General
Random Safety Questions
Health and Safety
EI
NI
100

The P.A.S.S. technique for using a fire extinguisher means_____?

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

100

What must be on a WHMIS workplace label?

Product name, safe handling instructions, and a reference to the SDS
100

What must an employer do after a worker refuses work due to safety concerns?

Investigate the concern immediately, with the worker and health and safety representative present.

100

Check that digital multi-meter is rated CAT ____ , 600 Volts or higher, that accessories are in proper condition and ground leads have alligator clips. Check that insulating sheet is available and in good


CAT III

100

Hard hats will meet at least a minimum.....

ANSI Z89.1, Type I, Class E & G

200

Slips, trips, and falls make up what percent of all accidental deaths?

  • 2%
  • 15 %
  • 36%
  • 50%

15 %

200

What means JHA and JSA?

JHA: Job Hazard Analysis

JSA: Job Safety Analysis

200

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: This program has been developed to instruct field employees and management personnel on actions to be taken in the event of a major disaster. A major disaster may be defined as, but not limited to: 

Earthquake, Service Blackout, __________, _____________, Flood, Tornado, Terrorist Attack or Threat Disabling Snowstorm Biohazard (spill, release, attack) Pandemic Illness

 Fire / Explosion Hurricane

200

Describe the rule:  18, 50.

Arc-flash rated gloves and sleeves must be worn when working within 18” (45cm) of exposed energized circuits operating at 50 Volts and higher.

200

Hearing Protection must be worn any time employees must raise their voices to speak to others at a distance of 5 ft (1.5m) or less (_______ dB) or when working in environments where a Hearing Protection requirement is posted...

a)85 dB

b)90 dB

c)100 dB

a)85 dB

300

What is the most dangerous item that a kid can wear riding an escalator?

-Long hair

-Rubber shoes

-Necklaces

-Sun glasses

Rubber shoes

300

Is the elevator safer than an airplane?

-TRUE

-FALSE

True, elevators are 6,000 times safer than airplanes

300

What is the latency period in asbestos-related diseases?

The time between exposure and when symptoms appear (often 20+ years),

300

Hazard controls must be addressed in which order of priority? (HIERARCHY OF CONTROLS)


Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, Administrative, and PPE.

300

What is include in Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)?

Personal Fall Arrest systems must include body harness, anchor point, connectors and a deceleration (shock absorbing) device or lanyard and may include a lifeline.

400

Acceptable Oxygen limits for confined space is between what?  

19.5- 23.5

400

Housekeeping: Site should be clean, clear of packing materials, debris, trash and trip or slip hazards. No material should be stored within ________ feet of hoistway openings...

a) 6 feet 

b) 4 feet

c) 9 feet

a) 6 feet

400

What is the am I ready check list?

Am I present (all distractions are eliminated, my head is clear, I can focus on the task)?

• Do I understand the task?

• What hazards are present that pose a risk and are any LIFESaving related (fall, electrical, caught in or struck by)?

• What hazard reduction tools will I use?

• What can go wrong (consider worst case)?

• What hazards would stop this task?

• How do I communicate the hazards and risks I’ve identified to those I am working with or around?

400

What do you should to do if there are two STOP switches in the PIT?

In deep pits, there may be a second STOP switch installed at 4 feet (1.22m) above the pit floor. The following procedure tests the independent operation of both upper and lower STOP switches prior to entry.

400

Personal Fall Arrest Systems:

Must be rigged to limit free fall to a maximum of.....

6’ (1.83 m)

500

In Ontario, workers have three fundamental rights related to H&S...

- To know

- To participate in

- To refuse unsafe work

500

What are the percentage % of audited employees in London?

48%

500

What are the unsafe events to be reported?

-Unsafe Conditions

-Unsafe Acts

-Near miss

500

Which are the 3 elevator components more involved in user fatalities?

-Brake

-Landing Door

-Safety circuit


500

Overhead protection must be in place at all times at hoistway entrances. Entrances at all landings (excepting the lowest / pit level) must be screened across the entire width to a height of at least......

8’ (2.44m) OR the lobby areas must be secured (lockable) from non elevator personnel, regardless of product line or rise.

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