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Type of construction site head protection providing head top and side coverage
What are ANSI/ISEA Type II hardhats including chin strap helmet hardhats?
Responsible for nearly 50% of all electrical fatalities in the workplace
What are overhead power lines?
Most common height range for fatal falls
What is 6-10’ range?
1911 organization formed after Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
What is ASSP?
Leading factor contributing to the ignition of clothes dryer fires in homes from 2018-2020
What is filter failure to clean?
Highest PPE visibility class for hazardous environments
What is Class 3 High Viz PPE?
In December 2023 OSHA announced a shift from traditional hardhats to this new type.
What are chin strap helmet hardhats?
Common secondary injuries after electrical shock
What are falls after electric shock?
Three points of contact
What is safe ladder climbing strategy?
Insurance carrier formed in 1822
What is Crum & Forster?
National Electric Code and OSHA circuit breaker clearance from storage
What is 3 feet stock clearance?
Average heavy use Hi Viz vest replacement time
What is every 6 months?
Hardhat protection type offering only top of head impact protection
What is Type 1 (ANSI/ISEA)?
PPE ratings for electrical hazards and arc flash
What are FR and arc flash ratings?
4:1 angle placement
What is angle rule for extension ladder placement?
% of women Certified Safety Professionals and ASSP membership
What is about 20-22%? Close is a win!
NFPA standard for flammable liquids
What is NFPA 30?
Two determinants of vest visibility class
What are fluorescent background material and retroreflective material? Any one good!
Green Color
What is usual safety consultant hardhat color (not required)?
Major office fire hazards created by “daisy chaining” and overheating these, causing thousands of electrical fires annually
What are overloaded extension cords and power strips?
Extension ladder height limitation above roof line
What is 3-4ft or 4 rungs?
C&F rating after 2025 upgrade
What is AM Best A+ Superior?
NFPA Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
What is NFPA 13?
Common users of this visibility class include warehouse workers, parking lot attendants and sidewalk maintenance crews
What is Class 1?
Bump cap
What is head protection designed only for low-risk, worker – not construction sites?
Qualified Persons (authorized to work on energized parts) and Unqualified Persons (workers who may be exposed to hazards)
What are two OSHA categorized electrical training levels?
Render ladder unusable and discard
What is defective ladder best practice?
John Duffy
Who is current NJ ASSP Prez?
NFPA standard for commercial kitchen fire protection, focusing on mitigating grease fires through mandatory hood suppression systems, automatic fuel shut-offs, and regular, "bare metal" cleaning of exhaust systems.
What is NFPA 96?
Construction site heat relief PPE
What are cooling vests and towels, hats, shades, etc?