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100

Work that is not done correctly, or behavior that can lead to serious injury or death, are examples of a(n)_______-

unsafe act

100

The best place to get first aid training is OSHA

True

False

False

100

In order for a fire extinguisher to discharge you must

1. Pull pin and push down on lever

2. Shake

3. Bang it

4.Roll it

1. Pull pin and push down on lever

100

The Latin word "plumbum" means

a. plumbing.

b. plumber.

c. worker.

d. lead.

d. lead.

100

When restoring energy to machinery or equipment after lockout/tagout, once you have

replaced and reactivated all of the safety controls, you should then _____.

a) confirm that all equipment and tools are accounted for and removed

b) remove the locks and tags from the isolation switches

c) completely reassemble and secure the equipment

d) operate or close the isolation switches to restore energy

remove the locks and tags from the isolation switches

200

The two classifications for confined spaces are _____.

nonpermit-required and permit required

200

Electrical tools should....

Always be new

Be grounded properly

Always be plugged into a 120 v outlet

Be grounded properly

200

Who takes care of the Jobsite? House keeping safety.

1. Nobody

2. Your Boss

3. The workers on the jobsite.

4. Laborers

3. The workers on the jobsite.

200

What did romans use lead for beside plumbing?


Food seasoning (sugar of lead)

200

The minimum distance between a trench wall and a spoil pile is _____.

a) 1 foot

b) 11⁄2 feet

c) 2 feet

d) 21⁄2 feet

2 feet

300

When wearing a hard hat, it is important to __

maintain space between the hat shell and the top of your head

300

What is the first thing you should do if you get burned?


Put burn under cold water.

300

What is the best way to make sure the jobsite is safe?

1. Get rid of any mess

2.Throw everything away

3.Install bright lights

1. Get rid of any mess

300

All of the following are included in the definition of plumbing except

a. storm water drainage facilities.

b. all piping, equipment, or material used exclusively for environmental control.

c. medical gas and medical vacuum systems.

d. indirect waste piping including refrigeration and air conditioning drainage.

b. all piping, equipment, or material used exclusively for environmental control.

300

When operating a company-owned vehicle, the person responsible for paying any fines

incurred by disobeying traffic laws is the _____.

a) owner

b) driver

c) site supervisor

d) competent person

driver

400

An indirect cost of a workplace accident may include _____.

production delays

400

Oily rags should be kept where?

1.Self closing container

2. Trash can

3.Cardboard box

4. Floor

1.Self closing container

400

Only major injuries need to be reported to the supervisor

True

False

False

400

Who invented the toilet?

Sir Thomas Crapper

Sir John Harrington

Sir Isaac Newton

Sir John Harrington 

400

OSHA regulations specify the use of mechanical ventilation when _____.

a) natural ventilation is insufficient

b) more than 25 workers are present

c) rescue teams are not located on site

d) diesel engines are being used

natural ventilation is insufficient

500

The Hazardous Materials Information System (HMIS®) is a four-color labeling system that was developed by the _____.

National Paint and Coatings Association (NPCA)

500

It is always safer to use a knife or razor blade if the blade is.

Sharp

Hooked

Dull

Sharp

500

The best way to stay safe on a jobsite would be to wear...

1. safety harness

2.hard hats

3. Work boots and safety glasses

3. Work boots and safety glasses

500

What civilization had the most extensive plumbing system available in civilization up to that time?


a. Roman Empire

b. ancient Greeks

c. Ottoman Empire

a. Roman Empire

500

When accidents happen at work, it is important to _____.

a) evacuate the site immediately

b) find the telephone number for the nearest hospital

c) stay calm and tell your supervisor immediately

d) quickly revise the company’s emergency response p

stay calm and tell your supervisor immediately

600

When performing a positive fit check, you should block the exhalation valve and then ___

exhale into the mask

600

Trenches ____ feet or deeper must be shored or sloped back to the angle of repose.

4

6

8

10


4

600

What does OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

600

Channels used to transport fresh water to highly populated areas by Romans.

Roman Aqueducts

600

Direct costs of an accident are those that _____.

a) are covered by insurance

b) are paid to injured workers or their families

c) are not covered by insurance

d) are paid by the manufacturer

are covered by insurance

700

To prevent injury when using a bladed tool, the blade should be _____.

pointed away from you

700

When transporting cylinders, how must they be secured?

a. on their sides

b. in a pile tied down

c. upside down

d. upright

d. upright

700

____ includes specific procedures that protect employees from the unexpected energization or startup of machinery and equipment.

a. Personal protective equipment

b. Lockout/tagout

c. OSHA

d. Material handling

b. Lockout/tagout

700

Potable water is

a. water for cooking purposes only.

b. water collected in cisterns for waste use.

c. water generally free from impurities and safe to consume by the public.

d. recycled water or gray water.

c. water generally free from impurities and safe to consume by the public.

700

A confined space that has too much oxygen is called a(n) _____.

a) oxygen-deficient atmosphere

b) oxygen-saturated atmosphere

c) gassy atmosphere

d) oxygen-enriched atmosphere

oxygen-enriched atmosphere

800

An example of a caution sign is _____.

a) Do Not Operate

b) No Smoking

c) For Employees Only

d) Report All Unsafe Conditions to Your Supervisor

Do Not Operate

800

The maximum angle at which the slope of a pile of earth is stable is called the

a. angle of slope.

b. angle of repose.

c. angle of excavation.

d. angle of debris

b. angle of repose.

800

In an emergency situation, you should never

a. call 911 until you are sure the victim is conscious and gives permission.

b. move an injured or seriously ill person unless necessary to prevent further injury.

c. administer CPR.

d. report an injury to the supervisor

b. move an injured or seriously ill person unless necessary to prevent further injury.

800

What is frequently cited as the cause of disease epidemics of the Middle Ages?


a. mass urbanization

b. lack of plumbing systems

c. agricultural run-off

d. crowding due to population growth

b. lack of plumbing systems

800

To protect workers and equipment in a trench, use shoring, sloping, or _____.

a) fall protection

b) scaffolding

c) shielding

d) bracing

shielding

900

To ensure that extension cords are protected from damage when run through a work site, make sure that the cords are _____.

a) brightly colored

b) over 10 gauge

c) buried

d) run through holes in the wall

brightly colored

900

What is a plumb bob used for?

used to provide a vertical reference line

help bob plumb

level a pipe

used to provide a vertical reference line.

900

What can OSHA do in order to enforce compliance with OSAH standards.

Imprisonment

Fines

Close company

Fines

900

What decade did plumbing systems start to develop in the USA.

1850

1840

1900

1850

900

When working where electrical hazards are present, wear boots or shoes that are _____.

a) dry

b) high-top

c) metal-free

d) canvas

metal-free

1000

When following a lockout/tagout procedure, the step that should be performed immediately after any stored energy is dissipated is to _____.

open the control cutout switch

b) confirm that all switches are in the open position

c) use a known power source to verify that the test equipment is functional

d) shut down the equipment using the normal Off or Stop procedures

use a known power source to verify that the test equipment is functional

1000

When changing a blade or drill bit in a saw or dill you should always do this first.

Unplug the tool

select the sharpest bit and blade

ask your supervisor

inspect the tool

Unplug the tool

1000

What does SDS stand for?

Strong determined student

Safety Data Sheet

Safety Determination Standards

Safety Data Sheet

1000

In the United States, the first cast iron pipes were installed in Philadelphia in the 1810s to replace deteriorated _________ pipe. 

 spruce log pipe

1000

The number of contact points with a ladder that you should maintain when climbing is

_____.

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

3

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