What tool helps you check whether a surface is straight?
A level
What protects your head on a construction site?
A hard hat
Which electricians union is based in Chicago?
IBEW Local 134
How many 24-inch spaces fit along an 8-foot wall?
4 spaces
Which welding process uses a consumable wire electrode?
MIG welding
What tool do you use to measure distance?
A tape measure
What piece of equipment is identified in the deck as a leading cause of falls?
Ladders
Which plumbers union is based in Chicago?
UA Local 130
If you remove 18 inches from a 6-foot pipe, how much pipe remains?
54 inches, or 4 feet 6 inches
Which welding process uses a tungsten electrode?
TIG welding
What is a common fastener used in framing?
A nail
What is used to protect workers from fall hazards?
Fall protection
What is the local number for the Operating Engineers?
Local 150
What is the square footage of a room that measures 12 feet by 10 feet?
120 square feet
What tool is used to remove slag after welding?
A chipping hammer
What document shows a building’s dimensions?
A blueprint
What is a short daily meeting about jobsite safety called?
A toolbox talk
What is the Chicago Ironworkers local?
Local 1
A 12-foot board is cut into pieces measuring 3 feet 6 inches and 4 feet 9 inches. Ignoring the width of the saw cuts, how much of the board remains?
3 feet 9 inches. -
The two pieces total 8 feet 3 inches, and 12 feet minus 8 feet 3 inches leaves 3 feet 9 inches.
What protects your hands while welding?
Welding gloves
A carpenter needs to check whether a framed wall is square. What should they measure and compare?
The two diagonal measurements, from corner to corner. If they’re equal, the wall is square.