Section 1
Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _____.
Turnover
What percentage of all accidental deaths in the construction industry are caused by slips, trips, and falls on walking and working surfaces?
15%
When stacking materials such as bricks or block, do NOT stack materials beyond a _____.
4:1 height-to-base ratio
A polarized electrical receptacle is used for _____.
double-insulated tools
OSHA's 29 CFR, Part 1926.1153 is known on work sites as the _____.
silica standard
Which of the following conditions is considered life threatening?
Heat stroke
An unplanned event that may or may not result in property damage is known as a(n) _____.
incident
The D-ring or support point on a safety harness should be placed _____.
between the shoulder blades
Benching systems are prohibited in _____.
Type C soils
What is the CORRECT practice for a lockout/tagout situation?
Multiple lockout devices are required when more than one person is working.
Vacuums used to capture silica dust MUST be equipped with _____.
HEPA filters
When other workers are working near a welding operation, the standard practice is to _____.
screen the work area with welding curtains
Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of _____.
unsafe conditions
Lanyards that have no shock-absorbing features are used for _____.
positioning
In the absence of other information, all soil in an excavation should be treated as if it is _____.
Type C
A system that protects workers from the release of hazardous energy while they work with machines and equipment is referred to as _____.
lockout/tagout
Positive and negative fit checks should be performed on a respirator _____.
every time it is worn
Which of these gases MUST NOT be exposed to oil or grease?
Oxygen
The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a _____.
job safety analysis
The highest safe standing level on an extension ladder is the _____.
fourth rung from the top
Daily inspection of an excavation must be performed by a(n) _____.
competent person
In general, eye protection is required _____.
whenever you are on a job site
One source of lead on some job sites is _____.
paint
Instead of removing fuel from a fire, extinguishers are designed to remove _____.
heat or oxygen
A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as _____.
risk
When standing on a scaffold, it is important to confirm that _____.
the wheel brakes on the scaffold are locked in place
One of the most common grounding systems used for protection against accidental electrical shock is the _____.
three-wire system
As a rule, you should use hearing protection if you must raise your voice to be heard by someone who is _____.
Less than 2 feet (61 cm) away
Hepatitis can be caused by contact with _____.
blood
The type of permit that must be issued before a permit-required confined space can be accessed is called a(n) _____.
entry permit