safety
Why do construction workers wear hard hats?
To protect their heads from falling objects.
Which machine is best for digging deep foundations?
Excavator
Which tool is used to check whether a surface is perfectly straight or level?
Level
Which building material is made from trees?
Wood(Lumber)
Which construction worker installs electrical wiring and outlets?
Electrician
If a worker is cutting wood, what should they wear to protect their eyes?
Safety glasses (or goggles)
Which machine carries dirt and dumps it out?
Dumptruck
Which measuring tool is most commonly used to measure the length of walls?
Tape measure
Why is concrete commonly used for sidewalks and foundations?
It is strong and durable.
Who reads blueprints and turns them into buildings?
Carpenter (builders also acceptable depending on wording)
Why is it important to wear a bright safety vest on a construction site?
So workers can be seen easily.
Which machine pushes large piles of dirt with a big blade?
Bulldozer
What tool would you use to tighten a hex-shaped bolt?
Wrench
Which material is commonly used to reinforce concrete and make it stronger?
Steel reinforcing bars
Which construction professional creates the building plans before construction begins?
Architect
A worker is cutting concrete with a saw. Which piece of PPE are most important?
Safety glasses
Which machine flattens roads with a heavy rolling drum?
Road Roller
Which tool should you use to safely cut a piece of lumber to the correct length?
Saw
Why are bricks often used on the outside of buildings?
They are durable, weather-resistant, and require little maintenance.
If a building has a leaking water pipe, which skilled trade is responsible for repairing it?
Plumber
Before climbing a ladder, what safety check should every worker perform?
Inspect the ladder for damage and make sure it is on stable ground
A construction crew needs to lift steel beams several stories high. Which machine should they use?:
Crane
Why would a carpenter choose a power drill instead of a screwdriver?
It is faster and can drill holes as well as drive screws.
What material is often added inside walls to help keep buildings warm in winter and cool in summer?
Insulation
Who coordinates workers, schedules, and materials on a construction site?
Construction manager (or superintendent)