REGULATIONS
WHAT IS OH&S
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
WHAT IS WCB?
WORKER'S COMPENSATION BOARD.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT A WORKER USES PPE AT THE WORKSITE?
YOU ARE!! (THE WORKER)
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT YOU CAN LIFT ON A JOB ACCORDING TO ALBERTA LAWS?
NONE. NO SPECIFIC LAW.
ILLUSTRATE THE CRANE HAND SIGNAL FOR SWING?
ARM OUT LEFT OR RIGHT, POINT.
IT IS SAFE TO USE A METAL LADDER AROUND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AS LONG AS YOU ARE VERY CAREFUL AND WEAR ELECTRICAL SAFETY GLOVES?
FALSE. BONUS 100 POINTS - NAME TWO MATERIALS THAT CAN BE USED FOR LADDERS AROUND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
FIBREGLASS, REINFORCED PLASTIC, WOOD.
CAN YOU REFUSE UNSAFE WORK?
YES, IT IS YOU RIGHT AND OBLIGATION TOO!
WHAT DOES WHMIS STAND FOR?
WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM.
A JOBSITE IS CONSIDERED "ISOLATED" IF MORE THAN _____ MINUTES FROM A HEALTH CARE FACILITY?
40
WHAT MATERIALS ARE USED TO MAKE WIRE ROPE SLINGS? (2)
CARBON STEEL OR STAINLESS STEEL.
ILLUSTRATE THE CRANE HAND SIGNAL FOR DOG EVERYTHING?
JOIN CROOKS OF BOTH HANDS IN FRONT.
WHAT IS HE FIRST CONSIDERATION WHEN LIFTING A LOAD?
WEIGHT OF THE LOAD.
WHAT IS BILL C-45, SECTION 217.1?
FEDERAL LEGISLATION ENSURES CRIMINAL CHARGES ARE LAID IN A WORKPLACE INJURY OR DEATH.
WHAT ARE THE THREE ELEMENTS REQUIRED FOR A FIRE?
AIR, FUEL, HEAT(IGNITION)
INDUSTRIAL PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR MUST COMPLY WITH WHAT STANDARD?
CSA - The CSA Group is a standards organization which develops standards in 57 areas. CSA publishes standards in print and electronic form,and provides training and advisory services. CSA is composed of representatives from industry, government, and consumer groups.
WHAT MATERIALS ARE USED TO MAKE SYNTHETIC FIBRE WEB SLINGS? (2)
NYLON AND LESS FREQUENTLY, POLYESTER.
ILLUSTRATE THE CRANE HAND SIGNAL FOR STOP!
ARMS UP IN-FRONT SWEEPING OUT TO BOTHS SIDE. (ONE OR BOTH ARMS)
WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED SLING ANGLE FOR LIFTING?
60 DEGREES.
WHAT DOES PART 24 OF THE OH&S COVER?
TOILETS AND WASHING FACILITIES.
GIVE ONE EXAMPLE OF AN ENGINEERING HAZARD CONTROL?
ELIMINATION, SUBSTITUTION, REDESIGN, ISOLATION, AUTOMATION.
WHAT IS PPE AND WHAT IS THE MINIMIUM (CATEGORY 1) PPE REQUIRED BY ALL PERSONNEL IN THE WORKPLACE?
HARD HATS, SAFETY BOOTS (STEEL TOE), APPROPRIATE CLOTHING (FIRE RETARDENT).
CATEGORY 2 - SAFETY GLASSES, HEARING PROTECTION, RESPIRATORY PROTECTION, SKIN PROTECTION, SPECIALIZED CLOTHING, GLOVES AND COVERALLS.
WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU FIND A DAMAGED SLING?
ILLUSTRATE THE CRANE HAND SIGNAL FOR BOOM UP, LOAD DOWN (HOLD THE LOAD)?
THUMB UP ON THE SIGNAL ARM, MOVE FINGERS BACK AND FORTH.
WHICH TYPE OF TRIANGLE IS FORMED WHEN USING THE RECOMMENDED SAFE LIFTING ANGLE FOR SLING LEGS?
EQUILATERAL.
WHAT DOES PART 28 OF THE OH&S COVER?
WORKING ALONE.
WORKPLACE HAZARDS FALL INTO FOUR MAIN CATAGORIES, WHAT ARE THEY?
BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, ERGONOMIC, PHYSICAL.
WHAT ARE THE FOUR CATEGORIES OF WORKPLACE HAZARDS?
BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, ERGONOMIC, PHYSICAL.
THE SAFETY FACTOR FOR A SCAFFOLD MUST BE HOW MANY TIMES THE LOAD THAT MAY BE IMPOSED ON IT?
4 TIMES.
NAME AND ILLUSTRATE THE MOST IMPORTANT CRANE HAND SIGNAL?
EMERGENCY STOP - SWEEP BOTH ARMS FROM THE BODY OUTWARD TO THE SIDES.
AT WHAT HEIGHT MUST A GUARDRAIL BE ERECTED ON A TEMPORARY WORK AREA?
10'.